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hiram.k.hackenbacker

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  1. [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1431452610' post='2771548'] some ones Mrs must of said no then lol glwts mate [/quote] To be fair, it's a lot of dosh to weigh out, but supremely worth it IMHO. Mrs.Hackenbacker didn't think to ask how much it was until after I had bought it. Schoolgirl error :-)
  2. [quote name='divineinventionband' timestamp='1431366843' post='2770573'] If the deal does not work out would you trade for. Custom Shop 60's Jazz, stacked knob, case and candy and certificate . I would travel to meet you in person if interested. [/quote] I'll keep you in mind should it not happen.
  3. I really don't know what's going on with my computers. I was fine posting pics until my desk top went belly up. I've been using my sons laptop and also his desk top and neither of them will behave. I'm also finding issues with typing posts. It's almost as if the keys are sticking, but both are brand new. Is there something a PC should be installed with to make the best of Basschat?
  4. Photo's here.... [url="http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/hackenbacker/library/Fender%20Custom%20Shop/Pino?sort=3&page=1"]http://s1259.photobu...o?sort=3&page=1[/url] For some reason I cannot upload them, even after trying two different computers.
  5. Plus, if you buy one from Thomann, you may have something like this to deal with.... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/261848-thanks-parcelforce-hurray-my-new-bass-has-arrrived-and-been-tossed-over-the-gate/page__pid__2770126#entry2770126
  6. Replied. Just for the record, I am aware that Thomann's price for one of these is not far over £2.7k. Elsewhere (GAK for example, list at in excess of £3k). This bass has been through the hands of someone who knows more than a few things about Fenders and has been found to be without issue. It is essentially a new bass with the added piece of mind in knowing that it is sound. I am not looking to make anything out of it and am happy to travel to deliver it (within reason).
  7. Good afternoon one and all. I just made the classic error of, having made the decision to sell this bass, to have a play on it. Bad move! My heart really wants to keep it, but my head says no as I would like to free up some capital. I then went on to take some photos for this listing and found my digital camera's battery to be as flat as a pancake. It seems fate is not with me today, but I'm going to list it anyway and add the photos later this afternoon. I'm sure this bass needs no introduction and I hope the people that have had previous contact with it don't mind me mentioning them. It was originally sold to its first owner through Bass Gear. As I understand it, the Pino had barely been set up by the time it's owner had eyes on other basses of interest. He then bought another Custom Shop bass and this one remained unused. It then came to BC user Chiliwailer, who is known to be partial to a Fender or three, by way of a trade. Chiliwailer happened to mention that he was getting this Pino and might consider selling it. I think I turned up at his house, cash in hand, within about 24 hours. That's probably a slight exaggeration, but you get the idea. That was almost twelve months ago. I later asked Bass Gear regarding the warranty, which hadn't been set up and they had this to say about this very bass: "That really is a great bass. It's a small margin of difference, but I think it's the nicest of the three that we've had in here " I never did get around to setting up the warranty :-) Barring the fact that it's a Custom Shop relic, the bass remains mint, as does the case which contains all the candy (untouched). The Custom Shop certificate is dated "11/21/13". It is currently strung with Thomastik Infeld flats which Chiliwailer supplied and fitted. They were my introduction to that particular string and they really are great. They suit this Custom Shop bass a treat. The asking price is exactly what I paid Chiliwailer for it. I cannot recommend trying this Precision highly enough. I am confident you will not be disappointed. I would very much prefer personal collection or would be willing to travel (within reason) to deliver. I'm not adverse to a partial trade, but as I've said, I'm looking to raise some capital, so there would have to be some cash coming my way also. Payment - direct transfer or cash. No PayPal thank you.
  8. [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1429954885' post='2756616'] She left MM basses behind a long time ago and uses MTD basses these days. [/quote] She is an endorsee of MTD, but as far as leaving Music Man behind, that's a bit of a stretch. http://www.singingbassist.com/gail-ann-dorsey-singing-bassist/
  9. In all my years of playing, I've never been in a position where I have had to consider doing this. How, with the least bother and maximum effect, do I create and trigger the intro of a song from a CD. It's literally the first five seconds, which could be looped to play twice and then the live band jump straight in. Please treat me as the idiot I am and explain in detail as I have no clue where to start whatsoever.
