karlfer

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Well done that man, played a blinder . Half hearted bump whilst I'm here.

[color=#222222] Arty type photys from Sat night.[/color][color=#222222] Of no use to advert but I kinda like 'em.[/color] [color=#222222] [/color] [color=#222222] [/color]

Andy, might be worth having a word with Alex. I'm sure I read in passing that they are bringing a 210 out that is switchable between 4 & 12 ohms.

[s]Ready for a bit of glam plank spanking last night [/s]erm sorry, update for new photo.

[quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1507061202' post='3383146'] Offer still open here Karl. [/quote] Cheers Dunc, REALLY kind fella. Whilst the Pelham Blue NR Thunderbird is available, this is reduced to £500 cash, collected (or meet within 50 miles of Wigan). After that's gone I will most likely keep it Cheers, Karl.

[quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1507234786' post='3384191'] Explain PLEK'D for those who don't know what it is.... (ok me then ) [/quote] Just for you Tom. [url="http://www.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Gear-Tech/en-us/What-the-Heck-is-PLEK.aspx"]http://www.gibson.co...ck-is-PLEK.aspx[/url] [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1507274288' post='3384351'] how very dare you!! electras are clearly superior [/quote] Couldn't possibly comment [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1507282959' post='3384441'] Doing good Karl. Now retired so life is good. So you finally got yourself a Rik. Nice one. You have had some amount of gear since we met. I got the Mex P/J active earlier this year and i'm very impressed by it. I still love my Jazz tho and keep going back to it. Hope you are both doing well tho. All the best Dave [/quote] Retired???? You're only piggin' 15 !

Really kind, hope you're ok Dave. Guess these are like Sandbergs version of Mex Fenders. One of the 5 basses I gig regularly. 2 Mex, 2 Korean, 1 USA. I nearly always use my Mex FSR P/J. A good number of folk have asked to buy that one. My 72 Jazz, Rick & SEI never leave the house now. Maybe if I do the Albert Hall

After an initial flurry of trade offers, little interest surprisingly. Now been up two weeks, a long time for one of mine. So, deceased equine then.

[quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1506968902' post='3382426'] May be no help at all but if you can get it to mine (or I'll meet you somewhere), I'll do the postage or collection bit for you Karl. Might cost you a pint at some point in your life though! [/quote] Cheers Dunc, massively kind of you Mr. Hope I can take you up on that. [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1506975497' post='3382493'] Interested if this is doable! [/quote] I will try & get something sorted Ben. Many thanks guys.

With "Sunday best" scratchplate on.

Interesting comments on the glam rock thing. I've recently joined a band called Recycled Teenagers (I'm the oldest by a few years). Next week's gig is a decent sized stage (unlike last nights!) so we're all going to use instruments of little taste, Firebird, V & Reverso. All a bit teenagy rock star-ish

Until you've owned & gigged one of these fantastic basses basses, it's difficult to appreciate the power & tonal versatilty they have. Really regret selling my purple anniversary model .

[quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1506622632' post='3380038'] If only it had a maple neck....... [/quote] It has Tommi, it has. But a Rosewood fingerboard

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1506623501' post='3380049'] Eerie! I've got another one since then [/quote] Shocker I've just seen a Pelham Blue Non Reverse Tbird come up. I really NEED to stop looking at basses

I know, it's frustrating but where I'm working at the moment, I simply can't have deliveries or collections This would have been sold 5 times if I could courier. By the way Ben, it's 5 years ago today I bought your Fenderbird.

[quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1506281882' post='3377609'] Karl, that's easily uglier than me or you. A shotgun would improve it no end The weight is very tempting..... [/quote] Speak for yourself Tom [quote name='Black Coffee' timestamp='1506282391' post='3377619'] That is the sort of bass that you can't help thinking someone was having a laugh about designing when you first look at it. But it's growing on me. [/quote] Yup. [quote name='Storky' timestamp='1506282796' post='3377629'] I had one. Strangely, I miss it. It had a great neck, was well balanced and light weight. The active pickup and eq could sound very aggressive and harsh with too much treble, but it was easily tamed, sounded great, powerful and cut through really well. Good quality fit and finish as it was their professional range. But I sold it when I left the U2 tribute band. GLWTS [/quote] Excellent summary! [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1506286108' post='3377666'] May help your sale if you delete your pic from the "Stupidest thing you ever bought" thread [/quote] Truth hurts

Thanks for all the comments chaps. I expected some ribbing, I wasn't disappointed . Strangely I've already had 5 trade offers I have always loved the Gibbo Explorer shape ( I gigged an '84 for 17 years) and for whatever reason this appealed BUT I'm getting close to only 3 basses now. I'm still weak willed and prone to bass picture inspired GAS though. Full spec is on the link in post #1 (near bottom of the page it opens onto, you just click on the spec). It weighs just over 8lb. Cheers, Karl.

Warwick, Artist Series, Adam Clayton Reverso. Korean version (kinda like Lakland did with Skylines series). I have valued it at £600 trade. I'e seen them sell for more & for less. It is beautifully made, the neck (jazz size) is excellent, I actually like the "buzzard beak" headstock. It's very well balanced. It's a very growly Precision that can be tamed with flats. Active/passive push/pull, bass & treble. [url="http://www.warwick.de/en/Warwick---Basses-Made-in-Korea--Artist-Serie-Adam-Clayton--Artist-Serie-Adam-Clayton--4-string--Pictures.html"]http://www.warwick.d...--Pictures.html[/url] TRADES!!! I have a few hundred quid for the right Fender P or perhaps jazz. Cheers, Karl.

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1506063857' post='3376142'] anybody considering a mex, don't ... these electras are better [/quote] Couldn't possibly comment, cheers Steve . [quote name='jahfish' timestamp='1506068711' post='3376187'] Do the Celtic dot markers hide the original dot markers or were there no original dot markers? Just a thought [/quote] No dots on fretboard, just side of the neck. Some of us mature chaps struggle to see side dots on rosewood in certain lighting.

Very nice Sandberg budget bass, NOT the full fat German one (what, at this price ). Korean parts, assembled and QCd in Germany. Currently around £630 new. New strings, new set up, just oil'd fingerboard. The Celtic dot markers are so I can see where I am in poor light. Just stickers, so can be removed leaving no residue. Lightish at 8lb 8oz. PLEK'D..... not many in this price bracket have that. Zero fret (as above). Active/passive on vol control, then Balance & stacked bass/treble. Great bridge. Easy to set up to your requirements. I suppose these could be likened to Sandbergs version of Mex Fender? Dunno, but it's a good bass that is being usurped by a Flea. Collection Wigan,or meet up within 30 miles of Wigan. Feedback linked below. I will chuck in a horrible beat up gig bag to keep the rain off. Sorry, no trades. Thanks for looking, Karl. EDIT,! Oh, I have the black scratchplate & all the screws, but unlike most Fenders you can remove it without exposing big holes

[quote name='ash' timestamp='1505933007' post='3375358'] Calling Karlfer! [/quote] [quote name='walshy' timestamp='1505933198' post='3375360'] I was just about to shout the same! [/quote] [quote name='Muppet' timestamp='1505933904' post='3375363'] I thought about adding Karl's name to the thread title......... [/quote] Bloody comedians I'll get my own back, I will repulse you with what I get shot of next!

Yup, I'll have that Steve, thank 'ee. Go to PM I would like to organise collection from Stockport please.

On hold thanks folks