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Fantastic stuff! That string stretching thing is pure PORN....... filthy....... dirty boy!!!!!!! Thank you guys and thank you Expert Village.... you have made my day so much better! Mart

Isn't this the problem with a lot of ebay purchases in that you don't have the 'try before you buy' option. I have a few old Fender basses (60's/70's) which I bought years ago from, wait for it...... ordinary, good old fashioned music shops. These shops used to have a selection of both new and old instruments for sale. You examined, tried and then you made a decision to purchase or not in the shop. The sad thing is that, with the exception of a few specialist shops that seem to charge the earth for anything that's 'old', you can't do this anymore. I have never bought off ebay and this poor bloke from Burton with his '74 Jazz makes me think that I probably never will. I must be getting old......... Mart

3V17C, I think I know who sent it........ You're based in Lowestoft, so your hate mailer has to be Justin Hawkins! Just call me Poirot, Mart

[quote name='grosa' post='68483' date='Oct 2 2007, 02:29 AM']a anad hunrhywun chychwyn yn anrhegu 'm cacha am 'r Cymraeg alla areithia Cymraeg fel arddangosedig 'ma just incase [/quote] I can't stay quiet any longer....... enough is enough........ Why is it that grosa has got away with using a naughty word? Come on welsh speakers say something against this filth!! ..........'cacha' indeed....... standards have certainly dropped (into the gutter) Nice one! Mart (I wonder how many people will try an online Welsh/English translator...... erm........)

Did Jennifer do 'The Power of Love', her big hit of 1985?..... such a lovely song Mart.

Drums - started at 9 years old, finished two years latter (broken arm - playing footy!) Keyboard - off and on for the next two and a half years (far too complicated!) Guitar - started at 15 years old, still play at home (at present have a Gibson Les Paul Special, an Ovation electro-acoustic and a small Laney valve combo), still can't play a decent solo! Bass - started at 16 years old, still learning, nearly 33 years later! Mart.

[quote name='HarryPotter' post='70035' date='Oct 5 2007, 03:43 PM']Oi Lemmy, you still owe my dad 5 bob from the Black Horse in Hanley in 1969, have you got it?[/quote] Two Stoke icons: The Black Horse and Ian Kilminster Harry, are you a Potter? Mart

During the 1980's, the band I was with supported: Alexei Sayle - even more bonkers off stage than on! John Otway - nice bloke Liquid Gold - (can anyone remember 'Dance yourself dizzy'?) an experience! My bestest claim to fame...... I know it's slightly off topic.... but with the same band we did record in the Rolling Stones Mobile once and for a laugh, when the tape was running, I played the bass line to Smoke on the Water...... Great memories........ Mart

What are your thoughts on instruments that have had headstock/neck repairs.... I always walk away when I see such repairs (yes, I know some repairs are very good...... but it just puts me off when I see them!) Do you think I am being sensible by not considering these instruments or am I missing out on some great purchases? Mart.

Welcome Ben..... you've got some interesting bass gear there matey...... and what with the Trumpet and Flugel Horn.... wow!!!! Mart

I remember the Embassy very well. I used to go there quite often to have a chat with Jon and Dave. The shop in Mansfield Woodhouse was a great place to chill out, play a few basses and sometimes even buy one or two - two Wals (one fretted and one fretless) and a StingRay are three that spring to mind. That wall of Wals was absolutely fantastic, there was always a dozen or so stunning examples! They introduced me to Shuker basses (they always kept a few hangin' about) and advised me that Mr Shuker was the man to see if a needed my basses serviced. I took their advise and would quite often go from the Embassy to see John Shuker at his workshop and get me planks sorted. I find it sad that places like the Embassy don't exist any longer (ebay..... guilty?), you could try and buy such wonderful instruments in a relaxed atmosphere, no pressure, lots of pleasure....... now that what I call shopping! Doc.... I really miss those days too and yes, Dave Shields is too damn good - I can't stand talented people! - he also played (plays?) with Doctor and the Medics and was (is?) a Shuker endorsee...... sorry about the uncertainty but I haven't spoken to him for ages. Guyl.... What happened? Well, when they moved to the old mill at Pleasley Vale they some how lost a lot of the feel/soul of the old place and although they tried they never seemed to recover from a flood that they had there shortly after moving in. A few months later they, as far as I know, packed it in and went on to other things. Very sad...... Mart By the way nice collection of basses Doc..... 45 wasn't it!!

Plectrum...... I play in a rock three piece - seems to cut through better with a plec Mart

99ster, Where the hell did you find that Jazz..... what an amazin' condition it's in...... 100% original and bleedin' 'ell it's in better nick than my '63 refin! You jammy..... erm.... bassist, and isn't your '66 Precision 100% orig. and in ex. cond. as well? (Envious) Mart

Any luck with getting a band yet? Mart

Like that a lot Stag..... Unusual to see the split guard on the 4001.... weren't they normally on the early 4003's? Great looking bass in a cool finish, Mart

Deer Stag, Great to have you with us, (Sorry about the deer/dear thing just couldn't resist it) Mart.

You mean the A5004..... wow, that's serious banjo country, dudes! Mart.

Welcome Ad, Glad you could make it. Mart

Well done folks, talk about teamwork... that's what she looks like! Cost?...... can't remember exactly but was less than £150 (poss. £130), Tempting at that price, huh? Thanks again, Mart

[quote name='Bassassin' post='11807' date='Jun 4 2007, 01:17 PM']This is actually bugging me intensely - one of these (or at least, sounding like the description) appeared on Fleabay maybe about a month ago. I watched it until the price went over what I was prepared to pay & then I deleted it. The listing won't have expired yet, but I can't find it! The bass itself was neck through, symmetrical body, single pup, not a copy of anything, but quite Alembic-ish, like many MIJ basses from the era. It was Japanese - had a black /gold MIJ sticker on the back of the head, & "Lincoln" on the front. If I find the listing, I'll link it here. Jon.[/quote] Spot on Jon...... it sounds just like the one I've seen (except no MIJ sticker). You're right about the alembic look as well.... hope you can find a link..... it's starting to drive me bonkers as I can't find a thing on t'internet about these basses. Thanks mate, Mart

Porcupine Tree...... what a stonkin' band - Bassist: the Australian bloke, Colin Edwin (fretted, fretless, upright bass..... talented!) Woodenshirt..... well I like 'em - Bassist: Me (adequate bass.... not so talented!) Mart

Looking in a local music shop the other day, I noticed a bass with the word 'Lincoln' on the head. I picked it up and found that it was very playable and not too expensive (I think?) This particular model had a nice natural wood finish, single 'P Bass' pickup, single volume & single tone controls and a thru neck - If it helps it was described as '80's/Japanese'. Can anyone out there in basschatland give me any info on 'Lincoln' and what kind of money do these normally go for? Over to you folks, Thanks, Mart

Preferably, both for me - DI'd and an AKG D112 (is there a better bass mic?). Mart

Welcome Tyler, Are the Laney combos really that bad?...... I've heard from others that they are good vfm, Maybe you've got a bad 'un? Anyway, nice to have you aboard, Mart

I can confirm that Buxton, Derbyshire is less than an hour away from Manchester...... unless it happens to be winter and the 'Cat and Fiddle' road is closed, then it may take longer. I know because I live in Leek which is just over the border in sunny Staffordshire. I can also confirm that Buxton is famous for water..... not sure about the inbred bit, but there are lots of sheep there - by the way, what a fantastic band the Macc Lads were/are. Presoulnation, good luck with finding a band mate..... have you considered a band in Stoke or Derby (advert in the local newspapers - The Sentinel, Evening News etc.)? Cheers, Mart.