Not everyone's taste but certainly mine. This was a huge influence on me. Jeff Berlin is one of my favourite players.
I was lucky enough to spend a bit of time with Alan Holdsworth a few years ago... such a lovely, humble man. He was an absolutely astounding talent.
Agree 100% regarding the Steinberger: one of the pinnacles of bass guitar design IMO.
Disagree 100% regarding the 'amorphous' Spector description: one of the pinnacles of bass guitar design IMO (and yes, Warwick 'borrowed' the design).
I'd buy this in a heartbeat if I had the funds.
It was indeed due to a rogue batch of Mahogany and the fact that the demand for Jaydee basses outstripped the capacity for on-point QC (at that time).
I had one of these during the late 80s and the neck developed a back bow which would rival a banana. The only bass that ever made me cry. I'm over it now.
Fantastic singer and bassist. I loved Budgie back in the day. Healing thoughts go out to Burke; that final Budgie release could also be very interesting.
I know that Ian Waller and Pete the Fish at Wal insisted that the dense and heavier Mahogany core was a prerequisite for 'that sound'. I'm guessing Chris May is on the same page?
Fantastic basses! I owned a progress 3 deluxe; sublime design and build quality, wonderful playability and KILLER tone.
Alas, at 11lbs my spine couldn't take it, so I had to move it on.