Shaggy
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Looking for a case to fit my EB-2 semi, the only mainstream bass-specific case that looks it might fit is the Epi Jack Cassady one. If anyone here has one, could they please check either the max [b]internal[/b] dimensions of the case (if you've got one) or the max dimensions of the bass (if you haven't!) EB-2 max dimensions are: width lower body - 41 cm width upper body - 29 cm body length (endpin -> top of neck heel) - 48 cm a thinline, so depth shouldn't be an issue. Any help greatly appreciated!
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That's a stunner - don't see many in natural, and T-birds are so much more "right" in chrome hardware & p/up's Bump for a fab old Gibbo rocker!
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Price drop - see first post -
Price drop - see first post
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Did a straight amp swap with Barrie today at sunny Gordano services on the M5. I was his second deal of the day, en route to his third (with Josh), don't know how he finds the time to play bass! Anyway, just like my last deal with him; super-slick, friendly, great communicator, all-round good guy.
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I'll have both 4-string sets please - PM'd -
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[quote name='Pete Academy' post='554192' date='Jul 28 2009, 05:25 PM']This is 'There It Is' by Shalamar. Sublime part and sound. I can't remember the player's name, but I'm sure he was the writer/producer. I think he played and wrote 'And The Beat Goes On'. Again, the bassline is the song.[/quote] Isn't it Bernard Edwards (with Nile Rogers), of Chic & Sister Sledge fame? That was when "body popping" was all the rage, and I remember the singer doing an amazing solo dance routine to "Night to Remember" on TOTP.
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Bump! (run out of "Kenny" pics and they were cr@p anyway........)
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another bump!
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Pic of "the range" attached There was a nice fretless in a local music shop a few years back, had the little brass "slap-plates" at the end of the fingerboard like the "percussive" in the pic.
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Graham Crook, a luthier based in Somerset, and other than that know absolutely nothing about him. I had one of his fretless basses in the '80's bought s/h: very Wal-custom influenced, but neck-thru (maple/walnut laminate with ebony board), dual J p/u's, active, and gorgeous Sapele mahogany body wings. Wish I still had it....... Some great names from the past here, and great names still going especially when Wal make a comeback
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Interesting thread this. Gibsons have always been pretty unfashionable for many of the reasons discussed above, but I’ve gravitated towards “reverse” Gibsons over the years – they just seem to fit me ergonomically (I’ve got big hands, and can comfortably rest my right palm on the upper body bout), they’re proper “crafted” instruments, they always sound “big” which suits as I’ve normally played in trios until recently (yes, right amp seems to be more crucial than with a Fender – never sounded right to me through solid-state), and they look pure rock n’ roll – even the occasional dogs they’ve produced have always had style. But their promotion/advertising division and variable quality control has always let them down hugely, basses way overpriced now - especially reissues of what were originally intended as mid-market instruments like the Ripper, and I would guess in terms of profitability that Epiphone are now much more successful? Of all the Gibson designs, have to say I like the Victory least.
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Guess my sig speaks for itself. I've tried and owned modern boutique basses - and some I've admired hugely - but for whatever reason fail to bond with them. If I were any kind of virtuoso I'm sure it would be the reverse. Edit: Ah, think I've misunderstood the Q here. Well I guess a T-bird and a Magnum are in many ways "stranger" than a Fodera or a Ritter, so not sure what my response is TBH!
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Gauss 18" driver with a rub
Shaggy replied to Mr. Foxen's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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Bump for a lovely old fretless!
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[color="#0000FF"].....and again[/color]
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If you're happy with the Mesa then gigging with it on average once a month shouldn't be too much of a bind. Just get a lightweight head or combo for rehearsing - I use a digital Yamaha BBT-500H apparently made of helium- fits in a small B&Q alu toolbox - thru a no-name 15" PA cab permanently left at the reheasal room, or a 2x10 if rehearsing elsewhere. Or just DI thru the PA at reheasals?
