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I'm so sorry Rayman... Same kind of year here. My Mum had a fall, ended up in hospital, went to rehab then got a blood infection and went downhill. Back to hospital and we thought we'd lost her. Improved and released home with carers popping in but hated not being able to get around her own home and went downhill again. Back to hospital and then released to a care home, where she is now.... and I'm now dealing with my Dad who is frail, lonely and struggling to get about. I've also lost 2 friends to suicide and 4 friends to illness this year.... as well as a losing a huge musical hero. Not sure next year will be any better tbh. All my heroes are of 'that age' and my Parents are nearing the end. I guess it's just that time in life and I should just suck it up....

A used Euro 5LX would be your best shout for proper classic Spector looks and tone. Necks can be a little chunky though so be sure it's your thing... new ones are £2.5k+ but used should be between £1400-£1800. This is a beauty that deserves a good offer: The best value for money though would probably be a Pulse II 5-string. You can get a new one for approx £1200 (e.g. https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/spector-ns-pulse-ii-5-ultra-violet-matte/ or https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/spector-ns-pulse-ii-5-black-cherry-matte/) and a used one for under £900. The neck on this is a beautiful satin smooth roasted maple with an ebony board. If you don't like the preamp just upgrade to an LHZ preamp (https://lhzpreampshop.com/products/lhz04preamp) and use the code 'GARYPB' at checkout for 10% off!

Ask him why this one has the crappy Fender logo but his original one had the full 70's TV logo...

Yep, this is the one I referred to....but it's got a 70's TV 'Fender Precision Bass 'logo, so that's another inaccuracy on the cash grab 50th one.

Maybe VERY briefly in the very early days.... and of course he also had one painted black/white checkerboard...

I have the 600W/8 ohm LFSys Monaco (with 12" speaker, port and tweeter) and it has more than met the requirements of various situations without any complaint or struggle.... Small rehearsals Large rehearsals with a 9 piece band Pub gigs Club/Arts Centre gigs Theatre gigs It is articulate, clean and punchy.... but handles plenty of low end and has excellent dispersion. Basically it can cleanly reproduce whatever you put into it... and I can also hear it clearly from over the other side of my drummer...! It's also lightweight and neatly proportioned and one of the best gear purchases I have ever made. Customer service is excellent and personal too as it is within this community.

A cynical money grab that has nothing to do with Steve Harris in colour, pickups or hardware appointments. It's just a standard P Bass with a silver/mirror scratchplate.

@Paulhauser

Get a 2nd hand GenzBenz Neox212.... or a new LFSys Monaco. Both can be used on their own and will likely sound louder/better....

Nope, just nope....

So far it's just a 'History of Hooky'. Very dull... I'd rather have a Greatest Basslines show 3/4 full of Jamerson, Babbitt, Kaye etc than Hooky...

Well, we now know what the basslines will be..... well, 25 of them.... SPOILER ALERT! Don't look at the link below if you don't want to know! https://www.skygroup.sky/en-gb/article/sky-arts-reveals-the-nation-s-greatest-basslines-and-queen-reign-supreme

Another great purchase from Ian - a Thumpinator. Great price and fast delivery. Recommended!

Lets hope that as he has pleaded 'not guilty' he will be found 'guilty' and therefore receive an even harsher sentence....