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[quote name='DrVet' post='901596' date='Jul 22 2010, 08:41 AM']can U give up the whole serial number ? [/quote] PM'd Still available.
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BUMP with pics!
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I would really like a good amp as a backup so I'm selling the P to fund this. Its a Z2 serial number two tone sunburst complete with Fender case. I got this from Bass Direct a few months ago for £650 and I've been very happy with it but after a recent scare with my amp not working (bloody fuse in plug) I want a second amp. I gig lots with several bands and not having a reserve is daft. I would be ideally after a small amp like EA Micro or something Markbass. Definitely around the 500W+ mark. If anybodies interested I'll take some better pics outside when its not peeing it down. None of the other tat is for sale, yet! Cheers y'all Paul
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I got one new from the Gallery a few years ago and I really liked it. I found it well made (obviously) and quite versatile. One the whole a good bass for the money. I would guess that about 450ish for a used one. I really cant remember what I sold it for or why come to think of it!
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I owned a 4003 for a while and chopped it in for an old Precision. I loved the look of the Ric and it played ok but it just didnt have any balls. I had both pups rewound by Wizard which gave it a bit more but in the end it still fell short. But if I was loaded I'd have another!
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If I had the spare dollar I'd have this as a backup. Fantastic and seriously underrated amps. -
Even my spare (although I doubt I'll ever need 'em) leads are Dave's!
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Recommendations for fretless strings? I'm a fretless virgin!
bigthumb replied to Sarah5string's topic in General Discussion
If you are used to 'normal' strings give half wounds a whirl. They'll be brighter than flats and feel more like rounds. I would try the three options you mentioned and see whats more comfortable and suits the sound you want to hear. I've got loads of used half's and flats knocking about if you want them. Never used tape wound strings though. -
I've just 'rediscovered' Stingrays and forgot just how much I like the noise they make. This one is my fifth or sixth and first 3eq pre. I have the mid set to centre and TBH it doesn't sound any different to the 2eq. The build quality has always impressed me although the pre-EB I owned was very heavy. My first one was a 1989 (I think) that I got from Musical Exchanges in Birmingham in 1995 which I kept for almost ten years. My favorite one was a battered white/maple '86 which I was mad to sell. This black one is a pretty newish one and is an absolute peach.
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[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='871878' date='Jun 19 2010, 04:38 PM']+1 Looking forward to the cleaned up pics![/quote] But the grime makes it look so cool! I really wish I had the funds for this as I always regretted selling my 1980 Ray. -
What a ******g cool bass! What sort of things would you take in part-ex? I'm sure I have one or two vital organs I could part with!
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Stick a Badass on it! Nah, leave it well alone. Quality set of strings and a good setup is all you need.
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Blimey Chris that was a quick turnaround! The Precision I got at the same time is lovely BTW!
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Good call adding the Seymour Duncan! This is a cracking bass, a real good example of a Corvette.
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[quote name='TomKent' post='842259' date='May 19 2010, 05:01 PM']I've got my eyes all over for new basses at the moment, a P bass is definitely next in line though (though I kinda need a fretless first). The necks on P basses seem too wide for me in some instances, then again I'm use to a J bass.[/quote] Howsabout a Pbass with a Jazz neck! Avoid the 60's reissues then as they'll have the 'C' neck which you'll find a bit wide. 70's 'B' necks are nice being not much wider than a Jazz.
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Certainly works for me! And thats good going if you played it with just the one finger. I used to try the one finger technique and failed miserably. Get yourself a Precision and put some flats on. It'll sound the business then!
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Mark must have sold you one hell of a bass for you to part with this!! The bass sounds stunning BTW. Proper Warwick! -
Westone Thunder 3 Fretless Bass - Now £375!!! WITHDRAWN
bigthumb replied to bassatnight's topic in Basses For Sale
I recently played on one of these at the Moffat bass bash and was stunned by just how good it was. One of, if not the nicest fretless basses I've ever played. -
Thats one impressive rig there!
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Ha ha! Just been watching too. Terry Trent Derby or what ever his name was, bass player had a funky looking Thumb.
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Thats sh1t!
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I had one of those love/hate relationships with my old one, until it went bang! Very powerful, sounded like an Ampeg and weighed like a battleship. I used to be quite happy using it with a Stingray and Ashdown cabs, the combination seemed to work well. If you like the sound you have at the moment wouldn't one of the more powerful valve preamp Markbasss heads be a better choice?
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I have to say I'm gutted. I never seem to have twelve hundred quid when I need it! -
[quote name='Chris2112' post='822227' date='Apr 28 2010, 05:32 PM']I guess I'll jump in here and stick my oar in, since it looks like this is traded pending hand over on monday! [/quote] Lets hope so as I fancy a go on that Thumb! I liked Slooj's Factor, slap monster!