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[quote name='coasterbass' post='545978' date='Jul 21 2009, 08:03 AM']+1 to that. I recently moved to Boogie cabs to fulfil a childhood ambition. However, at nigh on 100lbs a cab they are shockingly heavy. The 4x10s are particularly eyewatering. The wheels make a difference for sure, but the ballbreaker is the lift in/out of vehicles and god help you if you live in the 3rd floor flat, or even playing venues that aren't setup for easy access. As CK says, there are some other options out there and the weight of a/some decent modern cabs and a fullshell flightcase won't be dissimilar to the Boogie RR's. Don't try flightcasing a Mesa Diesel cab though as thats the worst of both worlds and you'll need a chiropractor on site everynight. They do sound the mutts though. Good luck with the search![/quote] +1 to all that The tall cabs (2x15 and 1516BE's) tip in and out of cars fairly easily - I keep an old flattened cardboard box in the back of my estate that makes a very effective slide, plus they trundle along on the flat very easily - but as you say, the killer is stairs; my heart sinks when we arrive at a venue and the guy points upwards (or downwards)! But they do sound awesome, and in the event of a Tsunami, nuclear holocaust, swine flu, or the missus going "pre" I'm going to climb inside my 2x15....I'll be safe
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Most of this over my head, but 10/10 for the best thread title ever!
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[color="#0000FF"][size=5].........Do "The Bump"......[/size][/color]
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[quote name='Lorne' post='543377' date='Jul 17 2009, 04:46 PM']Ahhh,Wonky,Beautiful bass,just hated me I am the First owner/importer of this bass,Simply stunning,but I have big legs,so she dug into my thighs sitting down,I hardly played her,and sold her to Shockwave,f-ing nice bass though,and was made in December 2003,so nearly a 2004 bass LOL Here she is at NAMM,and Shockwave should have supplied the letter I reciceved confirming NAMM 2004 status Best of luck with the sale,I only sold her to buy a Widow bass BTW £900 is CHEAP[/quote] Thanks Lorne, and yes do have the letter. For those not in the know; called "Wonky" because of the offset "R" logo on the headstock! Nearly had that ex-Phil Lynott Mockingbird off you - stunning bass [quote name='Shockwave' post='543452' date='Jul 17 2009, 06:25 PM']Wouldnt mind this back Dont suppose you play thin stringed guitars eh Shaggy? [/quote] Tried & failed many times over the years, I lose count over 4. Was waiting for you to get back into BCR's! You know it makes sense
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See my '73 Fender P sale post for my reasons for selling this baby Had this off Shockwave last year, see his original post - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=18791&hl=BC+Rich+Eagle"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...l=BC+Rich+Eagle[/url] Very unusual for me to buy a non-vintage bass, but I’d wanted a nice example of these for ages as one of my “heroes” - Bernard Edwards - played one, and with it being hand-built US custom shop it just doesn’t get much better. Features; [list] [*]Mahogany body and neck, neck-though construction. [*]Carved quilt maple top with walnut stringers, tobacco sunburst gloss finish. [*]24-fret (2 octave) long-scale neck with ebony fingerboard, abalone diamond markers [*]Full Neil Moser electrics, switchable active / passive. “Bullet” active preamp (circuit built inside a genuine 0.45” Magnum cartridge & bullet.!) [*]Dual DiMarzio P pickups with crème covers, both with phase switches. [*]Gold Badass II bridge and Grover tuners [*]Original G&G plush-lined hard-case [*]Cerificate of authenticity from BCR USA custom shop (serial no. specific), also confirming that this very bass was displayed at the 2004 NAAM show [/list]. Currently strung with new-ish medium DR Hi-beam rounds, and fitted with gold Warwick straplocks (can put the original gold buttons back on if wanted) Excellent condition – the finish pretty much immaculate, but the gold on the hardware wearing slightly thin at the edges as it inevitably does – looks fine though. Definitely a “SuperPrecision” with the same design briefs as the “SuperStrats” of the era this was born in. The lightest bass I own, the growliest bass I’ve ever heard, with the fastest neck I’ve ever played. For rock, funk, slap, tapping, whatever – it’s a total monster. Still gigging with this regularly, but I’m rather pig-headedly going back to an all-vintage line-up. I’ve got around a grand tied up in this and as the original ad states it’s worth far more, but I’d take £850 collected (I’m in Swansea. S Wales), postage on top.
