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gary mac

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  1. I've been in this situation in the past and found that we were all pussy footing around the singer but it's just ridiculous really. A singer who can't sing in tune is no good to anyone. Just makes the whole band look/sound bad. I like the Fretmeister's approach
  2. Man up, forget the chores, sort your priorities and get playing.
  3. I suppose it depends how handy you and what tools you have. Think I would keep looking
  4. Wish you a speedy recovery Rich.
  5. Sorry Jamie, don' have a combo these days. Good luck, hope someone helps you out.
  6. hope it gets to you safe and sound. Look forward to seeing some pics
  7. [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1340559871' post='1706242'] I know [i][b]exactly [/b][/i]how you feel my rack overfloweth at the moment [/quote]
  8. I've not encountered a bad Japanese instrument, although not had any experience with the actual model that you're asking about.
  9. When you turn the screw make sure the saddle is actually moving, sometimes it doesn't and needs a little gentle persuasion.
  10. Thanks John. I hate selling basses, I just want to keep them all really.
  11. Thanks. Not really a profit making exercise, just wanted to get my outlay back. Won't get disheartened, I'll just find something else to sell to pay for the washing machine.
  12. [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/7427567372/"][/url] 1970’s inspired Precision Bass, handcrafted in Hertfordshire Ok, ok, so it’s really a bitsa but it’s a good one. I’ve got a genuine 75 fender P but have been nervous about gigging it in the type of venues that I was playing with the classic rock band. So I decided to put together a 70’s style bass with decent components, that would hopefully sound and look right. I had decided that if this turned out well it would be a keeper. The good news is that it turned out really well. The unfortunate news for me, is that I‘ve now left the band and also had some unexpected expense on the home front. So I’ve decided to sell. The Spec: Squier VMP body, with 3 ply pick guard. Kiogon Greasebucket type wiring loom, with cts pots. Fender Japan 70’s reissue pups. Mightymite neck, with tinted lacquer finish and Fender decal. 9.5 radius rosewood fret board. Wilkinson vintage style tuners. Fender string tree. Fender F plate neck plate, with Allparts black cushion. New set of Rotosound Nickel Roundwounds 45-105. Everything has fitted together very well which hopefully should be evident in the photos. Looks and feels better than many of the Fenders I’ve picked up to look at in the shops. The neck had not been previously used and therefore the frets have no wear and the fret board is perfect. The only minus points are three small blemishes to the lacquer on the rear of the neck, which you should be able to see in the photos and a few surface scratches to the pick guard, which probably don’t show up in the pics. Weight is a very reasonable 9.5 lbs. I haven’t gigged the bass but have given it an outing to a rehearsal with my other band. It gave a great performance, sounded just right and sat in the mix just like a P bass should. Quite a mixed set, modern stuff, Plan B, Duffy, Black Eyed Peas and old favs, Doobies, Free, ZZ Top etc. Would be happier if this was collected as I don’t have a case for it. But we can discuss shipping if required. Happy for BC’ers to come on round for a try out. I’m asking £295.00. No trades at the moment thanks. [attachment=111253:015.JPG][attachment=111254:016.JPG][attachment=111255:017.JPG][attachment=111256:023.JPG][attachment=111257:024.JPG][attachment=111258:027.JPG][attachment=111259:031.JPG][attachment=111260:032.JPG][attachment=111261:035.JPG][attachment=111261:035.JPG][attachment=111262:036.JPG]
  13. Not had any experience with these models but congrats on getting a bass that you like. Get some pics up
  14. [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1338226916' post='1671167'] What colour towel should I use? Which is better - cotton or acrylic? Is a [i]motif [/i]of blue fishes blowing bubbles acceptable for a covers band? [/quote] I would recommend one of the towels that have been improved by M D Phillips
  15. I'm a recent convert, although last night I rehearsed using my new P bass which is strung up with nickels. Hell my fingers are sore this morning. Currently got D'Addario Chromes on two of my P basses and really happy with the choice.
  16. Another nice job Alex. You didnt say how it sounded. Same as Awesome or different? Anyway it looks good and hats off to you for the sanding job.
  17. [attachment=110882:002.JPG] A pair of chrome P bass knobs taken from a vintage modified. As new condition. For sale as I've fitted a new Kiogon wiring kit with cts pots, these fit the pots with the slightly smaller shaft of about 6 mm. £9.50 posted.
  18. Used to be a boiler but these days I'm in to the meths
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