gary mac

Firstly, I would say take your time and enjoy the process. Don't rush in and also be aware that your tastes might change as you mature, so it might be quite a challenge to get it right. Having said that I've never gone down the custom route, so maybe shouldn't be replying to you. There plenty of users who have and I'm sure they will be along soon. Gary.

That looks like a good find, very nice, now get out there and gig it.

Good luck with the move Ped, hope it's not too traumatic and stressful. All the best, Gary

[quote name='chris_b' post='1107160' date='Jan 29 2011, 01:14 PM']Don't worry about the set... worry about your gear and your health! I don't believe a drop in power will cause damage but spikes would. Also find out about earth issues. I think you are OK without and earth if everything you can touch is powered from that one generator. Get the organisers to guarantee the quality of power supply and don't do the gig if they won't.[/quote] Absolutely spot on.

Thank you for the kind words chaps. (Why haven't we got a bashful smiley?)

Nice one Nick, that'll look and sound just right with the mod band.

Have a marvelous birthday John. The cake looks brilliant, she's a talented girl. All the best, Gary

Thanks for the warning. I will warn my daughter, as she visits Bass masta a fair bit, even though I've told her that most of the tabs on there are not very accurate.

Nice, you've certainly owned some splendid instruments.

Very nice job and a good read.

Got myself a new neck plate from the states for a bargain price. Got it engraved yesterday with my initials and birth date. Fitted it this morning along with a nice new set of DR Highbeams. This bass has turned out so well and was a really worthwhile project for the winter months. Looking forward to gigging it.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1101352' date='Jan 24 2011, 08:49 PM']Hmmm winter is nearly over I'm sure you can get kindling from the local garage [/quote] Harsh

Played a short set at Hertford Corn Exchange last night. Bit of a nerve wracking one, but that actually made it all the more enjoyable. Met the guitarist/singer for the very first time just ten minutes before playing. We had a quick chat decided on six numbers, tuned up and straight in to it. It was surprisingly ok, a few mistakes but nothing that derailed things too badly, I got slightly lost in the solo of Take it Easy and forgot to the change to D in Use Somebody. Probably the musos in the audience noticed but the hundred or so dancing punters probably didn't. The sound man at the desk was a bit caught out by my G&L, the sound levels had been set for the previous band whose bassist was playing a fender jazz (a very nice one), the G&L although also a passive bass, is just so loud. It was a treat playing with proper monitors and some decent lighting, all in all most enjoyable and makes me realise that I must get out gigging more.

[quote name='KiOgon' post='1095481' date='Jan 19 2011, 06:44 PM']Looks great Gary - good job there [/quote] Thanks John. It's turned out better than I could have hoped for really, even the pickguard! Might even get a chance to gig it at the weekend, just had a very last minute dep sprung on me.

Nice job, that looks really cracking. The neck pocket looks like a good fit,, loverly.

I'm sure there will be one, there was in my old Trace combo, adjascent to the switch i seem to remember. They are not your normal fuse found in a plug. Available from electrical retailers.

Yes looking forward to it, going with my daughter, she treated me to a ticket for Christmas. Just hope it's not too much of a slap fest.

Mine a US one, got it on ebay. I had been on the hunt for an old Precision, but didn't have the funds, saw the G&L and just put a very last minute bid in. When it arrived I was concerned that I had lumbered myself with an old dog as it was virtually unplayable, fret buzz over the entire neck. Once I had calmed down, given the truss rod a tweek and set the action, all was well. Gigs have been thin on the ground of late, so it's only had two outings so far but I'm very impressed with it. There is a thread somewhere in Gear Porn with some pics.

That looks a loverly instrument Clarky, hope you enjoy.