karlfer

[quote name='GrammeFriday' timestamp='1455970972' post='2984074'] Oh bugger, that massively rules me out, then - only two Precisions and two Jazzes here! Mind you, the MIJ Jazz I had was a lovely and special thing - only sold it cos I decided to move 100% to 5 string playing. But anyway, yes, I agree, it never ceases to amaze me how many people are happy to bash bass brands that they've never owned. Actually, it goes for all sorts of other things, too. For example, I've noticed that there are quite a few folks on BC who like to bash Apple, and loudly boast that they have never owned an Apple product in their lives and never will. I mean, WTF?! [/quote] [quote name='ead' timestamp='1455972650' post='2984099'] I'm right in the ball park for ACGs then .....unless that is you don't mean either 47 or 214. [/quote] Ahh chaps, so good to see gentle piss taking alive and well on BC Only Fender (there's been a few ) I've ever been massively disappointed in was an Aerodyne jazz. Top edge designed by Torquemedes and absolutely awful weak pups

[quote name='Muppet' timestamp='1455968659' post='2984032'] I came back to your thread here Karl, as it is being sold an another Facebook group (not the one you commented on) by the person who you call the original seller, so one bass, two different sellers (albeit the same surname). Steve [/quote] Yup, it's frying my brain Steve

[quote name='GrammeFriday' timestamp='1455964376' post='2983973'] Fair point, and obviously expressed with a bit of tongue-in-cheek hyperbole, but just out of interest, in your opinion how many Fenders (or basses by any manufacturer) would someone actually need to have owned in order to be qualified to offer a useful opinion about them? [/quote] 47, 214 per manufacturer

Thanks lads. As I understand it, there were; 62 US RI's 62 Japan RI's 62 Custom Shop RI's. But NOT a specific, official 62 MEX RI. So, it's being advertised as something it isn't imo. I know these were a FSR, a few have sold on here, EXACTLY the same model, the Classic 60'S Series FSR, at between £450/£550. I think the current seller paid £795 for it after seeing 62 RI in the ad (on Facebook). Buyer beware, yes, I know, but it just leaves a bit of a hollow feeling, seeing somebody that (imo) has been a little misled. The guy selling it bought it from a member from here. The member paid about £500 for it, on here a few months back. It's not the 1st time that member has pulled off something like this. Just not my kind of behaviour hence my "fabrication" in my original post. I don't know why I get worked up about this sort of thing, but it just "doesn't seem cricket" to me . Cheers, Karl.

[quote name='highwayman' timestamp='1455912894' post='2983665'] So I've decided that a Stingray 4-string is the first bass for me (not Sterling etc. - the real deal), but I'm in need of some advice about the differences of 2 or 3 eq? I believe there's an argument for each? [/quote] Think you might find the original US Sterling (still made) with it's 3 band EQ, pick up coils selector and slimmer profile neck is a bit "the real deal". More than welcome to try mine if you are close enough to Wigan. [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/001_zps11oh2b3b.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/011_zpsu5x0zdxz.jpg.html"][/url]

Never ceases to amaze me the amount of Fender bashing by those who have obviously played every single one made

Justify my gear? What week is this? Ooops, just noticed only 2 of my 5 current basses are listed

Yes Alain, looks like it's just gone on in the last day or so. Psst, wanna buy a damp flannel John

