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I owned one of these in the late 90s. Quite heavy for a headless but still a great sound. Sold it for a pittance compared to the prices they are going for now.

I found this Spector manual (un-dated): [url="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/derivates/25/001/434/190/DV040_PDF_Copy_BFA6F1D3-6667-467D-BC29-A7F655BC61C1.pdf"]http://www.musiciansfriend.com/derivates/25/001/434/190/DV040_PDF_Copy_BFA6F1D3-6667-467D-BC29-A7F655BC61C1.pdf[/url] They have listed Aguilar OBP-1 for the Europe series instead of the current TonePump, so I am not sure to which time period this corresponds. [size=4]The manual states the following in the pickups and preamps page: [/size] [size=4]"IMPORTANT: As opposed to the EMG[/size] and the Spector Preamp, the Aguilar design calls for the Bass and Treble controls as FLAT (no boost) when the controls are in the FULL Counterclockwise Position. Most preamp designs utilize a “center detent” on the potentiometer which is their reference point for “flat”" Perhaps the boost-only attribute of the Aguilar OBP-1 preamp ([url="http://www.aguilaramp.com/products_preamps_obp1.htm"]http://www.aguilaramp.com/products_preamps_obp1.htm[/url][size=4]) was [/size][size=4]misconstrued for the TonePump preamp that followed it.[/size]

I bought a brand new Warwick Vampyre DL from Shep. A totally smooth, quick and pleasant transaction with shipping from UK to The Netherlands. It was a pleasure dealing with him. A trusted and commendable BC forum member. I wish him all the very best!

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warwick-Streamer-Stage-II-Bass-Guitar-/221285573016?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=IiaAg5ailDKxIy4ev3kqm8ftHc8%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warwick-Streamer-Stage-II-Bass-Guitar-/221285573016?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=IiaAg5ailDKxIy4ev3kqm8ftHc8%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc[/url] Was bidding on this one but didn't win it Looks like a good deal for 925.

One of the best looking 70s style Jazz basses that I have seen! [color=#333333][font=Trebuchet,]ATELIER Z / M-245 NAT/Maple-Jazz Bass Guitar-Japan Made[/font][/color] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-ATELIER-Z-M-245-NAT-Maple-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-Japan-Made-/161107741310?pt=Guitar&hash=item2582c50a7e"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-ATELIER-Z-M-245-NAT-Maple-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-Japan-Made-/161107741310?pt=Guitar&hash=item2582c50a7e[/url]

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I traded a Spector for a Streamer with Gabor and I couldn't be happier with this international deal. He is very enthusiastic and prompt in his communication. He shipped his bass to me first and it reached me even before I could ship my bass to him. The bass was packed very securely in a new Warwick rock-case and arrived in perfect condition. There were some delays on my shipping due to my availability and he waited patiently with trust. I totally recommend dealing with him in complete confidence. I would gladly deal again with him and wish him all the very best!

Bought a RIM Marseer bass from Loz. It was a most pleasant, smooth, quick and safe transaction with overseas shipping. Couldn't ask for more! Loz is a great guy to deal with and I would deal again with him with absolute confidence. Totally recommended! All the best Loz! Cheers, Vic.

[media]http://youtu.be/XbEz1mvQyvY[/media] Pretty neat single take! (Correction: I read that it was a single take on one of the online articles. Apparently it is not. Still think it is very good!)

also, this list supposedly covers only "Funk, Rock, Pop and Soul Classics"

of course, there is no single best list! I would add the following (restricting to one song per band/artist): for the love of money - o jays message from the meters - the meters Kid Charlemagne - Steely Dan walking on the moon - The Police addicted to that rush - Mr. Big strange brew - Cream fire - Hendrix signed sealed delivered - Stevie Wonder graceland - Paul Simon in france they kiss on the main street - Joni Mitchell

[url="http://www.musicradar.com/news/bass/the-25-best-basslines-of-all-time-509265"]http://www.musicradar.com/news/bass/the-25-best-basslines-of-all-time-509265[/url] An interesting list: 1 Hysteria - Muse (Chris Wolstenholme) 2 YYZ - Rush (Geddy Lee) 3 Another One Bites The Dust - Queen (John Deacon) 4 Under Pressure - Queen & David Bowie (John Deacon) 5 Money - Pink Floyd (Roger Waters) 6 Orion - Metallica (Cliff Burton) 7 Billie Jean - Michael Jackson (Louis Johnson) 8 Roundabout - Yes (Chris Squire) 9 My Generation - The Who (John Entwistle) 10 Schism - Tool (Justin Chancellor) 11 Give It Away - Red Hot Chili Peppers (Flea) 12 The Lemon Song - Led Zeppelin (John Paul Jones) 13 Taxman - The Beatles (Paul McCartney) 14 Good Times - Chic (Bernard Edwards) 15 The Chicken - Jaco Pastorius 16 Walk On The Wild Side - Lou Reed (Herbie Flowers) 17 What's Going On - Marvin Gaye (James Jamerson) 18 Stand By Me - Ben E King (Wendell Marshall) 19 The Guns Of Brixton - The Clash (Paul Simonon) 20 Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith (Tom Hamilton) 21 Super Freak - Rick James (Oscar Alston) 22 Pusherman - Curtis Mayfield (Joseph 'Lucky' Scott) 23 These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra (Carol Kaye/Chuck Berghofer) 24 In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett (Donald 'Duck' Dunn) 25 Make It Funky - James Brown (Fred Thomas)