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Probably around 9 months... I try to rotate them but some are less used than others.

The sunburst 70's Classic P...... and for PJ it would be the FSR with John East.

Sure!

As I have just one wife with my almost 100 basses I guess I must be very lucky! 🤣

In cases in storage. I rotate them and have just a few at home at any one time.

Yeah, the latter option sounds doable... 😉🤣👍

Or at least a bigger storage unit! 🤣

Sadly I only have 4 guitar stands! lol!

Love that roadworn looking PJ in the middle!

It was getting increasingly unlikely I'd ever take it out to gig so I thought best to liquidate it before the bubble bursts and use the money for some big family holidays. I still have a fretless Wal Mk1 though

A lovely sunny day for a pic or two! Left to right: Mex Fender P (upgraded with Seymour Duncans, Badass & Mirror scratchplate), Jap Fender 70RI Phil Lynott, Jap Fender 62RI (with flats) & Squier 40th Anniversary P. Left to right: Mex Fender FSR PJ (with upgraded John East pre and Pearl scratchplate), Mex Fender Deluxe Jazz Bass Special 'Duff McKagan' sig, Jap Fender Jazz Bass Special & Jap Fender 70's Classic RI Precision.

Nah, though when I quit/die there's gonna be one helluva sale! Bass shops in general bore me as I have a better selection! lol! 🤣

Just logging all my gear and realised I now have 87 basses and 10 guitars. 😲 Should I buy 3 more basses to hit the magic 100 total? Or sell the 10 guitars and concentrate on basses only? 🤔 First world problems and all that jazz.... 🤣

Having once played in a hugely successful tribute for 25 years, I'd say that it's all about 'attention to detail' - otherwise you are just a covers band, concentrating on one act. While, obviously, the members of a tribute band are going to have different body sizes/shapes and looks they should at least ATTEMPT to dress/present themselves close to the artist they are tributing so they are are recognisable. Again, while the instrument being played doesn't have to be EXACTLY the same (i.e. not a 62 P bass.... just a normal p bass, pref in same colour) it should be recognisable as the same shape/type as the original where possible. Musically, songs should be played/performed like the classic album/famous live version.... and 'between song banter' should also be familiar/in style of. It goes without saying (I would hope) that reproducing the musical sound/texture/tones/character is the overall priority that sets a proper tribute apart as an accurate and faithful recreation.

Glad I got out and sold mine for £11k 6 months ago

Semitone is fine and normal.

Both pickups on. Low action and dig in hard with fingers or plectrum. You'd need a Sansamp or similar to get the growl though.

5 string USA model: https://reverb.com/item/82077753-spector-usa-custom-shop-ltd-5-string-doug-wimbish-true-champagne-gloss 4 string USA model: https://reverb.com/uk/item/82183825-spector-usa-custom-shop-ltd-4-string-doug-wimbish-true-champagne-gloss I quite like that colour. Spector just need to release a 'pearl' white (affordable) Euro 'Rachel Bolan' sig model now......

Put a short patch lead between the send/return inputs on the fx loop. Sometimes an oxidisation build up has this effect (pun) on a GK amp.

Amon Amarth, supported by Cannibal Corpse in Las Vegas in just under a fortnight's time..... yikes! Then, on my return to Blighty, I have the following booked in through until the end of the year.... Winger/Joel Hoekstra - Islington Assembly Scorpions/Extreme - Wembley Arena Troy Redfern - Guildford Stevie Nicks - Hyde Park Super dB - Pizza Express, Holborn Ocean Alley - Bournemouth (possibly) Simply Dan - Wokingham Alice Cooper - Hammy Apollo Stewart Copeland (spoken word) - Fleet Journey - London O2 Arena Young Gun, Silver Fox - Islington Assembly

I was watching that on ebay, out of interest. Couldn't believe how cheap it sold for! Congrats!

Gypsy Pisteleros in Guildford last night. Great to catch up with my old mate Shane who is now playing guitar for them!

Yup, it's all about the EMGs 😎