AndyTravis

Radio silence from guy I've known for years. Speaks volumes. I think “hi mate, that was fun - but not for me” would’ve been better than nothing. Sent him the audio files from the rehearsal, no “cheers mate”. Really odd - hopefully he’ll say something at some point.

He had an original 60’s jazz with dead butterflies encased in the lacquer done by DH too. madness. Oh to be rich.

So it’s down to the Damian Hurst paint swirl...think they were originally done as a series to auction off for The Silverlake Music School Flea set up.

This is the one I’m thinking of...

Were the Damien Hurst finished ones not built by flea’s bass tech? I think the prototypes were luthier made jobs, and had LP musicman style pickups and Aguilar pre’s. The mass produced ones were made (I think) in the same factory as AXL/Johnson branded basses...and weren’t great.

Need the nut and washer for this switch - have e-mailed @John-E-Retro via website, with no luck... Anyone got one in a draw?

Singer came. Singer sang. immense range, will work, for sure. Not sure if it’s what he wants to do...but...

@lemonstar Hi Neil, We’ve pushed on with a new guitarist who’s ace, things were looking Good and then (Half expectedly) the singer called it a day. We’re now In the process of auditioning his replacement. Look for “602 auditions” thread which is like a basschat version of war and peace - I think I started that thread around the time of this one. Thanks for your reply - I was very frustrated, but I’m hopeful now. Andy

No. It’s a crappy pickguard on what was a t24 bass. woeful.

Have got it sat in passive mode...will send you a link via PM. Picking up batteries tonight 😂

Yeah. It’s wobbling at the moment and that makes me unhappy

Need to get a small washer and nut for the switch - don’t like how it moves without them and can only anticipate breakage if it’s not sorted: Have e-Mailed @John-E-Retro to see if I can buy some.

Passed yours earlier, should’ve popped round

Kept it. Moved 2 others on

Was originally built for James Stelfox of Starsailor...it’s had an East Pre fitted now, so once i’ve sorted new batteries (currently only in passive mode) it will come alive.

Having sold some gear and cleared a couple of things off - I’d hoped to get a Status Groove from these very pages. Typically - it’d sold about 4 hours before my gear had been paid for. “Oh well, they drop up from time to time - will have a mooch on Facebook marketplace...” I saw this. Hours later, a deal was struck. It was our very own @Geddys nose who I’ve dealt with before. tis very good.

Seems so

Don’t think switch is DFA. Think the batteries are dead in the pre...

Looks very like my old dirnt...might see if a cream guard can happen🤓😌

Missed out on a Groove bass. Was gutted - then spotted @Geddys nose was flogging this. Been around the block a fair bit (think it’s been sold on basschat once and bass direct too...) So. Although I’d planned to not buy for a bit, this absolutely grabbed me so I had to chance my arm. East pre - the switch is a DFA remnant of the old status circuit. May look at remedying that. Light, a P neck, factory relic - which considering they’re not known for it is actually a good job. Clean down, restring, Set up...and will play Tonight when I’ve done my Sunday afternoon messing about.

Second time I’ve bought from Si - can’t believe I didn’t leave feedback for the first one 😳 Si is an absolute gentleman, straight down the line and a good chap to talk to. Both basses have been lovely - he knows his gear. Funnily enough I’ve spotted that at some point in the past he’s owned a Jack Casady which belonged to me...swings and roundabouts 😂 This actually stemmed from a sales post on Facebook, but we soon recognised each other and it was like talking to an old mate. Great stuff. Thanks mate.

Oh yeah. That didn’t happen due to a family commitment I’d forgotten (daughters wheelchair assessment). Meeting Aaron (a Guy I’ve worked with before) on Tuesday. He’s the front runner to be fair - I already know he’s up to the job, just depends if he’s up for it.

Just get @KiOgon to make you a VVT loom - then You can keep the original wiring in the case should you ever sell.