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    [quote name='Beedster' post='1027652' date='Nov 18 2010, 09:46 AM']And it goes without saying that Clarky is an absolute gent to deal with, although let's face it, most of you know that already [/quote] Of course you've harly bought or sold anything on BC have you Chris?! Case of Pot, kettle? Seriously though, I agree that the Aria is the best EUB to get unless you want to splash some serious cash, and this one is priced to sell!!!
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    I recently picked this up in a part-trade with Voxpop (top guy, recommended), but having spent some serious playing time on it I have come to the realisation - once again - that six strings are just not really my thing; will I ever learn? Anyway, this particular bass plays beautifully, easily the best of the four Smith 6s I have owned, as the neck is nice and shallow (front to back) and the 16mm spacing means you can get around it with ease. Action is low and fast. It balances well and is a very managable 10lbs. As Voxpop said in his ad, the bass is in [i]excellent[/i] condition for its age, the only wear of note being a chip on the back of the top horn. It also comes in a worn but fully functional Smith teardrop-shaped hard case. For those of you unfamiliar with the Burner line of Ken Smith basses, they were made between 1989 and 1998. Basic construction was carried out in Japan, using woods sourced from the USA, with final assembly and QC in USA. The specs on this bass are: [list] [*]3 Piece Laminated Maple 34” scale Neck [*]24 Fret Rosewood Fingerboard with Genuine Mother of Pearl Top & Side Dots [*]Translucent Blue High Gloss Polyester Finish on Ash Body [*]Smith BT Active 2 Band EQ Circuit ( Individual Bass & Treble Cut/Boost, Pickup Blend, Master Volume Control with pull knob to switch to passive mode) [*]Smith Humbucking Soapbar Pickups [*]Smith Quick String Release Bridge, machined from Solid Brass - Black [*]Smith Custom Tuners - Black [*]Dunlop Straplocks - Black [*]Smith Tapercore Strings [*]Final Set-up done by Ken Smith [*]String Spacing 9mm at nut and 16mm at bridge [*]Weight: a shade over 10lbs [/list] Marc and I valued this bass at [b]£900[/b], so that's what I'd like to get back. If it's of interest to anyone you can try it out at my gaff in NE Hampshire, or I can take it to work with me in WC2 if any London BCers fancy a spin on it. If it needs posting we'd have to work that out separately at additional cost. The bass is also listed on eBay for £1k and will go to The Gallery as a commission sale for something similar in due course, but I will honour the £900 Basschat price for the forseeable future. Cheers Gareth
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    [quote name='Bassilla' post='1027649' date='Nov 18 2010, 09:42 AM']PM sent![/quote] Shielding foil sold.
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    I have the following unused items: Sprague Orange Drop 100V Capacitors (0.022, 0.033, 0.01 and 0.001): £3 each posted 1st class, or all four for £11 posted 1st class [b]SOLD [color="#FF0000"]Sheet of Shielding Foil with adhesive back, 16" x 8", £3 posted 1st class [/color]SOLD[/b] Cheers Gareth
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    Hi Phil Presumably you want something that is good for arco [u]and[/u] pizz? Depending on what tension you like, perhaps something by Innovation would be a cost effective experiment, like their Honeys or Super Silvers? Cheers Gareth
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    As some of you may have seen, I've been keen to try and sort out a Silver Slap low B for my BSX. Well, after a call to the folks at Innovation yesterday, I am pleased to say that not one but two low Bs arrived this morning, with a note saying "tell me what you think of these". How's that for service? Tony followed up my thank you email to say that the two strings are of a different formula, so this is as much an experiment for him as it is for me. Cheers Gareth
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    Tenor guitars were originally created to aid the transition of banjo players to guitar in the early C20th. Also, they're tuned in fifths, not fourths like a bass, so quite a different beast. While CGDA is common, GDAE or GDAD are also popular.
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    Steven bought a gig bag off me. A pleasure to deal with; prompt payment, good comms. Recommended!!!
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    After many years as a Levys Leathers user, I have recently gone over to Harvest Leather. Bought two of [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=110123&st=0&#entry1018846"]these[/url], and for the price I reckon they're hard to beat! Cheers Gareth
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    Shep's a good guy. He bought a DVD from me that Royal Mail managed to lose, and rather than demand his money back was fine with splitting the loss. I'd be more than happy to deal with him again; yet another first class Basschatter!
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    eltel? You're not Terry Finch by any chance are you?
