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  1. Paul S
    I did that with a car once - I changed the brake pads in a Cortina (ok, showing my age here) and found a slim piece of rusty old tin lying on the floor once I had finished so I binned it. Took it for a drive round the block and every time I touched the brakes there was the most incredible shrill squealing noise. I discovered that the 'bit of rubbish' was actually quite important and called the anti-squeal shim. One of a catalogue of car DIY disasters that led to me always taking my car to someone who knows that they are doing.
  2. Paul S
    S'ok - it was apparent as soon as it came out what was going on. Maybe it is a Korea vs China thing? Anyway, glad to have it up and running - going to use it at rehearsal tomorrow to see how it sits in the mix. Sounds different to my Dano Longhorn, somehow but that could just be the Longhorn has older strings on it.
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    With regards to the preamp, rather than the pickups - I have one and when it arrived I discovered the pre-amp was knackered. With excellent timing I managed to pick up a 4 knob J. East U Retro that appeared for sale within a few days and that really has given it a great range of sounds. although it has to be said that none are that old school woody Precision thump. As with Sharkfinger above, I use the J pickup blended with the P pickup to give a passable Jazz tone. Great basses, though - the neck is amazing and the lack of weight so useful on bad back days.
  4. Paul S
    Bump - I'd consider a lot of things as trades, if that helps - money either way. Doesn't hurt to ask.
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    Thanks for that. You may have seen the bass in question, actually, as it was the bassist from a Cardiff based band - The James Clode Band. Sort of country rock and pretty good - great singer. They were performing on one of the pop-up stages at the O2. Big weekend of country music there this weekend. Going there again for the second day, shortly.
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    Saw one of these in action yesterday - never seen one or heard of it before. Sounded extremely good. Headless along the lines of the Steinberger and Honer B2A but with the coolest body design I have seen on one of these small-bodied basses. Pic nicked off the interweb: Anyone got one? Know anything much about them? I read this morning about a fire that destroyed the factory, ending production after only a short run in the 80s. Which completely contradicted what the bass player told me yesterday!
  7. Paul S
    Nice for them to have found another genre of music to squeeze all the life and fun out of. IMO etc.
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    Update - having now got one that fits, I thought I'd update the post in case anyone else wants to search for similar topics. 3mm (M3) x 25mm theaded bolt. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190842506229?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26ghostText%3D%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D190842506229%26_rdc%3D1"]http://www.ebay.co.u...6229%26_rdc%3D1[/url] Not a self-tapper, no springs! Screws into a flange on the side of the pickup. At least, it does on the DC9 model bass.
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    That's cheap! Just ordered some... thanks for the heads up.
  10. Paul S
    I had a GB Streamliner 600, which I liked a lot. I liked the warmth of the valve preamp but found it hard to adjust on the fly - in my covers band I need to hop from fairly clean to driven - and the 'double gain' set up of the controls makes this difficult to achieve without huge volume swings. I could have done the od with a pedal, of course, but for me that kind of defeats the object and overly complicates matters. In the end I chose my TC Electronic Classic 450 over it because I found the controls easier to use on the fly - if I want a more overdriven sound I dial in more Tubetone without having to adjust the volume each time. I wouldn't say it sounded the same as the GB but similar - similar enough to get away with, anyway. As a Valve-a-like effect the Tubetone isn't bad although perhaps lacking something of the true character of a valve preamp. I imagine the RH450/750 is even better for this with its presets. I am curious about the GK MB 500 Fusion, I have to say.
  11. Paul S
    I have Shergold Marathon 4 stringer and it is just shy of 7.5lbs. Incredibly light. Have to say this looks amazing.
  12. Paul S
    I am also slightly discomforted by someone I have never met calling me 'mate', but then I am a reserved, hoity-toity, just short of Royalty type of gentleman. Being called 'Dude' breaks me out in a cold sweat. I have also come to the realisation that some other people have a Life. When I meil band members, for example, some might not reply until next day or longer - amazing to think but there you are. 3.5hrs wouldn't get me PMing the next in line. edit meil? Email
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    [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1425381936' post='2706661'] 424 has angled through body stringing and a 5 piece maple/nato neck over and above what the 414 has. The posher ones add stuff like different pickups (P with blades instead of pole piece pairs), spline jointed bodies, maple/mahogany neck instead of maple/nato, nickel silver nut (same material as frets so in theory open strings sound more similar to fretted ones), and some mad wood treatments which claim to make the wood "old" but fresh from the factory. [/quote] [quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1425391921' post='2706812'] I can't tell the difference tonally or in terms of playability between the 414 and the 424X. The through-body stringing and 5-piece neck seem to make no difference whatsoever. I think the only differences are cosmetic [/quote] Thanks chaps! Being a simple sort of fellow I don't see much mileage in trying the posher ones. [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1425391457' post='2706809'] You got one! Well done. [/quote] Yes. Seemed easier than going through the DRC to give yours a try!
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    Well, I bought a BB414 (from MoJo) a little while ago and used it for the first time at rehearsal last night. To say I was surprised would be an understatement - I was very impressed indeed. It is actually a touch heavier than I would usually like but hangs so well when wearing it that it doesn't notice. I may change the tuners for lightweight ones if it becomes a problem. The neck is very nice, a bit thicker in the hand than most Jazz basses but not a plank, either. In fact the general build quality is better than I expected. Tone-wise is where it impressed me most - woody with a character way beyond its price point. Playing around the 7th/8th fret really brought that out - a lovely sound indeed. It sat in the mix like a Precision - tone up at half was very aggressive but rolled off completely gave a nice 'old school thump'. Dial in just a touch more treble and I found my sweet spot. Hard to believe I could get such a playable bass with such a great tone for such a small amount of money. What, if anything, does a 424 (and beyond) bring to the party that the 414 lacks?
  15. Paul S
    Gosh, things move quickly around here. A 'rescued from page 4' type bump. I'd consider trades for some sort of lighting.
  16. Paul S
    Status Graphite double ball end strings are excellent value. I'd be happy with that for £215
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    Sold

