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  1. karlfer
    Bargain!
  2. karlfer
    Bring on the Compact! Bump.
  3. karlfer
    Many thanks for the advice fellas. Going to contact Fender, see who the authorised repairer is for near Wigan. Normally Richard Thompson of Thompson guitars does all mine, but I don't want to put him in an awkward position with this one. Cheers, Karl.
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    [font=Arial][size=2]9 weeks ago got a Sea Foam FSR Precision. Last Monday a member got in touch asking to swap his American Standard, 2008, High mass bridge, graphite rodded Precision for my lovely Sea foam green FSR. Greed got the better of me, [/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]We met up, I tried his, action a little high, thought no more as I would be able to cure that. Just assumed that was the way he played. [/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]He loved my FSR Sea foam green, we exchanged.[/size][/font] I have not informed the other member I think the neck is knackered, as it was fine when I tried it out, just the action was very high. I don't think he knew about the problem and he's a great bloke I've dealt with before. Don't want to do the embarrassing thing. [font=Arial][size=2]Yesterday I got the time to set up the 2008 American standard Precision. Try as I might, action any lower than 6/64th's produced dead spot from 12th fret to 20th especially on the D string. Didn't seem to make any difference what I did with the truss rod. Don't think shimming it will make any difference as it will just make the top of the fretboard closer to the strings.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Whilst it is an American standard, it is 4 years old and second hand so obviously out of warranty. [/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]I need to find out;[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]A. If it is repairable.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]B. If I need to get a replacement Mighty Mite neck (can't afford a replacement USA Fender one).[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]Must admit very surprised, had dozens of Fender over the years and the biggest problem I have ever had is the odd scratchy pot![/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=2]I look forward to any advice anybody can give,[/size][/font] cheers, Karl.
  5. karlfer
    Unbelievable price for a fantastic workhorse bass.
  6. karlfer
    Always tortie. Beautiful Nick (no, not you )
  7. karlfer
    Bugger, my money was on Lozz's guess
  8. karlfer
    I'll have no disrespect shown for Sherpa vans please
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    [quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1344328752' post='1762728'] "Wifezilla".... priceless :-) [/quote] You wouldn't be saying that if you were there at their coven meetings. Medusa the Mother in law, Satan the sister in law and Attila the Hen. No man should have to brave these three.
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    [quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1344320843' post='1762637'] Probably wasn't your intention but thanks for pointing me out to this instrument.. Didn't plan on buying a Fender again but I was so drawn by its looks that I checked the video and loved the sound and the possibilities. I'm going to buy one over here in Belgium, thanks ! [/quote] Ahhh, share the love . Actually got round to trying this last night before it went and I was surprised at it's power and tonal flexibilty. Thanks to everybody for their kind comments but it looks like the one I'm after may not be happening. Wifezilla overheard the "R" word and hit the roof when I got back. Taking out the anger and expletives, the rather one sided conversation went sort of "what's the point of ANOTHER Rickenbacker, you will only sell it in a month". Slightly frosty this morning
  11. karlfer
    Just done another trade with Lloyd, North West gear tarts stick together you know . Anyway, you won't find anyone better to deal with, immensely recommended. That is all! Karl.
  12. karlfer
    Cheers Tom, hope you get to try the one Sounds Live have in Newcastle. At least doing it that way, you will know if you like the feel/ sound of them (bet mine is set up better though ). Karl.
  13. karlfer

