gary mac

These days I'm happy enough at my level. I'm not a technical player, I'm far from brilliant and I could go out, if I wasn't gigging and find better players than me every weekend. Thing is though, my enthusiasm is still there, it is greater than my ability and I'm happy with that. I'm good enough to play with a decent and in demand covers band, along with the occasional dep to keep me on my toes. If I did want to get better, learn to read, or get some different techniques under my belt, then I would be looking for one to one lessons.

[quote name='Graham' timestamp='1446273690' post='2898228'] There's nothing irrational about G&L GAS [/quote] Seconded. There is room in my house for more G&L's

Just awful.

Undoubtedly there are many talented musicians on the Tribute scene, who do an excellent job, so I'm not knocking them but I've got no interest in going to see them. Back in the 70's I endured a twenty minute Jimmy Page solo played with a violin bow, it was a miserable thing then and the thought of sitting through it all again, with some pretender dishing out the torment, makes me feel a bit ill For me, it has to be the real deal or not at all. I feel the same about pretend, vintage instruments. I can take the bashing that's heading my way, so fill your boots

I would pull the tube out, make sure everything is all clean and lovely. Reseat it and see if that works. If that didn't do the trick, I would replacing that little tube.

[quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1445784530' post='2894140'] I was looking for a P bass but no longer since I got a G&L SB-2 in a trade. It's a great bass and there is a Tribute version that may be worth a look. Very usable and punchy [/quote] I've been gigging my US SB-2 in recent weeks and have found that by having the bridge pup volume off and the neck pup volume backed off to about 70% (or thereabouts), I'm very much in vintage P bass territory.

So glad you've got through it Pete and thanks for sharing, that can't have been easy. Wish you well in your recovery.

Gigged my G&L SB2, so happy with this one.

Yep, what Discreet said.

Some info for you http://www.glguitars.com/features/neck.asp

I had an SB2 with that style of construction. Great instruments, hope you enjoy.

Chuffed for you Shell, good work.

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1445640094' post='2893126'] Gary, impressed that you were brave enough to relic it yourself. [/quote] Us pioneering spirits lead and others follow mate

I've used the same pick for every gig over the last five years. It is now very road worn and therefore desirable

I've just I had a listen to it via my hi fi, sounded fine to me and suited the number. Could hear JT loud and clear. It's a number I would like to add to our band's set list.

Welcome Matt. Hope you enjoy the forum and all things bass related.

My turn to sell something to Harry this time and it was a stress free transaction again. One of the real fine BC'ers to deal with

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1445549546' post='2892411'] Oooh, what's the wood on the Mk1? Cherry? [/quote] It's lovely isn't it?