Finbar Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 (edited) [b]SOLD PENDING USUAL[/b] Okay, so what with my Shuker 7 arriving in a couple of weeks, I'm really questioning whether I'll need two 7 strings, when one could be sold for an epic amp head. I'm still not entirely sure I'll want to sell this - I'll know after I've had the Shuker enough to experiment. Basically, it is in good condition, as I've been a loving owner. Gold is slightly wearing off to the silver underneath in some places such as where my hand rests on the bridge. Usual scuffs as expected from a bass. There is one noticable ding on the bottom of the bottom horn (can't see it when playing), which I will try and photograph for you - in the photo it is next to my thumbnail for size comparison. Also a small mark in the finish on the lower horn that has been there since I've owned this bass. The knob which has fallen off in the pictures has now been reattached. I replaced the (completely rubbish) Neutrik locking jack socket with an EMG one, and it has served perfectly ever since (it went on a little wonky. Not a lot - check the pictures). One screw missing from rear control cavity due to the threads stripping themselves. Other than that, excellent condition! The Bill Dickens signature on the pickups was covered in black marker pen when I bought it, but is wearing off to reveal the name underneath now. Fab bass, wouldn't sell it if it wasn't for the Shuker, and amp GAS! 34" scale Neck-thru 24 frets 16mm string spacing 2 signature Bill Dickens pickups Signature Bill Dickens electronics inc/ 3 way parametric EQ switch Dunlop Straplocks ready-installed. Natural finish. Asking £700 for it. I'll possibly throw in the £40 Levy's strap with matching Dunlop Straploks for £20 too. Basically, the pictures I'm linking to show you everything mentioned above. So look for yourself MORE PICTURES HERE: [url="http://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/Dissident_band/Conklin%20GTBD-7/"]http://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/Dis...nklin%20GTBD-7/[/url] Ibanez BTB405 is [b]SOLD[/b]. Apologies for the pictures - they looked a lot better on my phone! Also apologies for the messy room... Feel free to click on any of the pictures for a bigger view, some of them have a description. Cheers, Chris Edited May 24, 2008 by Finbar
Dood Posted March 21, 2008 Posted March 21, 2008 One of the best Signature 7 strings out there for the price no doubt! I put mine on ebay when I took delivery of my Shuker 7. It was quite funny, as I had clearly stipulated UK only, but there was this guy in Spain who so desperately wanted it! Apparently trying to get hold of these basses (or any off the shelf 7) over there is a near impossibility! I love the big phat sound of these basses. The neck and string spacing contributed to the design of my Shuker.
Finbar Posted March 21, 2008 Author Posted March 21, 2008 Agreed 100%. When I wanted a new bass, I realised I had pretty much one of the best off the shelf 7 strings around, so that's why I ended up getting one built! There is nothing wrong with this bass at all, it is lovely, but I'm doing exactly the same as you Dood, shifting it on simply because my Shuker 7 will mean it stays in the case probably. And the neck and string spacing on this is pretty much exactly what my new Shuker is having The neck is not too wide, and it is very shallow - very playable!
queenofthedepths Posted March 21, 2008 Posted March 21, 2008 I'm guessing it's strung BEADGCF, right? But it should be easy enough to re-string it with a low F#?
Finbar Posted March 21, 2008 Author Posted March 21, 2008 Yes. I won't question your personal preference of tunings, but I really think the high F is a lot more useful than the low F#, however. You'd need to make sure the strings fit properly in the nut by doing a little filing for the lower strings I should think, and you'd have to make sure there is enough of a taper on your low F# string for it to fit in the bridge, but sure, that's possible.
velvetkevorkian Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 What kind of price would you be looking at?
Finbar Posted March 22, 2008 Author Posted March 22, 2008 (edited) Really not sure, and can't remember entirely what I paid for it, but I was thinking around the 700 mark? Edited May 3, 2008 by Finbar
7string Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 Just get Mr.Shuker to de-fret it for you I was thinking of ditching my Conklin when I got my Sei. Now minus it's frets, it's earning it's keep and it sounds better than it did when it was fretted. Personally, I'd hold onto it unless you really have to sell it. It's always useful to have a backup bass and as 7 strings are still quite rare beasts you might have a job to find another one if you sold it.....
Finbar Posted March 23, 2008 Author Posted March 23, 2008 I really have no interest in fretless. I'm still not sure whether it is going to go or not, for the same reasons you mentioned, and also just for sentimentality But a nice amp would be worth more to me than a backup 7 I think.
wotnwhy Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 [quote name='dood' post='161350' date='Mar 21 2008, 11:39 AM']One of the best Signature 7 strings out there for the price no doubt![/quote] hang on dood, your not making a whole lotta sense... 'one of'...'best signature [b]7[/b]strings'...'for the price' how many other 7 string signature basses are out there for that price???
Dood Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 [quote name='wotnwhy' post='162245' date='Mar 23 2008, 04:01 PM']hang on dood, your not making a whole lotta sense... 'one of'...'best signature [b]7[/b]strings'...'for the price' how many other 7 string signature basses are out there for that price??? [/quote] Ha ha ha ha ha!!! Nooooo not what I meant lol. I should have said, "Considering it's a signature bass (and a seven string) you are unlikely to find another as good at that price.
Finbar Posted May 3, 2008 Author Posted May 3, 2008 BUMP for new pics (though I'm a rubbish photographer )
Waldo Posted May 6, 2008 Posted May 6, 2008 [quote name='Finbar' post='192616' date='May 6 2008, 02:27 AM']Bumple.[/quote] Beautiful Conklin that, alas I can only offer something in trade.
Finbar Posted May 6, 2008 Author Posted May 6, 2008 Really depends what you'd want to trade, but I'd be 95% sure I'd rather have cash :/ Like I say - amp fund!
Finbar Posted May 8, 2008 Author Posted May 8, 2008 Le bumple. Had a few trade offers on both basses, but I'm really not wanting to go down that route.
dougal Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 [quote name='Finbar' post='194357' date='May 8 2008, 01:36 AM']Le bumple. Had a few trade offers on both basses, but I'm really not wanting to go down that route.[/quote] Where are you (and the bass) located?
Finbar Posted May 10, 2008 Author Posted May 10, 2008 Okay, bumping this. Ibanez has now been fixed so that the mid frequency/mid stacked knob doesn't wobble anymore. Also put the mid knob back on the Conklin
Finbar Posted May 12, 2008 Author Posted May 12, 2008 Bump! Been quite a bit of interest in the Conklin, but nothing solid yet. There's always room for more offers But it isn't being held for anyone - first person to lay down a firm offer will get it!
Finbar Posted May 17, 2008 Author Posted May 17, 2008 Ibanez bass is now sold. Conklin is still here and still fab
Finbar Posted May 24, 2008 Author Posted May 24, 2008 Sold pending the usual! Thanks for all the enquiries!
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