gary mac

Who can say what they are really worth? Like Si asks would there be £1200 worth of difference? I love Wals and I love Fenders, but do feel the prices are a bit silly for some models. So many bassists have been clamouring after Wals and enthusing about them over the years, the new Wal team are aware of this of course and I'm sure that this has influenced their price structuring. Who can blame them. I suspect it will not affect the used value of the originals. On that subject thinking about trading my old Wal for an american vintage jazz or maybe precision, any one want to discuss a deal. I am not absolutely sure about this, it may be because i'm bored on a miserable grotty monday afternoon, so consider it a tentative feeler.

I've had a look.... The GAS is back.

I'm not going to check out the site today as I am feeling lonely and depressed and my wife isn't here to keep me in check. The last time that the same set of conditions occured I found myself bidding and winning a bass that I didn't need on ebay. Don't think all my bodily parts will remain intact if I have to break the news that I've ordered a new Wal bass, when she returns this evening. Although I could try saying that I had just ordered the entry level model, with no extras. On second thoughts, I will just have a quick look.

come on come on..............this isn't fair, I can't handle all this tension on a monday morning

Played a private function in Ware last night. I really didn't feel upto it after a rough week health wise. Got through it fairly well, a couple of minor mistakes, but given the level of sweating, coughing, shaking and sneezing going on, not bad. I still made less mistakes than some of the guitards, although I did have one of those hideous "I can't remember how to get from verse to chorus moments on Hotel California". A couple of weeks off now and then a depp with Mice with Glasses at the end of the month.

How could you be out of order Peter, you're the bassist.

Thanks for that Old Git.

Good luck with it matey. I've been the same as you all week, with the added joy of shingles in the mix. Got a gig tomorrow night, two one hour sets. Trying to practice today, but exhausted just sitting down to play. Wish you well

I purchased a set of wizards for my squier vmj, they went in with no alterations required Although I did put them in the wrong way first up and wondered why the pickguard wouldn't go back on. Was about to set about it with a file, when fortunately I realised my mistake.

Sorry to hear that Edward. Maybe it's a confidence thing or a perceived lack of confidence. Make it clear that you really want that audition and let them know that you are confident that you can do it and you are just what they need. Once you get an audition, get prepared, turn up on time and don't over play. Stick with it mate, you will get there. All the best, Gary

Hey there gicut. What was the problem then, cab or amp? I've got the shuttle six teamed with two 2 x 10" mark bass cabs. Been using it for about a year now. It has been faultless, apart from my first gig withit, when I was using my active fender. The signal kept breaking up when playing hard. Once I had reduced the gain and increased the master volume, all was ok. Deffo needs setting differently for active basses, I have the gain set alot higher for my passive jazz. Sorry if I'm stating the obvious, but just thought it might be of help. Cheers Gary.

Nice one. chuffed for you. Gary

How could anyone not think it a brilliant idea? Sounds like a winner to me.

That looks just lovely. Well done on the refurb, time well spent. All the best, Gary

We played in the grounds of a church at the weekend and finished with .............Monster Mash, just toe curlingly awful.

Thanks chaps, as always most helpful. Cheers, all the best, Gary

A mate of mine has offered me one of these basses and I know nothing about them, I know I could do a search on the net, but would appreciate the opinion of forum members. What I do know: Alan Woody Rumblekat signature bass. Korean built. Hollow body. Perfect condition. Original hard case. What I don't know: Value. Build quality. Playability etc. I was thinking of getting it for my daughter, who is struggling a bit with the neck length of her squier jazz. Any pointers greatly appreciated. All the best, Gary

all the best mate and good luck.

Welcome back, it's so good when the enthusiasm returns and you just want to play again. Enjoy. All the best, Gary

I'm currently using the shuttle six with two mark bass 2 x 10" cabs. I've been really pleased with the set up, plenty of comments and compliments on the sound.

I have been extremely pleased with Fender rumble 15. My daughter wanted a practice amp for her birthday, I couldn't get her a fender at the time, so went for the line 6 model, (can't rememeber model number, but it was about £100). Got to say I'm impressed with it, plus it has some usefull effects: octaver being one.