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  1. Paul S
    Thank you! Its even better in the flesh
  2. Paul S
    I would recommend trying a Musicman 5 string of some sort - Stingray or Sterling - before writing off 5 strings. I am new to the world of 5 strings. I had tried before but, like you, found the flabby B string not much use plus I never got beyond the extra string doing my head in. But that was a while back - never say never - I recently bought a Hohner B2V and discovered that I could get on with one as long as it was light and had narrow string spacing. However I wasn't happy enough with the Hohner for the band I intend it for - the B was still weak - so after considering various options and getting some great advice on here, I snapped up a lighter-than-average Musicman Sterling 5 that was for sale in the classifieds. And I am so glad I did - it wasn't exactly a bargain price but it was worth every single penny. A world of difference in the whole bass but most especially the B string, which is tight and growly just like the rest of the bass. I once had a SBMM SB14, so the 4 string Sterling in the series down from the 'proper' MM range and similar to your Ray34, and it was very good - but not a patch on this.
  3. Paul S
    Bought a set of lightweight tuners from Simon in the most pleasant of transactions - good comms throughout. They were sent promptly and arrived beautifully packaged. Good price too! A pleasure doing business!
  4. Paul S
    On hold!
  5. Paul S
    Bump!
  6. Paul S
    Thanks chaps! BUMP!
  7. Paul S
    Bump!
  8. Paul S
    Thanks for that. I'll have a think, although I am trying to cut down at the moment!
  9. Paul S
    Happy to ship to Spain if you arrange the courier... bump!
  10. Paul S
    I had one of these, specifically a 'Black and Gold' one. It was really very nice and I am not entirely sure why I sold it. I think it was a it heavy. Are you able to weigh this accurately please, Benedict? If so and it isn't too heavy I may throw some trade options your way via PM.
  11. Paul S
    Thank you for that. I was nearly right ....
  12. Paul S
    Bump!
  13. Paul S
    And now sold!
  14. Paul S
    Not quite what you were asking but if you can get on with a short scale bass then a Danelectro Longhorn bass ticks a lot of boxes. Despite looking like something out of the Pink Panther cartoon they are actually proper basses with a wide range of tones and huge sound. All my basses are sub-9lbs to prevent my back aching next day. But if my back is actually bad and i have to play, this is the one I use - I think it is around 6lbs.
  15. Paul S
    And back up for sale.
  16. Paul S
    [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1470233741' post='3104346'] I sort of know what you mean, re light enough, it is light but it's also bulky with only a handle on the top so it sort of swings around as you're walking with it, and I've run out of puff without an ext cab in larger pubs, I do like the sound though, so, it's not perfect but bloody good value for money [/quote] Yes, almost unbeatable value for money and difficult to resist. But, like you, I found it a little too awkward for a one hand carry. Not that it is much on topic but I now have a Markbass CMD121P that fills my lightweight combo needs. Compared to the Rumble it is lighter, smaller and I can get a tone from it I like If I need louder I use my proper rig and be done with it but this is good for rehearsals with my 'quiet band' and the odd small venue.
  17. Paul S
    Bump! Squier beater for considerably less money!
