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[quote name='john_the_bass' post='555420' date='Jul 29 2009, 06:38 PM']The Spectrums aren't as good as the Thunder series (which are very good indeed). It's worth watching ebay as you'll get a much better Thunder for less that the price of that Spectrum[/quote] As an ex-owner of a Spectrum II, I couldn't wait to get rid of mine. The Westone Super Headless basses are the best instruments they've ever made and they pop up on Ebay occasionally. I think the Bass Gallery had one in a while back.

you're a driven man, Mr Claber.

Nice bass Tony, whats the serial on the back of the headstock?

Wasn't he also selling it on the forum? I seem to remember some mention of it at least.

Great taste in instruments Molan - you've got pretty much most of my fave brands nailed right there. Gorgeous!

closer shot of the Modulus in action.

I enjoyed that.

blimey, he's got a great big Modulus 18 string bass there from the looks of it (5th in from the right) and a Warwick Buzzard (dead centre at the back). The others aren't as interesting or are hard to identify.

Have a chat to Walbassist? He has a very nice acoustic 5 string.

you could get a Trace Elliot V8, son.

[quote name='BassBus' post='548828' date='Jul 23 2009, 12:46 PM']Here is the 'MP', Status Series 2000, with my S2 fretless, I am told this once belonged to Mike Porcaro of Toto. It's in pretty good nick for a bass that's 25 years old. [/quote] I'm chuffed about it staying in the BC family. I was making enquiries about it myself until the sale of my Spector 6 fell through. If you ever want to sell, let me know.

Welcome to the club Al, lovely plank - I'm particularly interested to see what you make of those dual coil Nordstrands...

I think thats Barts rig (Phyrexian). EDIT: Ooop, no, his is the serial number immediately before (#32). Those 8x10 cabs were custom made for the V8 though, thats a real doozy of a rig for anyone wanting a modern, English version of the SVT.

I've discovered where all the used Celinders are being traded in Denmark... [url="http://www.dba.dk//asp/soegning/soegning.asp?taxShowAllInOneCategory=0&taxShowAllCategories=0&Niveau=&OldNiveau=&SektionId=0&KategoriId=&rubrikId=0&Annoncetype=2&Sortering=8&Sortsearch=0&Sorteringtype=1&kortsogX=0&kortsogY=0&kortsogRad=0&kortsogNavn=0&radX=0&radY=0&FavoritNavn=&SoegningId=0&FirstSearch=&HashId=&partner=&PartnerMyRefererId=&BilledVisning=0&navValsFound=&CurPage=1&KunKoebNuPris=0&AnnoncetypeRange=7&navSearchWords=&Fritekst=celinder&RegionId=0&x=0&y=0&PrisFra=0&PrisTil=9999999&AntalDage=0&Forhandler=0&AnnonceTypeRangeSelect=72&txDrop=2"]http://www.dba.dk//asp/soegning/soegning.a...72&txDrop=2[/url]

I've spent some of this week test driving cars. Looking at buying an Audi S3 because its one of the few 4WD hatches that I can afford which puts out more than 200bhp. There's a bit of turbo lag but once it hits its stride, it doesn't let go of the road without a fight. Should make dealing with the mountains down in Dunedin quite fun.

[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='548139' date='Jul 22 2009, 07:30 PM']45 years old... Ashdown ABM gear. Otherwise, I feel your pain. Literally probably. If someone comes up with a great sounding, small, loud rig that isn't stupid expensive I'm having one!![/quote] One of these (with a decent quality 12AX7): Into one of these: Into the 300w Barefaced cabs of your choice? Its not gonna sound like a Bass 400+ though, but it should sound fairly articulate.

Well, if they don't actually possess the amp then they won't be able to supply close ups of the transformers or serial number.

Yeah I was on MSN talking to Ped at the time and didn't even notice it!

Interesting, thats the most recent serial number known. Very, very collectable rig and not an unreasonable price so far either.

I don't feel qualified to make assumptions, personally. It IS whatever it is.

UPDATE: I haven't heard from Victor yet but Marcus has posted this on his Facebook page: [i]"The bus company that we hired the tour bus from has assumed the responsibility for the charge and will have their lawyers argue it. They're confident they'll prevail."[/i]

Well lets just see what those involved have to say, hmm? The Talkbassers can speculate as much as they like. I've already been in touch with SMV's manager and she's says the coach company has proved to be reliable in the past and that the tachygraph was fine. There are also two drivers on board the coach who sleep in shifts. However she suggested I get in contact with Victor himself which I've done.

[quote name='dlloyd' post='547150' date='Jul 21 2009, 11:11 PM']What clarification is required? The driver broke the law and was fined appropriately. The police followed standard and required procedure in collecting the fine on the spot.[/quote] Clarification on the assertions and speculation being made by people who aren't in possession of all the facts? I'm collecting more facts.

I've asked for clarification from people involved about what's gone on.