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  1. Sparky Mark
    Yes, the chamfered edges are quite rounded off, but still look good IMO.
  2. Sparky Mark
    Indeed, although I don't think the processes used by Avantguard and Spitfire are scalable to the numbers that would be needed by Fender CS. I cannot think of another reason why Fender wouldn't fit an admittedly expensive, but infinitely more accurate pickguard to its £4-5k+ instruments.
  3. Sparky Mark
    Thank you, and I agree entirely. Avantguard are as close as modern tortoishell pickguards get to early 60s IMO. All modern Fender "vintage" tort is distinctly average unfortunately.
  4. Sparky Mark
    Whilst I agree, it doesn't look so bad in situ.
  5. Sparky Mark
    Avantguard fitted vs Fender Custom Shop on right hand side.
  6. Sparky Mark
    It's that old conundrum; what came first, interest or photos?
  7. Sparky Mark
    I kinda agree regarding Fbasses, but *you did ask about any musical instrument. *correction; it was jazzyvee that asked the question.
  8. Sparky Mark
    30 years +
  9. Sparky Mark
    This guy from France gets closer than almost everyone else IMO; at a price though. https://www.avantguardshop.com/
  10. Sparky Mark
    Unfortunately, I'm now approaching antique status.
  11. Sparky Mark
    30+ years old is more commonly accepted as vintage for guitars.
  12. Sparky Mark
    Now £275. The recent acquisition of a Markbass 210 cab now renders this brilliant combo excess to my needs. In excellent condition. Capable of delivering its full 250 watts into the Turbosound drivers, I have used this combo in pubs and even outdoors to really good effect. Comes with TC Helicon Switch 3 which selects mute and the two onboard programmable Toneprint effects. I am not a fan of "tech" when it comes to my bass rig, but using the Toneprint App on my Android phone to access the dozens of dedicted bass effects is really easy, including various useful chorus, compressors and octavers. This combo is cooled via natural convection, so no noisy fan to disturb quiet playing or studio environments. It took me ages to find such a pristine example, but I really have run out space so it has to go unfortunately. User manual, sticker, mains and pedal connection cables included. Price is based on sale only by cash/bank transfer collected or localish delivery from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Many thanks for looking. Link below to full technical details and a video of Roger Glover having a play through one:- https://www.tcelectronic.com/product.html?modelCode=0707-ABY
  13. Sparky Mark
    I bought it mid 2013, so it could be the same one if you've mis-remembered the date slightly. I do agree with Lozz as this is also the best P I've ever played. Due to wearing TI flats since new the frets are practically unmarked with a low buzz free action of under 2mm at the 12th fret.
  14. Sparky Mark
    Price now includes insured UK mainland delivery.
  15. Sparky Mark
    I've bought a few basses from the Gallery, including a genuine 61P in person and some by a phone call. Being in Camden isn't convenient for most of the world to visit, so some of the important basic details should really be provided online IMO.
  16. Sparky Mark
    The lack of information provided is pretty poor IMO (unless I've missed something?). Not even a mention of whether it comes with a case? I'd want stack knobs on a 60/61, but maybe that would add another £5k or more to the price.
  17. Sparky Mark
    They look like 4 in line.
  18. Sparky Mark
    I gigged this TE rig last night; it sounded absolutely amazing. SMX250 with a Fane loaded compact 115.
  19. Sparky Mark
    If still avaliable I'll take them and send you £10 for the charity of your choice.
  20. Sparky Mark
    Tonight will be the first time I've gigged this particular combination :-
  21. Sparky Mark
    Cheers mate. They are the "hi end" modules; supposedly made with higher quality components and gold plated PCBs.
  22. Sparky Mark
    Italian made Markbass cabs and combos originally used Italian made drivers from B&C Speakers. They were cast frame as opposed to the cheaper pressed steel versions made in the far east. When I owned a shed load of Markbass cabs loaded with both types I definitely preferred the B&C in side by side comparisons, but in isolation I doubt I could tell the difference. The B&C drivers just seemed to be a bit more dynamic and could go louder and lower before farting out. My two remaining NY121P cabs are B&C loaded. I too loved my CMD121P combo, but ended up using the slightly better NY121P cabs with my Markbass heads. The combo head does reduce the combo's internal volume, reducing the low end a tad, but not needing a separate head is obviously more convenient.
  23. Sparky Mark
    Fantastic playing. Please tell me you are a pro (even if you're not!). I'd love to be able to play like that.
  24. Sparky Mark
    A very small current passing through a heart (from plucking to fretting hand) can be fatal. 0.007 amps (7mA) passing through the heart for three seconds is enough to kill. Would that 1 Meg resistor limit current below that level?
  25. Sparky Mark
    Do those straps work on the same principle as the small mains live detecting screw drivers?
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