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Update time..... 4 new ones added..... the Peavey 'Sarzo', the 80's Fender Jazz Bass Special, the 75RI Allparts Jazz and most recently the Spector ReBop DLXFM.... [u][b]My current Basses:[/u][/b] 1) (PRE-KRAMER) SPECTOR SB-1 USA 1977 Active Bass (Walnut/Maple) 2) (PRE-KRAMER) SPECTOR NS-2 USA 1986 Active Bass (Cherry Sunburst) 3) (KRAMER) SPECTOR NS-2 USA 1987 Active Bass (White) 4) (KRAMER) SPECTOR NS-2 USA 1987 Active Bass (Black) 5) SPECTOR NS-2 USA 2001 Active Bass (Holoflash Black & Abalone) 6) SPECTOR NS-2 Euro CRFM 2001 Active Bass (Dark Blue Stain) 7) SPECTOR NS-2 Euro CRFM 2003 Active Bass (Plum Stain) 8) SPECTOR NS-2 Euro CRFM 2007 Active Bass (Custom Order White) 9) SPECTOR NS-2 Euro LX 2004 Active Bass (Tiger Wood/Alder) 10) SPECTOR NS-2 Euro LX 2004 Active Bass (Natural Oil) 11) SPECTOR NS-2JA CR 2008 Active Bass (Gloss White) 12) SPECTOR REX2000/4 2000 Active Bass (Holoflash Black) 13) SPECTOR NS-2A 1988 Active Bass (White) 14) SPECTOR NS-2A 1988 Active Bass (Black) 15) SPECTOR ReBop DLXFM Active Bass (Black Cherryburst) 16) WAL Mk1 Fretless Active Bass 1982 (Mahogany with Stained Maple facings) 17) WAL Mk1 Active Bass 1983 (Mahogany with Wenge facings) 18) FENDER Jazz "Geddy Lee" Signature Bass (Black) 19) FENDER/Allparts Jazz 75RI (Vintage White) 20) FENDER Precision '62 Jap Reissue Bass (Off-White / Alder / USA specs) 21) FENDER Precision "Phil Lynott" '70's Jap Reissue Bass (Black / USA specs) 22) FENDER Jazz Bass Special 80's Jap (Pearl White / Black neck) 23) JACKSON "Kip Winger" HB Signature Active Bass (Cherry Lacewood) 24) JACKSON "Kip Winger" PJ Signature Active Bass (Black) 25) JACKSON "Kip Winger" PJ Signature Active Bass (White) 26) HAMER Impact USA Active Bass 1991 (Red) 27) FERNANDES FTB120NS "Spector Nikki Sixx Reverse Thunderbird" Bolt-On Passive Bass (Black) 28) PEAVEY RJ-IV "Randy Jackson" Signature Active Bass (Red Sunburst) [color="#FF0000"]FOR SALE!![/color] 29) PEAVEY RJ-IV "Randy Jackson" Signature Active Bass (Black/Silverburst) 30) PEAVEY "Rudy Sarzo" (Dark Wood) 31) STACCATO MG Active Bass (Black/Magnesium Alloy/Numbered 22 of 34) 32) M.V. PEDULLA Fretless 'Buzz Deluxe' Active Bass 1989 (Black) 33) FELINE/SPECTOR "Gene Simmons SB-1 1977" Hybrid Active Bass 1993 Copy (Black) 34) FELINE/KRAMER "Gene Simmons Axe 1980" Active Bass 2000 Copy (Black/Silver) 35) PUNISHER "Gene Simmons" Ltd. Edition Signature Active Bass 1997 (Black) 36) AXE "Gene Simmons" Ltd Edition Signature Active Bass 2000 (Black/Silver) 37) KRAMER FERRINGTON Electro/Acoustic Bass (Black) [b][u]Basses that I have sold on.... :[/u][/b] 38) DEARMOND Pilot (White) 39) HOHNER Steinberger copy (Black) 40) MUSICMAN Stingray Sub (Black) 41) STUART SPECTOR DESIGN (SSD) NS4 USA (White) 42) HARTKE XK-4 (Black) - great tones - wish I still had it! 43) IBANEZ Destroyer (Black) 44) ARIA Cardinal Series CSB-360 (Deep Red Stain) 45) GIBSON Grabber Copy (Natural) 46) SPECTOR NS2000/Q4 (Dark Blue Stain) 47) SPECTOR Euro 5LX (Black Cherry) 48) SPECTOR NS-2 JCR (Red) 49) NIGHTINGALE Harlequin4 50) KAY ? (My first bass) (sunburst) 51) KAY? Precision (natural) 52) BASS COLLECTION SB301 (Black) 53) KRAMER Forum IV (White) 54) JACKSON "Kip Winger" PJ Signature Active Bass (Cherry Lacewood) 55) FELINE/SPECTOR/BASS COLLECTION Hybrid "Gene Simmons" copy (Black) 56) FERNANDES "Spector Nikki Sixx Reverse Thunderbird" neck-thru active (Black)