  10. Yes mate. More than welcome to. I will let you know when the next one is. I prefer CDO. The letters look better in alphabetical order
  11. I bought this bass from new specifically for use in this band. I then asked the fabulous Tim @ originalscratchplates.com to replicate Gail Ann Dorsey's scratchplate from her own Marilyn Stingray. I think you will agree that Tim did a grand job. I'm having some trouble loadng images in from Photobucket today, but there are some images on our FB page.... [url="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Changestwobowie/361902490680499?sk=photos_stream"]https://www.facebook.com/pages/Changestwobowie/361902490680499?sk=photos_stream[/url]
  12. [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1430034619' post='2757188'] Left Simple Minds early?!! They must be very good friends, because Simple Minds were totally awesome - set the bar for gigs this year. Anyway, full debrief and vids or it didn't happen... [/quote] Video as requested.... https://www.facebook.com/pete.hodges/videos/10153228417438349/
  13. [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1429967560' post='2756780'] Good luck Warren. Not that you guys need it. Shame Vicky and I can't go but Simple Minds at the Cliff's came first. [/quote] We'll catch up at the next one matey. A couple of the singers friends left Simple Minds early so they could come and see us, but they are proper hardcore Bowie-ites.
  14. There enough in the Ziggy line to keep me interested, but as you say, I'll see how I feel about it after I've played it 1000 times. Although The Ship is a pub, the gig is a ticket only thing upstairs, so it's kind of not a pub gig at a pub, if you see what I mean. We're selecting different song arrangements from across the decades, but for the most part it's Gail's lines. Just wish I could sing Under Pressure anywhere near as well as she can. One talented lady. I'm aware she's moved on from MM, but I don't think she will ever part company with her Marilyn Stingray which allegedly has been with her on every tour since she was given it back in the day.
  15. [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1429941300' post='2756489'] Ziggy Stardust has to be in there. [/quote] It is. You have to love a set that has such an easy home straight. I kind of have to pay attention during The Jean Genie to get the nail the gaps as it's the same riff over and over, but Ziggy is so easy to play and such a fun line that I'll never get bored with it. Same goes for Suffragette City. Simple, brilliant and effective. Can't wait :-)
  16. Well, gig day is here and the set remains the same as the March 15th post. The songs that we have been agreed to work on next are.... Heroes John, I'm Only Dancing (sax version) Jump They Say (Rock Mix) New Killer Star Scary Monsters Definitely time to break out the 5 string!
  17. [quote name='lonestar' timestamp='1426447229' post='2718152'] Great stuff it sounds a great gig. Will you be posting the setlist here ? Intrigued to see what you went with. [/quote] Sure, what the hell. At the moment it looks like this.... The Stars (Are Out Tonight) Starman The Jean Genie Rebel, Rebel All The Young Dudes The Man Who Sold The World Changes Let's Dance China Girl Sound and Vision Dead Man Walking Ashes to Ashes I'm Afraid of Americans Stay Rock & Roll Suicide Ziggy Stardust Suffragette City Panic In Detroit and New Killer Star are being worked on at the moment.
  18. Update.... Our first gig has now been booked for April 25th @ The Ship in Leigh-On-Sea, Essex. It's a small venue, but sold out within three days of being announced on FB. So, six weeks to go and I'm really looking forward to it. I'm becoming obsessed by everything Bowie and I'm loving it. It's the most alive I have ever felt from a musical standpoint. Just started work on Panic In Detroit and New Killer Star. Won't be ready for The Ship, but time well spent.
  19. [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1422448517' post='2672743'] Slightly off topic but does anyone else think it a bit odd that the recent 3 disk 'best of' compilation doesn't include either Suffragette City or John, I'm Only Dancing? I know we all have our faves and it's not listed as a 'greatest hits' but if I didn't have any Bowie on CD and was looking for a fairly definitive collection then this one would fail for me just by those omissions. Unless I've misread the track list, only just glanced over it I admit. [/quote] That's the problem with compilations. Something always gets left out. As good as the two tracks are that you have mentioned, there is a ton of stuff in there that is just as good, if not better, but that's just my opinion. That's where compilations fall down. I love the name of it though. Typical Bowie to turn it on its head. Should be Everything Has Changed :-)
  20. [quote name='lonestar' timestamp='1422380595' post='2671948'] I've played quite a few on that list plus China girl and heroes Hiram - I'm waiting by the phone�� It sounds a great gig. Keep us posted when you're playing locally. I'm surprised not to have heard of more Bowie tribute bands [/quote] The first gig could well be at The Ship in Leigh sometime in March hopefully.
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