Mike

Hi all - finally, an up-to-date family picture! [b]Back L-R:[/b] Bassix Jazz EUB, Ken Smith BT6, Cort GB-75 [b]Front L-R:[/b] 1975 Fender Jazz, Shuker Custom Jazz 4, 1968 Fender Jazz (modded with EMG active pups & fretless lined ebony board - no, it wasn't me!), 1984 Ibanez Musician. This are the basses that I gig with, and get regular usage: 75 Jazz, Shuker, 69 Jazz, Ken Smith. I'm using the Cort to tide me over as Jon Shuker is building me a matching 5 string but in Red, with delano pickups, and macassar board & blocks (think a snazzy 66 Candy Apple Red Fender!) This is the pedalboard I use, should you be interested. Custom-made (by myself, a complete duffer at anything manly like DIY). This comprises: Sadowsky DI, Boss LMB3 Limiter, EBS Octabass octaver, Boss TU2 Tuner, Danelectro Autowah and a not-often used programmable Tech 21 Sansamp. I also use Markbass gear - a 1x12 combo, with a 2x10 extension. Regards Mike

[quote name='tauzero' post='171289' date='Apr 7 2008, 11:58 AM']Anything by Flanders & Swann or Tom Lehrer, because bassists really should get out more.[/quote] +1 for Flanders & Swann - Cannot get enough of these genius songwriters & comedians!

I hope that is Alex from the Gallery. Great guy.

Check out the Bass Merchant, in Witham, Essex. Changed hands recently but the previous owner Mike Walsh was a fab guy, I'm sure he's sold it to the right people.

Hi there - as soon as I saw the thread title, I was going to say " Speak to Mike @ Bass Merchant" because last time I was in he gave me the lowdown on them. After reading your post I see that's not necessary! Greetings from Chelmsford and a very satisfied customer of Mike!

Thanks for all your input - I went out and bought it, it's very nice. It's a Sienna Burst with the woodgrain visable. I'll post pics when I can!

It's a natural five string, but he's mentioned some sort of colourburst on there - so I'm a little confused. I'll see it in the next day or two and give it a play. Thanks for the speedy help, all!

Thanks for the input - it's the natural one, £150 with hard case. Seems like a decent deal. What's the neck like? In terms of width and playability?

Hi, I've seen a Cort GB75 for sale second hand. Just wondered if you guys had any experience with them? I see they're rated highly by some on Talkbass. Also, what do you think is a fair price for one second hand? Thanks, Mike

Brilliant. I see Todd was exceptionally complimentary about your playing over at Talkbass - way to go!

Hi everyone! I'm trying to hammer down the last few specs on a Shuker Jazz 5 Jon has already started to build me. My 4 string is SO magnificent, I'm having a 5 string matching one made - some changes in terms of pickups and colour but generally the same. Now, I've been researching 33" scale. Basically, I have pretty small hands! I do play a Smith 6 but it does feel very big to me. I sold a Yamaha TRB6P because it was so wide. Even a Warwick Streamer Stage I V was quite big. I've noted that a lot of big name companies make 33" 5 & 6 strings - I just wondered if anyone has any experience with them? I know Janek Gwizdala plays a 33" 6 string. I'm thinking it might be more comfortable for me, and make the transition when I'm playing from 4 to 5 a little easier. Jon says there should be no problem with the low B either. Look forward to your input! Regards, Mike

I got my pics through as well! Good stuff.

Welcome to Basschat Chris - but Ssssshhh!! I would also like to hear the skinny on the Zoot cabs. But I should really just pop 10mins down the road to Mike @ Bass Merchant. Still, let's hope we get some info.

A 60 fretted and 62 defretted were his main two, I think. Occasionly he did borrow or buy different ones. Jaydee even made him a signature bass right near the end of his life, after he played one and really liked it.