jezzaboy

Get a luthier to do it as you need the correct files to do it. Tried a diy approach before and take my word for it, if you don`t know what you are doing and haven`t got the right tools, it will end in tears. It doesn`t cost that much too get it done by a pro. It will be cash well spent. Jez

Played a pub in Motherwell last night. We hadn`t played a gig for a month or so due to holidays so we were a bit rusty. Busy enough boozer but the crowd were a bit flat, not much of a reaction. Played old stuff, new stuff made no differance. We play a pub round the corner on aregular basis and we always go down a storm and it`s always full of nice ladies!! Highlight of the night was when we were breaking the gear down and a guy chinned us for not playing In the city, his favourite. We had played it at the end of the first set and he was sitting in front of us at the time! Sort of summed up the gig. Jez

If he`s reading this thread, can you tell me why you weren`t playing with Roxy Music on Johnathan Ross`s last show? It was the guy who plays with Robbie Williams (cue someone who knows his name) who is a great player but the only reason I watched the bloomin show was to watch Guy on bass! Is he playing with Roxy in January when they are on tour? Jez

Is it the final nail in MIM coffin? Who knows. All I know is that the VMJ is a great value for money bass. I have had quite a few £600+ basses pass through my grubby mits recently and while they were great, I like playing the VMJ more. It has been upgraded with a Gotoh bridge, Wilkinson vintage style tuners, Fender 70`s logo and black Jazz knobs (ooeeerr). And lets not forget the Halfords £5 satin black paint job! As you can see, the pole pieces dont line up 100% but neither did the ones on my MIM 70`s Jazz. Downsides, it`s a bit of a heavy bugger. I might replace the pups one day but the stock ones are fine and I love the neck on it. Cost of upgrades £75. [attachment=55424:DSC01595.JPG] [attachment=55425:DSC01594.JPG] Jez

[quote name='Adrenochrome' post='908139' date='Jul 28 2010, 01:13 PM']What is it with all the swapping instruments all the time. And why do people pay the best part of a grand for a bass with a fancy label that doesn't even play properly. I think I inhabit a different planet sometimes [/quote] Please tell me your secret!!! I need to get on your planet quick before GAS arrives again!!!! :wacko: Jez

An Epiphone EB3. Looked the business but sounded mince, had horrendus neck dive and cheap and nasty hardware. Sold it to a guy who wanted to be like Jack Bruce. He was on drugs for sure....(the guy not Jack!). Jez

[quote name='tauzero' post='906546' date='Jul 27 2010, 12:19 AM']AIUI, Akkerman had a smack habit and that was part of what led to the split and being replaced by Philip Catherine. Hamburger Concerto was the last good Van Leer/Akkerman album, Mother Focus rather lost its way.[/quote] You can`t say that about Mother Focus!! What about the classic track "I need a bathroom?" :blush: Jez

[quote name='Big_Stu' post='906140' date='Jul 26 2010, 06:12 PM']Jan Akkerman left Focus a long time ago, I believe it's just Thijs van leer + A N Others these days. Jan Akkerman does an annual solo tour, he's played The Robin in Bilston (EXC venue! I go there a lot!) and The Ferry in Glasgow a few times.[/quote] Hey there Big Stu!! Akkerman left in 76 on the eve of a British tour as he couldn`t get along with Van Leer. He was replaced by a guy called Phillip Catrine (pretty sure that was his name) who was quite a decent player. The people who bought tickets for the tour were offered their money back when Akkerman left. I went and seen Akkerman at the Ferry about 2002 and a guitarist friend who was with me was so impressed by his playing that he was nearly suicidal that he would never be that good. Strange man.... :wacko: Focus are still kicking about and are still a good band . Jez

The Jag bass is on the Soundslive website at £259. [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Squier-Vintage-Modified-Jaguar-Bass-Guitar~ID~13833.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~S...ar~ID~13833.asp[/url] Jez

Why???? Do most of us on this site ask ourselves why do we need another bass? No!! You need another one because that`s just the type of wild, crazy dudes we are!!! Go and get it bought and to hell with what the wife says. Are you a man or a mouse? (Cheese anyone?) Jez

Just did a deal with lawrie and he`s a top bloke to deal with. He gave me the price I was looking for and the deal went as smooth as a baby buttock! Jez

Gotta add that the staff are always nice people to deal with and up for a chat! And they always have a good selection and some intresting gear as well. Jez

[quote name='yorks5stringer' post='895756' date='Jul 15 2010, 04:28 PM']If it's from Dolphin it may be a bit fishy.......[/quote] I think that your swiming against the tide there. Jez

What numpty paid 385 quid for that! Goes to show, there`s always a sucker about. Like the bit about not knowing where the volume and tone knobs were. Lemmy`s got them in his back pocket I imagine. You can ask the next time you are having a chat with him. Jez

I, like Clarky, have a love of T birds due to Lord Pete of the Way. I have owned 3- 2 Epi bolt on and 1 Epi pro. They are one of the coolest looking basses on the planet but you need a left arm 4 foot long to play an F on the E string or the body down at your knees and the neck around your left shoulder. This is the reason that me and Tbirds just don`t get along. Jez

That will sound better than some of the crap basses I have owned. Jez

[quote name='bartelby' post='890513' date='Jul 9 2010, 03:32 PM']Finally tracked down the image: [url="http://www.bassemporium.com/item.php?sku=0131810340"]http://www.bassemporium.com/item.php?sku=0131810340[/url][/quote] Well done Detective Inspector Bartelby. Go get some do`nuts. Jez