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[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1428844951' post='2745132'] Lovely. If you had to choose one?! [/quote] For gigging, the white G&L, hands down. For a contented and pleasurable sigh every time I open the case, it has to be the 66. It just looks, smells and sounds so right
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My first P style bass was purchased when I got back in to playing around 89/90 This Yamaha BB1200. It was my main gigging instrument for a good few years. sold on BC [url="https://flic.kr/p/s5JDQW"][/url] My next one was this Fender Deluxe, purchased new from the Bass Centre in Wapping. Still have this one. [url="https://flic.kr/p/s5JG4U"][/url] I have had quite a few others, some still with me, some moved on. 75 [url="https://flic.kr/p/r8SrNL"][/url] 66 [url="https://flic.kr/p/rNhdmU"][/url] 74 [url="https://flic.kr/p/s5Pt3H"][/url] 86 G&L SB1 [url="https://flic.kr/p/qN1Ngx"][/url] Squier [url="https://flic.kr/p/oJhYda"][/url] Dingwall Super P [url="https://flic.kr/p/nz8PAD"][/url] Home build. [url="https://flic.kr/p/fk9MrP"][/url] 87 G&L SB1 [url="https://flic.kr/p/ahrY8o"][/url] Safe to say I like a P bass
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I had a full on migraine mid gig a while back, a truly horrid experience, with visual disturbance/blind spots and seriously painful headache. Standing next to the drums was truly torturous.
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[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1428837464' post='2744997'] I threw up on the audience a few years ago. I'm not proud. [/quote] You need to tell us more Raslee, well done for doing the gig. I got hit with the norovirus a few weeks back, certainly wouldn't have wanted to be out gigging. Well maybe with a wireless receiver, so that I could have played from a seated position in the toilet
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There always seems to be Devon bands looking for bass players on Lemon Rock, might be worth checking it out, if you haven't already
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[quote name='HazBeen' timestamp='1428692679' post='2743916'] Lovely! [/quote] Thanks It's being gigged tonight.
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A lovely and varied collection Mr Wailer
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[quote name='cetera' timestamp='1428612211' post='2743137'] Stunner! Sadly I'm buyng a car at the moment so my Spector collecting has to take a back seat.... [/quote] Thanks Gary. [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1428660753' post='2743467'] Woe this is the only bass in ages to peak my interest but am skint again lol GLWTS Gary mate [/quote] Sorry to hear that you're skint Mr Thunderbird.
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Some seriously nice grain there.
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[quote name='Aero71' timestamp='1428338322' post='2740382'] Awesome bass...I have the same in natural finish. Whoever buys this, is a happy fellow. GLWTS! [/quote] Thanks Aero71. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428443872' post='2741411'] This is a truly fantastic bass which I would be buying like a shot were I not already embroiled with two other basses! It's an absolute pleasure to play and sounds incredible. And it's like new, too. [/quote] Thanks Mark. I do agree with you, it is a fantastic bass and like you, I found myself staying up late just to play it. I also found myself playing in a pleasingly inventive fashion, weird I'm guessing it will be a bass that I will want back, if it goes. [quote name='lee650' timestamp='1428444862' post='2741422'] Absolutely gorgeous, wish I had the cash id love a spector 4 [/quote] Save up some dosh and treat yourself when you can afford to, I'm sure you wont regret it.
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Just been for another look. It's not a 71 neck, infact I'd be surprised if it is a Fender neck at all. Control knobs are not right. I suspect the body is not Fender. Scamming git. Hopefully no one will fall for it.
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Yeah it's a wrong 'un
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Just on looks alone I love it. If my little Fender Rumble dies, I will certainly check one of these out.
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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428344780' post='2740449'] Off-topic briefly, I enjoyed playing your 66 P Gary... ooh, yeah. [/quote] Thanks Mark. Do you know just opening the case on that one is a pleasurable experience
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I don't gig my more valuable vintage instruments, not because of concerns about reliability but purely through fear of theft and/or drunken punters causing damage. My main gigging basses are G&L's from the 80's. Over the last couple of years I've enjoyed rehearsing with a 60's and a couple of 70 P basses, with no issues.