    Paul S replied to Rikki1984's topic in Basses For Sale

    I just did some slightly more in depth Googling at it seems these weigh in at a shade under 10lbs - too heavy for me, unfortunately. Anyway, GLWYS!
  18. Paul S

    Sold

    Paul S replied to Rikki1984's topic in Basses For Sale

    Are you able to accurately weigh this at all? It could solve a few problems if light enough. Ta
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    I have been through various stages depending upon how complex the effect blends needed to be. Zoom B2.1u was ok for a pub covers band, then separate pedals for a decent rock band. I'm now using a Zoom MS-60B and find it easier than the B2.1u to use - combining effects seems easier and an awful lot of the effects are pretty good. And it is the same size as the smaller stomp boxes, too.
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    It most certainly is beautiful, Jon, and the condition is almost unbelievable. I think the word 'rare' is over-used and devalued but it actually does apply in this case. I bought this temptress of a bass in May last year and had been on the look out for one for absolutely ages before that and in that time I've not seen another. It has taken me a few months to decide to part with it - kept getting it out of the bag to take pics, only to put it back again.
  21. Paul S
    I'd like to introduce you to my older fatter uglier brother... but meanwhile this is me: [attachment=185156:biosprackers.jpg]
  22. Paul S
    Thank you. And I think you are right - set neck.
  23. Paul S
    I'm sure I've read somewhere that these oddities are extremely well put together. Not quite JV0... standard but pretty much as good as other 80s MIJ Squiers were. Anyone know if that is right?
  24. Paul S
    [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Aria Pro II Cardinal Series CSB 450 'Black n Gold'.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This was the top end of the range model in the CSB series - [s]through neck[/s] set neck, carved body, black bridge with bright brass saddles, Gold tuners, truss rod cover and brass nut. Gold knobs - volume and tone. Single pickup. Currently fitted with gold strings! Weighs around 8.5lbs, neck is 40mm wide at the nut. Medium/ 32" scale. , Matsumoku at its best![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I bought it from Kukkunyan on here in a very efficient transaction. He sent it over from Tokyo - took just 3 days! I would say condition wise it is a 9/10, maybe 9.5/10 which, as the s[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]erial number suggests it is a 1982 model, is totally staggering that a bass can be in such showroom condition.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Comes with one of those weird leatherette gig bags they have in Japan. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It is utterly gorgeous, a thing of immense beauty. The glossy piano black body and bridge set off the gold hardware perfectly - little details in the bridge, especially, like gold screws and springs, are just a joy. The gold strings maybe a touch ostentatious but what the heck. There was an issue with the tone pot when it arrived, replaced and now sounds exactly as it should. A noisy little chap, loud output for a passive bass and an aggressive, fairly modern tone.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]And, for me, therein is the problem - I don't like the tone. It is too honky and harsh for my liking, I prefer a Precision type thump. GAS is a cruel; mistress and, having gone to some trouble to obtain one of these beauties I find I can't get on with it. Seems a shame to have it and never use it.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I have priced this rare gem to sell at £300 collected from SS7. Postage to mainland UK - fully insured next day - would be in the region of £24. happy to ship outside but would need to quote for that. I could deliver with a reasonable distance for fuel costs or meet half way, again within reason. Bank Transfer or Paypal with adjustment for fees.[/font][/color]
  25. Paul S
    Bought a Yamaha BB414 from mark in the easiest of transactions. Good comms, friendly chap. A pleasure doing business.
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