Old Horse Murphy

Danny Thompson

I never knew you played Rugby Steve. Was it the proper kind or the Northern "lite" version? (Covers head and cowers from the blows)

Have a look at beerdragon's BG. The neck isn't as wide as a traditional P-Bass. Very similar finish to a Stingray too

[quote name='Jebo1' post='150205' date='Mar 3 2008, 10:35 AM']Saturday was a prog night at a place called The Peel in Kingston. Full electric set, where I did some stand up comedy when we had some technical issues on stage![/quote] Did you share a Dressing Room with the Strippers Lawrie?? I LOVE playing at the Peel. Rough as a*seholes but a good crowd generally.

Not sure if I've left feedback for Warpig, but I will now anyway. Top Guy- mega fast payment and great comms. Nice guy too!!

[quote name='E_MaN' post='148968' date='Feb 29 2008, 02:37 PM']I've just oredered one of the New American Jazzes from Thomann - White with rosewood fingerboard. Probably one of the best combinations ever, yet they don't have it in stock. No problem but Thomann will not get the bass until 30th April!!!! Thats over a month without a bass!!!!! The reason I bought from Thomann is because of thier super low prices but over a month is a long time, does anyone know of anywhere selling this bass with this colour combo for around the same price?[/quote] Sounds Live @ £769??

Sounds good to me!

I am hopefully going up to Jon's on 20th March while he works on the shape and neck profile of my 5 string P-Bass. If anyone wants me to get any updates/photos of work in progress, let me know and I'll see what I can do.

[quote name='finnbass' post='148479' date='Feb 28 2008, 04:22 PM']I'd want it hand-delivered by a troop of naked dancing girls for that price.[/quote] Parcelforce 69?

The Guitar Doctor is Chorley has done some bits for me in the past (including a complete refin). Highly recommended and ex-Patrick Eggle

Another Surrey member!! Welcome aboard. That's a nice collection of basses you have there

[quote name='Stag' post='145914' date='Feb 24 2008, 11:17 AM']Old horse / neeipheid : I kinda wanted a Gibson-esque finish as im GASsing for an EB-0 or EB-4.... hmmm, watch this space on that. Didnt want it to be a bright red so the more browny finish was required and done by a local cabinet / furniture restorer! paul,the : not the waterlogged one from eBay, no. I think that one was almost unsaveable ! This one was spotted by a fellow BC'er in a little second hand guitar shop in Beccles sitting very unloved at the back of the shop. £200 later and it was in my house and awaiting a pretty refin :-)[/quote] I'm really impressed Stag. The colour is just right and the grain is fantastic too. A top job

I've owned several post- EB Rays and absolutely love them. The build quality is (and this hurts me to say) superior to Fenders IMO, the satin finish necks are unbelievable and the sound is unique too. Honestly, I probably preferred by 2 band Stingray as I found it easier to dial in a sound I really liked rather than endlessly fiddling as I do with the 3 band eq. The pre-EB Rays I've played have been similar to the post-EB (I guess it's like comparing a 70's Fender with a modern equivalent). There are always going to be huge similarities as well as subtle differences. Pre-EB's have 3 (and then developed to 4) bolt on necks whereas the modern ones have 6 bolts. Sound-wise there is definitely a difference. Neck-wise I think the modern SR's blow the old ones out the water (the ones I've played have been varnished as opposed to the waxed/oiled finish nowadays). I know there are guys out there who will swear that pre-EB is the way to go and maybe they're right. Personally I'd try them both and see which you prefer. I wouldn't say they deserve a £900 or so premium, but then I'm guilty of paying more for a 70's P bass than I could've done for the modern equivalent.

I've owned several post- EB Rays and absolutely love them. The build quality is (and this hurts me to say) superior to Fenders IMO, the satin finish necks are unbelievable and the sound is unique too. Honestly, I probably preferred by 2 band Stingray as I found it easier to dial in a sound I really liked rather than endlessly fiddling as I do with the 3 band eq. The pre-EB Rays I've played have been similar to the post-EB (I guess it's like comparing a 70's Fender with a modern equivalent). There are always going to be huge similarities as well as subtle differences. Pre-EB's have 3 (and then developed to 4) bolt on necks whereas the modern ones have 6 bolts. Sound-wise there is definitely a difference. Neck-wise I think the modern SR's blow the old ones out the water (the ones I've played have been varnished as opposed to the waxed/oiled finish nowadays). I know there are guys out there who will swear that pre-EB is the way to go and maybe they're right. Personally I'd try them both and see which you prefer. I wouldn't say they deserve a £900 or so premium, but then I'm guilty of paying more for a 70's P bass than I could've done for the modern equivalent.

The colour scheme looks very Gibson to me, which is no bad thing at all, In fact, I think it's gorgeous.

Thanks for everyone's input- it's really very much appreciated (I obviously asked the right people). All I need now is to remember who offered me the Streamer!!