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[quote name='super al' timestamp='1433171396' post='2788519'] Changed his tune (so to speak), I remember JJ dissing the Mark King style and sound a few years ago in BG magazine. I'll dig it out for exact quote [/quote] He still can, it's his opinion.

It reminds me of a Satellite bass

"Spiritual advisor"??

Absolutely fantastic work and a bloody gorgeous bass... I need to get started on my SB Elite.

Sounds like you were in the wrong place: [b] [size=5]Foo Fighters in Manchester: Council bosses say weather was to blame after gig was heard ten miles away[/size][/b] [url="http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/foo-fighters-manchester-council-bosses-9347120"]http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/foo-fighters-manchester-council-bosses-9347120[/url]

Lovely!!

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1432843414' post='2785594'] Full photos and possibly sound samples will follow I promise [/quote] Still waiting!

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1432830875' post='2785434'] The pickup has arrived... [/quote] I was wondering when it would turn up. So when do we get to see the finished bass?

I should have had an honourable mention for Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds as it was the first record I bought with my own money, back in 1979. I've listened to that album several times a year since then.

Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights: First song that I can remember liking. I was about 5 years old and loved it so much I made my parents buy me the album. Been a Kate Bush fan ever since. The Who - The Real Me: My dad played me Quadrophenia when I was about 7. Loved the bass all through the album, but The Real Me really stood out. Pink Floyd - Welcome to the Machine: Probably the same day as hearing Quardophenia. My dad's attempt to scare me into going to bed was to play this quite loudly. It back fired, I listened to the whole song then had him start the album from track one. Iron Maiden - Killers: Can't remember when the 1st time I heard this was, but it made me want a bass. fast forward a decade or so Einsturzende Neubauten - [color=#000000]Yü-Gung (Fütter Mein Ego): A French mate played this to me one night in the late 80s. Was like nothing I'd heard before. Loved this band for a long time now, not just because of the music. Back in the early 2000s they started a supporters funding project. Supporters had access to a private forum, I've met dozens of other supporters from across the globe. Many have become very dear friends. We're more like an extended family.[/color]

[quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1432722808' post='2784233'] Here's my two! Brilliant sounds, but combined weight of 22lbs! ... [/quote] Nice, do you play both at the same time then?

It's not really to my taste but that's a pretty incredible job you've done there Andy.

[quote name='Coldflows' timestamp='1432454019' post='2781503'] Wasn't an 11 o clock jobbie, I was checking. [/quote] Somewhere in the early hours. I can't remember exactly though. If they've switched from updating the website from 11pm to 2am I'll never get what I want...

[quote name='jazzyvee' timestamp='1432285213' post='2779960'] I had a blue stratocaster and called John Diggins, (JayDee), to get advice on how to strip it back to the basic wood. He advised me against burning it off and recommended removing the finish using nitromors. [/quote] How long ago was that? Nitromors these days won't touch a poly coat.

Bought a book from Mark. It was in perfect condition, nice quick and secure (what kind of tape was that??) delivery. Fantastic communication. Mark's a pleasure to deal with.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1432211875' post='2779221'] Could try Mr Foxen who I think has gone from BC but can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ampstack/351966881575839?pnref=lhc [/quote] He still reads the forum from time to time. But he's facebook page would probably be a safer/quicker bet

I saw Alice Cooper a few times in the late 80s/ early 90s. Guillotines and nooses galore!

[quote name='Coldflows' timestamp='1432128926' post='2778410'] So use a PC and keep refreshing at 11pm. This is turning into a proper game. [/quote] Yep. I was refreshing the page until 20 past, just to make sure they didn't add things

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1432038615' post='2777434'] Oh that's stunning! �� Is it a Steve Harris sig with an anodised pickguard added? [/quote] it is indeed. Inspired by the Edgar Willis bass... [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1432061049' post='2777755'] You're all wrong. Renault Liquid Yellow, the end I'm doing one in a couple of weeks. [/quote] I've got a Ford Fiesta Purple bass...

That Jazz went on at about 11:03pm. I was refreshing the page every 15 seconds from 11:00... The mobile site took much much longer to show it.

[quote name='ukulelelab' timestamp='1431811360' post='2775293'] metallic blue [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VkNmcjPHRE"]https://www.youtube....h?v=8VkNmcjPHRE[/url] [/quote] [quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1431881971' post='2775862'] That '57 looks and sounds amazing. I guess it's had a refin to be that sparkley though. Thanks for that, nice curve ball. I hadn't even considered a metalflake finish \m/ . [/quote] I can't see the video as it's blocked in work. But I'm guessing that's the Edgar Willis bass. I get to show off my Steve Harris / Edgar Wills P again!

[quote name='landwomble' timestamp='1431991918' post='2777140'] Appreciate I'm taking a punt here but is there any reason to think that I won't receive what I've ordered, or do you have some negative experience? [/quote] [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1431992989' post='2777145'] Some people order a bass, but then receive an email saying that Thomann are out of stock. [/quote] Yep, I ordered a LH Jazz the other week only to get an email saying it was out of stock when I ordered. I've since set an alarm for 11:20pm to wake me up so I can check the site. I guess I need to shift it back to 11PM.

[quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1431899262' post='2776101'] Here's a thought. I stopped at a zebra crossing for a pedestrian a few years back. I was rear ended by a bloke in a company van, injuring me, the wife, nearly killing my dog who was secured in the back of the car. The pedestrian almost got it to as he shunted me clear across the crossing. He lost his job as he wasn't supposed to be using the van outside of work hours. So by some of the posts here I should feel bad the guy lost his job? [/quote] Wow! That's a hell of a jump in situations!! I'm guessing you're not being serious...

Mr Foxen, who, sadly, isn't around much on here these days built an version of an Octobass. Wonder if I can find the thread..?

Faith No More - Sol Invictus... 4 songs in and I'm pretty disappointed. So far the only thing going for it is Billy Gould's bass tone...