Mickeyboro

Hardback, 800-plus pages. New. Offered at less than half price (£10, rrp £30) plus postage (£3.20). Rivals Of The Beatles is about the stories of some of the many excellent British and American groups who were part of the music scene in the 1960s at the time of The Beatles. Each chapter focuses specifically on one of these groups. What they have in common, for the purposes of the book, is some form of link to the Fab Four. Maybe they were inspired by The Beatles, or were helped by them. Perhaps they copied them. The ways in which these influences occurred varies considerably. There are detailed, in-depth, chapters on twenty groups of the era including The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, The Kinks and The Yardbirds. There are also a few unexpected inclusions – to keep things varied! This book is very detailed indeed! The chapters on The Rolling Stones and The Beach Boys, for example, are well over 80 pages in length. But although long, the various chapters are packed with interesting info. As a central part of the focus of the book is on the various records that each group produced during their career. So the more familiar with the records that the reader is, the more they will get out of the discussion of them. It will also give readers a chance to re-evaluate some of the music in their collections, and maybe shine new light on some overlooked or forgotten gems. Author was a teenager in the 1960s and has always been a committed fan of the music of that era. Rivals Of The Beatles is available in an initial, privately published, print run of 500 hardback copies. There are no firm plans at this stage for a further print run in either hard or softback. An electronic version is possible at a later date, depending on reaction to the book, and demand for it. GROUPS FEATURED 1. The Rolling Stones 2. The Beach Boys 3. The Byrds 4. The Kinks 5. Brian Poole and The Tremeloes 6. The Searchers 7. Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas 8. Gerry and The Pacemakers 9. The Pete Best Four 10. The Dave Clark Five 11. The Yardbirds 12. The Grass Roots 13. The Grateful Dead 14. Moby Grape 15. The Association 16. The Left Banke 17. The Monkees 18. The Mothers Of Invention 19. Twice As Much 20. Cliff Richard and The Shadows

I realise I probably haven’t tried hard enough to sell this. But to be honest it is so tempting to keep it. The pickup alone is astounding - I was impressed with the Bruce Thomas Profile pickup, but this is very much in that league. Okay, we may not always want the roar, but it’s very present and much louder/aggressive than my 71P. Yet the tone control is far more effective, so you hit the Motown mark before maximum cut is reached. I bought this because I missed a Chinese CV I used to own several years ago. It is definitely its equal, even though those early CVs now sell for £400 plus. A classy, well-made instrument with fantastic neck/pocket fit, the tinted neck and headstock sets it apart from the competition. As I may have mentioned, it has looks to die for... how do they do it at the price? And don’t forget you get a decent Fender gig bag to keep it looking good.

SOLD Bought as a backup to my 1971 Precision but it is immediately clear it is too nice for the job. Supposedly 2019 but is in unplayed, pristine condition. Newly strung with D’Addario 45-105, it comes complete with a Fender gig bag. Probably the nicest looking Precision I have owned, and shows why Classic Vibes have an amazing reputation. Personal/postal delivery options available. Specifications Body Material: Poplar Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane. White. Weight (bathroom-scales method) 3.8kg Neck Neck: Maple, “C” Shape Neck Finish: Vintage Tint Fingerboard: Indian Laurel, 9.5” (241 mm) Frets: 20, Narrow-Tall Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.685” (42.8 mm) Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style Scale Length: 34” (864 mm) Hardware Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage Style with Threaded Steel Saddles Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell Pickups: Fender Designed Alnico Split-Coil Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top Hardware: Nickel Link to Squier Page : https://shop.fender.com/en-GB/squier-electric-basses/precision-bass/classic-vibe-60s-precision-bass/0374510500.html

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