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[quote name='4000' post='730943' date='Jan 31 2010, 06:45 PM']My first bass when I was 17 years old was a brand Rickenbacker 4001. My dad put a great deal of the money towards it; he's been a musician all his life and his attitude was that a quality instrument will stand you in good stead. Bear in mind this was 1980 and there were no real quality "cheapies" available at the time. That bass made me want to pick it up and play it, and FWIW I'm still playing Ricks now so it was an excellent choice for me, although that one was sadly stolen (serial number TC915 if anyone has it!).[/quote] fair enough man, all im saying is that this guy didn't save up for it, it was a more spur of the moment ill have that one job.
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[quote name='HoweDy' post='729835' date='Jan 30 2010, 04:22 PM'][url="http://www.ibanez.com/BassGuitars/model-SR5000E"]http://www.ibanez.com/BassGuitars/model-SR5000E[/url] Someone in the year below me at school currently taking his gcse's has just got from his birthday, he's been playing bass for 4-5 years. I wish my family were loaded [/quote] forgot to say it was 1500 quid
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[quote name='Mog' post='730144' date='Jan 30 2010, 10:02 PM']Hmmmm, invidiousness or jealousy??[/quote] Not really, i think its pretty ugly. I just cant justify 1500 quid on a bass like that
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[quote name='Doddy' post='730068' date='Jan 30 2010, 08:08 PM']Not from me though [/quote] haha
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[quote name='timmchale2009' post='532938' date='Jul 5 2009, 12:01 PM']HI Guys I've got a 1985 72 reissue Jazz Bass (sn:a0****6) that i'm thinking of selling. It's in good condition and has a bit of a wear and tear with being 24 years old (like me haha) It's finished in natural so you can see the superb grain and has a maple neck. It's got seymour duncan JB quarter pounders in it to give it better clarity and warmth and it really has improved the quality over the stock pick ups. As i've said it has a few dings here and there and the back of the neck has a few dings and marks on it but nothing that in my opinion affects playability and this is how i purchased it a year ago. I've taken some photos to show the major dings and the back of the neck so i'm not hiding anything. comes with a padded warwick gig bag, spare black pickguard. Reason for selling i've recently purchased a Fender Roscoe Beck IV, Status Groove Bass V and a Rickenbacker 4003 and the jazz bass as lovely as she is has become a bit surplus to requirements. Give me some ideas please and if the price is right we'll have a deal :-) Tim[/quote] Just wondering if this is still available? i know its a long shot! and how much would it be. or if you have sold it how much did you sell it for? -
[quote name='Pete Academy' post='730010' date='Jan 30 2010, 07:08 PM']A bloke came into our shop and bought his son, who was an acoustic player, his first electric guitar - a Gibson Les Paul Standard at £1800. The beauty of owning a cheap instrument is that you appreciate the difference when you move up to a more expensive one. Spoiled brat? Maybe so. But it makes you wonder what the rich folks buy for their kids. For instance, would Sting buy his kid a Yamaha RBX170 (a great starter bass IMO) or similar? Food for thought.[/quote] Ouch
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[quote name='Doddy' post='730033' date='Jan 30 2010, 07:36 PM']Nothing to do with it. All it means is his parents got him a nice bass-the instrument used has no bearing on the ability of the player. Anyway,if he's not exceptional,tell him to come get some lessons-y'know,being as though you're in the area. [/quote] yes but i thought his parents may have thought, maybe it wouldn't be a good idea to buy him such an expensive bass until he has become more experienced and started playing more, and he already gets lessons
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[quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='729971' date='Jan 30 2010, 06:31 PM']I'd never played a bass before that day.I did'nt even try to play it in the shop. [/quote] haha well, it obviously ad an impact on you because otherwise you wouldn't be on bass chat I think its best to start off with a crap bass anyway because then when you get better on that then you will sound even better on an awesome bass
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[quote name='Marvin' post='729929' date='Jan 30 2010, 05:59 PM']I've always had to buy my own, My bassing has been frowned upon.[/quote] And me man
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[quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='729931' date='Jan 30 2010, 06:02 PM']It was in 1977 though.[/quote] haha still, its not like hes an exceptional bassist
