ped Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Madness! I have never seen a better condition series 2 bass. I don't think I ever will, they didn't make many!
Guest Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 [quote name='lucky' post='378298' date='Jan 12 2009, 09:39 PM']PM sent![/quote] PM answered.
Guest Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 [quote name='ped' post='378149' date='Jan 12 2009, 07:40 PM']Madness! I have never seen a better condition series 2 bass. I don't think I ever will, they didn't make many![/quote] Thanks for the endorsement ped!
OutToPlayJazz Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 £820??? Wow! Someone grab this lovely instrument quick, before Mick comes to his senses Rich.
Smash Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Damn that is cheap, and I am in the market soon for a graphite necked bass, just need the pick up towards the neck and I would be all over this.
ped Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 You would be surprised how the front pickup sounds on this bass, like a mixture of stingray and P bass. Definitely sounds like it is further forward if you catch my drift. Unlike some basses with a similar layout each pickup is very usable on its own. Cheers ped
Guest Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 [quote name='ped' post='378588' date='Jan 13 2009, 07:23 AM']You would be surprised how the front pickup sounds on this bass, like a mixture of stingray and P bass. Definitely sounds like it is further forward if you catch my drift. Unlike some basses with a similar layout each pickup is very usable on its own. Cheers ped[/quote] Sold to beneath it all today,thanks for all the positive comments chaps over the last few weeks! Thats a mighty fine bass you've got mike! cheers
Beneath It All Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 [quote name='mickd' post='380426' date='Jan 14 2009, 04:54 PM']Sold to beneath it all today,thanks for all the positive comments chaps over the last few weeks! Thats a mighty fine bass you've got mike! cheers[/quote] Yes, I'd forgotten how good these were[are].Does feel a little cramped but It'll do me until I find the 5 stringer!..Thanks
OutToPlayJazz Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 Glad this one went to a good home. As already mentioned, Mike is a top guy & a professional player. I bought my TRB from him a while back.
Beneath It All Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='380613' date='Jan 14 2009, 07:43 PM']Glad this one went to a good home. As already mentioned, Mike is a top guy & a professional player. I bought my TRB from him a while back.[/quote] Howdy, how goes it? - Still kicking myself over the TRB!! Now on the prowl for a Dingwall 5..Regards..mike
OutToPlayJazz Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 Hi Mike Good to hear from you. Still alive & kicking, I see - And playing lots too, I hope! Rich.
doctor_of_the_bass Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='376463' date='Jan 10 2009, 09:19 PM']Ave annuva bump m8! This bass will sell, not perhaps to me but it is a rare model in good nick![/quote] You see, I said it would sell! Must be me pyschic (is that the right spelling?) gypsy powers eh?!!! Well done to Mike - I don't personally know you but if you are a mate of Rich's then you are a mate of mine (us pros must stick together! He ith my brother you know!
ped Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Great news on the sale - would be interested to hear your thoughts when you get your hands around her sweet and supple French neck ped
Beneath It All Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 [quote name='ped' post='381397' date='Jan 15 2009, 03:32 PM']Great news on the sale - would be interested to hear your thoughts when you get your hands around her sweet and supple French neck ped[/quote] Hi Ped..Well, I stayed up ALL night getting my head around it[and my hands]..First of all I'll list the negatives! Don't really like the top horn;would have liked the front pup maybe an inch further forward so I can "dig in", although it does work really well - normally I tend to stay away from front pups..the bridge although good quality looks like an afterthought on this instrument; My main concern is the neck dimensions; a bit cramped for me particularly higher up the board,hopefully the 5 string model may negate that problem[you gonna sell me one!]..Now the good bits..Nice weight,comfortable to hold; Plays wonderfully well, every note has a sweetness and clarity that is a joy to behold AND the range of sounds available once you figure out the mid sweep control[ I think], is superior to anything I've heard period, and would expect this bass to cope with any and every genre - very useful for me... Even the passive sound is excellent...Could I afford to do so, I would be putting in my order to Vigier for my Passion 5 custom..MAGNIFICO....p.s. how do I remove the control knobs?................................Cheers
ped Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Hi mate, glad you like it. Interesting you mention the top horn, a year later the design was changed and the horns brought 'in' a bit more. I have had a few Passions now and I have to say I MUCH prefer the Schaller bridge to the newer Kahler units. I suppose the chrome looks a little out of place, a black one would fit better visually, with black hardware... I will PM you a spec sheet/manual that explains the circuit in the bass. Very quirky but lots of unique sounds in it. You can remove the control knobs by popping off the 'lid' on each knob IIRC... My bass is a bit different, and Vigier changed things about a lot in the early days. Post some clips of you playing if you can, and I hpe you give it a good and permanent home! Cheers ped P.s found this pic recently, looks like your bass! (actually it's a series 3 but a similar colour!)
Beneath It All Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 [quote name='ped' post='381645' date='Jan 15 2009, 07:33 PM']Hi mate, glad you like it. Interesting you mention the top horn, a year later the design was changed and the horns brought 'in' a bit more. I have had a few Passions now and I have to say I MUCH prefer the Schaller bridge to the newer Kahler units. I suppose the chrome looks a little out of place, a black one would fit better visually, with black hardware... I will PM you a spec sheet/manual that explains the circuit in the bass. Very quirky but lots of unique sounds in it. You can remove the control knobs by popping off the 'lid' on each knob IIRC... My bass is a bit different, and Vigier changed things about a lot in the early days. Post some clips of you playing if you can, and I hpe you give it a good and permanent home! Cheers ped P.s found this pic recently, looks like your bass! (actually it's a series 3 but a similar colour!) [/quote] Looks like my girl friend too!!! Thanks for the info..'scuse my faux pas, meant to say MAGNIFIQUE
doctor_of_the_bass Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 [quote name='Beneath It All' post='381659' date='Jan 15 2009, 07:53 PM']Looks like my girl friend too!!! Thanks for the info..'scuse my faux pas, meant to say MAGNIFIQUE[/quote] As you can see, my recent operation was a success!
cd_david Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='382050' date='Jan 16 2009, 09:12 AM']As you can see, my recent operation was a success! [/quote] Thanks for that lovely image mate Edited January 16, 2009 by cd_david
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