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  1. mattbass6
    A lovely bass, and thanks but I’m a maple board, and solid colour type of guy. GLWTS ⭐️
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    Here’s another one I really love the look of. So many options 😬
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    Thank you. I will get to try a Fender later this week, not like the one in the pic, but still an Ultra. That should help things a little. I will also try and get to BD, and try the “M” bass. It is very close to call. All input is appreciated ⭐️
  4. mattbass6
    Thanks for your insight. May I ask what you think the edge of the “M” was, for you, over the Fender?
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    I may have to. Not exactly local, but a great idea. Thanks ⭐️
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    Seeking the advice, knowledge and expertise from the BC community, please. It’s a significant birthday soon and therefore, I’m looking but something to mark it. I’m thinking of going back to 4 string bass, and if I do, I definitely want to go back to my first “love”,the Precision. The new Fender Ultra looks amazing, and having done some research, the Maruszczyk basses have been getting some amazing feedback. I’ve configured the “M” to what I feel is my perfect spec, but I’ve never played one. I can go and try the Fenders, any time. I’m worried that if I buy the “M”, what happens if I don’t like it. Has anyone done an A/B test between these 2 basses? If so, what are your thoughts. The basses I have dejected are exactly the same price. Too close to call. Any help, insights etc would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance ☺️
  7. mattbass6
    Thank you ☺️
  8. mattbass6
    Thank you for the messages but just to reiterate, I am not looking for trades. I am only after a straight sale please. Thanks again. Take care. Cheers ⭐️
  9. mattbass6
    This is a very hard decision for me as I love my Vigier basses so much, but I have decided to move back to 4 string bass for the foreseeable future. I have enjoyed my forays into the world of 6 & 5 string bass, but my writing has changed a lot and I need a new sound/approach/challenge. I will be keeping my other Excess 5 just for the studio and that low B, just in case I need it later down the line but it does mean, that I don't need two of them. So with that in mind, here is what I am selling - A brand new, in perfect condition, and I mean perfect condition, as there are no scratches, surface scratches, dings, dents etc Vigier Excess 5 bass. It has never been gigged and only used in the house. It was ordered directly from Vigier back in 2018 and arrived with me last July (2019) as a back up to my other Vigier. Who was I kidding? The things are so flipping stable, you don't need a back up with these. Anyway, I ordered it in a custom "purple", and it is stunning. It comes with the official Vigier Hiscox case. The neck on these basses are to die for, just so beautifully crafted in every way. The sounds available to dial in are limitless, a very versatile pre-amp (18v). It was fitted from the start with Dunlop Stainless Steel Superbrights (40-120). They don't make many of these basses, and especially not in this colour. If you want something stable, powerful, unique and something that will last you forever, this is your baby. They cost £3200.00 (RRP), so grab a beautiful, handmade, rare and beautiful bass while you can. The bass is located in South Wales. I'd prefer collection, but happy to post if it will help the buyer. I have the box it was sent in. Any questions, please feel free to PM me and I will do all I can to help. Possible trades and no sunburst’s please - US Fender Elite Precision with maple board plus cash my way. Yamaha BB3000a plus cash my way. Yamaha 2025x plus a little cash my way. Mike Lull PJ4 with maple board. —————————————————— Here are the specs of the bass, including weight Type: Bolt-on featuring the 10/90 System (10% carbon with 90% of wood). Wood: Maple naturally dried for 3 years Shape: D Finish: Gloss varnish where the varnish dries for 5 weeks minimum Width of neck at nut: 46mm / 1.81" Width of neck at last fret: 73,7mm / 2.9" Depth of neck at first fret: 20,5mm / .81" Depth of neck at 12th fret: 24mm / .94" String spacing at nut: 38mm / 1.50" String spacing at bridge: 72mm / 2.89" Action as supplied at 12th fret, treble: 2.0mm / .079" Action as supplied at 12th fret, bass: 2.7mm / 0.11" Type of nut: Teflon nut + hardened zero fret technology Fingerboard Wood: Maple Radius: 300mm/11.81" Type of frets: Medium Number of frets: 24 Scale length: 860mm / 33.8" Inlay: Dots Body Wood: Two centre-joined pieces of solid, naturally aged alder. Machine heads brand name: Schaller custom Bridge brand name: Vigier quick release with a brass casing that inserts deep into the body and locks the strap button in place. It is Chrome finished. Electronics Pickup brand name: Vigier Type of pickup: Single coil. Switch: Balance Electronic: Active A hum-cancelling circuit eliminates the hum usually associated with single-coil pickups to create a true studio-quiet performance: single-coil tone without the hum. Controls: Volume / Balance / Bass / Middle / Treble Shielding: Conductive paint Weight: 3,8Kg / 8.3lbs It comes with the original Vigier hard case It is strung with Dunlop SuperBrights Stainless Steel 40-120 Made in: France
  10. mattbass6
    That is stunning! One day I will have one of these. Wanted one for so long. GLWTS.
