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Hi, Need a wee bit of help. In trying to shift my guitar amp (JCM2000 TSL and 1960a cab), I've been offered a swap. its a Marshall VBA 400 head and matching 4x12. Anyone know if this is a good move? Any thoughts on the amp? Cheers

As someone who owns both (Gibson and Epiphone), they are both great. There are obvious differences between the two but the epiphone is still a great bass. Not crazy about the pickups (find the open E very muddy and lightweight sounding), but otherwise great. Have tried the Tokai offering, which is also great, but I went with the epi in the end. Moving the strap pin will be a must imo, but other than that, no complaints. definately try one out first though-same as any bass!

[attachment=36825:02082009009.jpg] Technically a futon though... circa 1973 (was my dads when he was at Uni) Modded with an elephant-print throw and covered again with Misfits fleece blanket. Has internal storage compartment under cushion which is handy for straps, picks, tuners, tools, cushions, sleeping bags, linen and all the usual bits (couch candy)

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='661330' date='Nov 21 2009, 08:52 PM']My S8 precision is an '81. If its a late 70s to '81 precision it will have a thumbrest and bridge & pickup covers or at least holes where they were.[/quote] Yeah, the 78 I already own has said appointments. The one I presently covet has had a few mods so cant tell yet. Thanks guys

Hi guys, Am looking at what I suspect is a late seventies precision. Trouble is the bloke selling it is convinced its an 87. I already own a 78 and the logo and serial look very similar to the one im looking at. From what ive seen of it, its in good shape, paint missing in places on the back and someone put active p and j type emgs into it (ruined in that respect), other than that, all seems good anywho the serial (with last two digits missing-not keen on putting it up) S8819** Where in time does that put this mystery precision? its a very decent price so wont be gutted if it isnt a kosher 70's Any thoughts?

You can also see in the second last pic that on the back of the speaker is G 15 Seems like a real 4x15, though an incredibly underpowered one. Probably more of a low-end guitar cab (Doyle, the guitarist from the Misfits had something similar in the early daysif I remember correctly) Don´t think this would really stand up to the Lemmy cab at all. prob would be a wee bit flappy (not in the good way!)

Ampeg B 500DR Awesome head, 500 watts into 2ohms, SVT sounds, four programmable channels with two inputs- you can dial up any sound-without having to change basses! and all into a 2U rack unit. Also, the last USA built Ampeg amp! Fantastic!

I had a black one a few years ago and gigged it quite a lot. Loved the feel of the neck and the pickups sounded great. The preamp sounded great with the trebs rolled backk a little. Loved it through my ampeg rig, hated it with the Trace Elliot. My advice would be to try one anyway. the preamp can alwayys be swapped out later.

Well played mate. Gorgeous bass. Wish you and your fiance all the best

Yeah the Hoppus underwent a terrible relic job on the back and upper contour/bout. Coulda killed ben for that, but 250 euro! forget it! Yeah The P-Lyte is black or really kinda dark green with goldflake in it. Very strange colour, but love it! The old Misfits throw-instant cool to any terrible sofa! lol. Cheers mate!

It is a bit of an eye catcher alright.lol Thanks mate

[quote name='Bassman101' post='640454' date='Oct 29 2009, 08:13 PM']Im drawn to that P lyte. Looks ace.[/quote] Fantastic bass! bit of a Ronseal thing- does exactly what it says on the tin! Weighs very little-just under 7 pounds I think. Has a Dtuner key fitted which is pretty handy. Recorded with it last year and VERY happy with the results. One of the guys at the studio wanted to buy it off me after we´d finished the first day of drum and bass tracks, but I was having none of it! Very versatile bass and perfect for long gigs! The active electronics are top drawer as well!