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Withdrawn Epiphone Guitar Combo
gary mac replied to gary mac's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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SOLD Phonic Mixer,
gary mac replied to gary mac's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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A 2002 Czech-built Spector Euro4 in a very fetching Black Cherry Burst finish. [center]In excellent, almost unblemished condition.[/center] [center]This is a Euro 4, not the Euro 4LX. This model is much scarcer, as it was only made for a short while between 2001 and 2003. Bass Chatter Discreet, tells me that Cetera (a Spector afficionado and collector) believes this pre-LX all-maple Euro to be closer to the authentic tone of the USA NS-2s compared with the later LX models.[/center] [center]The workmanship, hardware and finish are all superb, making the bass a real pleasure to look at and more importantly to play. It’s hard to imagine that the U.S. models could be better.[/center] [center] The fret board and markers are lovely, the frets are in great condition and the neck-through construction helps to make the bass comfortable to play and gives easy access to the higher frets. The neck feels fast, smooth and a breeze to navigate. The 9 volt active circuit is a powerful beast, with an impressive level of boost available. The instrument is well balanced on the strap and weighing in at only 9lbs 12oz it’s comfortable to wear.[/center] [center]The condition is exceptionally good, with hardly any visible wear. It was only whilst photographing the bass for this advert that I noticed a slight blemish on the back edge, just about visible in pic 7.[/center] [center]The gold finish has faded/worn on top edge of the bridge, one again check out the pics.[/center] [center]I rehearsed this bass a few days back and it was a pleasure to play. Our set is very varied, some old rock, pop, soul, funk and disco I was able to get the tone and sound I wanted for all of the above. It sounded great with a pick and finger style.[/center] [center]So why sell such an amazing instrument?[/center] [center]I really thought it was going to be a keeper, the problem for me though, is that I purchased it as a back up for gigs. My amp only has one channel and given that this bass needs eq’ing very differently to my main gigging bass, it would cause me problems if I had to swap in a hurry.[/center] [center]I guess that I could buy a second Spector, change my amp or use a pedal but it probably makes sense to stick with my P basses.[/center] [center]I might change my mind but in the meantime it’s up for sale at £775.[/center] [center]Bank Transfer is fine.[/center] [center]Cash on collection even better.[/center] [center]Pay Pal but buyer pays fees.[/center] [center]I’m really hoping a Bass Chatter will want to collect this from my place in Herts.[/center] [center]I’m not happy posting a through neck instrument unless in a hardcase, which I don’t have.[/center] [center]If collection is not possible, then the only option would be to factor in for the additional cost of a hard case and of course the courier charge. [/center] [center]. Here is the spec: [b]Neck[/b] 3-Piece Maple Reinforced with Graphite Rods, Neck-Through Construction Rosewood Fingerboard with Mother of Pearl Crown Inlays (12th fret w/Abalone Strips) 24 Frets, 34" Scale, Brass Nut (1.64" 41.6mm), 16" Radius [b]Body[/b] Spector Original NS Curved and Carved Body Shape USA Solid Maple Wings High-Gloss Black Cherry Burst [b]Hardware[/b] Gold Bridge (Zinc/Brass Alloy), Locking Tuners: Schaller M4, Gold Spacing at Bridge .75" (19mm) Strap Buttons: Schaller Locking, Gold Neck Pickup: EMG P, Active Bridge Pickup: EMG J, Active Controls: Vol/Vol/Bass/Treble - Spector TonePump® Info: [url="http://www.michalik.cz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=76"]http://www.michalik....id=54&Itemid=76[/url] Strings: D'Addario XL-170 Nickel[/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/rZ59An"][/url][/center] [url="https://flic.kr/p/rGBD4Z"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/rYWwru"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/rWLHZW"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/rZ4S32"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/rEJJRg"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/r34zgA"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/rGupt7"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/rEJv6R"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/r3g7kg"][/url]
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Good man Karl. You're in the right place. The enthusiasm for new gear will certainly return if you hang about for a while. Welcome back.
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[quote name='bassface2k10' timestamp='1428066367' post='2737671'] I'll be the Tea boy again Mick [/quote] You do make a totally loverly cuppa Chris
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That looks great, love the simple uncluttered appearance.
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Sounds good Mick.