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  1. police squad
    Every time I pick up my JMJ mustang, I smile. I've had it a couple of years now. I would try a vintera but for me, there's no need. P bass player for 33+ years. now, mustang all the way
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    I have a Vintage 335 a-like. It has a 'Rich-wood' fingerboard. Apparently man made IIRC. When my local Tech set it up, he said he thought it was wood and maybe they were lying about it. Whatever....................it's a good playing and sounding guitar. Used it a lot during lockdown one. Don't know about the others but I would definately try one if I had too
  3. police squad
    nice job, should be a blast. Good choice of guitar too!!
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    I sorted my own pressies this year. I had a budget of around 500 quid. so, ebay, Ashdown RM Evo 4x10 8 ohm, just over 100 quid, almost new and virtually immaculate. (I gave the bloke £140 becuase he met me half way) an awesome little cab Boss CE2 1981 black label. £240. Again absolutely amazing sound Fender flats, like what are fitted to the JMJ mustang, for my bitsa P bass, (backup to JMJ for my new Americana band, details to be released when I'm allowed to) and a fkn cold!! fabbo
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    I have it on an USA region dvd (except zepplin, which I have watched since. A shame, Plant was on tour at the time and he was exhausted) It was a really great day, my friend had an all day party. We had it on all day, it was fabulous. I really liked Julian Lennon's set
  6. police squad
    I've stopped doing NYE now, last year was stinky poo. Fireworks annoy my dog, so I'd rather stay home these days. If you are gigging this NYE, ENJOY and have a great time
  7. police squad
    wow, I had a stomper set up in the the early 90s. Great gear GLWTS
  8. police squad
    and it sounds bloomin epic
  9. police squad
    it's funny isn't it. The older I get, the less I need to spend, even though prices are going up. I remember 20 years ago, how much a custom shop Les Paul was. I thought it was mental. But I eventually paid 1800 quid for a reissue '57 CS (18 years ago) 1500 for a PRS signature from 89. 2000 for a Slash AFD 12 years ago. all were more than a months wages at the time. I have a brian May 'super' on order £3295 IIRC. Mad mad money lol but not basses 1500 tops lol
  10. police squad
    Herbie Flowers jazz bass. Iconic for me
  11. police squad
    when I bought my first Fender (1983) the shop was full of these. Never had one, although was offered a 12 sring/fretless twin neck for £100 back in 1991. (angry wife, trying to disposeof ex's collection in our shop)
  12. police squad
    I've no idea what that is mate always wanted a CE-2. Still not arrived though, everybody on strike etc
  13. police squad
    cheers. My friend has used a CE2 in all the 35 years that I have known him. It is THE chorus pedal for me, whatever the cost. I look forward to popping this into my pedal board and removing the CH-1 that I've hated for nearly 20 years (I had a CE-3 and didn't like that much either)
  14. police squad
    I bid (and won) at the Gardiner Holgate auction recently. Boss CE2, 1981 black label, made in Japan. For me, THE chorus pedal. Eagerly awaiting delivery Pictures to follow
  15. police squad
    I must admit, that's a mighty fine trio. I'm a P bass man (albeit Mustang mainly these days) but if you need to cover everything, a Jazz and a Stingray alongside a P does it in spades. I've never actually had all 3 at the same time but I have considered adding a stingray p/up and associated electronics to my F/less P bass (and maybe a fretted neck too) Perhaps it's time for a bitsa Jazz (although I do hanker for a Betsy Bass)
  16. police squad
    This is a mighty fine replacement. I have this pickup in my fretless P bass. It sounds really excellent. Keep the old pickups though, maybe send them away for a rewind. I've used Aaron Armstrong (son of legend, Kent Armstrong) with great sucess
  17. police squad
    I've gone with comply tips, medium size. Squash em up and insert Yesterday's gig, duo, small venue with the QSC K12s behind us. With the comply tips I couldn't hear the K12s at all. Very good isolation. I'm still getting over a really bad cold, so my head is still a bit blocked. I've had my ears 'hoovered' but my cold is still causing me grief. Tinnitus still very prominent atm. I'm still really impressed with this simple KZ10 pros and P2. My keys player tried them yesterday too and by the 2nd set was really enjoying it.
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    I was lookig for a s/h one of theses but eneded up with the 8 ohm version for 100 quid. very happy with it tooo
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    The cat (Tobi) left us 8 years ago. There used to be date codes on the neck but I couldn't decipher them in the early 90s. All there is, is a folded piece of paper, acting as a neck shim, with a note saying to ring Jimmy Page. He was not impressed when we phoned the number I'll get a vernier and measure the width and depth at the first fret
  20. police squad
    so good people of BC I have owned my '73 P bass for just over 32 years now and I have never played another P bass with the same shape neck profile. The 70s jap reissue has a shallower profile. PB70 US My JMJ Mustang, however, has the same shape. I've not even measured it so cant be sure of nut width. But are the depths different for the different nut widths? gratuitous pictures of said '73 for your delectation
  21. police squad
    rothco and frost do the logos. All you'll ever neeed
  22. police squad
    for many years I have used dunlop tortex 1.14mm purple. I have loads of them. I stash them in my car just in case I forget them. I shove in the top of my pickguard at the end of the gig, so it's there for the next gig. It evens wears the paint off where I store them. I also play a lot with my thumb these days, this comes from copying Sting in my tribute. My blues rock band is about 50/50 pick vs thumb these days
  23. police squad
    indeed. They really are quite compact. I'll give it a blast later. I might take the day off today. I have a stinking cold and have had very little sleep again (on top of yesterdays 400 mile round trip to collect said cab. (I had to go quite a way for a work thing, then just added collection on top))
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    Good point Blue. My first gig was in 1981. I had just turned 13 and been playing for 4 months. The drummer was 12, his dad ran a hugely succesful local dance band, his older brothers played drums and guitar, we had so much support from his dad. His dad recently turned 90 and is still looking great. He was a rock to us, gave us great advice etc. Let us rehearse in his house. We only did the one gig but we practiced together for a few years, went a bit reggae and we had a 3 piece brass section (they were young Royal Marines. The RM school of music was very nearby in Deal. A place very close to my heart) I have been gigging ever since, The drummer, Andy, eventually played keys for Toyah for nearly 20 years
  25. police squad
    we were, yes. It was awesome fun and an incredible gig
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