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There's the pickup Warwick put on some basses (Dirty Blonde I think) which is like two single coil p/ups stuck together, is that the one? Not sure what they sound like though.

Brilliant, thanks very much. Strings ordered

Anybody ordered any stuff with their points yet? I can't see how to redeem the points for strings etc as links go to what looks like a normal store asking for voucher codes etc.

I have the newer California II slightly smaller and lighter TT (Jazz pass) passive. I have ordered a VS in a custom colour do soon. Really well put together and a brilliant neck in terms of feel (for me at any rate).

[quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1493844496' post='3291282'] If you were born in 1962, then the YOB bass is a '62. '63 makes no sense for me even if you were born so close to the end of the year. [/quote] This. My YOB (1960) makes it too expensive so I have had to settle for a '66 P bass and now lie about my age

More like Camel then?

Mine was a black Squier Affinity P. I recall it being fine as a starter bass and played a few gigs with it. In the end I gave it to a friend's son to encourage him.

Acquired a strap from Nick. As has been mentioned many times a top guy to deal with, mega quick despatch plenty of PMs. Another BC Top Banana.

I believe the 'Gneco' logos are the early one and more sought after than the later 'Greco' ones. Good basses though, my EB-350 certainly was. Obigatory pics... [attachment=244295:Greco EB-350 02.jpg] [attachment=244296:Greco EB-350 03.jpg] [attachment=244297:Greco EB-350 01.jpg]

Here's one on Evilbay in Lytham St Annes: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spector-Rebop-5-string-deluxe-bass-/192163054177?hash=item2cbdcf8261:g:5fYAAOSwtZJY937t"]http://www.ebay.co.u...fYAAOSwtZJY937t[/url] Maybe worth a try and haggling.

Good point. I had a "Gneco" EB3 clone which was an excellent bass. I believe they are well regarded.

I know what you mean re the hissing. I personally think it's something to do with the bass as I have noticed that it seems to be hypersensitive to external noise. I've not yet been able to nail it down. Lovely playing btw Adam (thus avoiding words like rubato, lyrical, etc).

I fell this is beyond my below average ability to cope with GAS

I'm sure I saw one of these on the Classic & Cool Guitars website but with a maple board. Yup, here is it: http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/portfolio/1981-greco-pb-450-bass/

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1493309486' post='3287382'] I owned an SSD-94 (NS-94) and it was an excellent bass. [/quote] That what I meant to suggest, an SSD-95. Had a couple of the 4s myself. Good basses and excellent value given the quality of build.

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1493238031' post='3286868'] Also worth a look are the late '90's NS2000's which are great value 2nd hand. Slightly different body shape if you can live with that. [/quote] Good call. NS-95s not too shaky either.

There are a couple of Spector 5ers in Promenade Music in Morecambe if that helps (no Rebops though).

I think lee650 maybe also have done a bit of this kind of thing.

Just acquired Pete's Microthumpinator. Per above super quick delivery and all in order. One of the good guys, deal in complete confidence.

Perennial problem really. We have a few songs that cause me to die a little each time we play them, but more often than not people will come up after the gig and say how much they loved such and such. I think I'm just about over my personal 'too cool for school' phase and I enjoy seeing people listening/singing along/dancing/getting involved with the music.