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Thx......Finished by Mr Martin Simms of Enfield bass fame...see Also the Case bass
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This bass was rated 5 star best buy by total guitar Summer 2004...they said For: Flawless construction; stunning looks; tone to die for Against: all that sleep that you're gonna lose waiting for it to arrive Also its a dream to play imo
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Saying goodbye to some old friends to make way for new
BCH replied to BCH's topic in General Discussion
So what did I do with the funds raised???...what else more guitars (lightweight) a carbon fibre travel 6 string acoustic (no interest here!!)... ..From this site a Gillett Contour bass 4 slim see attached ...Ritter R8 (6lb) the link shows the bass & Mr Ritter kindly put a pic of me playing... https://ritter-instruments.com/item_info.php?i=695 GG A4 Poster 171205 PRINT READY.pdf -
Andy...coming from you that means a lot, I saw the bass you built/rebuilt for Scumpymike....very very cool
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Nathan Sheppard NS4 custom bass( made 2004). http://www.nsguitars.co.uk/gallery_item_nsg4.html Its in my local luthiers workshop, for full check and set up...some pics, enjoy
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Saying goodbye to some old friends to make way for new
BCH replied to BCH's topic in General Discussion
It is designed to be as compact as poss and easy both sitting or standing. Standing you need to lightly support the neck, which upto 6th fret is fine but the width for me up to 12th was slightly uncomfortable, I have small hands..was a great bass well built and stable ...B -
Saying goodbye to some old friends to make way for new
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As you see above, have been selling a few basses thought I would share more old friends who have passed on...enjoy -
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The sound.....Mine is fitted with bronze round wound, which gives a deep & rich sound(piano like), which is perfect for what I’m doing in the duo. It also has the longest sustain I have ever experienced….because its a shorter scale, this is achieved by anchoring the strings over the bridge, thro the body to a solid brass plate at the back of the guitar…extending the strings by 5 inches. Very pleased…see pic & demo vid’s http://www.gillettguitars.co.uk/video
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The Sei & Case were made for my 60th & 50th ..gone to good homes...enjoy
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Yes the sound is excellent...tried with a Schertler ROY combo...the blend knob is very effective in dialling variations....will try thro a PA soon
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Thank you Mike & Michael Gillett (looking fwd to meeting you)...its stunning, unique, work of art, sound fab & looks cool!....yes happy so far...lets rehearse & gig....B p.s. pls check out my Enfield in the bass for sale forum...thx GG A4 Poster 171205 PRINT READY.pdf
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SOLD This is my stunning Enfield Cannon 4 string bass with Super 8 pickup & case. I was very lucky to buy this new in 2010, its in excellent condition & has been kept in a smoke free studio. It is set up by Auden guitars. Martin Simms designed this unique bass in 2008, the quality of components, build & finish is of the highest quality. Martin has finished 3 of my basses over the years. I view him as one of the top bass luthiers. The Cannon model is top of the range custom built, this one is stunning to look at blending from the sunburst finish front to the blue back...The top is made from English Sycamore that came from Wales. It was from a batch Martin got from a furniture maker who had the wood for over 50 years in his workshop and when he retired sold it on and we were lucky enough to receive a small quantity. It is fab to play and the sound pallet is vast because of the Super 8 pickup design partnership with John East...any question please contact ( have some 2008+ reviews)..this is a wold class bass & a serious investment (I have inc' the price list which is now £5700), so come and try...this is why its a cash on collection Some links http://www.enfieldguitars.com/cannon.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBujWmzlUrw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0TsJ8osYoc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1QIXoALQA http://www.bassplayer.com/basses/1165/enfield-basses/25905 From Enfield web Our Enfield Cannon was the first model we launched back in 2008 to showcase our unique Super 8 pickup. Still our flagship model they are built to the highest standard using only our best hand selected timbers. All cannon basses are built to order and are available in either 4, 5 or 6 string models. The cannon has been specially designed not only for the pro player but for anyone that seeks the ultimate in sound from their bass. With our Super 8 pickup and it's eight individual coil's along with our uniquely designed pre-amp built to our specifications by the renowned 'John East' ( J-Retro fame ) the cannon is perfect for any gigging or studio situation. Cannon Specification's Tone chambered body with bespoke hardware designed and produced by Enfield Guitars. Standard quarter inch jack and a Balanced XLR output. Maple neck with dual action truss rod and 25 med/jumbo frets fitted with custom prepared 'Hipshot' tuners. Nut Width's 4 String Cannon = 44mm Bass Player Review 2 PDF.pdf Enfield instructions page 3.pdf Enfield instructions page1.pdf Enfield instructions page2.pdf Enfield review 3.pdf Enfield review 4.pdf EnfieldReview1.pdf