[quote name='stefboltonfc' post='640420' date='Oct 29 2009, 07:43 PM']What in the world drew you to the Mustang!?!? I haven't seen such a weird looking bass in a long time, which is a shame, as the rest of your family are gorgeous! I especially like the Gibson Thunderbird - very lovely (even though I personally can't get my head around 5 strings!)[/quote] Needs is must I´m afraid- I NEEDED it! No, I bought it a few years back cause my kid sis plays too and she wanted to borrow one. She wasn´t getting on with her Squier Jazz cause her hands are too small. I also fancied a shortscale cause I didnt have one , So I bought one and leant it to her to record with her band. She has since moved back to the guitar, so in its lovely original 60´s case (got it for free) it sleeps, though I do use it from time to time (headphones, bedroom type situations) It does have a lovely warm tone, just a bit weak when cranked up full. The TBird I got for the same reasons almost I didn´t have any 5 strings so decided if I was going to break 2 taboos, (Must be 4 strings, must be Fender) then Id do so with one bass!hehe Gibson for a Fender-head, the shame! Honestly though, it is a fantastic bass! Switched the tuning so its eadgc as I find low B too heavy metal (I know, I know) and it sounds incredible. pups are mega-high outputs! Had to drink plenty of milk on account of the bone rattlin´! No neck dive either! amazing for a Thunderbird! Neck is very thin and fast too. Prefer it to the standard Thunderbirds I´ve tried over the years. Cheers

Would love to get my hands on any of these: An Old Gretsch bass, A 62 RI Precision, Fiesta Red or Oly White, 76-78 Fender Precision Black maple neck. Same as above but in OLY white, Fender Jag in HR Red, Dean Stylist Cabbie Gibson RD Artist, Black or Sunburst, Gibson Victory Atrist, Red Warwick Chrome Tone Warwick Vampyre-dont care which one! Any decent Ricenfaker

Ok, maybe its just an Irish thing, but what about these: A) A Phil Lynott sig P Bass (seing as Rory Gallagher go a strat) Obviously a black 70´s style Precision to begin with, p and J pups, Chrome mirror scratchplate. A Squier version could simply be that Special Edition Precision Mirror one that was around a few years ago, but without the matching headstock A Mike McKeegan (Therapy?) Sig Warwick Streamer Chrome Tone? There could be a Rockbass version of this too I guess (would love a cheap chrome tone!) C) A Mark Hamilton (Ash) Sig Gibson Thunderbird- with a special design/thinner body, bridge and neck allowing only 3 strings? seeing as he only ever has three on his TBirds at any stage. Epiphone could put out a similar one too.

Kim Deal Fender Precision. She has to be the coolest Female Bass player of all time! or at least up there-definately better than Melissa Auf der Mar, D´Arcy Wretzky, Kim Gordon, Melanie Cambell and dare I say it, gulp, Tina Weymoth. Though I did read somewhere that she had to be told that bass strings need changing!hehe Still, amazing player and her basslines are the heart and soul of the Pixies sound I reckon. Based on Kim´s Fiesta/Coral red Fender Precision. as far as I remember, It is a 62 reissue (maybe one of the 83 ones?) So would have to be modeled on this. Worn Silver Pickguard shield obviously. and New Strings! There could be a squier one too I guess.maybe same build as VM series Precision, just with upgraded (non Duncan) pups and obviously fiesta red, not OLY white. Thoughts anyone?

[quote name='jim_bass' post='640344' date='Oct 29 2009, 06:22 PM']The all new Fender 'Matt Freeman' Road Worn 70's Precision Bass Guitar. [attachment=35353:Matt__s_Bass.JPG] Based on Matt's original 1977 Precision as used in operation ivy and later with his band rancid. This bass is white with a black pickguard. Rosewood neck, varnish sanded off for super fast scales and arpeggios. This bass will make you feel like you've been giging with it for years![/quote] +1- amazing bass player!

[quote name='Rayman' post='640192' date='Oct 29 2009, 04:21 PM'][/quote] Seriously good looking Fernandes there mate! Would love to try one out!

These basses look amazing. Tried one when I was in Manchester earlier this year, just didnt get enough time to fiddle with it/figure out ´Mission Control´-style electronics! Nonetheless... Right to the top of my GAS list!!! Hot Rod Red of course! And here I was thinking a cherryburst 78 ´Prescription´ was the cure!

[quote name='tredders' post='640166' date='Oct 29 2009, 04:03 PM']That cherryburst '78 is gorgeous mate! What do you think to the Mike Dirnt? It's been one of those "nearly" basses for me for ages...[/quote] The 78 is my latest GAS spoil. i have honestly never heard any P bass like it! it is so deep and punchy. The Dinrt, I like, but dont use it as much anymore tbh. check out my above reply. My advice is check one out in Dawsons or somewhere (dunno much about UK music stores outside of Manchester or Liverpool!) They are great basses and if you get to run one through an SVT, you will be very happy indeed! Scouts honour and all that!