  18. Paul S
    Expensive purchase means some basses have to go. I am a mainly Precision type of chap so this one loses. Fender Aerodyne Jazz bass 'Crafted in Japan' Fuji-gen 1994-5 in a white faded to cream with black scratchplate and binding. This is a very rare non-export 32" scale model with double Jazz pickups, usual Aerodyne body contouring. Chrome knobs finish it off rather elegantly. Considering it has been around for over 20 years this is in quite remarkable nick - one little ding in the (matching) headstock and a dink in the black binding at the bottom. Neck is maple with rosewood board, 38mm at the nut. Weighs around 8.5lbs. Just a lovely, lovely thing. £450 collected from SS7 in southeast Essex, £30 fully insured overnight courier to mainland UK in a hard case. Meet half way or delivery for fuel are also negotiable. [attachment=224790:aero1.jpg][attachment=224791:aero2.jpg][attachment=224792:aero3.jpg][attachment=224793:aero4.jpg][attachment=224794:aero5.jpg][attachment=224795:aero6.jpg][attachment=224796:aero7.jpg]
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    I bought this fairly recently but an expensive purchase means some basses have to go Squier Musicmaster Vista Series in sonic blue. These were a limited run for one year in 1997, made in China. There is a lot of stuff on the interweb about these and why they are bit special. Because 'special' they are. Finished in sonic blue with matching headstock, 30" scale maple neck with rosewood board, nicely curved radius and big frets. 42mm at the nut. Lightweight at 8lbs. Rather than the 'strat pickup of the Fender Musicmaster bass these have a proper 'Vista Tone' 4 pole pickup that is loud and aggressive - a far cry from the weedy Fender Musicmaster. Other improvements include a through body strung bridge that has proper adjustable saddles. This one is in fabulous condition, with barely a mark on the paint. One tiny lacquer crack by the side of the neck. The very slightest of neck twists - you can see the way the bridge saddles are staggered to accommodate this. I once had a 'proper' Fender Musicamaster bass and, frankly, this is in a different league. Used but serviceable hard case. £275 collected from SS7 in southeast Essex, £25 fully insured overnight courier to mainland UK meet half way or could possibly deliver for fuel. [attachment=224784:vista1.jpg][attachment=224785:vista2.jpg][attachment=224786:vista3.jpg][attachment=224787:vista4.jpg][attachment=224788:vista5.jpg][attachment=224789:vista6.jpg]
  20. Paul S
    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1470220149' post='3104141'] Facts are facts and it's all relative. I wander around in the nude and tell people I kill whales with a penknife. [/quote] ... now I am confused here, I was under the impression that you wandered around Wales in the nude and killed people with a penknife.
  21. Paul S
    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1470167483' post='3103839'] I can only give my opinion of course. And you're a weirdo. [/quote] I was going to reply, hot with righteous indignation. But, in the balance, you are probably right
  22. Paul S
    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1470165641' post='3103813'] The Fender Rumble V3 500 Combo is a perfect gigging amp. Loud, light, easy to get a good sound. It's 350 watts max without an extension cab, but I doubt you'll need it, because it's well powerful. Recommended. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/278752-ncd-new-combo-day-fender-rumble-500-v3/"]http://basschat.co.u...-rumble-500-v3/[/url] [/quote] Unless, of course, you don't like the sound, find it not quite loud enough and not quite light enough. Like I did I do know I am in a minority, though. No idea re GK, mind you.
  23. Paul S
    [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1470156665' post='3103699'] Same here, even the right type of bass in the wrong colour scheme and it`s not for me. [/quote] ^This^.
  24. Paul S
    An expensive purchase to add to an already overflowing number of basses means I have to get rid of some basses and this one doesn't get much use. Squier Katana bass. The story goes something like - Fender wanted an answer to the pointy guitars that were coming out of Japan in the 80s and designed the Katana guitar - Katana means samuri sword, apparently. Squier also pumped out a cheaper version and also a bass version - there was never a Fender Katana bass. Sales were dire and they pulled the range after a year. Not many were made and they are now starting to become collectible. This is an early MIJ Squier bass and actually very good quality. It is basically a Precision bass but the body is a weird swoosh shape and headstock even dafter. Yet it sounds and plays like a Precision. I think it has loads of character. 32" scale neck, 38mm at the nut, quite a rounded profile with wide frets, maple with a rosewood board. Body is glossy piano black quite. It weighs in at just 7lbs - very slightly neck heavy but never been an issue for me. This is in extraordinary condition for a 32 or 33 year old bass with very little wear or marks to the body. A few small dinks visible in the pics have since been touched in with black nail varnish and are now pretty much invisible. I swapped the pickups for Fender Originals, my P bass pup of choice, but have now replaced the originals - these are voiced slightly more aggressively than the vintage tone I like, perhaps nearer to, but not quite, a SD quarterpounder. I did this change using a terminal block, rather than soldering, just so there are no surprises when opening it up at the back. Everything works. It comes with a hard case. I went to some trouble to find a hard case that would fit and discovered one particular rifle case does the job perfectly, just. I am asking [s]£400[/s] £350 collected from SS7 in SE Essex, insured next day courier would be £26 extra, could meet half way or maybe deliver if not far. [attachment=224721:kat1.jpg][attachment=224722:kat2.jpg][attachment=224723:kat3.jpg][attachment=224724:katcase2.jpg][attachment=224725:katcase3.jpg][attachment=224726:katcase4.jpg][attachment=224727:katcase1.jpg]
  25. Paul S
    What they said.
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