Billy Apple

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1423323833' post='2683560'] Cheers Billy, I bet the quilted stain looks awesome. I've always liked black hardware on them too - thought gold looked fussy. [/quote] You are not wrong there! © Shameless Opportunity To Show Off

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1423323295' post='2683547'] Yes it's a bit strange isn't it. I've contacted Barnes & and Mullins (UK dist) on advice from the Spector website. [/quote] I bet it's a cracker in real life

Looks like different woods to me. That, or it's the same bass and there's something strange going on with lighting, angles and photoshop. the whole bass looks a bit odd to me, where as the close-up looks real

Don't mention the war? Don't mention the Rickenbacker, more like

[quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1423150190' post='2681462'] The GAK price of £549 is without the transmitter. [/quote] Oh yeah, how would you know then?

Bought Davy's hard case. No drama's.

I'm glad you like it. I think the EB is a great undiscovered territory.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1423134332' post='2681119'] Without pictures ... [/quote] Here you go...

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1423080205' post='2680532'] I'm really disappointed to see this happen Sean, not only because you have been badly let down with this build, but that such a formerly esteemed member has let so many people down in a way that seems so out of character. I know that you had an especially good relationship with him, and that must be all the more painful. Hope the bass is ok and ends up a beauty. [/quote] My pal says it's all drying out nicely. I've just scored a hard case in the market place that is local to my chum. He's picking it up later this week, then it'll be couriered off to John Williams at [url="http://www.guitarsandbasses.co.uk/index.php"]Noise Works[/url]. I'm putting the whole Doc thing behind me. Can't dwell on these things too long. Onwards and upwards and all that!

Milton offered to help out with collecting a bass from an eBay sale, checking it out and sending it on to me. Even-though I did not go through with the purchase it was a very decent of him to step up to the plate. Top chap!

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1423079547' post='2680518'] But yes, they could impart some very useful knowledge. Given the way this thread's gone I'm not sure anyone knows [i]what[/i] though. [/quote] [i]what[/i] is neither here nor there, unless you have a crystal ball, that is. Who knows what indeed we could gain, but it would be nice to have the potential to find out what is, instead of being robbed of it by the foolish who still try to justify their actions as right.

The 4001 has a stereo output.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1423045079' post='2679849'] Yes, and you STILL won't be able to play like [ADAM CLAYTON] !! [/quote]

I'd argue I was 'pro' for a couple of years. By that I mean I was working in a paid band and making my money from it. I was lucky enough to have a '62 re-fin and that with my klotz lead just used to get plugged into the desk for gigging and recording. Never had any pedals or amps or anything. I must be doing something right as I was in demand in the area, but I honestly think that's because I turned up looking like I owned the place rather more than technical ability and the latest gadgets. If I was playing regularly around London I think I'd be there with a gig bag and lead. I can use things like an SVT Pro II now simply because there is no rush and it's makes me feel better having gear I never had then. I doubt any punter would know the difference. I still get compliments though, but I do believe that's down to my attitude rather than anything else.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1423003064' post='2679557'] I see what you mean. Hopefully that's just because it's pointing slightly to the left. [/quote] It's dead center. It's just the shadow on the bevel.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1423001978' post='2679539'] It [i]is [/i]embarrassing, but I'm sure we've all posted comments we're not proud of. Me more than most, probably. [/quote] If I was a pro player I'd just keep quiet and post knob-gags

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1423001077' post='2679515'] Well that's true, but I don't want to encourage a mass exodus to that thread, it's done and dusted already. [/quote] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Sorry, I just found it deeply embarrassing. But, in answer to the OP, there probably are pro's with the time and inclination and IMHO we can learn from them, but they have to be listened to in the first place. But based on past performance they probably cant be arsed with the potential grief. After all, a pro who advised '[color=#282828]to develop control over your instrument' was told '[/color][color=#282828]That's some backwards dark ages opinion you got there'[/color][/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#282828]Sheesh! [/color][/font]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1423000704' post='2679500'] I got the impression it was six of one to a certain extent. But it certainly wasn't one of Basschat's finest moments, that's for sure. Anyway, moving on... [/quote] Go back and read it. First post after Vails first post.. 'nonsense'. I think that would get anyone's back up

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1422999820' post='2679481'] I dunno Sean, I think some pro players are into gear and others don't give a crap either way. Just like 'normal' bass players. I know of one pro player who has just the one bass, turns up and does his thing and that's it. He's not really interested in gear [i]or[/i] forums. [/quote] I was just shocked at how badly a pro-player was spoken to on the compression thread. He did not wade in being the big 'I am', he just gave his opinion, as any member has the right to give their opinion. Straight off the bat the first reply was that his opinion was nonsense. it's almost as if through some kind of jealousy forges members to treat pro's badly, especially with the 'who do you think you are' kind of attitude. After that episode I'm not surprised real pro's do not come here. Who'd want to after all?

[quote name='E sharp' timestamp='1422997692' post='2679427'] I would say that , to echo what's been said , that most 'pros' would actually learn more about the intricacies of gear from us , than we would of most of them . The 'compression gate' thread , I would say proved that - I'd wager 51mon knows more than most . [/quote] If you think that's true, then this just about sums up just how amateur we are.

I don't know. I've been waiting on pictures. In the meantime it's drying out