jmanfunk Posted February 27, 2008 Author Posted February 27, 2008 Any takers? fantastic instrument if you're a five string funkster ^_^
jmanfunk Posted March 5, 2008 Author Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) Small price drop in case anyone is on the fence. Really after a cash sale now. £1125 incl postage. You can't say fairer than that ^_^ Edited March 5, 2008 by jmanfunk
jmanfunk Posted March 12, 2008 Author Posted March 12, 2008 Went and bought myself a streamer stage one so I certainly need a cash sale on this one folks......damn G.A.S *GRUMBLES INCOHERENTLY TO HIMSELF*
woolleydick Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='jmanfunk' post='142781' date='Feb 19 2008, 12:03 AM']Heh, when I was discussing with Chris how to mount to ramp he asked "are you going to keep the bass for the forseeable future" and I of course said "yes". He suggested, since that was the case, to just route a space for it making it completely adjustable........hindsight is twenty twenty I guess! I think it looks great anyway and difference really is the spice of etc. [/quote] Bump with a question Excuse my ignorance, but what is a "Ramp" when it is at home? I am guessing aslap related thing or maybe a finger rest? Sorry but never come across this before Biggus
jmanfunk Posted March 12, 2008 Author Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='woolleydick' post='155744' date='Mar 12 2008, 08:49 AM']Bump with a question Excuse my ignorance, but what is a "Ramp" when it is at home? I am guessing aslap related thing or maybe a finger rest? Sorry but never come across this before Biggus[/quote] Hey Biggus, The ramp certainly acts as a convenient thumb rest but also aids in giving a smoother & lighter attack attack as you can't dig in as much. It also helps with recovery of the thumb if you use it for plucking a la Gary Willis (the originator I believe) and a host of other players; Matt Garrison, Hadrien Feraud, Janek Giwzalda, Tony Grey etc. All in all a nice addition to any bass provided you wish to play that way! Check out Matt Garrison in action [url="http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=3Aplgh-lBU8"]http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=3Aplgh-lBU8[/url] [url="http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=bZY4HmVsWwY"]http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=bZY4HmVsWwY[/url]
MB1 Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 MB1. Looks like we are in for some more larkin about! .........Mancunian Windy Bump!
jmanfunk Posted March 12, 2008 Author Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='MB1' post='156032' date='Mar 12 2008, 02:50 PM']MB1. Looks like we are in for some more larkin about! .........Mancunian Windy Bump![/quote] Thanks for the welcome bumpage MB1! I guess the resale problem with bespoke custom instruments is just that; they're customised *grumbles* So if anyone is the market for a walnut bodied through-neck five stringer with a 35"scale flamed maple neck, 19mm string spacing, j-style pups, is headless, single-cut, has a powerful yet transparent eq., rosewood board, splated beech top and em.....black hardware, then this is THE bass for you!! Will knock any 'off the peg' instrument with similar spec for six This sale may take a while but I'm a patient, patient man............
Tait Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 [quote name='jmanfunk' post='142051' date='Feb 17 2008, 07:07 PM']It was funny the first time.....and even funnier now [/quote] [quote name='MB1' post='143303' date='Feb 19 2008, 07:04 PM']MB1. Might pay to lark around the top of the list! BUMP![/quote] [quote name='MB1' post='156032' date='Mar 12 2008, 02:50 PM']MB1. Looks like we are in for some more larkin about! .........Mancunian Windy Bump![/quote] thats what you get for encouraging him
MB1 Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 MB1. "OI!..... Chris!.... stop larkin about!" (spoken in a Kenneth Williams Styley!)
Gamble Posted April 6, 2008 Posted April 6, 2008 I knew I shouldn't have looked in this forum........... although I think I saw this bass when it was on ebay already This bass is actually the prototype pictured of his website, isn't it? I take it it's a natural finish (not laquered) so will need waxing regularly? I'm really quite tempted, but of course I'd prefer to play it first, plus my girlfriend might kill me if I buy another bass, plus how do I hang it on the wall without a head??!!! I'll have a think about it............... Cheers!
jmanfunk Posted April 7, 2008 Author Posted April 7, 2008 Yap, I've had it on ebay for while indeed and it is the prototype for Chris' single cut design. It has what Chris describes as an AC silk lacquer finish. It provides ample protection but really shows off the beautiful woods and is very smooth to the touch. And best of all it doesn't require any waxing just the odd polish here and there. And not being able to hang it on the wall is a small sacrifice;) Go on, treat yourself. And you're more than welcome to come try it out. I'll provide the tea and hob nobs
Gamble Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 All bass-buying is off at the moment as my car has just fallen apart, might need my music money to hepl me get back on the road. AAAAARRRRRGGGGNNNNNGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!! I'll let you know if things change.....
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