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  1. Paul S
    One from near the top end of the range of 80s Westone guitars. A mighty shred-monster that is far too nice for me and my powerchords. I got it in a trade for something a couple of years ago and it has sat in a gig bag ever since. Metallic black, black hardware. Serial no. says 1985 and it great shape for a 30 year old. Sounds IMMENSE - anyone in the know will tell you these Matsumoku humbucker pickups are one of the guitar world's best kept secrets. Lots of switches to give lots of tonal variation from full on dark sustain (more SG than Les Paul) to a subtle single coil. Original trem arm is who knows where but a generic one (that fits) comes with it. This is definitely good for metal All you need to know is here: [url="http://www.westone.info/spectrumlx.html"]http://www.westone.i...spectrumlx.html[/url] [s]£250[/s] £200 collected from SS7 on the north Thames Delta. £20 for overnight insured courier. No case but will be double-boxed and securely packaged. [attachment=223527:lx1.jpg][attachment=223528:lx2.jpg][attachment=223529:lx3.jpg][attachment=223530:lx4.jpg][attachment=223531:lx5.jpg]
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    Impulse buy on eBay - being a sucker for 80s Matsumoku stuff and double cutaway basses. Very little information out there on them, so I thought I'd risk it Glad I did as it is absolutely gorgeous. If the serial numbers are constant this is a 1982 model in very good nick. A few dings have been clumsily touched in by a previous owner but they don't really notice. Very little play wear. Glossy piano black double cutaway with sculpted body. Long scale, neck is the 'typical' Matsumoku 40mm wide nut, laminated maple with rosewood board. I haven't needed to fiddle with the relief so can't confirm or deny the truss rod. Passive electrics, split humbucker with tone and volume control. Pole pieces are easily adjustable via allen key. Strong output - one of the loudest passive basses I have played. Interesting tone - deep and thuddy rolled off but soon warms up and moves into an aggressive growly bite with a very slight nasal or metallic edge. Things to mention. It has the 3 point bridge that I understand sometimes buckle and fail. This one isn't completely flat but neither is it a problem see pic. The tuners are a bit grindy but functional. Had I been keeping it I would have upgraded these bits of hardware as I think the bass is good enough to warrant it. Great rock bass. I suspect it would be great for metal. Looks fab - different. Lovely to play - I'd put this as easily on a par with the two Aria Pro II basses I have had in the past, possibly a tad nicer than the Westone Thunder basses. I would love to keep it but it is simply too heavy for me at around 9.5lbs. [s]£150 collected from SS7 on the North Essex Delta. £20 for next day insured courier to mainland UK[/s]. Sold with a used but functional hard case. No EU at the moment [s]and no offers, please, as this is a bargain[/s]. Now £150 posted to mainland UK address.
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    The most I have paid for a bass is £900. The remainder have each cost me under £500, some under £100. I happily gig with any of them and I don't consider that I need or want anything more expensive. But, conversely, if someone else wants to pay a few £K for their basses then that is entirely up to them. I don't have any kind of inverse snobbery about it but, by the same token, don't have any kind of envy, either. Same with cars - not remotely bothered about having flash cars.
  4. Paul S
    Thanks Rob. Mark me down as interested - I'll have a ponder.
  5. Paul S
    Can't see it in the pics - does this have the 'Silver Series' logo on the headstock? Also - are you able to weigh this accurately, please? And again, also - is it one with the 40mm nut width? Ta.
  6. Paul S
    I had one of these once. It was a bit scruffy but very nice. Are you able to accurately weigh it, please?
  7. Paul S
    PM incoming.
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    PMd re bridge
  9. Paul S
    I have a kind of 2-tier 'system'. For rehearsals I use a Halfords tool bag. Lots of pockets inside and out to stuff leads, small extension reel, tuner, folding stand, spare bits and bobs. For gigs I have a larger holdall that I drop the tool bag into in that has room for additional things I might need - gaffa tape, spare leads, DI pedal, etc etc.
  10. Paul S
    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1467466276' post='3083890'] I thought it was a habanero... but I bow to your superior gardening knowledge. [/quote] They look similar - taste rather different, though!
  11. Paul S
    Often described as being prickly - is that the same? Anyway, you are a tamarillo and I claim the entire internet.
  12. Paul S
    Better than having a nipple that looks like a hat.
  13. Paul S
    I was once complimented on my moustache at the end of a gig. Not quite as curly as that in my avatar.
  14. Paul S
    Earth Wind and Fire at the O2. Thoroughly enjoyed a great night's entertainment with surprisingly huge energy levels from the 3 main pensioners. The new crew are a pretty damned fine band. Pip Bailey still has a remarkable vocal range. The 'ghost' bass player wasn't really very evident until a couple of numbers at the end - Verdine seemed to be doing it almost the entire night.
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    George Benson at the Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday. Seen him whenever he comes over for the last few years. Sound took a while to get correctly balanced IMO. I think he is starting to lose it a bit, really - vocals weren't up to his usual high standard until about half way through and the arrangements of some of my old favourites are getting increasingly 'jazzy'. Still a blindingly good concert, mind you - just not quite up there with his best. Lebanese food before the gig - Al Arez just opposite Harrods - always go there for food before RAH gigs. Marvellous!
  16. Paul S
    [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1467218897' post='3082053'] ... then decide I liked it & keep it. Like all the rest. [/quote]
  17. Paul S
    And only £10 postage. I think that is cheap for one of these, isn't it? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-Roadster-Bass-Guitar-2nd-Hand-/331894959662?hash=item4d467b2e2e:g:DcsAAOSwEjFXc7hb"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-Roadster-Bass-Guitar-2nd-Hand-/331894959662?hash=item4d467b2e2e:g:DcsAAOSwEjFXc7hb[/url] I daren't....
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    Jolana D bass

