gary mac

Sounds like a miserable experience I had spotted this one on Ebay. Prices vary, I would pay that sort of money for a good example. For me, that would have to be all original, everything functioning as it should and with the original case, also in good condition. Put it down to experience and keep on looking, there are some lovely early 70's ones out there. Hope you find the one.

[quote name='Romeo2' timestamp='1456590199' post='2990580'] Oh no, please buy it now as I find myself all of a sudden in a fever-and-tremors-inducing GAS attack! [/quote] I can't help, I'm all spent out.

If the look of this bass appealed and given that this is local to me, I would have already gone to have a look. I love G&L's my main gigging basses are 1980's G&L's. This one doesn't do it for me but if you like the colour and you like Precision basses, I'm sure that you wouldn't be disappointed. It's not a bargain price but I think it's a fair price and I would be reasonably happy to pay around that sort of figure for one.

He is a regular sell of basses and always waxes very lyrical in his ads. I've been tempted by one or two of his instruments.

Really enjoy playing this one with the band and it has been a real crowd pleaser

Not again

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1456475619' post='2989317'] The idea is fine so long as nothing goes wrong... Who ends up responsible if the courier looses or breaks it? What happens if the bass turns up and it's not as described? seller blames shipper etc... could get very messy. [/quote] Was just about to post the same. I still like the idea though

Last time I did it, I'm sure it added approx 25% to the total, so that would be £188ish on this. You would be better off trying to calculate it properly though, even if it is a little confusing.

[quote name='bassbiscuits' timestamp='1456414582' post='2988802'] I just killed my set of Daddario Nickels in two gigs - they sound like old dead flat wounds now. Pretty gutted really. I've ordered some Rotosounds which i've had better luck with before now. Maybe Elixirs are the way forward tho - how are they with plectrums tho? I've heard somewhere they start to peel if you cane them hard. [/quote] I mostly use a pick when gigging and not had any breakdown of the coating on the Elixirs. One of the sets has probably done a dozen or so gigs now and still no sign of wear.

Good for you, sounds like a decent deal

I've been wondering the same, given that they are generally held in such high esteem.

It's heading up North

I always use the same method as Twincam, makes easy work of it. Having said that, I've not encountered them glued in, just normally a tight fit.

Having trouble sleeping Nick or is just the hedonistic, rock 'n' roll life style?

I like seeing pics of kit, old or new, with or without a review. It's one of the reasons I started visiting Bass Chat all those years back. Will look forward to a full review though

Gold seems somehow, more right for that era but Tort is just such a lovely looking material, particularly the 60's variety.

[quote name='EmmettC' timestamp='1456133245' post='2985573'] I agree, there is a gorgeous '72 Precision for sale here for less than £2K, I know it's not a 60's bass, but it's complete, and will only become more valuable. [/quote] Yes, feeling very tempted to go for this one myself but my bass fund is at present depleted. It is a great example at a very good price but I suppose if the OP wants a Jazz, then it's not going to fit the bill.

[quote name='Normski' timestamp='1456085608' post='2985287'] Hi there,did you pass the book on? Norm [/quote] On its way to Normski, well it will be soon.

I haven't seen one of those before. Looks great and the same colour, I think, as my P Deluxe from that era.

Price aside, too many things would put me off buying this, not least, the fact that you had to discover for yourself, the route under the p/g.

First off, are the strings old?

Treat yourself to a pack of micro mesh sheets. You can then rub down with a very fine grade one , that won't leave any visible scratches but will leave a super silky smooth surface.

I was once told, "now you've got that nice new, loud amp, you really must play the right notes"

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1455998075' post='2984460'] Ha no. I'm playing with them now. He's a really good drummer and an all round nice guy. He remembers that night. This was a band a long time ago now. [/quote] Felt really sorry for him that night.