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[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1466676499' post='3077773'] Looks awesome Gary, glad to see you've decided to keep it for a bit! I actually didn't play this on purpose at the herts bash, not only would my '71 get jealous, but I was worried I'd be thinking about trying to buy it if I liked it haha. Out of interest, what colour/finish would you go for if/when you 'restore' it? I've seen some excellent work from Joseph Kaye in London, he refinished my friends '57 Strat, period correct paint and nitro (shipped by boat from america), and the relic job is top top draw. Si [/quote] Cheers Si. If I go for it, I shall be putting it back to how it started life, see through blonde.
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NBD - Fender Road Worn Precision Bass, Fiesta Red
gary mac replied to discreet's topic in Bass Guitars
The usual high standard of reviewing, great work. -
Not heard of either of them but welcome anyway.
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[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1466665267' post='3077614'] As ever a couple of days back and forth laughter with Mad Malkie MacMad of Madville. The sale was agreed immediately and decisively, the couple of days was just fun All I can really say is dealing with Mark is just an absolute pleasure. He makes it all so easy, enjoyable and fun. Fully recommended by Quasi and The Mojo's. Hope your anal tract is back to normal fella [/quote] I know you said that you had fun but frankly, I'm shocked.
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[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1466625868' post='3077418'] That pickguard is a great find Gary, especially in that condition. Looking good. Love these ash body ones, looks good in natural but certainly wouldn't suffer from a Clive Brown blonde 'restoration', as he calls his relics. [/quote] Cheers Dan, I knew that it wouldn't be easy to find one, it took some time, perseverance and then a big chunk of right place, right time Mrs Mac is already a little concerned that I'm losing the plot, spending "all that money on an old bit of plastic" So the restoration is on hold for a while.
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[quote name='skychaserhigh' timestamp='1466658415' post='3077588'] Just don't expect one 12 inch speaker to be able to do what four 10 inch speakers can do. [/quote] I've not been disappointed going from four ten inch speakers to the 1x12 and horn. It is truly very impressive.
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I've recently downsized from a pair of 2x10" Mark Bass cabs to one Barefaced Big Baby. I loved the MB's but the Barefaced is just great in every way for me, it produces the sound that I want at the volume I need and the load in/out is a breeze.
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Fitted Side Handles to my Ashdown Toneman 300
gary mac replied to SpondonBassed's topic in Amps and Cabs
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[url="https://flic.kr/p/Hsc4VT"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Hs7NyE"][/url] My 63 wearing its rather lovely new 1959 guard.
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[quote name='gsgbass' timestamp='1466356635' post='3075231'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I just acquired this Am. Std. "PJ" Precision. It's an Am. Std. Precision body, with an Am. Std. Jazz neck. CS60's, Precision / Jazz pups, with a side mounted jack. It really plays nice. It's also a Limited Edition, just how many Fender considers Limited Edition is not to clear right now. I guess.[/font][/color] [/quote] Very nice, have you sold it yet?
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That does look rather lush. Good to see a few basses coming south from Wigan. Strings do make such a difference don't they? A couple of times in the past a string change has had me changing my mind about moving a bass on.
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[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1466521116' post='3076463'] Am I being dense or does the website not actually say where they are? [/quote] Not sure, last time I looked I was just lusting at the basses. Unless he has moved, it was in Devon.
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On Saturday I trustingly put this on hold for a Bass Chatter, I've not heard from him since, so please consider it available again. This has happened to me in the past, causing delays, lost sales and stress. So from now on in, I won't be putting items on hold. It will remain available for sale until payment has been made. -
I'm not playing this time, sorry. Plenty will though
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http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/ Not had any dealings personally but have heard he is a good chap to deal with.
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Bass is my thing really, certainly the only instrument I'm confident/good enough to play in public. At home though I like to play acoustic guitar and mandolin.
