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Haha!! Definitely let me know when you're down this way....

[quote name='geilerbass' post='368432' date='Jan 2 2009, 01:28 PM']That's an awesome tale! Nearly taking a biker-gang-beating, all in the name of Kiss merchandise. You definitely earned your Kiss Army membership with that... [/quote] +1,000,000!! Consider yourself a 'General' in the 'KISS Army'!

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='367769' date='Jan 1 2009, 02:38 PM'][/quote] Now THAT'S a rig!!! I love my Genz Benz Neox212T and my Spectors..... so I can only imagine how immense they must sound through this head!!! GAS attack!! I wish you lived down the road from me so I could try it out!

[quote name='paul h' post='367229' date='Dec 31 2008, 04:52 PM']I am pretty sure I saw you at The Robin in Brierly Hill many years ago. Great show. I used to be a full on pinball machine, doll and all the coloured vinyl owning member of the Kiss Army. I sold the lot and bought a MIJ P. I actually got chronically ripped off on the pinball front. I bought it for £150, sold it for £250 and then instantly discovered that they were changing hands for £600. Where was the interwebz then eh? Paul.[/quote] Ah yes, the Robin! We still play the Robin 2 in Bilston.... great venue! Sounds like you knew your KISS memorabilia though! I've got loads of their collectables, coloured vinyls, pic discs, dolls etc... and I still have my pinball machine. Cost me £300 a few years back, prob worth over £1000 now....

The photos ARE of the bass that Gene used.... but this seller doesn't have it. Notice he has ZERO feedback and is obviously out to scam. The ACTUAL bass sold for something like $25,000 at a US memorabilia auction a few years back to a big KISS fan in the US....

[quote name='geilerbass' post='367087' date='Dec 31 2008, 02:10 PM']On a similar note, I was going through my old music magazines last week and came across a live review in Kerrang! from 94/95 for none other than Dressed to Kill! There was a great shot of 'Gene' leering at the camera and I think it was from a venue in London (the Forum?). I'm also pretty sure that it said Peter Criss (the real Peter Criss) played a couple of songs with the band. Does that ring any bells, Mr Cetera?[/quote] Ah yes, that was the KISS Expo at the Astoria 2 (now Mean Fiddler) with special guest Peter Criss (ex-KISS)! Our friend Dave Reynolds at Kerrang reviewed that... and gave us a great review... including mentioning how sh*t Peter was and how we looked relieved to have our own 'Peter' back on the drums! Good times

[quote name='barry44' post='360780' date='Dec 22 2008, 10:56 AM']i see you will be at the ferry in glasgow in april. i shall see you there!![/quote] Lovely! Look forward to it That's always a GREAT gig for us!

[quote name='Golchen' post='360392' date='Dec 21 2008, 06:41 PM']I guess it's tough as a KISS tribute band in the UK as they aren't at all popular over here compared to the US. To be honest, the only song of theirs that I know is that Crazy nights thing. They are one of those bands that I'm always thinking I should get their greatest hits and see what they are all about.[/quote] Aye, our attendances range from 70 people to 300 people.... enough to create some noise but not quite 'theatre' size. Personally, I'd say to give the'Greatest Hits' a miss and go straight for 'KISS Alive' & 'KISS Alive II'

Now that's what I call 'porn'

[quote name='Sean' post='366654' date='Dec 30 2008, 09:58 PM']What a bridge! I changed the strings on mine today to put a set of Elixirs on and the saddles fell out as I was doing it I had to reset the intonation which took me a while but these 'ere bridges bain't be for the faint hearted land lubbing bassist. [/quote] Ah, you've got to lock the bridge (use the allen key on the side lock) first....

Cheers mate! we're back at the Woughton Centre in April 2009 so come see us again!

Loving the Rickenblacker, Kramer & Ovation basses! And those 2 4x12 cabs must sound immense!!

It's a lovely one.... feels very solid in your hands and has a slightly smoother/more tamed sound than some of the others due to the Aguilar pre-amp

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='358008' date='Dec 18 2008, 03:41 PM']Yes it's bling I know, and gold knobs too. Thought I'd share my shallow need for things that light up and shine: [/quote] Lovely rig - I bet it sounds MINT!! Now, where's the t*ts?

[quote name='Bassmurf' post='357756' date='Dec 18 2008, 12:00 PM']This one caught my eye this morning....... [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Spector-Legend-5-MK-Custom---Matte-Black~ID~9547.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~S...ack~ID~9547.asp[/url][/quote] That's a rare spec for a 'Spector'.... i.e. completely 'passive' as per Mike Kroegers wishes....

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='357328' date='Dec 17 2008, 08:58 PM']FWIW, if I purchased any bass with that expectation, I would probably be setting myself up for disappointment. In terms of playability there's probably not a lot in it between the two IMO. In terms of sound, the Spectors are probably more aggressive sounding. Whether thats a good or a bad thing probably depends on the context. Its probably best to view the bass as a tool with a certain tonal character. What you do with that tool obviously is up to you.[/quote] Completely agree.... We bassists are a fussy bunch, but when you get to a certain level of build quality/electronics etc it's all down to personal preference ultimately. Both US/Euro Spectors and Warwicks (older ones and higher end current Infinitys etc) are of a high build quality, have excellent hardware and electronics. The feel and subtle differences in tonal characteristics will be what attracts you to one or the other, or both! Sometimes I think we over analyse it all a little too much. Does it look good? Yep, beautiful! Does it sound good? F*ck yeah! Does it balance well, feel comfortable and bring out the best in my playing! Damn right!

[quote name='Sean' post='357258' date='Dec 17 2008, 07:19 PM']Cetera, are the body wings of these half maple, half alder in equal layers or are the maple bits thinner veneers? They look like half and half.[/quote] I believe they are half and half.... with a slice of walnut through the middle...

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='357226' date='Dec 17 2008, 06:28 PM']Time may well tell but I think it's less of a transition for me as I've so much experience with the early Warwick Streamers and contrary to popular belief the Spector doesn't mop the floor with the SSI they are just... different, yet similar in many ways![/quote] I'd only say they mop the floor with the newer SS1..... not the original ones...

Ah, she's lovely!! I have her identical brother/sister.... bought from these very boards only a couple of months back! Enjoy!!

Well you can start in Walthamstow on Friday night! [url="http://http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=34458"]Rock on![/url]

I'd knock the Behringer pre out of that list for starters.... Have you tried the Tech 21 RBI and RPM pre-amps? They're both great and VERY popular...

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='356904' date='Dec 17 2008, 01:10 PM']It's here! Amazing quality and finish. Absolutely flawless and the action is good although the intonation needs a wee tweak. The box was still taped with Sound Control tape. As for the tone? Well I fell into the trap of treating it like a Ric with passive VVTT as opposed to active boost only VVBT. I had Bass and Treble to the max. It was soooo boomy and I was turning all the gain and volume right down and thinking 'too much zing'. Then a re-think, turn B&T fully back (after all its not 'cutting' anything) and reintroduce as required. Bing Bloody Go! Neck not as deep as I thought, no where near as deep as the Warmoth. Very nice to play in fact. I will put some Nickels on (Extra Slinkies) at some point and gold knobs are a must. Photos too. Peter[/quote] Congrats Peter! Looking forward to pics of this too!