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James William Guercio..... sometime bassist with the Beach Boys and legendary Producer of: Chicago Blood, Sweat & Tears Carl Wilson From Wikipedia: Guercio was the founder of Caribou Ranch, a popular recording studio in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The first true radio hit recorded at Caribou was Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way". In addition to Chicago (starting with Chicago VI), the studio has been used by numerous other artists: Elton John (for his Caribou album as well as "Captain Fantastic" and "Rock of the Westies"), Billy Joel, Rod Stewart, Carole King, Stephen Stills, Waylon Jennings and Supertramp

Mmmm.... looks interesting, any news on when/how much this will be?

[quote name='ruztiwarren' post='275931' date='Sep 2 2008, 11:42 PM']I've seen ads for .......... and axes (the chopping, pillaging kind, single and double headed for maximum 'slaying' power). What the hell is that all about? Strangely enough though, I've never seen any such basses in guitar shops. Where do they all go?[/quote] Into [i]my[/i] collection....! lol!

Off the top of my head.... Behringer…. Say no more… MusicMan Bongo…. Ugly beyond belief Markbass colour scheme…. It’s soooooo wrong! Warwick Katana….. see Bongo Bartolini Pickups…. Bland… 6+ string ‘basses’….. just get a guitar, once you play that high it’s called ‘treble’! Trace Elliot…. Used to like it, then realised it has no richness of ‘tone’ Relic’ed basses….. why?? Just why?!? People who think constantly ‘slapping’ makes them a good bassist…. Bassists who constantly play 'chops'..... just 'lock in' sometimes ferfuksake!

[quote name='yorick' post='274940' date='Sep 1 2008, 09:05 PM'][attachment=12829:l_d02402...ffc81490.jpg]This is me with the new Sandberg and colourful strides........................ [/quote] Nige... you ROCK!!! As do your strides AND your lovely 70's Jazz-alike Sandberg!

Ooooh! Lovely quilt on that..... congrats!

Balls! Too slow....

[quote name='teen t-shirt' post='271125' date='Aug 27 2008, 04:05 PM']there both single and are both very good friends of mine both are fans of my playing as well in the band... and the one on the left announces us on stage before we perform... [/quote] They're both v nice.... but the one on the right looks particularly minxy!

You lucky man.... I have a banana skin, a suitcase and an ironing board!

[quote name='64fender' post='271034' date='Aug 27 2008, 02:39 PM']I have a pre- CBS fender pre. 1964, lovely tone,sunburst finish ( a bit scuffed over the years ) My second bass is a Hayman 4040 from early "70"s good action but very heavy.[/quote] Eh?!?

[quote name='teen t-shirt' post='270338' date='Aug 26 2008, 03:08 PM']well read through all 19 pages had a heart attack when i finally made it to the end! already posted but heres some more up to date photos of me... [attachment=12669:PICT0006.JPG][/quote] Sod any live pics..... who are the lovely laydeeeeeez?!?

[quote name='E_MaN' post='270260' date='Aug 26 2008, 02:00 PM']Flea never played a MM on record apart from when using a 5....I think for BSSM he used a Spector?[/quote] Not sure which album but he definitely used a Spector NS2 on one or two of the earlier releases....

Luckily, there's very little out there that takes my fancy! Having said that.... I wouldn't kick the following out of bed for eating biscuits: Gafbass's white 70's Jazz reissue (so I'm putting together my own!) Bassplace's white Wal Doctorofthebass's sunburst Spector NS2 Jensenmann's blueburst Spector NS2 If anyone has a Wal Mk1 'Geddy Lee' in black or a Mouradian I'd add them to the list too...

Wonderful news!!

[quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='268811' date='Aug 24 2008, 11:31 AM']Firstly, I would much rather have one volume control, and one pick up mix control. This to be [i]instead [/i]of the current seperate volume knobs, one for each PUP. Can I just get a guitar tech to sort this, or is it something best done by a Spector Specialist? Secondly, I get a very different sound from the low B string than the E. I'm not used to having a low B, so is this normal? It sounds more muffled, where as the E is like the other strings on this bass, very crisp. NB: This bass is amazing. I was a bit concerned that I was getting sucked in to a mass neurosis on Spectors, but I have to say, the popularity for Spectors is in my mind, well founded. Alas poor Warwick![/quote] 1) The wiring change shouldn't be a problem. Just take it to a reputable tech.... it should be quite straightforward. 2) Sounds like your B string may be a little dead. Could be a duff string in a set.... Change all your strings and try again. 3) Welcome to SpectorWorld!

[quote name='jensenmann' post='269599' date='Aug 25 2008, 04:55 PM']sorry, slightly OT: I just realized how many Spector models are out there right now (yes, I´m a disinformed old fart). Could someone enlighten me where they all do differ? I have an older one from end 80s or early 90s, serial # is 1289. What are these called? NS4 or did they have a different name? Here´s a picture: [attachment=12637:000_0210.JPG][/quote] That is a Kramer era Spector NS2. A VERY nice bass you have there.... Let me know if you ever wish to part with it!

I love my SVT3 and it roars through a good 4ohm cab with no lack of power.... Through my Mesa Diesel 2x15 it shakes the room before it even gets to half volume!

....and again.... THANK YOU all, it takes two to make a clean, easy deal & you've all played your parts! (pun)

I'd just like to thank ben for a clean and easy transaction. He bought a bass body off of me and sent payment quickly. His communication is polite and a credit to Basschat.

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='265582' date='Aug 19 2008, 03:24 PM']I'm just shipping mine off to a man in Essex who's [b]promising to replace half of her in carbon graphite[/b]. I'm hoping she'll come back looking pretty and nice to touch.[/quote] Has she lost her legs and is having prosthetics fitted?!?

[quote name='5_string_death' post='264834' date='Aug 18 2008, 06:56 PM']Ahh, interesting, (you can't tell, but Im stroking my imaginary beard right now lol) If I ever do buy one, I'll take your advice as soon as i can. What EMG's do you recommend? Zach[/quote] EMG35DC pickups running at 18v is what Rex uses....

Ooo.... that's nice! Would love my Jackson Kip Winger or even a Spector in that colour

[quote name='teen t-shirt' post='265170' date='Aug 19 2008, 07:24 AM']you guys have made me so happy, i'm only 17 but i got every single joke... to top it off i'd love to see all your wife's faces if they saw all this... [/quote] My wife loves this thread & thinks it's one of the most funny/outrageous things she's ever read!