Chiliwailer Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Good move keeping it virgin Mark, i'd hate to be the one to mess with it after all those years. Quote
discreet Posted June 9, 2015 Author Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1433868365' post='2794716'] Good move keeping it virgin Mark, i'd hate to be the one to mess with it after all those years. [/quote] Quite, who would want to mess with a thirty-six-year-old virgin..? Edited June 9, 2015 by discreet Quote
Chiliwailer Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1433870426' post='2794743'] Quite, who would want to mess with a thirty-six-year-old virgin..? [/quote] Oh, that's why no one wants me.... Quote
gary mac Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1433870645' post='2794746'] Oh, that's why no one wants me.... [/quote] Quote
discreet Posted June 9, 2015 Author Posted June 9, 2015 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1433868365' post='2794716'] Good move... [/quote] [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1433869111' post='2794726'] Wise decision... [/quote] [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1433872384' post='2794758'] Good decision... [/quote] This forum makes me laugh. So if I'd gone ahead with the refin and the electrics mod you'd have all said the equivalent of the current mrs discreet's 'that's nice, dear' and just let me get on with it?? Quote
gary mac Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1433872957' post='2794770'] This forum makes me laugh. So if I'd gone ahead with the refin and the electrics mod you'd have all said the equivalent of the current mrs discreet's 'that's nice, dear' and just let me get on with it?? [/quote] Quite possibly sweetheart. x Quote
Chiliwailer Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Hahaha Right you are! Actually, I was wondering why I never said anything when you first mentioned it, but then I trusted your judgment and felt that you're a big boy and all that.... Quote
Rumple Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 It's a lovely lovely thing Mark but then you know I have a soft spot for a Shergold Marathon, if only I'd kept my white fretless one I sold in Loot back in the early 90's I wonder where it is now. Quote
Roland Rock Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1433872957' post='2794770'] This forum makes me laugh. So if I'd gone ahead with the refin and the electrics mod you'd have all said the equivalent of the current mrs discreet's 'that's nice, dear' and just let me get on with it?? [/quote] Remember when you were considering doing the same thing to that black G&L? I'd do the same thing that I threatened to do then 😉 Quote
CamdenRob Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1433872957' post='2794770'] This forum makes me laugh. So if I'd gone ahead with the refin and the electrics mod you'd have all said the equivalent of the current mrs discreet's 'that's nice, dear' and just let me get on with it?? [/quote] it's got to be the best option to keep it as it is ..even if only for when GAS for something else strikes and you move it on... Quote
discreet Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1433928488' post='2795077'] Remember when you were considering doing the same thing to that black G&L? I'd do the same thing that I threatened to do then [/quote] Crap in an envelope and post it to me? Just as well it's staying original, then! Quote
discreet Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1433928740' post='2795079'] it's got to be the best option to keep it as it is ...even if only for when GAS for something else strikes and you move it on... [/quote] And there was me thinking it could be a keeper... Quote
Conan Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) Nice playing mate - very tasteful Nice looking (and sounding) bass too - definitely a bit of a Wal vibe there, especially the early pro I basses, and especially in black... [url="http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=wal+pro+1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRxqFQoTCOGetKnvhMYCFRA-jAod9f4Exg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musicradar.com%2Fnews%2Fbass%2Fcool-and-classic-basses-508349%2F13&ei=9Ap4VeHULZD8sAT1_ZOwDA&bvm=bv.95039771,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNGAYeaM6h7RFyItSWvR7QwXF2dsGA&ust=1434016873647288"][/url] Edited June 10, 2015 by Conan Quote
discreet Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1433930448' post='2795106'] Nice playing mate - very tasteful Nice looking (and sounding) bass too - definitely a bit of a Wal vibe there, especially the early pro I basses, and especially in black... [/quote] Thank you, and thanks for the pic - that's a bit naughty! Yes, the Wal-vibe is one of the things I like about Shergold/Hayman - that and the price, of course. One day I will have a Wal... trouble is, I need a car first... Quote
discreet Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1433875203' post='2794808'] I have a soft spot for a Shergold Marathon, if only I'd kept my white fretless one I sold in Loot back in the early 90's I wonder where it is now. [/quote] They're a bit thin on the ground, it's true! You could contact Andrew Mannering through the Shergold Forum and make him an offer! [url="http://www.shergold.co.uk/collection.html?detail=NOS_Marathon4fl_1"]http://www.shergold.co.uk/collection.html?detail=NOS_Marathon4fl_1[/url] Quote
Rumple Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1434028289' post='2796073'] They're a bit thin on the ground, it's true! You could contact Andrew Mannering through the Shergold Forum and make him an offer! [url="http://www.shergold.co.uk/collection.html?detail=NOS_Marathon4fl_1"]http://www.shergold....S_Marathon4fl_1[/url] [/quote] Nice enough Mark but I don't like sunburst basses. Quote
discreet Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1434041123' post='2796222'] Nice enough Mark but I don't like sunburst basses. [/quote] Quote
Billy Apple Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1433872957' post='2794770'] This forum makes me laugh. So if I'd gone ahead with the refin and the electrics mod you'd have all said the equivalent of the current mrs discreet's 'that's nice, dear' and just let me get on with it?? [/quote] If you'd re-finned it, it would've been a big 'faux-you' from me! Quote
discreet Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1434045864' post='2796269'] If you'd re-finned it, it would've been a big 'faux-you' from me! [/quote] Well now I'm looking for a Modulator Bass to complete the trio... one in 'natural' finish would be nice... I'm actually becoming very fond of the original finish on this Marathon, the mojo is good... there's something about totally authentic wear, isn't there..? Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Only just picked up this thread, Mark. Lovely looking bass and a VERY familiar looking neck Andy Quote
discreet Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1434046470' post='2796282'] Only just picked up this thread, Mark. Lovely looking bass and a VERY familiar looking neck Andy [/quote] Oh, have you seen one like it recently or something..? Can you make a Modulator Bass for me? I think it's about the only way I'm going to get hold of one! Quote
Billy Apple Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1434046181' post='2796275'] Well now I'm looking for a Modulator Bass to complete the trio... one in 'natural' finish would be nice... I'm actually becoming very fond of the original finish on this Marathon, the mojo is good... there's something about totally authentic wear, isn't there..? [/quote] Yes. It's authentic, original and in totally mint condition! [media]http://youtu.be/Gb5vY2uWlZI[/media] Quote
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