Old Horse Murphy

A couple of times. I've also walked a good mile or so with it with no strain. Mine with 2 basses and a couple of straps in the pocket is about 15" deep at the widest point, so not a huge amount more than a relatively full rucksack/laptop bag

I've got the Mono (well, actually two of them) and although a little bulky, they're not significantly heavier than the single ones. Most of the weight is obviously down to the basses you carry, but the shoulder straps and padding make the gigbag relatively easy to carry around.

I've taken the neck off to look closer but unfortunately it's just as illegible as the photo By all accounts and speaking to a few people on the Ernie Ball forum, "red" was a colour option at the time and it certainly is that

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1436544014' post='2819063'] It fits! I had a VM-5 and i can confirm this. The Contego also fits a Yamaha TRB-5PII (35" with a big headstock) easily. [/quote] Nothing more to add I've had several Contegos and they'll certainly fit your Sandberg Matt

Possibly. I need all 5 strings though sadly

As lovely as it is, I've just been invited to join a functions band requring lots of D's and the occasional C so I'm afraid this may have to go (last in first out and all that....)

[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1435863493' post='2813222'] Not a very good photo, but here she is! Really liking it so far. Gigs are stacked right up for July and I can't wait to get started! [/quote] Nice one Matt

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1435753309' post='2812096'] Just scored an antique Montreux 62 J plate for €63 plus P&P from Emma-musique in France Should work out around £55 delivered. [/quote] That's a good price

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1435667540' post='2811143'] Nice. I'm going to be looking for a similar thing for my CIJ 62RI Jazz also in Daphne Blue, will check out the Thomann website. Anywhere else I should look? [/quote] It's one of these. They do aged ones too but they're quite a bit more expensive: https://m.thomann.de/gb/montreux_1448_real_celluloid_62.htm?o=1&ref=mrl_a_1&search=1435669588

Here is my recently acquired 1988 Musicman Stingray. It's very red,has a number of dings and marks on it (a sign of a well-used bass and for a very good reason). It weighs in at just over 9lbs and is all-original. The 2 band eq is (IMHO) far better sounding than the 3 band eq and it plays wonderfully too with a gorgeous lacquered neck. [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image.jpg13_3.jpg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image.jpg13_3.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image.jpg12_3.jpg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image.jpg12_3.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image.jpg11_3.jpg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image.jpg11_3.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image.jpg9_5.jpg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image.jpg9_5.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image.jpg10_3.jpg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image.jpg10_3.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image.jpg7_6.jpg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image.jpg7_6.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image.jpg8_6.jpg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image.jpg8_6.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image.jpg5_10.jpg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image.jpg5_10.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image.jpg4_11.jpg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image.jpg4_11.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image.jpg2_17.jpg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image.jpg2_17.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Some of you may recall I recently purchased a Fender American Vintage 64 Jazz bass in FSR a Daphne Blue. The guitar came with a very nice off White pickguard but it just looked a little bit anaemic to me: [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image.jpg1_17.jpg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image.jpg1_17.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I managed to source a Fender tortoiseshell pickguard to try it out and really liked the look. However, given that the bass is nitro finished, I wanted something a little more "authentic". I managed to find a celluloid tortoiseshell pickguard from Thomann of all places and although a lot more expense than the Fender one, it was less than £60 and to my eyes, looks a lot more like the vintage tortoiseshell and slightly 3D rather than a bit pepperoni-like. And here it is. I'm very happy [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image.jpg2_18.jpg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image.jpg2_18.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image.jpg1_20.jpg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image.jpg1_20.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Very nice Tom. Great vision. It looks gorgeous with the maple board.

Tom bought my tuner in what was a totally hassle-free deal. He's a great guy to deal with and a proper Gent. Highly recommended

My second deal with Matt and the second time he has arrived by boat I bought a super P Bass from him and as always the whole deal was an absolute pleasure. Good luck with both imminent arrivals Matt (the one with 5 strings and the other, more important one with 2 arms and 2 legs!) Highly recommended

Very nice Paul. Well worth the wait

Another super deal with Marc. I'm pleased to report that he's STILL a lovely guy and 100% reliable

The latest chapter in my dealing with Gary story As usual a total gent to deal with and I couldn't recommend him highly enough