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    I know it’s not that because their symptoms were very different, and I have sought medical advice too. My post was go find out if anyone else has gone through this, how did it happen, how did they deal with it, and did they have to make adjustments when getting back to playing? I am wishing you the very best with your surgery. Please keep me/us posted 🤞
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    Hi @hiram.k.hackenbacker, thanks for replying. It is definitely not trigger finger or, Viking’s finger. I have had friends who have had both, and spoke to them last week. Very sorry to hear that that is what you had/have. How is it now you’ve had the final surgery?
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    Hey @mangotango, sorry to hear you are dealing with this. On my side, with rest (5 days so far) the pain is definitely easing but I am worried of a reoccurrence once I’m able to start playing again. I currently have the ring finger strapped to my middle finger, and at night I take that strapping off. The pain is definitely not there in the morning, but as I said, really worried about this happening again. Have you strapped your hand up? Have you looked at the a wrist support? I think Steve Morse has an issue as he has his right hand strapped when playing. I really hope it sorts itself out soon. It is worrying, isn’t it, and I’ll be interested to see what others say in response to both our posts. Thanks for the input, and please, keep me posted. Take care ⭐️🤞
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    Hello fellow BC’ers. This may be a little lengthy, so apologies in advance. I dearly like some advice, if you don’t mind? I have been playing so much over the past 12 months, and everything has been fine. I use Vigier Excess 5 basses which are pretty high tension, and no problems at all. Recently I bought a guitar for my current album, just to lay demo ideas down until the hotshots didn’t their bit. I’m not the best guitarist, but I can play i.e. this is not my first rodeo recording guitar parts. Anyway, about 4 weeks ago my ring finger on my left hand started to ache. I didn’t think much about it, so just played through it. Last weekend I realised I might have sprained it. I realised that because I normally warm up on a bass, I don’t think about “playing”. However, when I play guitar, play chords, use a plectrum which is not natural to me, I have to concentrate more than usual and I may apply extra tension to the guitar to get it right. Since I figured it may be a sprain, I have strapped my fingers up, rested them, taken ibuprofen etc. They are definitely better, but it has woken me up. Has anyone else ever had this? What did you do about it? Should I look at lower tension strings? Should I look at a bass that has relief in the neck? The Vigier’s have very, very little? Any advice, shared stories etc would be greatly appreciated. This has genuinely worried me as I have so much to do, and I’m at the beginning of an album cycle, and one that is very important to me. Thanks for reading, and thanks in advance. Cheers, Matt
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    If you were closer, I’d be over to pick this up today. GLWTS.
  16. mattbass6
    Phew, and well done ⭐️✌🏼
  17. mattbass6
    Ahhhhhhhhhh FFS! I have absolutely no use for this but, I WANT IT SO MUCH!!!!!! I’ve always wanted one of these. Off to curl up in a ball, rock back and forth, and speak to my piggy bank nicely. Why? 😳
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    After the last tour I did, I realised I was listening to the bass more from the side fills, and FOH speakers. I was already debating going fully down the IEM route, and that tour convinced me. I sold my bass rig yesterday and I had no regrets, I will now buy a wireless system, and a Back Beat pack to complete my IEM setup. Can't wait.......
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    I wholeheartedly agree. I've been using class D amps for a number of years, but back in December I was at rehearsals and there was an SVT 8x10 that I had to use. Man, it was amazing. It took me back to when I had a Hartke 8x10 and a 1000 watt head. Sheer joy! All the dynamics were there, and there was a real punch that I hadn't felt in years. I was recently on tour with a well known artist and used his cabs, which were absolutely stunning. He had 4 4x12s, and the sound was monstrous. Unfortunately it's so impracticable unless you have a road crew and good storage, which this artist clearly has. I'd happily make a switch to the good old big rigs, but reality dictates that for ease of use and space, IEM's is the route I am taking. However, I will be keeping an amp so if the opportunity arises to play through a big rig, I'll have that option to do it.
  21. mattbass6
    ^^ This ^^
  22. mattbass6
    Just a heads up, an offer has been made, just waiting until the end of the month to confirm the sale.
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    I have my eye on a piece of gear for my studio, so I really need this to go to a new home. Therefore, I am doing a huge price drop to £550.00. This amp is in brand new condition, I promise. Grab yourself a real bargain, and help my studio be the best it can, in the process ☺️ Cheers! ⭐️
  24. mattbass6
    Bump for an updated description 😉
  25. mattbass6
    That is very interesting to hear. I shall go investigating the OPB3. Thanks fir the heads up ⭐️
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