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    [quote name='philw' post='1021533' date='Nov 12 2010, 03:04 PM']I've gone and sold the Veillette Acoustic Bass I was going to bring (which is a really shame 'cause it's a stunner[/quote]
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    [quote name='Clarky' post='1019648' date='Nov 11 2010, 07:25 AM']As a newbie I am discovering that each type/model of DB suits certain strings better. Given DB strings are typically £75-100+ a set (over £200 for Garbos!) this makes finding the right set-up bl**dy expensive ...[/quote] Morning Clarky Yes, I guess DBs are no different to electric basses in that regard, just a lot more expensive as you say, and when you factor in personal taste as well it gets much more complicated! An email from Tony at Innovation has pinged into my inbox. He thinks the 3/4 Silver Slaps should work okay on the BS, as the synthetic core should just wrap around the tuners and not break, so I'll give them a go and report back. It may look a bit unsightly, but if it works I may be able to convince him to make a BSX-specific set in the future. Cheers Gareth
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    [quote name='Mr Bassman' post='1019579' date='Nov 11 2010, 01:01 AM']As soon as I find the Honey D I'll post it on. (I've put it somewhere safe!)[/quote] Somewhere safe? We'll never see that again then! Seriously though, much appreciated Keith.
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    [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1019570' date='Nov 11 2010, 12:49 AM']I take it you play a lot of slap stuff?[/quote] Funnily enough, I don't! I just really like the tone, tension and feel of these strings. [quote]I know a very good rockabilly bassist who uses spirocore solo sets, downtuned to regular orchestral tuning, to get the sound of steel strings with a low tension for slap. Perhaps that would work for you on the EUB if the scale suits Thomastik strings?[/quote] Yes, I had thought of that option too, but I think I want to see if I can emulate the "grippy" feel of the Silver Slaps first. [quote]Some people just don't have that musician spirit about them I guess.[/quote] Indeed. Not a very sensitive approach to your condition at the time. Thanks for the input.
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    [quote]Hi Gareth, My Kolstein takes 1/2 scale I ordered a 1/2 sized Honey D to try out which didn't suit it. You can have it to try out if you want to. Let me know if and when the spiro's are for sale. 'best Keith[/quote] Hi Keith That's be great, thanks very much! The Spiros will definitely be for sale. The speaking length of the strings is fine and they stay in tune well, but the silks are fuzzy and there's some loose tape up around the top end on a couple of the strings. Not really sure what to ask, but maybe we could PM about that? Cheers Gareth
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    Hello all General bit of advice please, from those more versed in the dark art of upright than my nascent fublings.... I was using Silver Slaps on my Aria EUB and absolutely loved the tone, feel and tension of those strings. However, the BSX 5 string I've just taken delivery off came strung with Spirocore Weich, which while quite nice don't have the same "grip" under the finger and also have a higher tension. Due to the small body, the tailpiece is much closer to the bridge, even though the scale is 41.5", and as such the BSX uses 1/2 scale strings for EADG and a 3/4 scale string for the low B (this string is furthest from the nut, above the E and A tuners). Innovation don't make Silver Slap in a 1/2 scale (yes, I have asked) and I'm pretty sure a custom Silver Slap low B would be too floppy and unarticulate, so since they also have a synthetic core I was wondering if a set of Innovation Honeys would be a suitable halfway house between Silver Slaps and Spiro Weich in terms of tension? Or is there anything else out there that can give me "grip" and low tension in a 1/2 scale? Cheers Gareth
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    [quote name='barry021574' post='1007849' date='Oct 31 2010, 09:01 PM']Hi Nikki Just saw your ad - are you still looking for a bass player/vocalist? I'm based in Watford, so not too bad for distance. If you are still looking, you can get me on 07590 043800. Barry Anderson[/quote] Hi Barry I'm pretty sure this post has been filled (no, not by me) Cheers Gareth
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    The saddle shoud just lift out, so check there are no shims already in there. If ther are, that's the quick way to lower the action. Then file the saddle down as neepheid suggested. Personally I'd take off the bottom, as it's easier to file flat than reprofile the top of the saddle. Might also want to mark a line across the bottom (or top) showing how much you want to take off, rather than leaving it to guess work once you get going. I made a whole new saddle from a bone blank for my Brook, and it was a surprisingly easy and enjoyable experience! If you are in any doubt about your skills, get a pro to do the work. cheers Gareth
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    I had one for a while. Hard to beat from a price and weight point of view, bloomin' loud as well and the fan was whispher quiet. If separates are the way you want to go, and you're happy with a 2u amp, then go for it. Cheers Gareth
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    Excellent news!
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    [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1006556' date='Oct 30 2010, 06:51 PM']SOLD. PM me your paypal and I'll pay tonight dude. Shep[/quote] Nice one, PM coming now.
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    OK, thanks, add a quid towards the postage?
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    offers for the Wooten DVD?
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    sold
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