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[url="http://www.ibanez.com/BassGuitars/model-SR5000E"]http://www.ibanez.com/BassGuitars/model-SR5000E[/url] Someone in the year below me at school currently taking his gcse's has just got from his birthday, he's been playing bass for 4-5 years. I wish my family were loaded
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[quote name='Metalmoore' post='725441' date='Jan 26 2010, 05:05 PM']You got a price for it? And how much would it cost to get it to sunny Glasgow?[/quote] sorry man I don't want to post this as it is massive and heavy when it's in it's box's :/
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[quote name='BassBunny' post='725546' date='Jan 26 2010, 06:21 PM']You need to be aware that even though you have Cash on Collection, e-Bay rules state you have to accept PayPal, and any buyer is entitled to use PP and you get hit with charges.[/quote] yes we know, and if they do, o well
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[quote name='Bungie' post='715542' date='Jan 17 2010, 11:32 AM']Hi, Brand new to this forum, so don't know whether I'm doing this right. Anyway, I have a 1997 Jap Fender 75 reissue Jazz bass, blonde, Tortoise guard, maple neck, white block markers, in great condition. Looking for straight swap for a nice P bass (not MIM or new squire). Can do photos if any interest. Email me on [email protected] Cheers[/quote] are you sticking to trade only for the jazz? and see if you could put some pictures up man carl
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[quote name='Metalmoore' post='723771' date='Jan 25 2010, 02:13 AM']Aw man i want one of these, If i had the money and the means to get it i would [/quote] well it doesn't look like it's going to be sold this time on eBay, so you still have time to save up
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What's the most over-rated bass, or bass related product???
HoweDy replied to silverfoxnik's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='skankdelvar' post='723042' date='Jan 24 2010, 12:41 PM'][i]Only[/i] a year? I left a set of elixirs on my P for at least 3 years. Maybe it was 4. 'Normal' strings last me about 3 rehearsals before they go off. Elixirs save me a fortune.[/quote] to be honest they would probably last longer than a year but I just thought I would have a nice new set every birthday do you find that the thread comes through a bit? Doesn't affect them at all though -
What's the most over-rated bass, or bass related product???
HoweDy replied to silverfoxnik's topic in General Discussion
I find that most bass string companys are pretty awful and overated, and yes everyone will hate me for this but everyone says elixir bass strings are terrible and a waste of money, i use super lights that last me a year literally, whereas normal rotos etc last a month. Another point I have is, yes I do think ashdowns have a boring sound and are overated but the ashdown mini rig is one cracking little practice amp! -
[quote name='MB1' post='722418' date='Jan 23 2010, 06:30 PM']MB1. ...Alas if youd put it on here!.. with all us villianous Characters!... youd probably have Sold it, had it collected ,Not been messed around!...and not have had to pay any fees!... [/quote] I think I will put it up for a week or so if it doesn't sell on eBay. Two days left
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[quote name='largo' post='722095' date='Jan 23 2010, 12:36 PM']No worries, you should have told your Dad that you'll pay commission to ebay for putting up the item, when you sell the item and if you take payment by paypal. You'll lose about £10-£15 of the sale if my calculations are anything to go by [/quote] I know yeh! We are asking for cash on delivery though. Can someone please buy this because at the moment it is sitting in the corner doing nothing when it really deserves a good bassist!
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[quote name='BassBunny' post='719575' date='Jan 20 2010, 09:17 PM']Hi Carl, it's real safe, the link don't work [/quote] haha o dear ill change it now, tar man
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[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='712042' date='Jan 13 2010, 10:44 PM']HERE THEY COME [/quote] haha
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[quote name='Merton' post='711793' date='Jan 13 2010, 07:22 PM']Furry muff! Perhaps a mod should lock one to avoid confusion [/quote] a mod?
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[quote name='Merton' post='711700' date='Jan 13 2010, 06:26 PM']Without wanting to sound rude, do we really need 2 threads about the same amp from the same person, esp when it's not even for sale yet?! Sorry if i'm being a pedantic arse![/quote] haha i no man, i originally did it in the wrong topic area by accident and so i made another one in the right section, and then they moved my other one to the one its in now! so sorry for the confusion. I can't delete posts though :/
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[quote name='Bass-ic' post='711655' date='Jan 13 2010, 05:53 PM']could well be.[/quote] alright then man, well i will tell you if i put up for sale