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I’ve decided to sell my rather lovely, all original old Jazz. It’s an extremely good example complete with its original hard case and although the logo is missing, it is otherwise in great condition. When I purchased the bass it was advertised as a 66 but to be totally accurate, I’m going to list it as an early 67. Neck and electrics etc are dated 66, though the pups are January 67. The nitro finish has aged well, there are the expected signs of wear, some dings, scrapes and an area of buckle rash. Frets, truss rod and hardware are great and everything works as it should. The tone control knob does have a little damage with a missing section of plastic, this can be seen in the relevant photograph. I did consider replacing it but given that it still functions perfectly well, decided that keeping it all original was preferable. Solder is perfect and unbroken, the electrics work perfectly. Although I removed them as soon as I got the bass home, it has obviously always worn the ash trays. The bridge therefore, has remained very clean and easily adjustable, with none of the corrosion and gunge often found on basses of this vintage. I’ve got it set up with just the slightest of relief to the neck, a lowish action and fitted with D’addario Nickels. In the photo showing the rear of the head stock, a couple of screw holes can be seen, evidence of where, a previous owner installed a set of tuners, with a smaller footprint and maybe lighter in weight. Seems a strange sort of mod, given that the bass is light and balances well as it is, they must have come to the same conclusion, having reinstalled the lovely originals. Here is the spec: Sunburst over Alder. Maple neck. Rosewood Fretboard, radius 7.25”. Block and Bound. Width at Nut 38 mm. Lollypop tuners. Weight 8lb 8oz. £4,395 Cash or Bank Transfer. Collected from my place in Herts. Although I would much prefer the bass to be viewed and collected, please contact me to discuss postage and insurance. [url="https://flic.kr/p/J8z1V4"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/J8z15B"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/J6gMib"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/JfahzR"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/JcaKTh"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Hj3QoY"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Jfadye"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Hj3NiW"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Jfacii"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Hjd6sM"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/JcaBK3"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/J8CsS8"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Hj6TXW"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/J8CtyP"][/url]
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That is a shocker.
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[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1465986635' post='3072584'] Pah! You can't fool me with that cheap shot ... that ain't no '78 - I can tell. [/quote] Good to see that you're on the ball today Jack
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[url="https://flic.kr/p/Eb8XsD"][/url] How an Alder bodied P bass looks with the finish removed.
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I hate hearing this song, but don't mind playing it!
gary mac replied to Kevsy71's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='simes' timestamp='1465984441' post='3072567'] Jammed it last night at rehearsal and I played disco style octaves which actually suited it. Of course non of the musical ludites noticed my musical brilliance :-) [/quote] That's exactly what I did when playing this with a Classic Rock band a while back. It cheered me up -
[quote name='Burrito' timestamp='1465925127' post='3072187'] A lot is said on forums but you won't truly know until you try it yourself. [/quote] Have to agree with the Burrito
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Beta Test & Review D’Addario NYXL Bass Strings
gary mac replied to D'AddarioUK's topic in Accessories and Misc
I'm impressed with these strings, been on my P bass for a couple of months now and still sound and feel great. -
[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1465898224' post='3071890'] I commented on wateroftynes post that the insides seemed well thought out or better than many others. Also non cluttered, proper through hole components. Should be more reliable and easier to work on. I'm not an expert but with common sense and some knowledge you can still see which amps have a good design and the ones which have design faults or traits likely to cause difficult service. These amps seemed to be good. Many amps are let down be very cramped surface mounted boards designed to be made as quick as possible and throw in maybe one or two silly design traits. Mainly all due to cost cutting and sometimes lack of forethought. And with the bigger companies it really is sometimes about the margins. Not saying all surface mounted, complex and often cluttered pcb gear is bad. [/quote] Yes but more importantly, they come in some lovely colours and finishes
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[quote name='Sparky Mark' timestamp='1465601466' post='3069656'] One feature of this amp that I don't think has been commented on yet is the absence of surface mounted components. From WOT's thread photos the PCBs all appear to be hand soldered through hole construction which are a whole lot easier to service and repair than high density SMT. If I didn't already own a shed full of heads I would have one on order as they are in a different class to the easy to produce, almost impossible to repair units that now prevail. HB have certainly put a great deal of effort into the aesthetics of their amps which I really like and it will be interesting to see if they continue to offer the variety of cosmetic and casing options once they become more established. [/quote] They are very well established in their home country though, so I suspect that those options will continue to be offered.
