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Gene Simmons 1977 custom made Spector bass. Shown here in it's original guise (with DiMarzio Model 1 pickup): and here after being covered in studs and the DiMarzio replaced with EMG 'P' pickups:

[quote name='Lorne' post='515110' date='Jun 16 2009, 11:10 AM']If only we could have everything eh? [/quote] I'm trying my best!!

[quote name='Shockwave' post='515155' date='Jun 16 2009, 12:04 PM']Now it'll get interesting. Who wants to pick her up from bristol cause i dont like posting ;-) haha.[/quote] I'll get a mate to do that....

I have the Genz Benz Neox212T cab and it's phenomenally powerful, full sounding and lightweight! Can't recommend it enough...

Nothing I can add to the descriptions of quality, class, feel & tone that hasn't already been said. I'll let my signature do the talking At the budget end I'd recommend the Legend series or if you can add a little more money try and pick up a ReBop or ultimately a Euro. I don't believe there is a better quality, value for money bass out there....

[quote name='phil_the_bassist' post='514615' date='Jun 15 2009, 07:21 PM']I've heard some great things about you...a few of my mates (Raymond, the big hairy dude from newbury-way, and some others) saw you t'other night and were raving about the epicness of your show Believe the Hype People! These Guys Kick Arse![/quote] Crikey!! Thank you Sir! :blush: :blush:

If you pass it on, please give me first dibs

[quote name='Lorne' post='511726' date='Jun 11 2009, 11:56 PM']WOW *I hate you* LOL[/quote] ...and I hate you for your lovely BC Rich's!!

[quote name='BassMunkee' post='511825' date='Jun 12 2009, 08:38 AM']lol. We actually fit MCPS currently, rather than PRS, which is a pain because MCPS is £50 and PRS is a tenner and looks easier to administer... I know you don't actually have to sign with MCPS if you're record company is a member, but they're american so I doubt whether they are! Oh well £50 it is then - you have to spend money to make money, mind you we could join both I suppose - that might be better. Then again BMI is free!![/quote] MCPS and PRS deal with different royalty types. MCPS look after your 'mechanical' royalties (i.e. monies from sales of 'product' - cds, dvds etc) whereas PRS look after your 'performing right' royalties (i.e. monies from live performance, airplay on radio, tv etc). You need to belong to both. BMI may be free but they are based in North America, look after their home talent first and take ages to pass on any royalties from outside the US. If you are UK based and have most gigs and airplay in the UK and Europe with some further afield, you should join PRS/MCPS. PRS has the lowest admin deduction rate of any royalty organisation AND more 'reciprocal agreements' with other societies than any royalty organisation. This means you will receive more money, more often, from more territories... I can't see any benefit to joining BMI....

That's a beauty..... but I also have a thing for your reverse headstocked snakeskin 'Gunslinger' bass... :wub:

[quote name='NancyJohnson' post='508989' date='Jun 9 2009, 01:13 PM']That is very sweet. I shall look forward to putting it out of tune very soon. P[/quote] I'm sure that can be arranged...

[quote name='johnnylager' post='508373' date='Jun 8 2009, 05:41 PM']No. I think you really want to swap 'er for a Natural Oil one. And a crate of Stella - proper silver top continental stuff too, none of that gold top UK sh*te. EDIT: Er yes, you're right, a veritable beauty. Bastard.[/quote] ....AND a crate of Stella!?!? You really know how to tempt a bloke don't you?!? lol!

Resurrecting this thread as I have another new Spector acquisition.... A lovely Poplar Burl topped Spector Euro LX :wub: She's a beauty ain't she?!

[quote name='SammyDamacy' post='507315' date='Jun 7 2009, 12:30 AM']Gary came all the way to B town to pick up my lovely Spector. Great guy, very friendly and just overly cool as Well recommended, glad she went to the King of Spector [/quote] Thanks Sam! It was a pleasure to meet you.... and to relieve you of such a gorgeous bass!

Bought a lovely Spector from Sam! Great guy, trustworthy & makes a great cuppa. Recommended!

VERY nice.... love the matching headstock, BadAss & tort...

Very smart...!

[quote name='MacDaddy' post='503052' date='Jun 1 2009, 04:45 PM']Not just for KISS fans, a great rock show all round![/quote] Cheers mate! That seems quite a common comment at our gigs.... lots of 'KISS fans' bring their 'non-fan' friends to our shows & they seem to love seeing the 'full production' in a club environment...

[quote name='Musky' post='503033' date='Jun 1 2009, 04:17 PM']The line closures did affect your attendance at least a little... four of my mates called off because of it. I had to shoot off during the encores to make my connection or I would have said hi after the gig. Very impressed with the fire breathing btw. [/quote] Cheers Musky! Hope to say "Hi!" next time The fire breathing? Awwww it's just a little trick I learned along the way

Another great weekend! The Agincourt is now firmly set in our 'circuit'.... and the Victoria Line closures did nowt to affect our attendance at The Standard! Back o' the net! Great to see MacDaddy at The Standard.... thanks for coming mate!

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='499764' date='May 28 2009, 12:29 PM']Abba reign supreme. Listen to some of the basslines in those songs. The melodies of the vocals and some of the counter melodies in the surrounding orchestration is just... well, perfection. For me, Rutger Gunnarsson is one of the best pop bass players of all time... yet one of the most forgotten.[/quote] Huge +1 Rutger (along with Dee Murray of the original Elton John band) is one of my all-time faves. He nailed the 'perfect bassline for the song' EVERY time!

Ooh! That's nice Kinda like an old Ovation bass.... Any price guide on this?

We WILL do the [i]proper[/i] version of it.... and a lot heavier!

[quote name='Herbsley' post='498827' date='May 27 2009, 02:53 PM']Thanks everyone for your help. I have bought the bass now for £280 - but wanted to check to see whether I was getting a good deal. The info you have given, plus reviews I've read online of the NS2000/4 have eased any concerns I had. I think I've got myself quite a good deal there. Cheers, H.[/quote] You certainly have! Congrats.... and enjoy!