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Hipshot detuner for Sterling by Music Man SB14?
Paul S replied to Paul S's topic in Accessories and Misc
Just ordered one - as you say, can't go wrong, really. -
I imagine you have found it already but, if not, there is a forum dedicated to Westone guitars [url="http://forum.westoneguitars.net/"]http://forum.westoneguitars.net/[/url] - what the folks on there don't know about Westone guitars and basses isn't worth knowing.
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A friend of mine wants to move on his Fender Precision. He tells me he bought it new in the late '90s/early '00s' (he is a bit vague) but the serial number (N7323445) tells me it is a '97-98 model. USA Standard, Sunburst with maple neck and fretboard, white plate. Weighs in at around 9.5lbs and has a relatively skinny 40mm wide neck at the nut, albeit quite deep (C shape? I am never sure). Anyway, he realised after buying it he didn't like it much, bought a USA Standard Jazz, kept this as back up and very occasional use since (plays jazz and swing, sits on a stool). It has the original non-Fender hard shell case, in which it has spent most of the ensuing [s]23[/s] 13 years in the cupboard under his stairs. (edit for maths) I wished I wanted it as I don't imagine bases come long too often in this kind of nick - barely any buckle rash, a couple of really tiny dents that hardly crease the surface, a few tiny scuffs in the scratch plate and that is it. As P-basses go this is fairly lightweight and has a skinny neck - ticks a lot of my boxes. But it isn't me. Neck is a bit thick and I really am not keen on sunburst finishes. It has that lovely woody tone that is exactly as you would expect from a USA P-bass. I said, by way of a trade off for borrowing it, I would take pics and advertise it on here for him. It really is in remarkable condition for its age and with just a very few minor scuffs here and there - it looks like a bass that is a few months old. The hard shell case has cracks in two corners but is totally secure and sturdy. [attachment=107830:FP1.jpg][attachment=107831:FP2.jpg][attachment=107832:FP3.jpg][attachment=107833:FP4.jpg][attachment=107834:FP5.jpg] I asked on here as to its value and was told somewhere between £650 and £750. That was from pictures. It looks so much better than the pictures would suggest so I am putting it up here for the higher figure. [s][color=#FF0000]Edit 28th May - drop to £700 ono [/color][/s] [color=#FF0000]Final price drop 17th June to £630 with hard case, £600 without. [/color] I have no idea how much it would cost to courier this - I guess with insurance somewhere around £30 - I will look into this. Of course pick-up is welcome from Benfleet in Essex, meet half way or even delivery if not too far. Also I would welcome anyone interested to actually have a look at this in the flesh.
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Hipshot detuner for Sterling by Music Man SB14?
Paul S replied to Paul S's topic in Accessories and Misc
Sorry for the late reply, been away (Lake Maggiore - bellissimo!) Thanks for that - I think I will have a crack at it. -
Hipshot detuner for Sterling by Music Man SB14?
Paul S replied to Paul S's topic in Accessories and Misc
Good price - and free shipping, too. I was going to use one of the eBay sellers from the US - bought a Hipshot detuner from the US before and it sneaked in through the back door somehow. Is that also for an SB14? My concern is that it is based on the Sterling which I think has a smaller headstock than the Stingray. -
Rapid question. I have just acquired a Sterling by Music Man SB14 which has been immediately promoted to 'Best and Favourite Bass'. I want to fit a Hipshot detuner to it. The stuff I have seen on the internet says BT1 is the one to use for Music Man basses. I asked an eBay seller which model and he said BT1, but just to be sure he sent me a link to a pdf file that had a diagram with measurements.... [url="http://www.hipshotproducts.com/files/all/hbtuners.pdf"]http://www.hipshotproducts.com/files/all/hbtuners.pdf[/url] ... which don't match up (should be the first one, apparently.) I don't suppose anyone has actually fitted one and can say for sure that it fits? Or has the BT1 fitted to a Singray or whatever that can throw a few metric measurements in my direction? Grazie mille. I am away tomorrow for a week, so hopefully this thread will be filled with useful replies by the time I get back. Most likely on page 9...
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P-Bass Lyte Deluxe pre-amp wiring problems
Paul S replied to Bobzilla's topic in Repairs and Technical
I ended up putting a J. East pre-amp in mine and, well, just wow! Made an incredible difference to the tone. -
Depends if you like a Fender or not. When I bought my Jaguar it was a play off between that and a USA Standard Jazz, which was a little more expensive. I think, with hindsight, I made the wrong choice. But there's so much out there and it is all so subjective! New, I think £700 could get you a very nice Ibanez, Yamaha or one of the 'Sterling by MusicMan' range of basses like a Ray34 or SB14. I have just this morning got one of the latter (secondhand) and am having trouble putting it down at the moment - it is lovely. Or a whole lot of other stuff that is off my radar. Secondhand the choice for that money would be bewildering.
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I don't know how different the latest bunch are but I had a 2007(or 08) Jag. MIJ. I like skinny, shallow necks and it had the best neck I have played. Huge range of sounds available with all the switching - front pup/ back pup/ both. And in series or parallel. And active or passive. And that is why I got rid of it in the end - it was too complicated for a simple soul like me. Plus a little bit heavy for my particular brand of lumbar injury. I think the 2 band eq is the weak spot - maybe they have improved this but the controls were a bit crude. Edit - just seen your comment about only playing it passive - in which case I think the Squier Jag is worth looking at if the Jag shape is what appeals. I personally think £700 can get you a much better bass than this.
