Billy Apple

I'm in.

[quote name='YouMa' timestamp='1452348899' post='2949129'] How come there synths were so good back then! the poly volks pissed on the moog,they cost a fortune now. [/quote] I wonder if it has to do with military technology and the guys building them having a military background. I read somewhere that early British valve amps were built by people who'd been military trained and therefore very good at what they did.

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1452346328' post='2949099'] Would it be fair to say that everyone who has replied to this thread lives in the West? #JustSaying [/quote] Yes. The Socialist Republic of West Berkshire

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1452344779' post='2949066'] There did seem to be a humour bypass in some responses. [/quote] Yes of course. Forgive me. Pass the quiche

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1452345168' post='2949070'] All hail the D'Addario Beta Testing group. Strings arrived here today. Boom! P [/quote] I got given a set of Flex Steels to try. I had them put on my Spector when it was set up at hte cellar. Very nice.

I was interested to read that they were the first to reverse the P pup. I like what he has to say about TV too. Cool dude.

Thought you might like to read this.. http://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2015/12/stuart-spector-40-years-of-craftsmanship-bass-musician-magazine-january-2016-issue/

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1452263695' post='2948230'] If bass players have the right to force scientists to change the name of an element, then how about if ballet dancers have the right to rename the Fender Precision Bass as the "Fender Wayne Sleep" due to his great precision in his dance routines? [/quote] Wayne Sleep is like a wooden spoon in a bucket of porridge. It's Fred Astaire or no one!

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1452250479' post='2947992'] A nice recent tribute from Finland (watch to end for moving tribute) [url="https://youtu.be/PfgycAOT0KI"]http://youtu.be/PfgycAOT0KI[/url] [/quote] That's nice

[quote name='Clarky72' timestamp='1452244454' post='2947899'] This is what Mark said when I asked: "[font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Due to diplomatic reasons we are no longer selling Pike."[/size][/font] [/quote] Under the counter. In a brown paper bag. Like old porny mags

Bloody Lemmy. When I was a kid he was always the Dad I wanted. And it was Phil Taylor who I wanted to be. Sigh...

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1452243776' post='2947892'] I do hear what you're saying Billy, but we get to comments like "the pickguard screws have been replaced". Really? Like they were a matching set to begin with? I don't think so. As I said, fair play if someone has built it from scratch AND it is at least playable, but I remain unconvinced. [/quote] I think it's genuine never said nowt about it being playable

I've heard his funeral is going to be live on 'tinternet tomorrow. Anyone know is this is true?

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1452218367' post='2947815'] I would have been more impressed if the clip had shown it making some sound. It has what appears to be at least three E strings on it and no nut to speak of. There also doesn't appear to be any tension in the strings and the whole thing reeks of a piss take. Fair play if it does what it was made for, but I'm not convinced. [/quote] If it is a piss-take then they've done their homework, because with the tuners, output jack and hardware are typical of Sov-Bloc 'boutique' builds.

To have nothing and make this from nothing shows a high degree of skill and determination. I think pieces like this need to be applauded rather than derided. There is no comparison between this and people who take manufactured gear and butcher it.

He's a bit metal and a bit rock n' roll.. [media]http://youtu.be/Xd7beik6j_8[/media] And a bit crispy.. [media]http://youtu.be/3rva0EaRnVY[/media]

Yes, he'd have to have a rock named in his honour.

Simmo might not have always played in the studio, but he found the experience dull and was more than happy to let others dep. He used the time for his art and film making projects that he was much more into. It irks me that this is often used as an example he can't play.

I don't really do pedals but I bought a B7K couple of weeks back and it's spot on. Very responsive organic gain which I'm enjoying very much. So that's my vote:-)

[quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1451704573' post='2942664'] Or just buy a Cruztools truss rod driver, and you won't ever have to take the neck off again (unless you need photos of the stamps, etc)! [/quote] This is only with the cheater driver which cannot access the full width of the slot and risks breaking off part of the nut. I'd not use one of these on a vintage instrument. [quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1451704573' post='2942664'] My personal bugbear is Spector bridges - no screws to adjust, wobbling around on two legs...Really difficult to set up. I've had two (euro and Kramer-era US) and loved the sound, but this was a major contributer to me selling them! [/quote] This is a funny one, but it is a very solid bridge paired with a stable neck. I'd choose sound over fiddle any day, but then again my Spector has intonation screws. Another thing about Spector bridges is that earlier ones were held down with 3 screws. The following is a link from TB from a chap whose screws broke after about 20 odd years. PJ at Spector sent him new screws, but he ended up using screws from his local DIY store, which you guessed it subsequently snapped. If you nowt else to do it makes an entertaining read http://www.talkbass.com/threads/i-cant-believe-this-happend-again.1179251/

I'm not sure about this guy. He's trying to sell a Ric on his site with a bolt-on neck!

12 Buggered up the piano and the women he's slept with.

Very nice indeed