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  1. bigthumb
    I’m guessing you’ve played the HB and got used to it and now the Ibanez feels ‘wrong’. I started playing Thunderbirds and they took some time to get to grips with. Picking up a Jazz bass some time later was crazy, it felt so awkward to play! Lesson for me was not to spend too much time with one bass and switch back to one of my others after a day or so. I’m currently using a Precision bass but next rehearsal will be a TBird.
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    Scraping in at 50 years old.
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    I’m afraid not. I’m pretty much housebound for the foreseeable, probably won’t be able to drive for weeks yet. Nightmare!
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    Do Gear 4 Music do them? I’m sure I’ve seen suitable cases for short scale Gibsons when I’ve been looking for cases to suit a long scale one. Thomann perhaps?
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    LewisK1975

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    Bought a little TC Electronics amp from Lewis. Super transaction with fast comms, super fast dispatch and war proof packaging. So deal with confidence! Top BassChatter. Thanks. 👍🏻
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    Joel has just called by to collect my little MarkBass combo. Thoroughly nice chap and great guy to deal with. But I now have Stingray GAS 🤦‍♂️ Cheers! 👍🏻
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    Absolutely awesome! What a great bunch of people ❤️
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    😮 How is that possible! 😂
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    Stunner! I almost bought one here years ago but I was let down by the seller, decided to sell it to somebody else instead. I’ve owned a number of Stage 1s, LX’s Jazzmans which have all been great and a few Thumbs too. But never one of these and the prices now make them well out of reach for me. Enjoy the bass!
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    Great idea. 👍🏻 Done
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    Bought a Barefaced Super Compact from Tony. Only a few miles away so local collection. Fast replies to messages and overall an easy and hassle free transaction. Cheers! 👍🏻
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    For sale is my lovely 2x12 TKS s212. Easily one of the best cabs I’ve ever owned and I’ve owned many. I’m reluctantly selling due to nasty accident at work which has left my foot badly broken which will need further surgery. I’m going to be hopping around for a long time yet so my poor wife is now my roadie. So I have treated her to a lightweight, smaller Barefaced cab which is easier for her to carry up and down the stairs. I’m such a thoughtful chap! It’s not exactly a heavyweight weighing in at 21kg and I found it easy to carry around before my misfortune. Sound is ‘BIG’ and clear. I never found the need for a tweeter which was a concern at first. The few gigs I’ve done with it were typical pub gigs where it was a bit overkill and one outside gig where I managed to crank things up a bit and It performed excellently. Specs are: Impedance: 4 Ω Power handling (high average power test signal): 500 W RMS Recommended amplifier power: 100-600W RMS @ 4 Ω Sensitivity[average]: 102 dB SPL @ 1 W/1 m Sensitivity[100Hz]: 100 dB SPL @ 1 W/1 m Sensitivity[max]: 105 dB SPL @ 2,3 kHz, 1 W/1 m Frequency response (-10db): 42 Hz - 4,8 kHz Displacement: 516 cm³ Measurements (WxHxD): 52x76x40 cm Weight: 21 kg Cab and cover both in excellent condition. I never thought I’d be selling this but the new cab has to be paid for. Not after any trades thanks and, for now, collection only from Merseyside. I’m asking for a very reasonable £420 (firm) which is a bit less than what I paid as its collection only.
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    I really wish I had the cash to ‘look after’ this for you. They’re such great basses and I’m so sorry you have to part with it but it couldn’t be for a better cause. I too hope it finds a home here soon.
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    I’m a little suspicious. If I was the buyer of something DOA I’d return it for a refund. Secondly, I’m surprised that the panel being referred to (if it’s what I’m thinking of) would be damaged in transit. Was the amp loose in the box?
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    $$ Streamer is a cracker too! Always fancied one of them.
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    Congratulations, good choice! I’ve owned many Stingrays over the years but, at my loss, never a Sterling. I remember the first time trying one thinking that this is a much nicer bass than my Ray. I remember that there was a much broader tone range with the three way switch though? I’d have thought that getting some black knobs should be easy enough. Anyhow, great bass! Enjoy.
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    I’ll be getting my first Barefaced cab this weekend, a Super Compact. I needed a smaller and lighter cab as my poor suffering wife is now my roadie due to my foot being badly broken. I play in a typical pub band so no larger venues, maybe the odd outdoor gig in the summer. I will be pairing it up with a TKS 1x12 for the time being which I know will be ample for the gigs we do. I’m sceptical if any 1x12 cab would be enough but it would be nice to be proven wrong. I’m really looking forward to getting it and testing it out on its own at a rehearsal. We practice in a function room with a good sized stage, a bigger room than anywhere we’ve played so far so it should be a good trial.
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    Adagio flatwounds 45-100. New and unopened. £15 uk posted
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    On hold
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    Boss Bass Chorus for sale. Excellent condition. Price includes uk postage.
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    Up for sale is my Micromark 801 60w combo. I think it’s universally known just how good these are so I won’t bang on about it. It’s served me very well for home practice but it’s now sitting idle. Excellent condition and works perfectly. £185 inc. UK postage. Postage will be knocked off if collected. Sorry but I Can’t deliver or meet up anywhere as I’m unable to drive due to injury. 🙁
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    Very nice indeed. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a MiJ one before.
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    What a wonderful time to have no money! 😪 When I took my Ripper in to be set up the tech said that the frets were low but still ok. The price for a refret was about £200. Not sure whether that’s good, bad or average, didn’t seem excessive to me. So investing in getting a refret will get you a stunning Ripper still at a great price.
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    These are great basses, I love mine. Wish I had the cash as I’d like a second one with flatwounds. I find these much lighter and brighter than my other Tbirds and thus gets gigged more. Sorry you have to sell your gear. It’s rotten I know as I’ve been there myself and I hope you get sorted soon.
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    Very overpriced in my opinion for what it is. It makes the Epiphone 64 Thunderbird look excellent value for money being around £100 less.
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