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  1. Beedster
    Manshed Studio is coming along [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/277091-manshed-studio-build/page__st__30__p__2961092__hl__manshed__fromsearch__1#entry2961092"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2961092[/url] and is focusing my mind as to what I have and need to keep, what I don't have but need to find, and what I have but can probably do without. My decision in ensuring I can fund things was that I would have one of each of the following; fretted bass, fretless bass, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and one double bass (along with a few smaller strings such as mandolin, fiddle, uke and, dare I say it, a banjo). So on this basis, and after some serious deliberation, this 1983 Wal falls into the last category above, i.e., can probably do without. To cut a long story short, whilst it's by far the [i]best[/i] fretless bass I own (having recently let go of a slightly later Mk1 with ebony unlined board), it's not my [i]favourite[/i] fretless, and given I'm going to keep only one, this one's for sale at what is a very very good price considering what it is. That is, a vintage Wal with a completely new Wal PUPs and electronics, the work having been done by Paul last year. My intention was to refret it, but ultimately I think I'd still end up moving it on one day. OK, it's the one on the right below. It looks fretted but isn't. [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/2015-10-24%2011.07.03_zpsbut5afap.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_5555_zpsm4lxglvt.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_5552_zpszqfg9zyb.jpg.html"][/url] If you're interested, please read the background to the bass in the thread here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/224386-waljazz-mongrel/page__st__90."]http://basschat.co.u...l/page__st__90.[/url] The asking price is about £350 less than it owes me in total, and whilst it's never going to be an all original vintage instrument (it was of course originally fretted), the price tag is more than justified by two things. Firstly it's an authentic Wal, with elements of old and new, and of course these days there no such thing as a budget Wal. Second, it's also a bloody good example of a Wal, as those who've played will no doubt attest. Even when compared with other Wals it has a subtle but tangible warmth and substance to the tone, perhaps as the result of the rosewood board (others I've owned/played have all been ebony) Anyway, I will take more photos tomorrow, having finally made the decision today that it has to go I wanted to start the process ASAP. I'll also be listing five project basses that haven't made the cut over the next couple of days. No trades on this please, I've spent a lot of money on studio-related gear this week and will need to re-fund so to speak. Thanks for looking Chris
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    At least, if it doesn't have contours, and may be described as a slab body, I don't think it's an original Fender slab body. I may of course be entirely wrong
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    There are the very rare mid-60s slabs, which from the title I assumed this shop was suggesting was for sale (63 is too early for that model). That pic isn't a slab however, they had much harder edges, and the advert doesn't mention slab as far as I can see, so I guess it's a standard '63 plus some confusion
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    Where does it indicate the slab body?
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    Beautiful
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    [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1453581619' post='2960847'] Bass projects as in half finished instruments? Eyes PEEEEELED [/quote] Yep, will keep you posted, 5 high quality projects at last count
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    Well, following some rather good fortune today I'm now sorted on most of the studio instruments, details to follow.......... Oh, and keep your eyes open for all the live/gigging gear, as well as a load of bass projects, I'm going to be selling in the next few weeks....
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    [quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1453579548' post='2960818'] Wow - That is such a good price for this rig!! Chris - you are too, too generous to the Basschat community.. Surely, this won't hang around much longer at this price? GLWTS [/quote] Thanks Nik, to be honest I've been on the receiving end of similar generosity from another BC member today, and what goes around comes around. But yes, it's around half price for a glorious piece of kit
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    OK, I've made two very important purchases for my studio this week so I'm prepared to let the above go at the following prices PJB Briefcase **NOW SOLD** Aguilar rig: DB-750 plus 2 x DB112 £1400 collected OVNO. I will not split the rig at this price. Ampeg B-15 Heritage £1600 collected OVNO. These are high class rigs at ludicrous prices. No trades, thanks.
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    Canterbury, pretty good with basic electrics and woodwork re bass and guitars with shedloads (literally) of spare parts. Don't ask me to play the bloody things though, I'm crap. Yes, good thread
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    [quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1453501913' post='2960205'] I love p basses but I don't see the appeal in both basses at that price, both look a bit fake in there wear on the scratch plates too I thought, maybe it's just the pics. Chiliwailer's bass is lovely though. [/quote] I preferred the unedited version
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    I'm wondering how much selling all my basses and amps will raise, might just do it....
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    [quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1453491715' post='2960075'] I'd go to the bar if it was live music - even if it was rubbish. Just to have a few beers and hear players do their thing is good enough. They get practice, exposure and experience - we get life, effort and passion ...... even if the skills and talent aren't there. [/quote] +1
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    [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1453480180' post='2959926'] Very nice indeed. Or, you could have a bargain 1957 P for £5800 o.n.o. ( see signature for a link to complete the shameless plug) [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/57P/image_zpsaod374jz.jpeg.html"][/url] [/quote] Stop it Dan
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    There's a lot of "my willy is bigger than your willy" going on mate
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    [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1453488616' post='2960033'] I presume this is yet another cover band only discussion? [/quote] Not from my perspective no, we play originals and often play free, especially for friends.
