discreet Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1452162790' post='2947065'] No way will the Mods close this thread down as long as we continue to praise his artistry. [/quote] Has anyone actually [i]played [/i]any of his instruments? They may look, er... 'unusual', but you never know, perhaps they're the best-playing and best-sounding instruments on the planet - in which case they are a complete bargain. Edited January 7, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Nope - my fingers aren't big enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Why is he He-who-must-not-be-named? I'm a relative newcomer to the eBay corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 [quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1452167663' post='2947146'] Why is he He-who-must-not-be-named? I'm a relative newcomer to the eBay corner. [/quote] We used to have a good old laugh at his incredible "Improvements" Until he threatened Basschat with legal action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 [quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1452167663' post='2947146'] Why is he He-who-must-not-be-named? I'm a relative newcomer to the eBay corner. [/quote] If there was such a fellow as "He-who-must-not-be-named", I would suspect that he was a Basschat member and may have been a tad irked at some of the comments about his work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 [quote name='cameltoe' timestamp='1452017688' post='2945603'] The best part of this restoration is that he hasn't bothered to even fit new strings. In fact, he's just chucked on whatever dead crap he could find in his parts bin. [/quote] Au contraire - he clearly states that they've a 'composite set' - very rare, very expensive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1452169682' post='2947178'] Au contraire - he clearly states that they're a 'composite set' - very rare, very expensive... [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Hypothetically ( and in no way related to this thread) why would anyone who claims 'guitar improver' status (whatever that means) show a bunch of old tat as strings and then say 'I'm going to put a good set on'? Would you buy a used car from someone if pictured with flat or damaged tyres on the basis they will be replaced? It doesn't exactly inspire confidence unless it was silly cheap? Again hypothetically ( and no way related to this thread) it takes some bravado/self delusion to sell for over £250 a frankenbass of epic scruffiness and botchedness ( 2 different coloured pickups etc etc) when it must have cost circa £37 I know 'Vintage' and 'Retro' are 'in' along with men with big beards in Shoreditch and I and many others could be dismissed as a 'gear snobs' but even if it plays like 'butter' over £50 is a step too far IMHO. To ensure there is no confusion, these comments do not relate to anything referred to or pictured on this thread. Edited January 7, 2016 by yorks5stringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 [quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1452168048' post='2947152'] If there was such a fellow as "He-who-must-not-be-named", I would suspect that he was a Basschat member and may have been a tad irked at some of the comments about his work... [/quote] Well perhaps he should've taken heed and stopped ripping off punters stupid enough to part with cash for his abortions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 http://basschat.co.uk/user/22897-mark-david-phillips/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1452190201' post='2947481'] http://basschat.co.uk/user/22897-mark-david-phillips/ [/quote] Status offline. Last Active Apr 03 2012 10:42 PM. He only joined on the 19th March of the same year! [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1452188014' post='2947452'] Well perhaps he should've taken heed and stopped ripping off punters stupid enough to part with cash for his abortions [/quote] I whole heartedly agree with you! Edited January 7, 2016 by itsmedunc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 he's still got 100% feedback, his descriptions may be flowery but they don't contain any untruths, I do wonder if his day job is an Estate Agent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) The word is spreading... http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/5431/he-s-at-it-again/p3 Edited January 7, 2016 by itsmedunc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 We are all just jealous, he clearly has total belief in himself as some kind of saviour of unloved guitars and basses, he does have 100% feedback, maybe they do play as well as he suggests...... just imagine the GnR comeback gig...Slash walks on stage with his MDP special and lets rip the intro to Sweet Child of Mine, they would soon be in demand then, wouldn't they?........No I am not willing to shell out a couple of hundred quid to find out Please note....tongue firmly in cheek for much of the above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Ah I see. So he is in no way like the evil kid who lives next door to Andy in Toy Story and rips his toys apart and puts them together in hideous combinations? No way whatsoever. At all. Not even slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 We should all chip in buy one. Evaluate it (properly no piss taking) then leave appropriate feedback. Anyone else down for that?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Apart from the tragic bridge, I think it looks rather lovely. The description (for MDP) is refreshingly matter of fact. But the price...? It would need more than a new set of heavy strings to make me cough up what he's asking. Shame really, I love "mongrel" bases and I do have a perverse desire to own one of his pieces. Perhaps he'll have a sale.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 What's a 'Clear Tone'? Surely it should be 'Clean Tone'? Just saying....( and nothing to do with this thread) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 [quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1452250316' post='2947988'] Apart from the tragic bridge, I think it looks rather lovely. The description (for MDP) is refreshingly matter of fact. But the price...? It would need more than a new set of heavy strings to make me cough up what he's asking. Shame really, I love "mongrel" bases and I do have a perverse desire to own one of his pieces. Perhaps he'll have a sale.... [/quote] This is one of the better efforts. I don't think his work is bad as such it's just so so shoddy. And the stupid prices it's ripping people off that probably know no better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 You'd think by now, with the amount of nuts he cuts (every guitar and bass he gets his hands on), he would have amassed enough skill to get them looking a little better than Shane Macgowan's (old) teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictedtobass Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 i know this is an old thread, but i came across it after a search and have read this from start to finish, followed all the links and even visited the ebay shop . i can honestly say that i have not laughed so much in ages. a big belated thank you to all the posters who have ensured that for tonight i will go to bed sniggering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1452190201' post='2947481'] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/22897-mark-david-phillips/"]http://basschat.co.u...david-phillips/[/url] [/quote]Interests... microlite design. That's a worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawman Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I can't believe I forgot about this guy - Good to see he's still as creative as ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictedtobass Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Has to be without a doubt one of the most deluded people I have come across.i think his creations are one of these things that mankind cannot understand at this present point in our evolution. Future generations will understand and embrace his creations no doubt. I'm buying one as a retirement investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hand of john curley Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 He actually threatened legal action?? 😳 He's bloody lucky no one took legal action in respect of those pieces of sh*te he passed of as 'improved'!!! [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1452167826' post='2947150'] We used to have a good old laugh at his incredible "Improvements" Until he threatened Basschat with legal action. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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