philw Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Anybody else notice that uber session player Dave Markee is selling his rather unusual (and rather lovely) pre-EB fretlessStingray? https://ebay.us/qqIxmi His session CV reads: Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, Joan Armatrading, The Who, Henry Mancini, and Bing Crosby, and he was in Eric Clapton’s band from September 1979 to 1982. If only I had £1500 to spend on a random bass. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I've seen similarly aged Rays at higher prices without the history....don't think this will hang around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I've been watching this & the 79 fretted Ray (which is no longer for sale). Dave's been unwell and is parting company with a few instruments, but keeping some favourites. I'd love that fretless Ray....anyone wanna buy a kidney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 29 minutes ago, oldslapper said: I've been watching this & the 79 fretted Ray (which is no longer for sale). Dave's been unwell and is parting company with a few instruments, but keeping some favourites. I'd love that fretless Ray....anyone wanna buy a kidney? Not sure either of my kidney's is worth £1500. It was the bass on Joan Armatrading's "Willow" that first got me interested in fretless. I guess there's a good chance it was this very instrument. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Looks nice. I bought a 70s fretless jazz from Dave once - wonderful bass. I still have the flight case in the loft (and have tried selling it, but novody wants something so heavy!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan63 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 I respect his musicianship and playing and even more that he is willing to sell this instrument at a sensible 'players' price, especially as if a collector or dealer buys it rather than a musician, it will be up for sale for 2-3 times the price in no time because of the providence I hope someone who can use it buys it and makes more music with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 20 minutes ago, Aidan63 said: ...because of the providence You mean it's a godsend..? That would, indeed, be a provenance worth paying for..! ... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: You mean it's a godsend..? That would, indeed, be a provenance worth paying for..! ... Eye Eye Captain ! Edited December 6, 2018 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Also an Ovation 12-string, a red MusicMan and a Yamaha TRB5. https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/davidleonarmarke-0?_trksid=p2047675.l2559 As said, hope they'll all go to musicians and not collectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Looks like the fretted MM is available again ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wine-red-MusicMan-Fretted-79-Bass-Guitar/153293316140?hash=item23b0fe602c:g:yoAAAOSwIkNb9EiX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Markee Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) Hi all, Dan Markee here, Dave’s grandson. I’ve been googling for some information on his remaining bases. Sadly for collectors they’re staying in the family but will be used as he wasn’t the only musician... it’s in the blood! We have his Henry Mancini ‘Pink Panther’ Upright Bass, his original Musicman I believe from the late 70’s, a ‘62 Jazz that was used on most Clapton recordings and a ‘63 P bass that he used on pretty much everything else. Grandad, Dave, passed away on Thursday 29th October at home with his daughters after a long journey with ill health. Its been lovely seeing you all speak so highly of his playing, thank you! He was an incredible man who loved deeply and I have never seen someone play with such passion! love and respect Dan Markee Edited November 12, 2020 by Dan Markee 1 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Condolences to you and your family Dan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 hour ago, skidder652003 said: Condolences to you and your family Dan. And from me too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Hi Dan, I spoke with Dave a few times and he seemed a very friendly and warm chap. I ended up with a flight case of his with a unique inscription on it. I’m sorry to hear of your loss, but he left a wonderful legacy. If you ever have the chance to photograph the instruments, I’m sure people here would enjoy seeing them. I actually played the 62 jazz when it was in Bath, and it was lovely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 So sorry to read this. Thank you for the update and glad his instruments are staying with the family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, Steve Browning said: So sorry to read this. Thank you for the update and glad his instruments are staying with the family. Agreed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Markee Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 On 02/11/2020 at 13:10, Burns-bass said: Hi Dan, I spoke with Dave a few times and he seemed a very friendly and warm chap. I ended up with a flight case of his with a unique inscription on it. I’m sorry to hear of your loss, but he left a wonderful legacy. If you ever have the chance to photograph the instruments, I’m sure people here would enjoy seeing them. I actually played the 62 jazz when it was in Bath, and it was lovely. I’ll definitely get some photos and post them when I can!! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Markee Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Thanks for the replies, guys! When we go through all his stuff, I’ll make sure to get some photos of the girls! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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