Yep, I do.... amongst other things. More 'classic rock' these days..... ....and I've been playing 'Gene Simmons' in Europe's #1 KISS Tribute Band "Dressed To Kill" for 18 years....

Cab-wise I can't get enough of my new Genz Benz Neox212T!! Incredibly lightweight, huge headroom..... and amazing full tone! Check one out through Bass Direct....

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='205670' date='May 24 2008, 07:21 PM']When Warwick first started off they licensed the Streamer outline from Spector / Ned Steinberger (NS). I'm not privy to the details that ended that licensing agreement but Warwick ceased to be 'licensed by...' back in the 80's when they angled back their machine-heads and made a few subtle alterations [/quote] That's pretty much right. Basically, Stuart Spector/Ned Steinberger licensed the design to Warwick for a limited period. Warwick then sneakily stopped paying for the license and tried to get out of it by making a couple of very small changes (e.g. angle of tuners ). Ned/Stuart sued Warwick and it was settled out of court but basically Warwick got away with it to a certain extent. Funny thing is.... the original Warwick Streamers, which are basically Spector copies (with EMGs etc), are now among the most collectable and highly rated Warwicks. I've played many Streamers (& obviously numerous Spectors!) and have to agree that the early Streamers ARE excellent and compare favourably to the classic Spectors. I'm not a fan of Warwicks from the last 15 years though.....

[quote name='7string' post='203991' date='May 21 2008, 11:50 PM']Geez, the guy's a great singer, songwriter, bassist and now he has a cool new bass. I have no reason for hating him at all [/quote] +1,000,000....... especially when he works with Tommy Shaw!

That's brilliant! Billy is such a great guy.... I've often talked to him by e-mail & he's been a gent every time I've met him.... Congrats & belated Happy Birthday!

Custom built for Jack Blades of Night Ranger..... White, gold and delicious looking! Me want!! [url="http://www.guitarguru.typepad.com/"]Hamer porn[/url]

My wife is wonderful. Her life revolves around music too (she's a Music Therapist & plays piano, clarinet, guitar & sax) and she fully accepts that music and playing music keeps me sane. She answers all my music theory questions and I manage to regularly update my collection of basses without too much resistance. In fact she has in the past provoked me to buy a bargain Spector or two.... She can identify a Spector, Fender P, Fender Jazz, Rickenbacker and Stingray...... and points them out to me. She comes to many of my gigs, fully supports me & even packs down my basses and helps load the car/van. basically, she's great and I'm extremely lucky :wub:

Probably the most important thing is to remember..... THEY are auditioning for YOU just as much as you are auditioning for them! If they come across as rude, arrogant, obnoxious etc..... or if their music isn't up to much, then feel proud to say "no thanks" before they offer you the job/tell you where to go....

Yep, Spector were distributed by Sound Control..... so they had basses from all different price points in.... Not any more though!

[quote name='voxpop' post='198886' date='May 14 2008, 05:00 PM']Hi Guys, did anyone try or like the Glock head, I have the Heart rock and wondered what you thought of the Art. It was on my short list of gear to try but couldn't find one in the UK. Thanks.[/quote] I believe UK basschat member 'guiguite' may have one of these for sale?

Lovely stuff Mike! I'm gonna have to come around soon to play them!

Thanks chaps, you were all a pleasure to deal with.

Gerry bought a bridge from me (no not London Bridge!) Fast payment, friendly communication. Recommended!

Gui is a solid buyer. Recommended!

Picked up a superb semi-flight & very heavy-duty guitar rack from Gafbass! Nice guy and a pleasure to do business with.

Thanks, you're more than welcome