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Saturday night I depped with a local band at a pub in Bracknell. Being a warm evening most people were outside so we just played to a small crowd inside. They seemed to enjoy the set but were muted in their appreciation... Decent payer and I had a nice compliment on my bass tone from a punter so not all bad

.88 picks for me as they have enough tension to provide solid drive while having enough flexibility to give the click/attack I want.

It might be a bit far..... he's on the continent

Agreed. The Japan-only version with maple board and matching inlays is a lot more attractive......

I use Songbook Pro on my Galaxy Tab. Works great!

Spector EURO 5 CST LIMITED - BLUE BURST GLOSS https://reverb.com/item/91685498?utm_source=android-app&utm_medium=android-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=91685498

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Oh I'm sure it will

Everything about the JBird is big tbh.... thick body, big size.... and I think a huge slab of maple for the body.

Yep, I think I played a Firehouse song on it....!

This is a Fernandes copy of the Spector reverse TBird they made for Nikki Sixx in the very late 80's. Much prefer the Spector headstock on this particular shape to a Jackson headstock. I have *cough* 3 of them....

I have one of these. Huge sounding.... and weighing bass!

Having owned this beauty for a fortnight now, I have to say that it not only looks stunning, but plays beautifully and sounds just like a good Spector should! 😎 I'm impressed with the onboard Darkglass Legacy preamp too - a decent attempt at a Haz clone for sure...

No idea. Never had an issue. Best take it to a tech....

*cough* https://www.digimart.net/cat3/shop5072/DS09354419/ 😉

No, sadly tax free was only available if purchased in person instore. First impressions are that the Legacy is definitely in the same ballpark as the Haz/LHZ preamps.... very happy so far! Bass is wonderfully well made and finished. Neck is very playable.... not as thick, depth-wise as most Euros... and slightly flatter around the nut end of the neck.

Yep, that's the exact same one.... best finish of them all imho...

A little while ago the Japanese Spector distributor ordered a very limited private run of Spector Euro CST's in a beautiful desert island finish over poplar burl, with an ash back, maple fingerboard, abalone inlays, EMG X pickups and the Darkglass Legacy (Haz-copy) preamp.... The finish blew my mind but I never thought I could get one. However, 2 bass sales and a very lucky timing (this bass was included in a shop 'sale') meant it actually became affordable. Cue the fantastic Danny Stewart at Bass Japan Direct who obtained the bass for me, checked it over, dealt with any declarations and couriered it to me in record time..... And here she is.... Just absolutely stunning and less than a 3rd of the price of a US custom equivalent! I think I'm in love!

When told "Pre EQ only" I just say "Sure"..... then send it Post EQ. I then get the usual "Your bass sounds great"... 🙄🤦‍♂️🤣👍

@stevie - can you make this?! Would love to see a selection of your wonderful cabs

Finding people who do stuff for free is tricky, especially if they have to travel any distance... Lee Voss from Andertons came a few years back but he's now mainly on their video side. I can invite him as I know him...

Chris Childs (Bassist for 'Thunder' and busy working session player) has indicated that he would love to attend 👍

Saw the Doobie Brothers last Thursday in Birmingham... and on Saturday at the London O2 Arena. Simply fantastic.... consummate singers, musicians and performers.... and still putting most other acts to shame. Wonderful!🎶👍😎

Bought a preamp from John. Nice easy, straightforward transaction with great communication. Recommended

Very kind, but I don't read music, am self taught and just play familiar patterns when writing my own lines....