Couple of my old basses

[dmccombe7]

Came across some pics of my old basses circa 78-84 i reckon.

WAL custom fretless (flame sycamore)

Shergold 4 & 8 twin neck (Shergolds first 8 string adapted from their 6 string bass)

[CPCustomdubwise]

I happen upon old photos like these from time to time.

Provides an excellent opportunity to spend some quality time kicking myself a lot !

Also, your pictures emphasise the distinct stylistic heredity evident in these peculiarly British basses....from Shergold and Hayman through Wal to Enfield....

Edited July 22, 2020 by CPCustomdubwise

[dmccombe7]

The twin neck was up for sale on Gumtree based in London. I messaged the guy that i was the original owner and was interested and he never replied and the advert was dropped. I'm kinda guessing he nicked it from somewhere ?

Wish i had kept that WAL tho. Would be worth a few quid now. 

Dave

[4000]

1 hour ago, dmccombe7 said:

Came across some pics of my old basses circa 78-84 i reckon.

WAL custom fretless (flame sycamore)

Shergold 4 & 8 twin neck (Shergolds first 8 string adapted from their 6 string bass)

I want that double neck!

[dmccombe7]

Here's a few more

Aria Pro SB1000 circa 81

Fender Precision fretless circa 82

Fender Jazz circa 86

[dmccombe7]

Just now, 4000 said:

I want that double neck!

It was nice but bloomin heavy as i was only 9.5 stone back then.

Dave

[NancyJohnson]

2 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

It was nice but bloomin heavy as i was only 9.5 stone back then.

Dave

Could have clocked in at under nine with shorter hair!

[Drax]

Loving the leather strides 

[dmccombe7]

On 22/07/2020 at 11:33, NancyJohnson said:

Could have clocked in at under nine with shorter hair!

Was a fashion thing ........honest. 

 

 

 

Edited July 23, 2020 by dmccombe7

[dmccombe7]

1 minute ago, Drax said:

Loving the leather strides 

Real leather too, none of that stretchy kid on leather look. 

[dmccombe7]

Then there was the Yamaha BX-1 circa 1990.

Dave

 

Edited July 23, 2020 by dmccombe7

[haimesy]

Hi Dave .. I might be wrong , but is your guitarist In the last picture called Jack ?

 

[dmccombe7]

Just now, haimesy said:

Hi Dave .. I might be wrong , but is your guitarist In the last picture called Jack ?

 

Yes the very man himself currently playing with Led Zep tribute band who are as you would expect first class.

Dave

[haimesy]

One of the nicest guys I’ve met , I was in the Led Zep tribute in the early days , only tinnitus made me give it up .. J 

[haimesy]

The singer was amazing 

[dmccombe7]

He did tell me about the early bassist and how the new guy came in after you. Alex the singer is unbelievable.

I was never really a Zep fan but Jack asked me along to Motherwell Concert Hall on the guest list so i felt obliged. I was very impressed by them. Since seen him do the acoustic thing a few times now.

Jack and Alex are both really nice guys. Jack was probably my best mate for about 5-6 yrs from 89 - 95 when i played in band with him and then PA hire for few yrs then we kinda went different paths ( i got married )

We have always kept in touch over the years and usually meet up at least once or twice a year usually at our band gigs.

His big birthday party was a great wee night too.

Dave

 

[haimesy]

Give him my best , next time you speak .. Cheers John 

[dmccombe7]

1 hour ago, haimesy said:

Give him my best , next time you speak .. Cheers John 

Will do John. You should go along to one of the gigs they do. No bass player now but the 2 cello players are excellent and it all works really well as an acoustic set.

Dave

[haimesy]

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