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    [quote name='Daz39' timestamp='1453482571' post='2959967'] All bands have to start somewhere. A similar argument persists with e.g. aviation and the publishing world (both of which I have had experience of), in which the common whine is that new entrants are making it a 'race to the bottom' by undervaluing themselves. If you have a problem with others valuing themselves for less than yourself, you need to ensure you are properly differentiated to get the required attention. If these pubs want to pay peanuts they will get monkeys (as it were.) You can't directly attribute falling pub numbers to rubbish bands. There's a lot more to do with social drinking culture, the spread of cheap supermarket booze and a million channels of drivel to watch on TV to stop people having a good reason to go to the pub. [/quote] +1, the old 'rubbish bands undercutting us' argument is utter crap, I've seen some excellent bands playing for free and some utterly crap ones charging a fortune. It's a free market chaps, everyone has to start somewhere, all bands have the right to charge what they want, and if you want to ensure that you can keep charging premium rates you need to ensure that you are substantially better than the 'rubbish bands' in question, and not simply expect a closed shop. Long may that be the case.
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    [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1453378857' post='2958878'] The answer is, of course, 'Yes', but I won't be coming to the US any time soon, since the 'security folks' stole my nail clippers at the airport, upon leaving Chicago. Funny ol' place. We give gladly; I also give away garden produce and jam that we make. I like making jam, but there's far too much made for us ever to consume in a year, so we give away to anyone that wants a jar or so. I also 'give away' my time helping folks with PC problems, and a young lad with no income needing a rear light on his scooter. I'd rather buy and fit him a rear light than have him knocked down for lack of visibility. Yes, it's daft to some, but we're not likely to change our ways, as it keeps us and others happy enough, whilst doing no harm. Life can be so simple at times. An aside benefit is that I don't have any worries about money or accountants, having nothing worth counting. Crazy..? Surely, but content to be so. [/quote] I like your world
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    [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1453387913' post='2959034'] How long until Fender ends up copying itself ?! [/quote] They've been doing so for 34 years so far
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    Whatever model you buy get fretless. I really can't see the point in fretted acoustic, every time I've heard on live they sound like an electric bass, albeit with the added bonuses of feedback, higher risk of damage, and playability issues.
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    [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1453395761' post='2959147'] Even more bizarre is the one doing the rounds about Leslie Nielsen dying.... again (he died in 2010)! [/quote] Dying twice is really bad luck. Having said that, anyone who saw us play in the early days saw us die live on stage pretty much every night.
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    [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1453397029' post='2959172'] [/quote] Ha ha, not only is that possible the best reply I've ever received to a post here, but that thought had not even crossed my mind Dad!
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    [quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1453293982' post='2958126'] For anyone still interested - collection has failed again today. Courier apparently rang the bell and no one answered, partner has been home all day and confirmed that no one has been round, no bell ring. Someone is not telling the truth and it's not my partner - either that or the courier has gone to the wrong house despite being given directions. What can I do? I'm worried that I won't get my money back, £200 is a lot of cash to me! [/quote] This happened to me a while ago, but with a twist. The courier claimed they had attempted delivery, but not only had I been in all day, but had been forced to sit in the hallway to work most of the day because I'd 'upgraded' to OS whatever, was getting a "WIFI: no hardware installed' error, so had to plug my laptop into the Broadband hub via the only cable I had which was about 6 feet long. When i wasn't there, I was in the kitchen a few feet away. My other half and my two year old were home all day as well. Anyway, no-one rang the doorbell, banged on the door or put anything through the door, but guess what, when I looked to see why my 'Guaranteed next day delivery" hadn't been delivered, the tracking website said "Delivery Attempted". So I called the shop who'd sent it, who were able to produce a photo of my front door taken by the courier to prove they had attempted a delivery! WTF? Anyway, long story short, the shop had a go at me saying I was being difficult so I no longer shop there, and the courier company said they'd done all they could given I wasn't at home? Theories? OK, Occam's Razor says he did try but I missed the door ringing. That theory however assumes that so did my other half and my two year old girl, who trust gets VERY excited about who might be at the door. Could the guy have arrived at my place only to find he didn't actually have the package on board, then took the photo to prove he had in fact tried delivery to avoid a b*******g? Or did he know it wasn't on board but had to take the photo so that when the customer asks for a refund for failed 24 hour delivery the courier can say "here's proof we tried". Answers on a postcard
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    [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1453383928' post='2958978'] Oh bloody hell! It's a non-memorable bunch of letters and numbers, and ultimately it all comes down to the 'brain' IIRC. This is a kit which used to retail for £1200-£1500 and for which the direct replacement is now about £2000. If you buy new. Which I didn't. Basically it's a pro-level kit but probably nearer entry level than anywhere high up the range. [/quote] Ha ha, pretty much what I'm looking for! Thanks Jack
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    [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1453379071' post='2958883'] Folks, this is now below £6k which is insane. [size=5][b]£5800 o.n.o[/b][/size] A few of you may want to work out a timeshare deal? [/quote] Whatever the situation with vintage prices at the moment, there will be a point in the not too distant future at which this instrument will sell for close to twice what Dan is asking for it. On that basis alone I'm tempted, seriously. I reckon even if I put it on the CC I'd still be quids in....... But apart from that, what a piece of history, and what a bass. If it were this time last year I'd have been buying it.
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