gary mac

Just had the pleasure of meeting up with Rupert. Good comms all the way through, even offered and paid a deposit long before he got the goods. Happy to recommend, one of the Bass Chat good guys.

The Purple Emperor, Harlow. Ironically last nights gig was one of the most depressing and yet I had the best sound I've managed in a pub for years and as a band we probably played our best to date. But the audience, mostly builders/roofers/chippies who had been in there since finishing work, totally ignored us. Still, we got paid and kicked up a good din for a couple of hours or so.

Good for you, going for it. Even if ultimately you didn't get the gig at least you have had the experience and like you said, been their bass player for half an hour

Yes, got to agree with Machines. I love my Fenders but have to say I've never played a bad Yamaha, can't say the same about Fenders.

I'd be tempted if: It didnt have that pointy head stock and I wasn't skint

Just as importantly, I'd want to know about the power supply. Mains or generator and safety aspects etc.

Best of luck with it, hope it goes well for you all.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1332790076' post='1593200'] Stand tall, Gary. Steely gaze, hands on hips, groin thrust forward. Hooray! [/quote] If I were to do any thrusting these days, it would be followed by three days on the sofa with a hot water bottle on my back

Slightly ashamed of myself plug coming up I have a nice Affinity for sale. Pm me if interested

We posted at the same time, sorry looks like you didnt need another recommendation

As with Clarky and Greg, I would recommend Si. He sorted me a very nice 75P from one of his U.S. contacts and got it delivered to my door in double quick time. Just as importantly I think he got the deal, delivery, customs etc all dealt with more effeciently than I would have and probably saved me some dosh too.

I would take on all of the above advice. I think in the first intance and before I were to make any further investigation, I would be treating as a I would for any instrument purchase i.e. doing all the usual checks: Electrics, Truss Rod, Frets etc. The above would allow me to ascertain what I would be happy paying for a standard 76 P. After that I could then attempt a decision on what I would be happy to pay for an instrument owned by a famous musician. Good luck and let us know

Great stuff, will watch out for the link.

I don't like Marmite but do like your bass

No I havent but did see some T.V,. footage recently and that was the reason that I won't be going. Shame though, bet it cost you a few bob too.

Supplied Tom with a bridge. A pleasure to deal with and good communication all the way.

Being the other side of fifty, I always feel a bit of a buffoon playing Teenage Kicks.

Nice one Lozz, enjoy it matey.

Great post. thanks

DR Strings are extremely good. There was a thread on here recently about some duff ones doing the rounds though. I've got the Highbeams on a couple of my basses and really like them. Got to agree with earlier posts, a good set up and decent strings is a good starting point.

Hope it works out for you, sounds like a good plan.