Big_Stu Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 [quote name='Chris2112' post='1270792' date='Jun 15 2011, 10:49 PM']I suspect that John's time is mostly spent making Mark King-alike basses so the 6 strings/Calibbas models are accordingly rare![/quote] He built this about 4 years ago for a guy I know in the USA. Gorgeous machine, I'd love one myself but couldn't justify the price-tag, either to myself or the other half. Quote
Chris2112 Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 [quote name='Big_Stu' post='1271890' date='Jun 16 2011, 05:44 PM']He built this about 4 years ago for a guy I know in the USA. Gorgeous machine, I'd love one myself but couldn't justify the price-tag, either to myself or the other half.[/quote] I never thought I'd see it but there you are, an ugly Jaydee! In fact, that might be one of the most hideous basses I've ever seen. It looks like the kind of thing that would have been burned for firewood in the 70's! Quote
doctor_of_the_bass Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 [quote name='Soliloquy' post='1269011' date='Jun 14 2011, 06:38 PM']My new beautiful new Calibas 6 string. The serial number suggests that it's a 1988 model. It off to John tomorrow for a set up and service.[/quote] That's a fine bass sir! She is certainly an '88 model...x Nice one! Nick (missing her already!) Quote
Soliloquy Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 To keep the thread going, here's my latest addition. It's a 1987 Series 3. It is in absolutely amazing condition....it's 24 years old ! It's also still got the Basscentre sticker on the back of the neck too. The sound is amazing. I used it on a session with a Jazz trombone player on Tuesday evening. He's a very picky player, but loved the way it sounded. It just goes to show the versatility of these instruments, they're not all 'slap and pop'. Quote
TheGreek Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 [quote name='Chris2112' post='1271982' date='Jun 16 2011, 07:02 PM']I never thought I'd see it but there you are, an ugly Jaydee! In fact, that might be one of the most hideous basses I've ever seen. It looks like the kind of thing that would have been burned for firewood in the 70's![/quote] [size=3]so you're undecided on this one then.. [/size] Quote
adledman Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 here is the one i sadly sold to buy a new pc. i know what i would rather still have!!! doh! Quote
TheGreek Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 [quote name='adledman' post='1302808' date='Jul 13 2011, 08:14 PM']here is the one i sadly sold to buy a new pc. i know what i would rather still have!!! doh![/quote] Yew facings on Mahogany?? Quote
Soliloquy Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 [quote name='adledman' post='1302808' date='Jul 13 2011, 08:14 PM']here is the one i sadly sold to buy a new pc. i know what i would rather still have!!! doh![/quote] Mmm....that's very nice. Quite different to the usual Mark Kings and Roadies. Quote
EdwardHimself Posted July 15, 2011 Posted July 15, 2011 [quote name='adledman' post='1302808' date='Jul 13 2011, 08:14 PM']here is the one i sadly sold to buy a new pc. i know what i would rather still have!!! doh![/quote] I wouldn't be inclined to hang a bass by it's tuners myself. Quote
bassist_lewis Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 [quote name='Soliloquy' post='1269011' date='Jun 14 2011, 06:38 PM']My new beautiful new Calibas 6 string. The serial number suggests that it's a 1988 model. It off to John tomorrow for a set up and service.[/quote] holy s**t! thats one of the most beautiful basses I've ever seen! whats the low B like on that? Quote
john_oprey Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 I've got 2 of these fine basses (Mark King, SeriesII) - JohnD has replaced the pickups in each for his new SN2000 humbuckers with series/parallel switching option ...and even reprayed the pearl blue bass (from a yellowish pearl white color!)....excellent craftsmanship! Cherry red bass is an '84 (& weighs a ton) & the pearl blue is an '86 (quite a bit lighter) - both fitted with Sims LEDs. John's also a great bloke to deal with as well as being very patient!! [attachment=86586:DSCF0555.JPG] [attachment=86587:DSCF0573.JPG] [attachment=86588:DSCF0563.JPG] Quote
Soliloquy Posted August 21, 2011 Posted August 21, 2011 [quote name='bassist_lewis' post='1331357' date='Aug 7 2011, 08:41 PM']holy s**t! thats one of the most beautiful basses I've ever seen! whats the low B like on that?[/quote] Thanks ! The low B is perfect. I'd say it was the best bass that I've ever owned, and I've owned a lot of good basses . Quote
TheGreek Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) Here are updated photos of my Roadie (before and after) and also the ( ghastly ) pink GA24 which I traded for my Wal Mk1..any thoughts on whether I should have the GA24 resprayed??? Edited August 30, 2011 by TheGreek Quote
GeeCee Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 [quote name='TheGreek' post='1356254' date='Aug 30 2011, 08:35 AM']Here are updated photos of my Roadie (before and after) and also the ( ghastly ) pink GA24 which I traded for my Wal Mk1..any thoughts on whether I should have the GA24 resprayed???[/quote] No, don't do it. Too many of the pearl basses have been resprayed (and more selfishly I want to buy one eventually). I was hoping to get this one, but could not get things worked out with Nick. C'mon it's better than sunburst anyway. Quote
TheGreek Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 [quote name='GeeCee' post='1356945' date='Aug 30 2011, 10:17 PM']No, don't do it. Too many of the pearl basses have been resprayed (and more selfishly I want to buy one eventually). I was hoping to get this one, but could not get things worked out with Nick. C'mon it's better than sunburst anyway.[/quote] I've spoken to John who's quoted me a price for a flat green finish - I may be forced to go down the pearl green route though - You are absolutely right I would never consider having this sunburst-ed. I am open to offers when you're ready..trades?? A friend of mine was trying the GA24 out today along with my Fender S1, a Vintage P bass copy with a very nice neck (which he picked up for £90), my new Overwater J4, and my VC fretted out - he was very impressed with the GA24 (among others).. Quote
JayBassD Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 Here's mine I'm also getting a white Thunderbird at some point, it's on the backburner though at the moment while they conquer the paying customers orders, only fair . Quote
BB3000S Posted October 8, 2011 Posted October 8, 2011 Here's mine, I just love everything about this bass! Quote
Soliloquy Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) I found this photo a little earlier today. What a monster !! That's my Calibas 6 string in the background. That weighs a fair amount, I dread to think what this must weigh. I wonder where it is now ? Edited October 10, 2011 by Soliloquy Quote
doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 24, 2011 Posted November 24, 2011 Hi Kev! I actually got to play the Calibas Twin when I bought your Calibas! It sounded incredible, almost like a Moog bass tone but weighed a ton! I think it sold on Ebay! Hope all well with you - fancy swapping the Calibas for a rather superb OW??! Cheers! N x Quote
Soliloquy Posted November 24, 2011 Posted November 24, 2011 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' timestamp='1322175639' post='1447712'] Hi Kev! I actually got to play the Calibas Twin when I bought your Calibas! It sounded incredible, almost like a Moog bass tone but weighed a ton! I think it sold on Ebay! Hope all well with you - fancy swapping the Calibas for a rather superb OW??! Cheers! N x [/quote] Swap back ? Might be interested Quote
doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 ...I do miss the Calibas!! Let me know - am up for that! Cheers! Nick Quote
dafonky Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 (edited) hi all....interesting thread.....here is one of the first JD's ever made enjoy these basses ....... Edited December 10, 2011 by dafonky Quote
slacker42uk Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 [quote name='dafonky' timestamp='1322347518' post='1449877'] hi all....interesting thread.....here is one of the first JD's ever made enjoy these basses ....... [/quote]- That's actually one of Mark King's old basses! Quote
dafonky Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Yes, you are right....he used it in the "Ouit of sight, out of mind " Video.... Quote
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