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Back in the mid/late 90's I had 2 '90 Factors. One Red FCS, one charcoal black refurbished by Phil himself. I always loved the 32" scale and I know they sounded good, but I was in the midst of a Bass Acquisition Whirlpool and eventually off they went.
Been waxing nostalgic lately and getting the itch....it's been a while.
This sent me over the edge. I thought about it all weekend, was going to await my BD in 2 weeks, then panicked. It is on its way, hopefully in my hands by end of the week. I hope it's as good as it looks - to be continued.
Thanks zuma!
Been waxing nostalgic lately and getting the itch....it's been a while.
This sent me over the edge. I thought about it all weekend, was going to await my BD in 2 weeks, then panicked. It is on its way, hopefully in my hands by end of the week. I hope it's as good as it looks - to be continued.
Thanks zuma!
oh man I went to buy this a few hours ago, you beat me to it! Enjoy, it looks like it is in amazing shapes!
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Some say, I am a professional enabler.
Seriously, congratulations! It's coming home to you and if nothing else, it's a great investment. First and foremost, of course, I hope it inspires you to play more.
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Some say, I am a professional enabler.
Seriously, congratulations! It's coming home to you and if nothing else, it's a great investment. First and foremost, of course, I hope it inspires you to play more.
I second that. I had three Ex-Factors, one an '86 - the other two FCS/Kubicki's. Sold them but have the 9v pre in two basses, one with a '94 lined fretless Ex-Factor neck. They are out of my price range now but I'd rock one in a minute - iconic, great playing & sounding classically modern basses.
I am very psyched and thanks for all the support! During Covid I wasn't looking and a mint '12 Ruby Red Ric hit me the same way. Hadda pounce! I knew this wouldn't last so I was on the phone to them first thing this morning.
And Elderly is a class place with a 10 days from shipping return window - I should get around 5, enough time to push it around!
And Elderly is a class place with a 10 days from shipping return window - I should get around 5, enough time to push it around!
And a Happy Cap BD to you JIO!
To be honest, once I came to terms with sqeezing in another bass this year it had to be enough to make me be willing to "confront"( as it were) my incredibly forebearing wife. (I am very fortunate). Still....
I remember liking the idea of the Key Factor design back when, but if I'm going to dip in I gotta go with the Ex first.
P.S.I have to mention - if these don't work out I'm going for a Parker Fly FB4.
You only live once is right my friend! I don't need a Chiron when I can't drive anymore, I want it now while I can. This will hold me until the next one..Ha!
To be honest, once I came to terms with sqeezing in another bass this year it had to be enough to make me be willing to "confront"( as it were) my incredibly forebearing wife. (I am very fortunate). Still....
I remember liking the idea of the Key Factor design back when, but if I'm going to dip in I gotta go with the Ex first.
P.S.I have to mention - if these don't work out I'm going for a Parker Fly FB4.
You only live once is right my friend! I don't need a Chiron when I can't drive anymore, I want it now while I can. This will hold me until the next one..Ha!
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I had a Parker Hornet - the MIC low-rent exotic version of the Fly. The body was made of high-density foam with a plastic coating - think M&M's! I bought it damaged for cheap, repaired it, gilded it and sold it. I recorded a bit with it and it sounded really good. Electronics were basic - I imagine the Fly has more exotic fair.
I had a Parker Hornet - the MIC low-rent exotic version of the Fly. The body was made of high-density foam with a plastic coating - think M&M's! I bought it damaged for cheap, repaired it, gilded it and sold it. I recorded a bit with it and it sounded really good. Electronics were basic - I imagine the Fly has more exotic fair.
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As rare as many of your toys J. Hard to find for not the price of a house these days...
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I'd like to play one some day - experiencing the Hornet, it would probably be very nice. I liked the neck a lot - only neck I liked better was the 24 fret Peavy B-Quad. Reminded me of my '64 T-bird II.
Once reason I looked into it was, as a not-lately-guitar player, the Adrian Belew Fly guitar with the "sustaniac" pickups caught my eye. Saw AB play it many times. Seemed like a good bet on the Bass. And it was
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Once reason I looked into it was, as a not-lately-guitar player, the Adrian Belew Fly guitar with the "sustaniac" pickups caught my eye. Saw AB play it many times. Seemed like a good bet on the Bass. And it was
I really like the Parker Fly/Hornet design. Nearly forgot I also owned this 5-string flamed/spalted maple laminate bodied version of the Hornet. (years ago) I just never warmed up to 5-string basses in general so I eventually sold it - but it was a very nice instrument - a very pretty bass that played/sounded great. I owned/played a (4-string) Ex-Factor before ever playing a 5-string so I was spoiled.
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It came this morning. First, case is in VG cond. Open it up - and the bass is in great shape. Zero fret wear! The previous owner babied it in every way. Pre-amp replaced, orig included, plus a small bag with 4 or 5 opamp chips. Would seem he knew enough to mod the pcb. Anyway, everything works as it should. I put on a set of DR Lo-Riders and we like them. Love to hear some Chromes. Next time.
I feel real lucky to make this grab! I'm going to enjoy this for a while!
I feel real lucky to make this grab! I'm going to enjoy this for a while!
Lo-Riders? I'm a bit of a DR fanboy so I'm right there with you. I'd try some Sunbeams too. I think the "OEM" set these days are Pure Blues.
CONGRATULATIONS! Woooooooooooooooo!
CONGRATULATIONS! Woooooooooooooooo!
And wow, it even came with an expertly airbrushed portrait of your face! 
The face was only a few bucks more... yes, Pure Blues are one if my favirites but I only had the mega 55-110 sets. I'll be ordering soon. I've had decent nickel tones out of Dean Markley's as well. They're in the queue.And wow, it even came with an expertly airbrushed portrait of your face!
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Do you mean the original 9v FCS/Kubicki pre was replaced with an 18v Kubicki pre?
