Sparky Mark
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£50 off!! Trace Elliot Series 6 Compact stack.
Sparky Mark replied to Sparky Mark's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
Agreed Mick, Whilst the SMX series added some useful bells and whistles such as compression and a blendable valve/solid state preamp, the Series 6 has a certain immediate clarity with clout never bettered by Trace Elliot. -
Yep, 'twas my Markbass TA503, that I still own. Thanks for the kind words mate. -
I think the biggest reason they've fallen behind is that John was the main woodworker, and losing him has probably impacted their capacity by at least 50%, possibly more.
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I have obscured the full serial number as I have been advised this can impede scammers from claiming ownership somehow. The details shown above attest to the bass being manufactured by Fender USA in 2018. I have also used the official Fender Serial Number Look Up service, which returns the below details:- I hope this is OK. If there's something else you need the full serial number for, can I ask that you send me a personal message, thank you. -
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/verellen-octal.1671138/ Plenty of discussion here.
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https://youtu.be/Dt1APRRddS4?si=ZBFev2otXsgtr1Cc I would describe the tone of Jaydees as having more mid character vs Status Graphite's hifi crystal clarity. The Mr Pink video link above demonstrates his Status perfectly. TBH, I've always preferred MK's Jaydee sounds, and I'm not sure Status basses have as unique a tonal signature as Jaydees. https://share.google/IcHhRjN9t37fARunq
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At probably many times the price!
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Christmas 2025?
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Yes, but getting on for 5 years is terrible, especially as the bass was paid for up front.
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That's bad, and sadder still that you no longer wish to even own the bass. You will be able to make a clear profit for sure, but the emotional investment and ultimate disappointment are something else. I wonder if paying in full up front disincentivised completion; I'd like to think not, but plenty of custom builders businesses have ended that way. I always finished my phone calls with the "promise" to call again in a couple of weeks just to keep informed (be that squeaky wheel). Obviously, John's passing has been a massive loss to Jaydee, but knowingly giving false information/hope is unacceptable for any business. I'm hoping Andrew is still the one giving truthful replies; I'd recommend asking to speak with him whoever picks up, he always updated me, whether the news was good or otherwise.
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Something must be seriously wrong. Two years ago you were told it was almost finished and should be delivered in February 2024. I'll assume you've been speaking with Andrew since then; what's the reason you've been given ( if you're content to share)?
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When I ordered mine in May 2021, I paid £500 deposit and was only asked to pay the balance prior to shipment.
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Is there a way to report scammers to Reverb? I couldn't see one.
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Thanks for the reminder; I haven't listened to this album in over 40 years. It's even better than I remember!
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Is that one still available? I can't believe any of us thinks the $5k Middlesbrough bass is legit!
