Sibob
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I imagine it is probably Alder, I don't think Fender would have used Ash for solid colours, would have saved it for natural finishes. I could be wrong though Cheers Si -
My experience of buying a YOB bass (and indeed my observance of others purchasing a YOB bass), is that they rarely work out. I understand the sentiment behind it, but purchase a bass because it speaks to you and feels great, not based on the year it was made. After all, what are the chances of two awesome things being made in the same year?! That said, maybe I'm just bitter and being born in '83, a pretty dry period, especially for Fender Si
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Big 'ol bump. Yup, sorry, Sansamp is gone, will tidy the post up now. Cheers Si -
Get some UK built Ashdown in your life, deserves to be played! Si
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Get some single cut in your life......cheaply! Si
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Another weekend, another chance to treat yourself Si
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New Laklands... including a PJ Skyline w/blocks!
Sibob replied to wateroftyne's topic in Bass Guitars
The Antique White 44-01 looks great too! Si -
[quote name='juliusmonk' timestamp='1416483751' post='2610624'] I'd say jazz soloists are their target market, yes, with all their singlecut stuff etc. In a band context that requires solid no frills playing I don't see how a Fodera can beat the tried and tested J or P or MM, honestly. Note articulation up the dusty end is a non-issue. Mind, you can also spend a lot of money on such basses - but typically less than 5000k... I might be wrong though. [/quote] Sure, although I think thats why they introduced the NYC basses, a more 'trad' vibe. I guess there are also plenty of people who can quite happily spend 3-4k on a new Alleva Coppolo, Sadowsky or a Stenback (even more surprising to me), which is fundamentally a Fender Copy, albeit very well made. The basic price of a USA Sadowsky 5 string, before options is $4275! But if that person is happy, then it's worth it right?! Si
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Insurance warning if you keep your equipment in a vehicle in a garage.
Sibob replied to coffee_king's topic in Bass Guitars
Yeah I've heard a lot of stories about Music Guard using every excuse to not pay out. Si -
Omnomnom SI
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Well I certainly didn't mean for this to happen haha Si
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Wednesday bump Si
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Wednesday bump Si
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Wednesday morning bump Si
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Oh I don't care about someones opinion on a brand . If a bass feels and sounds great to its owner, its worth it. There's bound to be plenty of people who don't understand me hating Rickenbackers......but nor should that opinion have any effect on anyone else, if it does, that's their problem Si
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ACGs are their own thing, no point comparing them. They're fantastic, and whilst you can order a similar spec, it won't feel or sound like a Fodera, which is a good thing. I should know, I own a 33" singlecut ACG lol Si
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[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1416336970' post='2609195'] What you ordering? [/quote] Matt Garrison Standard [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1416337459' post='2609198'] I have to say I agree - if that's a signature sound, it's pretty generic. On the other hand, the playing doesn't exactly showcase the sound - I played the first minute, then skipped to near the end - does he just keep doing the same thing all the way through? [/quote] To be fair, that's just Vic performing at a gear show, probably for a bunch of fawning bass players I imagine. He's the first person to state that it's just 'fireworks', and whilst it partly pays his bills, he's perfectly aware if what it is (or isn't) Si
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[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1416296750' post='2608700'] and suddenly your sale threads make sense! [/quote] Haha, exactly.......so plllleeeaaasseeee buy something Has to be said, when we were trying to sort it out, the guys at Fodera were replying to us on Saturday & Sunday, not many companies can say they do that Si
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I think that was probably the Rainbow Machine (pink, crazy sounding thing).....not for sale I'm afraid Si
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[quote name='peteb' timestamp='1416190334' post='2607824'] Apparently, on more than one occasion someone had then gone away and sold all their basses to fund the purchase of the Fodera they had just played. [/quote] Dammit.......I'm stereotype Si
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Thomastic flats Vs La Bella low tension flats
Sibob replied to Sibob's topic in Accessories and Misc
[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1415976860' post='2605792'] Si, if you're in Slough you are welcome for a cup of tea and a fiddle [/quote] An ideal evening in my books! Will try and sort something out over that way Cheers bud. The La Bella Low Tensions felt great on the Precision I had a quick play on, but as mentioned, the the TI's have more options for gauges. Cheers Si -
A nice Sunday night gift for someone? Si
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Treat yourself to a pre-Christmas/Sunday present Si
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Hey all, I have an Allpartd Fretless Precision neck which was sourced/modded by Bass Doc and is a joy to play. Maple with ebony fingerboard, lines which are slightly fading in places as they are painted, not wood slips. There is some wear from the round-wind strings, but nothing that effects playability in anyway, there's a reason I chose an ebony board, hard as nails . Re-profiled and finished (slight vintage tint) by Howard. It has a 60's era Fender Precision logo, and includes nut & string tree and reverse 'Kluson' style tuners, make unknown however working perfectly. Anyone looking to convert to a Precision necked fretless? This is an excellent place to start! As mentioned, there is some wear on the fingerboard from the round-wound strings, however it's barely noticeable when running your fingers over it, and certainly doesn't effect playability when strung. It actually looks worse in the photos because the light is catching it: SOLD Cheers Si
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I had a similar experience to a few people, thought they looked great, understood that they're boutique and high-end, but never played one that made me go "oh wow"............until last week. As someone else mentioned in the thread, I got surprised by a Fodera that I just didn't want to put down, it made me want to play more than I already did! That's the point where you go, "I'd actually pay this money for this bass"! Si