    Damned GAS

    karlfer replied to a topic in General Discussion

    Wonder if we all do this self justification? Damn, that was a stupid question
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    Hope you don't mind Delberthot, but here's mine with brown tortie plate[attachment=115023:DSCF0028.JPG] If you do mind, I'll delet this post, cheers, Karl.
  15. karlfer
    Bump for Beedster for a fabulous bass. Bump for Clarky for picking my fave ever Genesis track. OOOh, I've come over all nostalgic, wanna form a prog covers band this minute. Karl.
  16. karlfer
    Wow!
  17. karlfer
    Thanks for the comments folks. Not at all jealous of ANOTHER 77 Precision Lozz Delberthot had the good grace to point out in a PM that Thomann are doing these at £625, but obviously without the £50 custom brown tortie plate. So, it's just a bit more than £100 saving, not including the extra plate, against their price. I don't think that's bad really considering all I've done is test it 8 weeks ago and set it up this afternoon. Cheers, Karl
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    [quote name='njr911' timestamp='1344181438' post='1760772'] I'm just about to purchase a OBT. I'm wondering if I'd be better getting the 1000 or for most gigs would a 500 be ok? I think I'm going to get a SP210 to go with it as I can pick on up s/h easily enough. And also an Orange mini stack looks the nuts. Could you add a second SP210 to boost the volume at bigger gigs? If money was no object (and if it was orange) I'd get a barefaced compact. [/quote] The 1000 watt will only give you about 3db more than the 500. The Bass Terror is switchable between 4 and 8 ohms. The SP21O is 8 ohms, so using two is no prob, just set the swich on the back of the amp to 4ohms. Enjoy.
  19. karlfer
    Bought 8 weeks ago, never used as I immediately took off the original parchment scratchplate, sent if off to get the brown tortie one done. The brown tortie turned up YESTERDAY . There is a lot of info regarding these on the net. Supposedly only 150 for Europe. Links below are just a small example. P/J pups, active, jazz 70's style neck, Precision body. [url="http://wzeu.search-results.com/r?t=p&d=apn&s=zuk&c=a&app=aoth&l=dis&o=1920&sv=0a65292b&ip=5cead1c3&id=EA9E1958C3591F1909BAD8D7353C3D2F&q=fender+precision+sea+foam&p=1&qs=121&ac=929&g=53e4WKLK18%w72&cu.wz=0&en=gs&io=0&ep=&eo=&b=a005&bc=&br=&tp=d&ec=10&pt=Fender%20Deluxe%20Precision%20Bass%20Special%20Sea%20Foam%20...%20-%20Sounds%20Live&ex=&url=&u=http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Fender_Deluxe_Precision_Bass_Special_Sea_Foam_Metallic/FEN-014-0038-349"]Fender Deluxe Precision Bass Special Sea Foam ... - Sounds Live[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gIMZPn_DKQ"]Fender Precision Bass Special FSR Maple Neck Sea Foam Metallic - YouTube[/url] Between the plate and the bass, this cost me just over £700. There is something rather special on here that I am after so I am prepared to take a big hit on this. Bear in mind it will be second hand but unused. £520 collected from Wigan, £540 couriered, bank transfer or cleared cheque. UK only, no PAINPal sorry. Comes with gig bag, original scratchplate and documents. It will only be for sale as long as the special thing I have my eye on. Just hope it doesn't all go horribly wrong with timing . As ever, any questions, and if you are close enough, more than welcome to come round and try it, cheers, Karl. (and now, my pathetic photos )[attachment=114974:DSCF0028.JPG][attachment=114975:DSCF0029.JPG][attachment=114976:DSCF0030.JPG][attachment=114977:DSCF0031.JPG][attachment=114978:DSCF0032.JPG][attachment=114979:DSCF0033.JPG][attachment=114980:DSCF0034.JPG] The picture of the back of the headstock looks like it's chipped, it's not, just light or my camera skills. The bass is unmarked.
  20. karlfer
    So glad this isn't maple board or I'd be in trouble again. Bump.
  21. karlfer
    Great cab, great seller. Good luck with the sale Olly, Karl.
  22. karlfer
    [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1343991679' post='1758261'] Are there any rock/metal players using Genz Benz amps or isn't it really suited to that sort of stuff? [/quote] The cover band I'm in do over 40 gigs a year (originally was to be no more than one a fortnight) we cover from Bad Co Can't Get Enough through to Iron Maiden Afraid to Shoot Strangers through to Metallica Am I Evil. My 6 does it no probs, against the rest of the band going through the PA (no PA woofers, I'm not allowed through it, but the bass drum is???)
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    [quote name='Norm' timestamp='1343990508' post='1758236'] A kiddie from a band who were supporting us t'other day said to our guitarist, as he set up his shiny Blackstar half stack & dean guitar infront of our blokes battered old Laney combo & tatty squier strat (albeit an early American built one) "you make do with that old amp & copy, do you?" I'll let you guess who had the better sound & didn't spend the entire set fiddlin, a twiddling, squatting down listening & grimacing?!?!? ;-) [/quote] Oh boy, is THAT familiar!
  24. karlfer
    I had Shuttle 6, sold it, waffled about with other amps in between, got another Shuttle 6. When I first turned up with the "Car radio" as I like to call it, the guitards were, "you are joking right?" Sound check, TURN IT DOWN!!!! It is the simplicity and out of the box sound that makes me smile. The weight is just a massive bonus. No amp GAS for me. Did I mention I was jealous of you Karl.
  25. karlfer
    Can't believe this is still here, especially with that lovely maple board. And with a bolt on neck that can be shimmed!
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