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Pleased to be the first to leave feedback for Simon (siggi). I bought his Sterling by Music Man SB14 in a completely smooth transaction - good comms, beautiully packaged, actually in better condition that I was expecting. A pleasure to do business with! Thanks Simon.
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I don't mind a bit of widdling. In fact one of the bands I am in have just embraced a rather excellent widdler, which takes us off on to a different path than before. Quite like Billy S. The thing that I found amusing was the use of the fan at front of stage - that seems to have been installed to blow Steve Vai's hair about rather fetchingly. Do you suppose it was purely a vanity thing or does he get just very hot and sweaty?
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HJ to MacD 'Don't make eye contact with him - he might go away eventually'
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Need an advice - payment via PayPal to a newbie with no feedback?
Paul S replied to KuzBass's topic in General Discussion
I know a few people who believe that if you give your bank sort code and account number then you can have your account cleared out - it is not an uncommon misconception. But, yes, I would use also use PayPal in these circumstances for the protection it offers. -
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I have just bought one of the Studio Spares version, which works out around £10 cheaper - at £34 posted it is almost too cheap to even think about making anything. But have yet to use it in anger. One of my bands (if I still have two, another story) now has a regular slot at a place (Essex Arms, Brentwood if locals know it) where the stage is *really* boomy. I should be able to make a direct comparsion.
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If your TC Electronic stuff includes a head with Tubetone, you need look no further for added grit. Extremely useable tones.
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While we are indulging in a little Geezer love, I assume we have all seen that incredible video of Black Sabbath playing somewhere in france in 1970. 1970. 42 years ago. Set the bar for heavy rock and to these old jaded ears, it hasn't been raised since. Ozzy could almost sing back then, and Bill Ward's drumming was as its 'drunk in the broom cupboard' best. War Pigs, nothing else to say. If you haven't you can rectify it immediately as some kindly soul has uploaded the whole hour's worth onto YouTube. Pic quality isn't great but who cares. Raw power when not many others were doing this. [media]http://youtu.be/c78lez8P0gc[/media]
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There is a *similar* SB14 for sale here which, if it were black, would be at home with me now already. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/171117-ft-sbmm-sb14-blue-with-black-pg-nordstrand-mm43/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/171117-ft-sbmm-sb14-blue-with-black-pg-nordstrand-mm43/[/url] an OLP copy for sale (maybe) here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/154702-fs-olp-mm2-stingray-copy/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/154702-fs-olp-mm2-stingray-copy/[/url] and a nice 5er here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/148094-fs-musicman-stingray-5/page__pid__1620356__st__20#entry1620356"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/148094-fs-musicman-stingray-5/page__pid__1620356__st__20#entry1620356[/url]
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Valuation advice please - time warp '98 USA Standard Precision Bass
Paul S replied to Paul S's topic in Bass Guitars
That was quick! Thanks chaps. I guess I stick it on for £750 and see if anyone is interested at that price. -
A friend of mine wants to move on his Fender Precision. He bought it new 'in the late 90s/early 00s' (he is a bit vague) but the serial number (N7323445) tells me it is a '97-98 model. USA Standard, Sunburst with maple neck and fretboard, white plate. Weighs in at around 9.5lbs and has a relatively skinny 40mm wide neck at the nut, albeit quite deep (C shape? I am never sure). Anyway, he realised after buying it he didn't like it much, bought a USA Standard Jazz, kept this as back up and very occasional use since (plays jazz and swing, sits on a stool). It has the original non-Fender hard shell case, in which it has spent most of the ensuing [s]23[/s] 13 years in the cupboard under his stairs. (edit for maths) I wished I wanted it as I don't imagine bases come long too often in this kind of nick - barely any buckle rash, a couple of really tiny dents that hardly crease the surface, a few tony scuffs in the scratch plate and that is it. As P-basses go this is fairly lightweight and has a skinny neck - ticks a lot of my boxes. But it isn't me. Neck is a bit thick and I really am not keen on sunburst finishes. Seems to do the woody P-bass tone rather nicely. I said, by way of a trade off for borrowing it, i would take pics and advertise it on here for him but, of course, I need to put a value on it for the ad. Does anyone have an idea what one of these is worth. There is nothing particularly special about it other than its quite remarkable condition. Here are a few pics. [attachment=105844:FP1.jpg][attachment=105845:FP2.jpg][attachment=105846:FP3.jpg][attachment=105847:FP4.jpg][attachment=105848:FP5.jpg] Any advice re value would be hugely appreciated.
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[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1335177414' post='1626636'] Wasn't that at Wembley? (I was there too.) And Lamb Of God are sh*t. [/quote] The old grey matter fails me again - you are quite right. On both counts. What a terrible racket they were! Still a lot of young people there seemed to enjoy them - that strange tornado of twirling and punching going on in the middle.
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I thought I was overdoing it with a Peavey TKO80. I saw Heaven and Hell at the Albert Hall a couple of years back and, unbelieveably, they were drowned out on the volume front by the support band Lamb of God who are the loudest thing I have ever experienced. Thank God for ear plugs.