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  1. franzbassist
    [quote name='Beedster' post='151423' date='Mar 4 2008, 11:32 PM']Great strings but certainly not gonna give you old school thump[/quote] Well they gave me more old skool thump than a set of rounds do Chris, but I take your point! I think the thing is I just don't get on with that instant decay flats usually have - I realised I just like nice zingy roundwounds that sustain, so that's what I'll stick!!!!!
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    [quote name='bubinga5' post='150984' date='Mar 4 2008, 11:58 AM']When im playing, my wrist feels very tense and uncomfortable. It doesnt hurt,it just feels under pressure. I try to play with a straighter wrist by lifting my elbow up, but its hard to maintain, and when im concentrating seems to fall back into this bent wrist position.[/quote] Hi there I think this is something all players go through. There is no right or wrong, and I am not qualified in such things so this is just what has worked for me, but there are certainly some things you can do to maximise the comfort, both short- and long-term, that will make sure you can keep playing. First of all, do you stretch and warm up your arms and hands before you play? If not I find it makes a big difference. A great simple exercise is to put your palms together, fingers facing up as if praying, and then just move your wrists down while keeping your palms together. Second, ideally your wrists [b]should[/b] be straight. The optimum height for your bass therefore is when your wrists are both straight when you play; anything else and you run the risk of CTS. How you wear the bass across your body (i.e. flat across the chest or with the neck out in front of you) can affect this so try it both ways. Third, avoid resting the forearm of your plucking hand on the body of the bass. Fourth, use a wide (say 3.5") strap. This will spread the weight of the bass and reduce the likelihood of bad posture adversely affecting your playing. Related to this, have you adjusted your strap since you changed to the bigger body shape? It may be worth revisiting the ergonomics of your whole setup? I hope this helps. Gareth
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    All gone now. Thanks to those that bought.
  4. franzbassist
    [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='150260' date='Mar 3 2008, 12:17 PM']what a shame it had to be broken up mate!!! a sad, sad day!![/quote] I know. It was a painful experience and I will never do that to a bass again.
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    Quick update: [list] [*]neck + tuners £900 (I'd rather sell the neck as a complete unit) [*]bridge pickup £220 [*]control plate (plate, pots, cap, knobs - modern jack socket but original included in sale) £150 - [b]SOLD[/b] [*]neckplate and screws £100 [*]neck pu cover (repro screws) £90 - [b]SOLD[/b] [*]bridge and screws £80 - [b]SOLD[/b] [*]thumbrest and screws £40 [*]strap buttons and screws £25 [/list]
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    I now have the following left: [b]4 string sets @ £15.00 each plus postage[/b] 2 steel sets 45/65/85/105 1 nickel set 45/65/85/105
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    [quote name='tayste_2000' post='150200' date='Mar 3 2008, 10:21 AM']How much you after for it?[/quote] £6 posted?
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    SOLD
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    There is now a waiting list of three for these strings....
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    I wanted old skool thump, but just didn't get on with the flats thing. These are effectively brand new strings. Cut for a standard Jazz Bass. £12.50 posted?
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    One of these, with full details [url="http://www.protecmusic.com/items.aspx?ProductID=92&InstrumentID=5&InstrumentGroupID=4&CategoryID=2&subCategoryID=1"]here[/url]. Good condition. Nice bag with fold-away straps and good storage. UK RRP is £40, if you can find one. I want £20.00 posted or collection in Hampshire/Central London.
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    I had two Elrick singlecuts (the first ones in the UK) and I must say they are fabulous basses. Really well put together, very light, punchy and BIG sounding. Highly recommended and a pretty good price too I think.
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    These are now sold.
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    [quote name='BigAlonBass' post='149211' date='Feb 29 2008, 10:01 PM']NOT REALLY!!!!!!! This is what gets right up my nose sometimes. I ask a simple question, and I get the p*ss taken! All I see is some Black Guy playing some sort of Fender Bass. Thanks for the help guys! [/quote] It's Marcus Miller playing his Sadowsky-modified Fender Jazz. I saw JH at the Portsmouth Guildhall in something like 1989. Backstage passes and everything. Amazing player and a really nice guy to boot.
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    No one? How about £15 a set plus postage?
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    Just the one left now: Patch lead (Male XLR to Female XLR) with Belden cable, one foot long
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    Still here.
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    By the way, the Bravewood body, scratchplate and Voodoo pickup are already sold.
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    [quote name='birdy' post='148959' date='Feb 29 2008, 02:26 PM']Hi Gareth, I am no expert on prices by any means but my gut feel is that you are undervaluing the neck and tuners. I am sure I have seen 66 necks go for a grand or more and the oval tuners are worth £2-300 in their own right. As I say not certain of these values but I think £900 is a very keen price and someone will get a bargain. Steve[/quote] Thanks Steve. I'll welcome any and all advice on these prices as this is a market I am not that familiar with (I'm used to selling complete instruments).
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    Okay folks, following a bit of research and consultation with BC colleagues, prices for the genuine vintage parts are as follows: [list] [*]neck + tuners £900 (I'd rather sell the neck as a complete unit) [*]bridge pickup £220 [*]control plate (plate, pots, cap, knobs - modern jack socket but original included in sale) £150 [*]neckplate and screws £100 [*]neck pu cover (repro screws) £90 [*]bridge and screws £80 [*]thumbrest and screws £40 [*]strap buttons and screws £25 [/list] Cheers Gareth
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    [quote name='acidbass' post='148673' date='Feb 28 2008, 11:06 PM']Can you post (or if you prefer, PM me) a list of prices that you'd let the parts go for? I'm interested to know the value of some of them and you might even get a few takers![/quote] PM sent. A few expressions of interest already so I'll see how they go before posting full prices for all parts on here.
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    [quote name='phatbass787' post='148817' date='Feb 29 2008, 09:50 AM']he also said Ashdown's high end stuff would always be made in england, which is nice, more than can be said for Ampeg eh![/quote] Did Ampeg make stuff in England?
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    Just to confirm this bass is now going to be broken up and sold in parts.
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    That's a tough one guys, as such things are so subjective. I would say tension is medium-tight and feel is pretty good (not rough like some strings, not really smooth like others). Tone? Well that is down to your own ears, but to me I'd say they're quite bright and keep their tone for a long time.
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    [quote name='cheddatom' post='147848' date='Feb 27 2008, 02:23 PM']You got rid of that?!? I don't think i'd be able to bring myself to do that.[/quote] It sounded lush, but I simply wasn't using it enough to justify it...
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