gary mac
-
Posts
7,060 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Shop
Articles
Everything posted by gary mac
-
I'm gigging my Squier Vintage Jazz tonight, as I want to hear how it compares to my MIA Precision deluxe that I gigged last night. It's a big line up to cut through, drums, keyboard and I think four guits . I think the VMJ's are a cracking bass and very good value. I guess the electrics are the weak point. So I've changed the pickups to wizards and will probably at some point change the controls and install some shielding. Straight from the shop, if you get a good one they are certainly playable and gig ready. I did try three or four before I found the one that I felt was right for me. All the best, Gary.
-
she is a beauty and keeping you awake, seeing the time that you posted this
-
Welcome. Enjoy your time on here. Be warned, it can be addictive especially the for sale sections. All the best, Gary
-
I've got a deluxe precision, I know it's not a jazz, but i assume the pre amp is the same. Someone mentioned it can sound too hi fi. Not sure about that. I find that I can dial up a modern sound very easily and its equally at home with the sound I would expect from a traditional precision. It can cut through the plethora of guitarists in the band I'm with. Love the mid boost/cut. Stays in tune and looks just great, what more would I want? Mine is ten years old now though, so maybe it has a different active circuit to the new ones.
-
I had the 2 x 10 off of Simon. Very pleased with it. A sound chap to deal with. All the best Gary. -
Thanks Oldgit. That will make a perfect pressie for my daughter. I've been teaching her on and off for a year or so and she is really getting in to it. Cheers.
-
Scarey. Brings it home just how easily it can happen. I've also not bothered with one recently. Putting one in my gig case today. wish you well and glad you are here to tell the tale. All the best.
-
I had my first visit to the Bass Merchant in Colchester, a couple of weeks back. Highly recommended, friendly, helpful and an impressive level of stock. all the best, Gary.
-
Squire Modified Jazz/Precision Thoughts/Views?
gary mac replied to bassatnight's topic in Bass Guitars
I've got the jazz version and I'm very impressed. Having said that, I tried out four of them in different retailers, before I found what I considered to be a good one. I have also replaced the bridge and the pick ups. It was very playable before the mods, but much improved after. I haven't found the weight an issue and have played a number of long gigs with it. All in all a very good instrument and money well spent. I won't be selling mine anytime soon. -
I've been trying to persuade the band I'm in, to do the Alex Harvey Band version of Delilah. Falling on deaf ears at the moment, cos it's not a twelve bar
-
Agreed, it's certainly a keeper now. Extremely lovely.
-
Nice set up. Nice collection of basses and just love the Wal, never seen one in that colour, lovely
-
Only £ 90.00 Got to be a bargain. -
The cab is sold, pending payment. Combo still available.
-
Akai Professional S2800 Sampler
gary mac replied to gary mac's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
A price drop bump -
a price drop bump.
-
I recently installed a pair of Wizard pickups in my Squier Jazz. The improvement was huge, once I had honed my soldering technique. I know that a large number of users on this site rate the Wizards very highly. Think there is a link to the company somewhere on this site.
-
A bump and price drop £90.00 I'm sure this must be a bargain, Its in perfect nick and lightweight.
-
A sunday morning bump, for all you lot back from yesterdays bass bash and itching to spend your money on some quality trace elliot.
-
[attachment=13984:musical_...ents_024.jpg][attachment=13984:musical_...ents_024.jpg][attachment=1398 2:musical_...ents_021.jpg][attachment=13981:musical_...ents_018.jpg][attachment=13980:musical_...ent s _017.jpg][attachment=13979:musical_...ents_016.jpg][attachment=13978:musical_...ents_012.jpg][attach m ent=13977:musical_...ents_010.jpg] Trace Elliot 1215smx Combo and 2103H Cab. The time has come for me to reluctantly part with my Trace combo and cab. This time it's not a GAS attack, but a back problem and just my general decrepit condition, that makes lifting a real problem. I purchased the combo new from the Bass Centre, when they were situated in Wapping. I can't recall the year, but could probably find the original receipt if necessary. The extension cab was recently purchased from another forum member (Bottomfeed). I was always pleased with the combo, but adding the additional cab created exactly the sound I wanted. A sound that to my ears was just right and able to really cut through the drums, keyboards and lots of guitars in the current band line up. The combo is in absolutely perfect as new condition and is fully functioning. It is the 12 band graphic model, with two preshapes. An input blend with a valve stage. Compression for both high and low. I suspect there is no need to list the full spec, most of the features are hopefully visible in the photos. Feel free to contact me for more info if required though. I still have the original instruction manual, which is very thorough in describing all the features and how to get the best from them. The speaker cabinet is also fully functional, although slightly scruffy. No serious damage, just more worn looking, but still what I would describe as good condition. It comes with a cover, which is quite worn but does offer some protection. It is rated at 200 watts - 8 ohms. Both of these items are the carpeted versions. Looking for £ 375.00 for the combo, which I think is a fair price given the condition. and £175.00 for the cabinet. Would prefer collection. But willing to discuss shipping and costs, separately.
-
Hi Mike. I suspect it wouldn't be loud enough, certainly not with a drummer. At one point I had the 100 watt 1 x 15", it had what I considered a lovely sound at low levels, but was very indistinct and muddy when turned up enough to compete with two guitars and drums. Cheers, Gary.
-
So sad, sympathies to family and friends
-
I paid a visit to the Bass Merchant on thursday. Tried out a Genz Benz shuttle 6.0 and Mark Bass 102Hf. I was hugely impressed. Right on your thousand pound budget.
-
Nice basses and an entertaining read.
-
Time for a weekend bump.