    Paul S replied to Paul S's topic in Bass Guitars

    Well, Chris and Jon, I fear you may have a wait. It arrived this morning - first thing was to weigh it and it comes in at around 8.5lbs. Phew. Then everything else. At home practice levels it sounds great - toggle selector for pups plus vol/tone for each pup gives plenty of variety in sounds. Neck is comfy, a very low action - I may even have to raise it a bit! Seems a very nicely put together instrument and I look forward to getting to know it better. At the moment needs a bit of switch cleaner and that is it!
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    [quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1467114691' post='3081252'] Watts don't matter. You don't measure sound levels in watts, you measure it in decibels, and there's no direct correlation between the two. If there was a Vox AC30 wouldn't make your ears bleed from fifty feet away, nor would anyone be able to gig with an Ampeg B15. The simple fact of the matter is if you can't get the volume you want with one cab you need two cabs. [/quote] I'm having trouble getting my head around this unless it needs qualifying. I know it is a pointless exercise comparing different manufacturers wattage outputs - I use a Trace Elliot 300W head that is louder than the Mark Bass Little Mark Tube 800 it replaced, for example. But for the sake of discussion, surely a GenzBenz 900W amp is going to be louder than a GenzBenz 600W amp through a single cab? Or, as in the OP, the MB 300W head through a 300W power amp and into the one Supercompact?
  20. Paul S
    Thanks for that! Sure is perdy.
  21. Paul S
    That is beautiful. Also my fave colours - BBM. Out of curiosity, how much does your Hard Puncher weigh - and what is the width of the neck at the nut?
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    I'd say get a different amp. Your BF Supercompact will sing if pushed by a more powerful amp. I've tried 300W amps of many different types, also 500W amps of different types. My rock covers band just collectively drowned them all out - mainly the drummer but also the guitarist. Now use a Trace Elliot 300W head and can hold my own through a single Supercompact. Or possibly consider putting the MB through a poweramp?
  23. Paul S
    Here Average White Band with Hamish playing a Mustang with a pick. Nails two myths in one - you can't play funk with a pick and big blokes look silly playing short scale. http://youtu.be/qSP5yiUbDLQ
  24. Paul S
    I couldn't name a single Cold Play tune. I've heard a few but find them dull beyond measure and absolutely hate his whiny voice. Just don't get it really. Be a funny old world if we all liked the same stuff etc. Meanwhile I have tickets to see EWF at the O2 on Friday!
  25. Paul S

    Jolana D bass

    Paul S replied to Paul S's topic in Bass Guitars

    Certainly does look the same one - would this be the one you sold, Chris? For me it will ultimately come down to how heavy it is as to whether I keep it or not, I think. Anyway, I should be getting it Wednesday so will find out.
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