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    [quote name='OldGit' post='78100' date='Oct 23 2007, 10:52 AM']Nah It's custardy. Here's my old 1989 MIA Standard .. The drum kit and my shirt are white.. The bass is very much a yellow colour. It had a white plate on it when it arrived and looked even more like a bowl of Bird's then ... Imagine a white thing that was hung up in the roof space of a pub for 30 years (when smoking was allowed). It's supposed to be that colour I think ...[/quote] Oh well, looks like I may have to try my first 'make a bass from parts' project..... Warmouth/Allparts/WD here I come....
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    Forget about 'smiley face graphics'. It's ALL about the MIDS in a band situation....
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    [quote name='gafbass02' post='77831' date='Oct 22 2007, 07:00 PM']the ones that spring to mind are Styx,[/quote] NICE...... superb band..!
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    [quote name='gafbass02' post='77917' date='Oct 22 2007, 10:37 PM']im also about to pull the trigger on a bass i have actually owned before a vwh 75ri jazz from ishibashi, i had mine for less than 24hrs before due to circumstances forcing a sale, but ive not stopeed wanting a white jazz for like two years now and its the best compromise i can find. Really id like oly white with the maple neck but that would mean building myself from WD etc so i decided just to go for the 75 again. I even had an abortive relationship with one of those 'signature' basses from buildabass[/quote] So is the Vintage White very yellow/blonde? Do you have any pics of the one you had? I was really kinda hoping it would be close to Olympic White.....
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    Never had a problem with my SVT3. Been super reliable and sounds great...
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    Cheers Ped! Yep, superb aren't they?! The build quality and sound are unbelievable...
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    Thanks for the PM's. As stated, I'm really not up for any trades (unless you've got a recent Fender Jap Jazz 75 reissue in white with maple board and white blocks!)....
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    [quote name='dave_bass5' post='76494' date='Oct 19 2007, 01:22 PM']cheers. ill see if i can understand that website. I think the bass in your pic is very similar to the one i mentioned above. very tasty IMO.[/quote] Indeed, except that the one in my avatar pic (of Peter Cetera) is a white 70's JAZZ bass
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    [quote name='dave_bass5' post='76477' date='Oct 19 2007, 12:46 PM']I just looked on the site posted by thumbo and they have a lovely white 70's re issue with USA vintage pup for £599. Thats very tempting and just in the budget once i sell the 55-01. Am i to assume then that the Jap basses aren't easy to come by in shops? I didn't know that. Guess thats why i haven tseen any ;-)[/quote] I'm definitely up for getting a Jap P and a Jap J bass in the New Year. Best bet is to import them from Ishibashi. Even with shipping, taxes etc it will work out cheaper than from GuitarEmporium.....
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    My GAS knowing no bounds I am considering selling the following cab to raise some cash. I would be very sad to see it go, especially as these things are not only holding their value, but gaining value every day! What we have here is a classic late 80's/early 90's Mesa/Boogie Diesel cab loaded with the highly desirable EV speakers and pumping out a VERY loud 450W at 4ohms.... The speaker array is a 15", 10" & 2x6" & a horn with a couple of large bass ports along the side. This particular cab is in excellent condition, probably one of the finest examples still out there (having only had light use) and comes with castors for ease of movement. The only real damage is a slight part of the 'M' in the logo having broken off, and a light dent in the 10" cone (easily rectifiable), neither of which affect the monster tone in any way! As some of you may be aware, this cab is the choice of Paul McCartney and he can always be seen with couple of them behind him on tour. Cab would need to be collected or I could deliver within 30 miles of Kingston Upon Thames for a small petrol contribution. Any interest?
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    ....or break the ramains of the neck off and then fit a bulb/holder and lampshade on above the body. Voila.... very cool bass lamp!
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    I hate Parcelforce but had to use them at a buyers request last week. I sent a bass to Finland and it arrived within 4 days, fine.... however, they were late picking it up, showed little customer service and were unfriendly. Though I guess they should get a +1 (reluctantly) for completing the delivery successfully I feel like giving them a ZERO for the overall process. I also sent a guitar to the US a couple of weeks back by FedEx (48hr delivery) and that arrived safe & sound. Excellent timely pick-up, helpful & friendly staff and delivery within deadline. Excellent! +1
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    Wow.... that's weird! I've never heard of anyone having any problems.... Did you try it in different buildings as well as with different basses? Just wondering if it was something to do with the mains in your house...?
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    [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='75007' date='Oct 16 2007, 12:06 PM']I think if you own it all with the purpose of it making you money then maybe you are betting off doing something else.[/quote] +1 I love everything about my basses, playing music at home or 'live'.... and the social aspect of being in bands as well. If your sole reason for owning gear & playing is 'making money' then maybe you're not getting all you can out of the whole experience of being a musician?
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    [quote name='Bassman7' post='75062' date='Oct 16 2007, 02:03 PM']Paul's a top quality craftsman; I thought that WAL was sold to Headline and Gavin Mortimer the distributor that handles PRS?? Anyone know any different or did that deal fall through after the announcements were made?[/quote] 'Headline' got AHEAD of themselves and announced a deal BEFORE the ink had dried. Pete Stevens is not one to be forced into anything, especially concerning his beloved WAL, and backed out.... quite rightly...
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    BUMPing for news?
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    'Black on Black' for me...... or maybe even the mirror.... Hell, the red tort is nice as well !!
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    Spector Euro / Spector Euro LX / Spector US Tech 21 Landmark 600 (individual or mixable BDDI & RPM preamps through 600 watt powerstage) Mesa/Boogie Diesel 2x15EV Cab Mmmmm........
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    [quote name='MB1' post='72876' date='Oct 11 2007, 02:51 PM']Are Mollys chambers and whiskey in the jaro not the same song?....Whiskey in the jar/Thin Lizzy?[/quote] Nope, Mollys Chambers is a song by Kings Of Leon I believe....
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    [quote name='7string' post='72352' date='Oct 10 2007, 07:37 PM']Nice to know how much i could get for mine, but I'm waaay to attached to it. Anyway, it needs a whammy someday.. New Winger live album and DVD out on November 9. Unfortunately, he plays a Warwick nowadays !![/quote] I've still got my custom signature model (lacewood, 2 EMG humbuckers, Kahler offset bridge etc) & a rare white version which I won't be parting with anytime soon.... Yep, got my order in for this live CD/DVD already.... can't wait! It's gonna be great You're right about his instrument choice. It's gone downhill over the years.... He started SOOO well with a brace of Spectors.... then he changed to Jackson (still nice)... then to Washburn... and now to a new Warwick.... Though to be fair, he still uses his Spector, Jackson and a mid 80's Warwick on studio recordings....
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    SOLD
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    Lovely bass! After all these years I'm finally coming around to the charms of a simple 70's Fender P or J....
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    The build quality should be the same but the weight/density etc is probably down to the different woods.... e.g. Ash, Basswood etc....
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    I like to play stuff the staff (& shoppers) are unlikely to know..... Usually, 'Little Dirty Blonde' by Winger, 'Whats This World Comin' To' by Chicago, 'Sweet Maxine' by The Doobie Brothers, 'Champagne Jam' by Atlanta Rhythm Section or the like..... They are cool basslines that will make people look up, but obscure enough that they won't know whether you are butchering them or not!!
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    If you want a quality, fire retardent (very important!) backdrop and bass drum head with logo then contact GCB at [url="http://www.rockdrops.com"]Rockdrops[/url] [[email protected]] (GCB)[/email] and tell him that Gary (Spector bassist) recommended him. He does amazing work and will do you the best deal he can....
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