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gary mac

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  1. [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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. [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
  5. Hi Alex. Although you have posted in the right area of the forum for tutors, you may get a quicker response and certainly get seen by more chatters, if you also post in General Discussion. Hope you get sorted.
  6. 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
  7. [quote name='HazBeen' timestamp='1428692679' post='2743916'] Lovely! [/quote] Thanks It's being gigged tonight.
  8. A lovely and varied collection Mr Wailer
  9. [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.
  10. Some seriously nice grain there.
  11. [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.
  12. 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.
  13. Just on looks alone I love it. If my little Fender Rumble dies, I will certainly check one of these out.
  14. [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
  15. 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.
  16. 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]
  17. 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.
  18. [quote name='bassface2k10' timestamp='1428066367' post='2737671'] I'll be the Tea boy again Mick [/quote] You do make a totally loverly cuppa Chris
  19. That looks great, love the simple uncluttered appearance.
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