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  1. Rayman
    It's stunning......
  2. Rayman
    I'm interested, where are you? Is it a Highway One?
  3. Rayman
    [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/russjm/2011-10-23083155_zpsa5b36018.jpg[/IMG] Well this is where I've ended up....after years of Overwaters, Musicmans, Spectors, Roscoes etc etc etc.....5 strings, 6 strings etc etc......I'm back where I started all those years ago, with a Fender Precision. Financial problems have forced me to sell all my gear, and I've ended up with just the Markbass, and this Classic 50s Precision, and I couldn't be happier. It's been a real cleansing exercise, a real eye opener, and it's made me realize how much time, effort, and cash I've wasted all these years. Once I'm back on my feet, I'm sure I'll be buying more crap once again, but really......do you [i]really[/i] need anything more than a Precision and an amp???
  4. Rayman
    One of the best kept secrets, in my opinion, are the MIJ Squiers from the '90s. Get yourself on ebay and pick up a 90s Squier Precision for under 200 quid, and it'll blow the socks off anything new. I had a K series Squier P bass from 1991, and it was head and shoulders above anything I could find new. Beautiful to play. Why did I sell it? Because I made the mistake of thinking that a '62 RI Jazz would be better. I was wrong.
  5. Rayman
    [quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1350751309' post='1843095'] Horrible, clinical, souless, over-produced. I must be missing something. Give me Steeleye Span (who still tour regularly) any day. [/quote] Blimey...couldn't agree less, but each their own of course! I think the songs are beautifully crafted, and full of soul, but what do I know?? I've got Husker Du on in the background.
  6. Rayman
    I've recently had to sell off all MY basses too, purely for financial reasons, and at first I was heartbroken to do it. I'm 47, just started a new job after 3 months off, and I'm totally skint. The upside, is that I wound up with a fabulous Fender Classic 50s Precision, MIM, and absolutely amazing. I gigged it on Saturday, and the band, who can be very critical indeed, reckoned it was the best sound I've ever had. I believe in fate or destiny, call it what you will, and I'm sure, 100%, it was the best move I've made in years. Long live the Fender Precision. Wherever it's made.
  7. Rayman
    [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4LObO91WTA&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4LObO91WTA&feature=related[/url]
  8. Rayman

    Yamaha BBs

    Rayman replied to cocco's topic in Bass Guitars

    These were mine a few years back..... [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/russjm/IMG_2033.jpg[/IMG] The BB3000S was magnificent.
  9. Rayman
    It's a shame if it's not happening, I really thought it was gathering pace, however I know that there's an awful amount of work involved in geting it on. Steve, Pris and Gary have to work very hard to make it happen, and I think we'd know by now if it was on.
  10. Rayman
    [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/russjm/meatship_zpsf5d32873.jpg[/IMG] First gig with the Classic 50s Precision.....[i]unbelievable[/i] tone. I started on a P bass 30 years ago, and due to various circumstances I find myself with just a P bass once again. I'm now wondering why I ever bothered with any of the other countless basses I've had inbetween?!? The band were furious that (due to money issues) I'd moved the expensive basses on. Then they heard this Precision, and made me swear on oath to never sell it. Great gig, great crowd, top notch all round.
  11. Rayman
    Contact mikeh, he works in T shirts. Up in the North West mind, he's near Southport.
  12. Rayman
    Yeah, I only just read this too. Brilliant story.
  13. Rayman
    I bought Neils' fabulous Precision. Top bloke, top bass, what more could you want? Very highly recommended indeed.
  14. Rayman
    Oh ok now you're talking.
  15. Rayman
    Fender Precision incoming. Thanks for all offers of bass loans, but I'm sorted now.
  16. Rayman
    No
  17. Rayman
    PM'd
  18. Rayman
    Is this sold?
  19. Rayman
    If it's sold, then the seller should mark it as sold, it's very irritating for buyers who are keen on basses that are no longer available. Like me. I'm after a Precision myself.
  20. Rayman
    Cracking bass it really is, surprised it hasn't gone. I'm tempted myself. Shame you're not a bit (a lot) closer.
  21. Rayman
    Cheers Martyn, I may get back to you on that, it depends on other lines of enquiry I've got a gig Saturday, and it depends on whether or not I can find a new bass in time. The other two are going tomorrow.
  22. Rayman
    Have any of my local buddies got a spare bass they can lend me for a while? A Precision of some sort maybe? I'd be very grateful.
  23. Rayman
    Thank you all for the nice messages, you're very kind. Looks like both basses are now sold pending the usual.
  24. Rayman
    Thanks mate
  25. Rayman
    It is with [i]GREAT[/i] regret, that I must sell my pride and joy, my basses. I have been out of work for 3 months, and have incurred mounting debts, and although I have a new job, it'll be a long time before I can catch up financially. SO....[i]groan[/i]...... Roscoe Century Standard 5: [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/russjm/P1000860_zps9dc0fcff.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/russjm/P1000866_zps114dc563.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/russjm/P1000862_zpsa62f46af.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/russjm/P1000863_zps7dd2bb65.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/russjm/P1000864_zpsa8cdee75.jpg[/IMG] Stunning bass. Awesome to play, awesome tone, fabulous. I don't know what else to say about it. Best B string ever, Bartollinis, 35" scale, all the bass you could ever want. £900 ono Kinal MK-5: [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/russjm/EmmaKinal008-1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/russjm/EmmaKinal015.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/russjm/EmmaKinal013.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/russjm/EmmaKinal012.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/russjm/TonyMike011.jpg[/IMG] Best Jazz pickups ever made, Aeros, Ebony fretboard, hand built by Mike Kinal in Canada. It's well played, and bares a few marks, but nothing major, no big dings or anything. Fabulous Fabulous bass, and my favourite of all the countless basses I've ever had. £900 ono BOTH basses £1500, that's a cash only deal, and that's not subject to negotiation. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/russjm/2011-09-10101619.jpg[/IMG] Obviously I need cash, but trade bait would be a US Precision plus cash, nothing else thanks. I'll meet you/bring the bass to you (within reason) as I work all around the country, but obviously Cornwall or Glasgow for instance would be too far!! Thanks very much for looking.
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