gary mac

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1341316576' post='1716801'] ask yourself the following questions... 1) can I afford it 2) If I buy it and end up selling it, is the loss in buying price/selling price worth it. 3) will it give me something I can't already do. i.e. you have a blue jazz, is a red jazz going to give you anything extra, a P, or a 6 string fretless will. 4) If I buy it will this mean other gear will not be used and can be sold 5) do i really want it, do I know this- or do I think I do? e.g. It took me a lot of jazz basses to find out they were not for me. 6) am I being daft. e.g. I keep looking at jazz basses... but know that finding one better than the basses I have now is not going to happen 7) If I do have the money. What would I do with it else wise if it doesn't go on the bass? Sometimes eating or holidays are more important than basses. Or even a decent amp. 8) if there is no justification for having this, but can afford it (1) and the resale price wouldn't loose me much (2) is it worth just going for it? Example... you buy the bass secondhand, you are happy. If you sell it on 2 years later 'cos, well you don't need the thing, and loose £120 on relative values/postage/extra strings etc is borrowing the bass for £5 a month worth it. 9) new things don't make you a better player. [/quote] Agreed, although with reference to point 9, a new instrument can inspire you to play new things or old things in a new way. So maybe it can make you a better player. Whatever, life is short, if you want it and are not going in to debt for it then get it and enjoy a short period of GAS free living.

Yes I was looking at this one earlier. Certainly doesn't look like it's had an easy life. Probably salvagable though.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT SLAP AT BASS CHAT GATHERINGS, OR AT ANY OTHER GATHERINGS OF BASS PLAYERS,

Good news, chuffed for you. Look forward to seeing your first gig post soon.

That is very lovely, enjoy

Oh lordy indeed. I'll stick with my mundane p basses, think I would be all if I strapped that on down the Ferret and Furkin. Enjoy though

[quote name='classrock' timestamp='1341081874' post='1713714'] Look great if your in a 70's funk/glamrock band ! [/quote] With Ken and Barbie on vocals

I've been in this situation in the past and found that we were all pussy footing around the singer but it's just ridiculous really. A singer who can't sing in tune is no good to anyone. Just makes the whole band look/sound bad. I like the Fretmeister's approach

Man up, forget the chores, sort your priorities and get playing.

I suppose it depends how handy you and what tools you have. Think I would keep looking

Hope it's a success Paul.

Wish you a speedy recovery Rich.

Sorry Jamie, don' have a combo these days. Good luck, hope someone helps you out.

hope it gets to you safe and sound. Look forward to seeing some pics

I've not encountered a bad Japanese instrument, although not had any experience with the actual model that you're asking about.