Chris2112
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[quote name='stevie' post='1194397' date='Apr 10 2011, 11:01 AM']I think you might find the band's manager has something to do with that.[/quote] Or the fact that Mark likes new toys just as much as we do!
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Another "nice to be home from work" bump. -
There is nothing else like a Thumb. I used to have a 1999 BO 4 string, it was incredible. Such a fantastic bass.
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Yes, I think with it being Windows now it's really worse than ever as Windows is a dire affair. The Overwaters were just hanging up on the wall with the rest of the tat they had there and the wife was looking less than impressed as I considered a 'research run' for the purposes of the forum!
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People made so much fuss about wanting a 6 string jazz, then they get one and hardly anyone seems to care! I suppose the price tag put a few off.
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Glad to be back from Nightshift bump!
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No, I only have a soft case for it. Add to that the stress of trying to arrange delivery around my shifts and you've got something of a headache for less than £200! I'd rather someone just come and collect it. It's not the cash I'm desperate for, it's the space for another bass. I've decided I'm going to buy another high end instrument and I'll need space for it. At the end of the day, I hope it'll be appreciated that I'm selling this bass 'as new', it is identical in condition to one you would go into a shop and buy, and it has never been gigged or abused. I've played it at home and enjoyed it there and I'd be quite happy to keep it were it not for complaints that my musical equipment was taking over the house. I bought one of these basses when they first came out and was very impressed with it then, and I sold it soon after in similar circumstances (I think I bought a new Status Graphite bass shortly after). All the same, these are fantastic basses and if you've need of a cheap, high quality jazz bass then look no further. They are considerably better than the Vintage Modified jazz basses that came out before them, I have also owned these basses and I find the Classic Vibe to be the better of the two.
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Would you trust your bass in the hold on a plane?
Chris2112 replied to Clarky's topic in General Discussion
I would if I had a flightcase. I remember thinking this when I borrowed Conan's Status S2 for a weekend, complete with the original flight case. It weighed as much as a small country and was completely impractical for UK use (I can imagine the torture of gigging with it!). However, even if they ran the plane over it on the runway I think it would protect the bass. If I was ever going to be flying my bass around I'd probably get a flight case. -
They have a couple of these in the Windows store in the Metro Centre. The jazz shapes looks alright but they do look a tad cheap. One of them also appeared to have incredibly high action, but the shop staff were dicking about on an electric piano and complaining about customers that call electric pianos 'keyboards', so I just elft them to it.
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[quote name='Bilbo' post='1191837' date='Apr 7 2011, 03:31 PM']WHy does Jeff Berlin, the 'greatest bass player in the world', only ever get cheap and nasty basses made for him? Is it because he is not a household name? I think so [/quote] Jeff's first signature bass with Dean was a fantastic bass. His new one, he's not so happy with and he's said himself because Dean wanted a more accessible price point and so cut corners. Jeff himself advised on changing the hardware and electronics in order to make it the bass that he wanted it to be.
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[quote name='Phil-osopher10' post='1191196' date='Apr 6 2011, 10:39 PM']How is it 'modified'?[/quote] It's not, but well done for spotting that mistake. I've owned so many of these Classic Vibe and Vintage Modified basses now The Classic Vibe jazz is my favourite of the lot. I've never felt it needed any modification, it is a fantastically playable jazz bass for very little coin.
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Morning, I've decided that I'm going to buy another bass so I'll need to sell one to make room for it. The one that will have to go is the one I'm least attached too, and so it's my [b]Squier Classic Vibe Jazz bass[/b]. I bought this earlier this year from Spacecowboy. It's the second Classic Vibe Jazz bass I've had and I can certainly vouch for their consistency. It's in "as new" condition. Since these are being sold for £320 new, I'll offer it for sale at [b]£170[/b] collected from me in Newcastle. It comes with a Warwick gigbag. Here are a few pictures I took of the bass this morning: [size=7]This bass is now sold, thanks for looking[/size]
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It might be worth reading the review of my ACG Harlot bass, there is a link to it in my signature. It's not exactly the same as this bass but it gives you an idea of what to expect. -
Yes, I remember the Warwick Streamer with the curly bubinga top that was the bass on the main page of Bassworld. Didn't that belong to the old owner? And yes, the software on that site was crap. Much like the site hardware on www.statii.com. That site is an excellent resource and a testament to the passion and dedication of the people who created it but the software is naff.
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Well, that has turned out very well indeed!
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You can always spot the bassists at a Level 42 gig. I remember seeing Mark Palmer at the first Level 42 show I went to, I can only commend the man's taste.
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[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1189285' date='Apr 5 2011, 04:59 PM']This is a great place isn't it! Much better than another bass forum I could mention I've heard tales told that this forum was forged in the heart of dying star a millenium ago before being blasted out into space and making it's way here... s'true![/quote] When exactly did Basschat start? I can remember 'the old site' but it seems like years and years ago. I joined it near enough to when it started as I am a 900th area member.
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[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1188253' date='Apr 4 2011, 08:09 PM']I do think that the question of weight is a more than valid request! Manufacturers give 'guesstimations' on weights of basses but there is a massive tolerance for actual instruments; I've owned basses such as a pair of Lakland DJ basses and they varied from 4.5kg to 5.7kg. That's quite a difference if you are getting on in years and/or do long sets regularly... and don't even start on the variance in old fender basses! [/quote] Ah, that sounds like to me! Does your Zon have black hardware? I've got cash waiting to buy a bass but I've been looking for something a bit interesting, to fit with the rest of my collection!
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[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1188233' date='Apr 4 2011, 08:01 PM']A Zon Sonus? [/quote] I had considered it! Either that or maybe ordering a new bass from Bogart, or trying to source a Clover Slapper or a Schack with a graphite neck (like trying to find a clean sheet in a nursing home).
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[quote name='Conan' post='1188216' date='Apr 4 2011, 07:53 PM'][/quote] I'd been in talks over buying a bass like that here until the seller sent me some photographs and there was some significant damage to the bass that wasn't apparent in the advert. He was very up front about it, but I explained that I didn't have time to get a bass repaired. And the current Status stock here doesn't tickle my fancy greatly. I sold a Stealth 6 string years ago for £750 and the two S2's are alright but the colours don't strike me as fantastic and I was looking for something a tad more exotic than an S2. I almost considered ordering a new fretless ACG, thats something I'll be giving some thought too...
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[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='1188206' date='Apr 4 2011, 07:47 PM']Wanna buy a genuine 1973 roadworn Pencil?[/quote] Maybe next time!
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By the way, if anyone wants to sell anything with a bit of graphite in it (or a headless bass), please let me know!
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I've never had any troubles with a transaction here. Mind you, I've decided to buy another bass and bugeted myself a little over £1000. If only a bass that I wanted would come along!
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Thanks for sending those pics though, the bass looks brand new! Sadly I prefer my fretless basses with a bridge pickup!