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[size=3][b]Overwater J series Deluxe Vintage 4 string Custom Bass and case[/b][/size] Hi all ....For sale my fabulous and unique Overwater J series Deluxe Vintage 4 string bass, built for me by Chris May (I can send you an article on Chris) and his team at Overwater. I ordered this in September 2008 and was finished in Jan 2009. With Chris and Lawrence advice I specified the best materials, hardware and electronics, see spec below. Chris kindly signed the back of the headstock, before many layers of lacquer, see pic. I have tried to capture the finish but cannot do it justice. It is called Trans Blue over a highly figured curly maple top. The pic’s make it look blue…it is not…it is a marine blue, which is stunning and gives a deep colour in different lights. If you intend to bid I will send bigger pics, let me know the capacity of you e-mail. The finish is continued on the headstock and the neck and fingerboard are Birds Eye Maple with Paua block inlays. The bass is as new, a dream to play, great looking and a huge sound pallet, see link to electronics. There is a small ding on the back just above the top relief line, cannot capture in a pic. Please visit the Overwater site and others selling stock J’s, which are selling for £2949 ...[font="Arial Black"]I am selling at £2000[/font] Any questions and trial please contact. I would like you to collect the bass, as I want you to be completely happy. www.overwaterbasses.com/j-series.htm [url="http://bit.ly/95PyR5"]http://bit.ly/95PyR5[/url] DiMarzio Ultra Jazz pickups with Andere Audio three band EQ with Z-mode switch. Controls are…Volume, Z-Mode switch, Mid/Balance stack, Treble/Bass stack, LED Battery Meter, & Output Jack. The Z-Mode switch reconfigures the preamp to change the loading applied to the pickups. Pickups interact with the vibrating strings differently in the modes and this changes the voice of the instrument. • Mid Z-Mode (center position) - is the sound of your passive bass. You will not lose your passive goodness and you will gain more responsiveness and better pickup mixing. Typically players spend the majority of their time in this mode. • High Z-Mode (toward the bridge) - is a bright aggressive sound. This mode is often used for slap playing. • Low Z-Mode (toward the neck) - is a deeper fuller sound response. The unique aspect of this mode is it features very good note timing location and is never muddy. Lots of bass players have been looking for this sound and attempting to get it with tone controls on other preamps but that does not work. In summary, the switch gives you 3 organic starting points, from which you can tweak pickup balance and add tone control. The Z-Mode switch makes the Audere preamps not only the best sounding preamps but also the most versatile tone range in the preamp market. www.audereaudio.com/JZ3.htm www.dimarzio.com/site/#/pickups/ Overwater Custom Spec Sheet Instrument Type: J-Series Deluxe Vintage Style with Bell Plate Number of Strings: 4 Scale Length: 34" Neck: Birdseye Maple String spacing: 19mm Fingerboard: Birdseye Maple Fretted/Fretless: Fretted Binding: Maple Position Markers: Paua Block inlay with blackside dots Body: Light weight Swamp ash Top (full over top): Highly Figured Curly Flame Maple Electronics(rear routed): Audere Audio JZ3 Pickup type: DiMarzio Pickup Placement: Std Bridge Type: Hipshot A style Chrome Machine Heads: Hipshot Clover type Finish: Trans Blue with matching Headstock and Pearloide Scratch plate [attachment=52723:DSC_2533.jpg] [attachment=52720:DSC_2530.jpg] [attachment=52721:DSC_2531.jpg] [attachment=52727:DSC_2539.jpg] [attachment=52726:DSC_2538.jpg] [attachment=52725:DSC_2536.jpg] [attachment=52724:DSC_2535.jpg] [attachment=52728:DSC_2542.jpg] [attachment=52717:DSC_2526.jpg] [attachment=52719:DSC_2529.jpg] [attachment=52718:DSC_2528.jpg] [attachment=52722:DSC_2532.jpg]
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Avalon U5 Preamp/DI for sale.
BCH replied to gcordez's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
Hi, if in perfect working condition happy to buy. Hope to use with bass and acoustic. Please get in contact to arrange payment and delivery. regards Bernard 07590535499 [quote name='gcordez' post='318534' date='Oct 30 2008, 05:23 PM']it kills me to do this, but i have to put up for sale my beloved Avalon preamp. this really is as good as the reviews of it are. its awesome in the studio, and ive used it to great effect in live situations too. have a look around at some reviews if need be. its in immacualate condition. hopefully itll go to a good home... £260 posted.[/quote]