gary mac

I've always felt reluctant to purchase signature models purely because I think the name just adds to the cost. I guess if I researched it and thought that it was good value for a MIM instrument with that spec, then I would go for it. I was bidding a couple of nights back on a neck from one of these models, not because of the Roger Waters connection but because I thought it was a good neck, with the dimensions I wanted and a decent nut. I missed out by a couple of dollars in the end P.S. I do like Roger Waters and the bass

Although the p bass is often quoted as being very limited in tone, I can't say that I've ever found it be an issue. The tone is just such a good one. I've not found it difficult to alter the tone on occassions using a combination of the tone knob, the eq on my amp and the tweeter attenuator on my cabs.

A very lovely collection.

[quote name='Sambrook' post='1355905' date='Aug 30 2011, 07:41 AM']Thanks everybody. I live in South Cumbria, so opportunities are limited, but maybe a trip to Bass Direct might be in order. Appreciate the input.[/quote] Overwater are in your neck of the woods, well Cumbria anyway. Even if they don't have what you want, you will get to see some mighty fine instruments.

My G&L SB1 has a nice chunky neck as do most of my fender P's

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My brother had a twelve string Kimbara that was a very good instrument. I quite like the look of that Jazz

Might see you there then. Are Steve and band going to be there?

[quote name='KiOgon' post='1353630' date='Aug 27 2011, 03:39 PM']BTW Gary - if it needs a new socket give me a shout I've got a spare here. Cheerz, John[/quote] I think it does John, can's see anything obviously wrong, the solder is good as is the cable. So that would be great. Pm how much you want for it and we will get it sorted.

[quote name='KiOgon' post='1353602' date='Aug 27 2011, 02:43 PM']Well done Gary - that looks lovely - good score & now you've made lurve with flats there's no going back Cheerz, John[/quote] Strange thing though John, although I love the smoothness and feel, they actually make my fingers a bit sore. Intend to stick with them though and just man up

[quote name='mentalextra' post='1353028' date='Aug 26 2011, 09:06 PM']They seem a bit hit and miss as far as build quality goes. But I have noticed that you can buy the complete guitar for not much more than a neck on Ebay. I could break the remains and flog it off. I will maybe wait until after xmas when there will be a load of affinity basses on Ebay! lol How do you check over an old or used neck? Clean it up and check for straightness. Check for level and undamaged frets. Check the nut. Check the tuners are smooth and tight. What else?[/quote] That's about it, other than ensuring that the truss rod is functioning.

What a fine birthday pressie. Come on get the pics up. And have a good day

Looking good.

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='1353030' date='Aug 26 2011, 09:06 PM']Nice one Gary and a hugely deserved treat for yourself given what you've been through. I hope it's the start of a whole heap of better things to come [/quote] Very kind Nick, thanks

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='1353136' date='Aug 26 2011, 10:28 PM']I wouldn't mind so much the lack of pictures, it's just that you advertised that you've got "lovely big pics" on the thread title.[/quote] Fixed hopefully

I recently purchased an affinity to pimp. I thought that the neck would be the first thing to change but I was surprised to find that it was rather good. The frets were all level with no sharp ends. I set it up with a decent low action without much in the way of fret buzz. I did discard the tuners, there was nothing wrong with them but I prefer full size ones. this did involve drilling out the holes. I removed the existing decals and varnish/laquer. Put on a decal of my own design and relaquered with a satin finish. All in all it was a good job and well worth the effort

Thanks to MrH and icastle I have been able to insert the pics.

[quote name='Stingray5' post='1352576' date='Aug 26 2011, 03:23 PM']Looks like the photo permission is set to 'Private'. Change to 'Public' then we can paaaarty! [/quote] Will that mean that I can upload some nice big pics or you lot can just visit on flickr?

[quote name='MacDaddy' post='1352564' date='Aug 26 2011, 03:19 PM']it's asking for an ID and password.[/quote] Yes, think I need a grown up to help me I wanted to upload the image and not do a link but I'm a bit too useless

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Good man.

I can usually recover quite rapidly but during Sweet child of Mine last weekend it all went horribly wrong, the singer missed a bit, which threw me and it was probably two or three bars before I caught on to how bad it sounded. This was followed by one of those hideous total brain blank moments which resulted in me forgetting that I could play a bass guitar. Other than that got through the gig with hardly a duff note.

my daughter used one at a recent open mic night and it sounded quite fine. Seen them for sale at Gig Gear in Harlow