| Author | Message | ||
| corny
Junior Username: corny Post Number: 16 Registered: 9-2004 |
Hi, Despite its great sound, playability and great features, I'm selling this bass for the simple reason that I can't get a dirty Fender JB sound out of it. Unluckily I can't afford to have multiple instruments, so this one has to go. - 2002 4 string long scale Mark King signature standard bass - Coco bolo top - omega cutout - maple accent - mahogany body - maple neck with walnut pinstripes - ebony fretboard - perloid oval inlays - side leds in red - bronze logo - satin neck - completed 11/20/02 This bass will be shipped in the original case. More pics and info available at request. To European buyers: This bass is located in The Netherlands. Price: about 3500 euros. Thanks, Cor  | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 604 Registered: 6-2002 |
With all respect, I had similar thoughts about my alembic guitar. I got frustrated for a while trying to get my Orion guitar to give me the dirty warm sound that I could get from my strat. But then I thought why should I expect to get a dirty Fender sound from an instrument that has designed from day one to be clean sounding? Now I've just accepted the signal won't dirty up in my effects chain like a strat will. But I've managed to get a sound I can work with, and I use my fender for really dirty stuff. All the best with the sale anyway, I hope it goes to a good home. I doub't you will have problems selling it as we are kind of starved for instruments like this over this side of the pond. Jazzyvee | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 605 Registered: 6-2002 |
With all respect, I had similar thoughts about my alembic guitar. I got frustrated for a while trying to get my Orion guitar to give me the dirty warm sound that I could get from my strat. But then I thought why should I expect to get a dirty Fender sound from an instrument that has designed from day one to be clean sounding? Now I've just accepted the signal won't dirty up in my effects chain like a strat will. But I've managed to get a sound I can work with, and I use my fender for really dirty stuff. All the best with the sale anyway, I hope it goes to a good home. I doub't you will have problems selling it as we are kind of starved for instruments like this over this side of the pond. Jazzyvee | ||
| corny
Junior Username: corny Post Number: 17 Registered: 9-2004 |
Jazzyvee, Thanks for encouragement. Unfortunately I was stupid enough to sell a fine 70's JazzBass 2 years ago, raaahhh! Anyway, this certainly is a great instrument and I'm sure it will find its way to a new owner. Cor | ||
| fc_spoiler
Advanced Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 379 Registered: 5-2006 |
Have you ever tried a Catalyst?  Nice bass! (Message edited by fc_spoiler on October 09, 2006) | ||
| muller1007
Member Username: muller1007 Post Number: 95 Registered: 5-2002 |
Do you have a soundclip of the Catalyst, FC? Duncan | ||
| fc_spoiler
Advanced Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 380 Registered: 5-2006 |
Not yet, but I played it live a few times and I like it a lot better than my ex 5 string Fender Jazz. If you'd like to try it your always welcome at my Place. I'm selling my Catalyst and Gibson because I need more amp power. The Alembics are always my first choice, so I'm looking for the best way to project these pieces of art to the audience. I did offer my Catalyst and Gibson to Corny, but he is looking for something else.... Good luck Cor! Cheers, Flip |
