keeponehandloose Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 On 10/01/2018 at 20:35, 4000 said: There was a guy there called Richard who had previously worked at A1 and later worked for Music Ground. He could be hard work. I had a Warwick Streamer for sale in there for a while; when I saw that Overwater had a Dolphin Pro 1 in I agreed to px my Streamer for it, so rang the Bass Centre to tell them I’d be taking my Streamer out. He actually rang me back, ranting at me that I’d sold it privately to avoid paying commission. Weird. Jimmy Sims worked there for a bit too. He was far more amenable. I think he has a pub now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 14 hours ago, 4000 said: That's interesting, because they phased out the checkerboard (early '73) long before they introduced Midnight Blue (the metallic blue) which was early '80s IIRC. So unless it was a refin, it was either a custom order, limited run, or was actually non-metallic Azureglo, in which case mid '73 or earlier and very collectible. Strangely I find Rics more comfortable, but hey, I'm weird. ;-) Oh it's quite possible that it was the non-metallic you mention. It definitely had checkerboard binding, that's what I remember about it the most! And it was blue. Now it really feels like it was 'The one that got away'! I'll console myself with the fact that I most likely would have gone off it and sold it soon after anyway (that's what happened when I bought a 4003 a few years ago). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 FWIW, this is my '72 Azureglo. I spent 17 years looking for one. Really. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) Yup - I'd say that was the same as the one I was on about. Amazing looking Bass. Congrats! Edited January 12, 2018 by LewisK1975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 30 minutes ago, 4000 said: FWIW, this is my '72 Azureglo. I spent 17 years looking for one. Really. Ricky’s never caught my eye, but that one looks “right”. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 hours ago, LewisK1975 said: Yup - I'd say that was the same as the one I was on about. Amazing looking Bass. Congrats! If it was the same as mine, they're rare as hen's teeth from that period, and very collectible. Unlucky! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Pea Turgh said: Ricky’s never caught my eye, but that one looks “right”. Nice. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 I’ve found one!!! In Russia. DAMN! Still, my Drummer is Lithuanian and speaks fluent Russian, so is trying to set up a deal. Will update as I go! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 I think @Stingray5 of this parish knows a fair bit about Tune basses 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, BreadBin said: I think @Stingray5 of this parish knows a fair bit about Tune basses 🙂 I think this is one of the Korean “Tune guitar technology” models, it has Japanese Gotoh hardware, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 Nope - it is Japanese... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 For a bit more info, there's a TunePorn thread to which I added a number of pics of my Tune info sheets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodwind Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 5 hours ago, AndyTravis said: I’ve found one!!! ... Will update as I go! I really hope you can get this! I saw one in action circa 2005 and wanted one ever since. I couldn't work out what it was and assumed it was some prototype Ibanez thing like Percy Jones had. Stingray, but not stingray. Absolutely fantastic tone and looked very easy to play. Good luck! 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Woodwind said: I really hope you can get this! I saw one in action circa 2005 and wanted one ever since. I couldn't work out what it was and assumed it was some prototype Ibanez thing like Percy Jones had. Stingray, but not stingray. Absolutely fantastic tone and looked very easy to play. Good luck! 😎 Might be stumbling a little. See if Mr Max the drummer can sort. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 We’re on... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Well. I’ve paid for it. I’ve used a Russian shop who offers a finding/shipping service on Reverb. He specifically deals in Japanese vintage gear, which is a happy coincidence. @walshy put me in touch with him (he bought an Aria through this guy). https://reverb.com/shop/denniss-gear-bazaar-167?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=shop&utm_content=929219 Super nice guy, really helpful. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Just now, AndyTravis said: Well. I’ve paid for it. I’ve used a Russian shop who offers a finding/shipping service on Reverb. He specifically deals in Japanese vintage gear, which is a happy coincidence. @walshy put me in touch with him (he bought an Aria through this guy). https://reverb.com/shop/denniss-gear-bazaar-167?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=shop&utm_content=929219 Super nice guy, really helpful. Wow, that seemed easy - what's the expected delivery date? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 1 minute ago, AndyTravis said: Well. I’ve paid for it. I’ve used a Russian shop who offers a finding/shipping service on Reverb. He specifically deals in Japanese vintage gear, which is a happy coincidence. @walshy put me in touch with him (he bought an Aria through this guy). https://reverb.com/shop/denniss-gear-bazaar-167?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=shop&utm_content=929219 Super nice guy, really helpful. Nice one dude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, PatrickJ said: Wow, that seemed easy - what's the expected delivery date? Er. 2021 sometime 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Well. I’ve paid for it. I’ve used a Russian shop who offers a finding/shipping service on Reverb. He specifically deals in Japanese vintage gear, which is a happy coincidence. @walshy put me in touch with him (he bought an Aria through this guy). https://reverb.com/shop/denniss-gear-bazaar-167?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=shop&utm_content=929219 Super nice guy, really helpful. Hmmm. I wonder if he could find me a SB-R60 in Padauk red 🤔 Congratulations on finding the bass anyway👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) Just now, Deedee said: Hmmm. I wonder if he could find me a SB-R60 in Padauk red 🤔 Congratulations on finding the bass anyway👍 Message him he’s got lots of Aria stuff on his store. Edited December 27, 2020 by AndyTravis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Ah well...now we wait. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Very cool, Andy. I look forward to your verdict and hearing what you think of the new kiddie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBH Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Late 80's, Markham music in Colchester had a blue ESP precision bass, with a maple neck, played it while trying out a laney combo, loved it to bits but couldn't afford it at the time, went back some time later but sadly gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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