Mike Brooks

Never had a problem with either extension key on my Kubicki's, one is 20 years old, the other 21, maybe yours has been used more. I'm sure Phil has a fix for this if there is a problem, just like he has for most things. Back in the days when the internet was an undiscovered gem to me (92/93) and Newsgroups were the way forward, I contacted Phil as I had a problem with my Fender/Kubicki neck and had read on a newsgroup on The Bottom Line that there were a batch of around 200 Fender Kubickis that were made in 1989 that weren't sealed properly. Lo and behold mine was one of those, rang Phil, he confirmed it, sent the neck off and he overhauled it, new fret job, slimmer neck as per my wishes, turned round in 4-6 weeks. Splendid chap. Mike

Splendid stuff...thank you for obliging! Particularly liking the natural fretless. Recently started using my two Kubickis again and still very pleasing to the ear. Just realised my fretless is 20 years old this year...where have the years gone? Mike

Any chance of a pic of the Kubicki collection? Mike

Actually, it's very good and very safe, we're over 200 miles away from the conflict, playing in a Western/English bar that stays open very late so most people end up there during the evening. Having a blast, kept my GB's at home though. Mike

My day is great ta....sat in 26 degree sun, blue sky, couple of cold ones, beach in front of me.....it's a hard life. Month of gigs in southern Israel....can't be bad! Mike

You're right mate you do, been waiting for you to get back to me with a date for ......oooooooohhhh....2 years. And actually PJ is the guvnor, I'm just a poor imitation! Mike

I was pulling your legs.......

Lightweights.....

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='356036' date='Dec 16 2008, 02:56 PM']Like I said before, I don't think the EMG's do the Spectors justice in some respects.[/quote] Seems to have worked for Spector for nearly 30 years....you don't think you're just being picky?

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='355961' date='Dec 16 2008, 01:56 PM']Hmmmmm, I'm still not a fan of the EMG's in mine. The sound doesn't do the maple neck justice I think. The EMG's have a very distinctive flavour which is fine for live playing when I get the EQ scooped gently but for solo noodling at home I wish my pickups in which had a slightly sweeter treble. Ideally a pair of Delano SBC's would do the trick but they're a different shape to the EMG soapbars.[/quote] He's never happy you know.....

[quote name='dub_junkie' post='355561' date='Dec 16 2008, 01:28 AM']how true! I've dallied on and off with selling one of my older Euro 5's but each time I do I just realise there'll be regret involved afterwards and if I did I'll probably end up with a bass I dont like as much. furthermore I cant seperate my two in deciding which one I prefer. [/quote] Lovely, lovely, lovely......!!!!!

One more bump before Xmas....

Be my guest, I'll start off.....[size=6][b]ARSE!!![/b][/size]

Is it me or does it seem that those of us that managed to get basses through Reverb in August got bloody great deals! The more I hear and read, the better it seems! Mike

Splendid

[quote name='johnnylager' post='349682' date='Dec 9 2008, 01:32 PM']Rapid response from the tech guys tho, 1st class. Spector Euros rock.[/quote] Hear hear!!

Won't solve it but may ease the pain and help a little....try some glucosamine gel, you can get it from lots of places but Holland & Barratt do it cheap. Mike

Another bump for the hell of it!

Well put squire!

Hi guys (and girls), The five string basses were scored by both Adrian and I, Stuart was unavailable to take part due to work commitments. There was no bias, of the basses we were supplied with, the GB won hands down, simple as that. No alterior motives. If those of us who write for the mag weren't allowed to review stuff we owned, I wouldn't be able to review most of the stuff that comes our way. The fact I have a bass collection is due to the work I do and what I need the basses to do, which doesn't (and shouldn't) prevent me from offering a fair, unbiased opinion on gear for review. If anything, it gives me an insight into the basses, amps and pedals. Cheers, Mike

Monday morning bump.