[quote name='Cotswoldbassguitars' timestamp='1455832592' post='2982905'] Hi Karl, That looks an interesting one! I have just dug out the Fender Frontline brochures from 2002 and 2003 and there is a '60s Jazz Bass shown but no specific mention of '62. However, it states it was only available in Sunburst, Olympic White and Black and all came with a tort pickguard. There is certainly no mention of Burgundy Mist, white pickguard and matching headstock! I wonder if it was a special run? It certainly looks a nice find! [/quote] Yes David. FSR, and what Daniel said (below). [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1455864515' post='2983015'] Yes, they were a FSR but were available for quite some time. I very nearly bought a BM Jazzmaster at the time, great colour [/quote] Thanks Daniel [quote name='ead' timestamp='1455870215' post='2983045'] Just let me know what said that about you Karl and I'll have a little word in his shell-like (with my baseball bat). Shame about the dings on the neck though. [/quote] Alain, you should be congratulating him on his astuteness OK, many of us have had fleeting conversations with the guy in question, as he often pops up on sale threads here, with the comment "trades?". The "debate" that brought about my question was on a facebook sales thread. One bloke is currently selling one of these at £795. I think HE bought it recently, at £795, off the guy I was having the debate with. I think the CURRENT seller started to be a touch concerned about the advert he had bought it from. BOTH of these blokes appear to have the same surname, which complicates it. The guy who I was having the debate with, well, I'm fairly sure he bought it off here at around £500, then sold it on Facebook to the CURRENT seller at £795. Quite within his rights of course. HOWEVER, the guy NOW selling it was advertising it as a 62 RI. I commented that I was fairly sure it was in fact a Classic 60's series FSR Mex, and as far as I was aware, the 62 RI had strap button on back of headstock and earthing strip. Then the original seller jumped in, put me in my place with some lovely internet sarcasm. I deleted my comments as I didn't want to screw up the CURRENT sellers advert. So, if you followed that lot, your honorary PHD is in the mail

Thanks gents, really appreciated. I might not be quite as dimwitted and opinionated as somebody thinks

Hi folks, just to settle a discussion please. Following photos of matching head stock Burgundy Mist jazz I think it's one of the Mex Classic Series 60's reissues from around 2002. There have been a few sold on here generally at around £450/£550. T'other chap thinks it's a 62 RI (and that the Mex Classic 60's RI was based on the 62 RI. Don't worry, neither car or house deeds will change on the outcome Ta, Karl. [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/12743673_10153899584159431_7079102827764173595_n_zps9trrualg.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/12743673_10153899584159431_7079102827764173595_n_zps9trrualg.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/10653311_10153899584264431_4246113273740481285_n_zpsvjqtr6ki.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/10653311_10153899584264431_4246113273740481285_n_zpsvjqtr6ki.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/12717727_10153899584904431_1490294109638788172_n_zpsudsxn0zb.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/12717727_10153899584904431_1490294109638788172_n_zpsudsxn0zb.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Had the absolute pleasure of meeting Phil today, to seal a deal. Wonderful dead pan humour, we could have talked all night I think Absolute gent to deal with folks, fully recommended

All hail the Queen. Beware the Princess Rickenbugger(tm)

Sorry Len I don't, 5 is 4 strings too many for me. Have seen the odd comment on that page from a couple of guys that have them and they seem pretty pleased.

As AndyDye recently said "yep, more of the same, yadda yadda from cable yoda...he's amazing, just get cables from him!" Cable Yoda, liking that Dave is the only person I buy cables off. Superbly made quality gear at a great price with great service. Thanks again Dave, no doubt speak soon. EDIT, forgot to mention, this was a custom, short, amp to wireless receiver cable of highest quality.

I have just received a modern faker from a well known person (as long as you know the page, the secret password and today's fish ). I posted a review on a certain social media page. I will do an edited version of the review on here sometime next week, when I have received my new scratchplate and Rickenbugger (tm Jon Price ) TRC.

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1455561073' post='2980252'] Where does it say 11.5lb? [/quote] It doesn't. I pm'd him. If the answer had been <9.5lb you lot would never have seen this bass Ray, that Bruges bar sounds VERY much like Ziggi's

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1455538880' post='2979933'] Well..I'm watching it . Really considering buying it and replacing my dean taxi bass. I'm a headless guy, but this just rocks ! Karlifer , I am saying a few expletives in your direction [/quote] Jolly good

Those were the days. These pop up occasionally but not in this wonderful colour. Only reason I'm sharing and not buying is 11.5lbs , can't hack that nowadays http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291684786654?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT