Apothem Posted November 23, 2014 Author Posted November 23, 2014 [quote name='gadgie' timestamp='1416758578' post='2613228'] Nice! I think I'll have to turn of the laptop...it's giving me GAS:( [/quote] LOL "Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in..."
Apothem Posted December 3, 2014 Author Posted December 3, 2014 Still no love for a piece of British bass-making history? It's there in the corner collecting dust... Without this one, Mark King couldn't have had his Spitfire!
Apothem Posted December 15, 2014 Author Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) [quote name='fluffo' timestamp='1418594692' post='2631622'] does this have the GB electronics [/quote] The GB electronics as we know them now have been developed by Bernie over the years, especially the latest, more complex boards like the one on the Rumour and available for the Spitfire too. So, if this is what you mean, the answer is no, this is the first prototype, it is twenty years old and the preamp is based on a LF442CN chip, with two microswitches (if it had the latest Rumour board the price would also be much different...). Having said that, the sound is modern, already GB-esque. I have taken the bass out for the first time in aaaaaaages to look at the electronics, and noticed a scratchy pot at times (just some dust from not playing, simply I have no time): I thought a little overall professional setup may be a good idea and [u]HAVE NOW LOWERED THE PRICE TO £750 OR NEAR OFFER + 25 SHIPPING[/u] to help the buyer towards it. Cheers Claz Edited December 20, 2014 by Apothem
fingerz Posted December 20, 2014 Posted December 20, 2014 Worth saying that if Bernie saw it he would do any TLC at a very very reasonable price. He loves seeing his old basses. Although a dusty pot isn't exactly a problem! Nice to see such honesty.. I love the inline controls on this bass, rather than the up to date Rumour format. Bump for a bit of history here.
Apothem Posted December 21, 2014 Author Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) [quote name='fingerz' timestamp='1419113582' post='2636812'] Worth saying that if Bernie saw it he would do any TLC at a very very reasonable price. He loves seeing his old basses. Although a dusty pot isn't exactly a problem! Nice to see such honesty.. I love the inline controls on this bass, rather than the up to date Rumour format. Bump for a bit of history here. [/quote] Thanks for that. I always try to describe my basses as they really are, no surprises. As I said in the first post, it is not a museum piece (knocks, dings, cracks, chips in the finish, scratchy pots, maybe the D-tuner needs tuning, I have never used it.... ) but of course all cosmetic. Scars on the body (it's full size, not an undersized body) but nice glossy neck and satin fingerboard, both birdseye. At the moment the action is medium-low (probably low enough for most) but not as low as I am used to, because it's got higher tension strings on. I have tried to switch to a set of Hotwire 35-95, quite lower tension, and in this case the buzzing is there, because of less neck relief. But I haven't got the correct hex trussrod tool, all my other basses have either the bullet or the wheel. This is why I suggest a professional setup, to set it the way you like according to your preferences. And surely Bernie would perform wonders. The sound is obviously modern, and the EMG are known for that clear, crisp tone. So if you are looking for a more old school vibe, this is not it (just to clear any doubt, you never know...). I would keep it for what it represents, but I have accumulated six basses throughout the years (of which one in a different location) and very little time, this is why a piece of British bass-making history is up for sale. Cheers Edited December 22, 2014 by Apothem
Apothem Posted December 23, 2014 Author Posted December 23, 2014 I will not be available from 31st Dec to 7th Jan (both dates included).
giblett123 Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 This one used to be mine (a long time ago), at this price it is a huge bargain, a great sounding and great looking bass and a little bit of history, well worth a punt for somebody!
Apothem Posted December 25, 2014 Author Posted December 25, 2014 [quote name='giblett123' timestamp='1419399006' post='2639545'] This one used to be mine (a long time ago), at this price it is a huge bargain, a great sounding and great looking bass and a little bit of history, well worth a punt for somebody! [/quote] Thanks giblett.
scojack Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Can't believe this isn't away yet ..new year bump
Apothem Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 I WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR AT LEAST A MONTH FROM MID-FEBRUARY. Last date for shipping is 18-19, sorry I cannot be more precise at the moment. Then we go to the second half of March.
Apothem Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 Last-few-days-before-I-will-not-be-able-to-ship-for-a-month kinda BUMP
Apothem Posted February 16, 2015 Author Posted February 16, 2015 Last opportunity before a month's stop
Apothem Posted March 17, 2015 Author Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) I am back home until the end of March (roughly) then away again in April, so [color=#ff0000]available again for shipping for a couple of weeks[/color] Edited March 17, 2015 by Apothem
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