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    What a year……

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    I'm so sorry Rayman...


    Same kind of year here. My Mum had a fall, ended up in hospital, went to rehab then got a blood infection and went downhill. Back to hospital and we thought we'd lost her. Improved and released home with carers popping in but hated not being able to get around her own home and went downhill again. Back to hospital and then released to a care home, where she is now.... and I'm now dealing with my Dad who is frail, lonely and struggling to get about.
    I've also lost 2 friends to suicide and 4 friends to illness this year.... as well as a losing a huge musical hero.

     

    Not sure next year will be any better tbh. All my heroes are of 'that age' and my Parents are nearing the end. I guess it's just that time in life and I should just suck it up....

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    Spector 5 string

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    A used Euro 5LX would be your best shout for proper classic Spector looks and tone. Necks can be a little chunky though so be sure it's your thing... new ones are £2.5k+ but used should be between £1400-£1800. This is a beauty that deserves a good offer: 



    The best value for money though would probably be a Pulse II 5-string. You can get a new one for approx £1200 (e.g. https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/spector-ns-pulse-ii-5-ultra-violet-matte/ or https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/spector-ns-pulse-ii-5-black-cherry-matte/) and a used one for under £900. The neck on this is a beautiful satin smooth roasted maple with an ebony board. If you don't like the preamp just upgrade to an LHZ preamp (https://lhzpreampshop.com/products/lhz04preamp) and use the code 'GARYPB' at checkout for 10% off!

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    Steve Harris Maiden 50th anniversary pbass

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    1 hour ago, King Tut said:


    Im touring in a band currently supporting British Lion - not long come off stage in Manchester. I asked Steve tonight why his new signature bass was black. He explained it was actually white when he got it and immediately had it sprayed Matt Black. I’m guessing it never had the BA bridge on to start with but I’ll ask him if I get the opportunity. He’s got one with him on the tour but it’s unlikely he’ll use it as it’s strung with rounds but I might get the chance to have a go!

    Ask him why this one has the crappy Fender logo but his original one had the full 70's TV logo...

    Steve Harris Maiden 50th anniversary pbass

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    6 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

    Has `Arry ever used a black P-bass - not that I`m a major fan or anything but only ever seen clips of him with the blue or white ones.

    Maybe VERY briefly in the very early days.... and of course he also had one painted black/white checkerboard...

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    LFSys and Barefaced Questions - Super Compact, Monaco and Monza?

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    I have the 600W/8 ohm LFSys Monaco (with 12" speaker, port and tweeter) and it has more than met the requirements of various situations without any complaint or struggle....

     

    Small rehearsals 

    Large rehearsals with a 9 piece band

    Pub gigs

    Club/Arts Centre gigs

    Theatre gigs

     

    It is articulate, clean and punchy.... but handles plenty of low end and has excellent dispersion. Basically it can cleanly reproduce whatever you put into it... and I can also hear it clearly from over the other side of my drummer...!

    It's also lightweight and neatly proportioned and one of the best gear purchases I have ever made. Customer service is excellent and personal too as it is within this community.

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    New Spector Euro line - The Euro CST Series

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    6 minutes ago, stefano.cirillo1977 said:

    For the benefit of people with the G string problem on the 5-string bass. After several discussions with the guitar shop owner (trying to understand why there was this issue), we solved it easily. First of all, this issue affects only the 5 string. And only the p-pickup. The 5-string has an odd number of strings, so the split pickup should take care of the first 2 strings with one side of the pickup and 3 strings with the other side. The reason why the G string has a lower volume is because it has been switched with the p pickups, so the side with two strings to take care of has 3 poles and the side with 3 strings has only 2 (resulting in the G string without a proper pole associated). To solve it, simply switch the p bass pickups, and you will be fine. You’re welcome.

    @Paulhauser

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