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I probably have more money tied up in guitars than basses. When I was making valve amps about 15 years ago, I started building up a collection of guitar to take to shows, so I could demo my amps with all sorts. first up is my 1989 PRS signature guitar. This is a great guitar Then there is my bitsa strat, there with Uli. 1979 LP Deluxe My Gibson AFD Les Paul ( really good) There's a 67 SG jr, an old Ovation shallow bowl with cutaway, a couple of Vintage brand guitars (3 actually) I love em all

very nice

01 Ever played a gig sitting down? yes, had gastro enteritis. Was sick before the gig and in the break. it was over 30 years ago 02 Ever gigged on a different instrument? Yes, in my last proper pub band, I have depped on bass, depped on guitar. Then I joined as the rythym guitar, ended up being the singer, then Wheb the original bass player passed away, I took over playing the bass 03 Ever shared a stage with a musical hero of yours? Yes, played at a Marshall amps demo in 1991, Geoff Whitehorn joined us for the 2 nd set 04 Any fan ever had a tatoo of your band's logo? Not that I'm aware 05 Ever signed an autograph in a dressing room? Yes, loads 06 Ever cried on stage? Almost. The pub band previously mentioned, when we lost the bass player (and last original member) to cancer, we did a gig the following day. We set his gear up, I played bass. Many many people came to the gig to show to pay their respects. I shed a tear just as we finshed 07 Ever worn a hat on stage? Sometimes 08 Ever gigged with a band you hadn't met before the gig? Many times, but the last time was the best. Chris Slade (AC/DC) was playing drums 09 Ever been in a relationship with a fellow band member? Yes. 10 Ever played in different bands on the same day? Yes. 11 Ever had anything thrown at you while playing? Yes, a bottle. Hit me in the back, thrown by a tw@t that played in another band 12 Ever crashed on the way to the gig? I've been rear ended by the guitar player on the way to a gig, many moons ago 13 Ever left a band over the choice of set list? yes 14 Ever slept in the venue despite it not being a hotel? No, 15 Ever been supported by a band clearly better than you? Yes. 16 Ever played a gig suffering from some debilitating medical condition? Yes, as mentioned, gastro enteritis 17 Ever been in a band where the guitarist was your favourite bandmate? Yes, 18 Ever played in the grounds of a stately home? Yes. 19 Ever injured yourself on stage? Not massively 20 Ever been told that your bass isn't loud enough? Yes.

bought Fat Labrador and finished it this morning thoroughly enjoyable, nice one Dave😀

I think almost everybody who has owned this bass has come on here that's some history!!!

he builds lovely guitars My wife has a daphne blue 63 P bass, non relic

My old Manson, I remember it well. Peter cook gave me 200 quid for it against an Aria SBR-150

the Bravewood was £1500. I think I've had it 7 years

It's very light, very resonant and has a BIG neck. I havent gigged it for a couple of years now but I keep hold of it because it's not really worth selling. It owes me just over 350 quid and I'm hoping that I'll find a gig that needs a Glam-rock bass

It was made by Retrovibe, it's a Renegade. It was a prototype body and neck which I bought from them with this finish, I believe one more was made in this colour and is owned by 12 string bassist who is on BC. It has checkerboard binding too!!

Agreed. I wanted a rickenbacker copy that I had, so sound like a precision. It was basswood, bolt-on neck, r/wood board. I placed the P bass pickup in the correct spot and hey presto, instant P bass

ah one of the modern ones. They are very good. My wife was really close to buying one at a music show, about 10 years ago but it was sold before we knew it

Like this?

one is the fender Sting bass The other is a Bravewood

yep I had one. It was a lovely bass. Fantastic neck and I loved the glass like finish. It sort of purrred when you played it. Not a sound I've ever really heard again from a bass. I sold it when i took delivery of my Bravewood (gratuitous pic opportunity)

did someone mention Glitter

I agreed with everything he said, even the holdsworth comment.

I remember this advert well

switch is active/passive knobs are vol, bass boost/cut and treble boost/cut when passive just vol/tone

nice, I wont gig this much but I'll keep it for playing in the lounge

you have a blue one?

I've just received a wonderful Precision bass from Loz. We did a deal with my Steinberger, cash my way. Paid quickly with great comms. We chatted on the phone for about half an hour. He even bought a new case for the bass to ship in. I have just sent the Steinberger to him, so hopefully he will receive it in due course Highly recomended Basschatter

I have just received this, as part of a trade for my Steinberger from 'Three' of the BC community. I have always wanted one of these but never got round to sourcing one. The condition of this thing is truly outstanding, it looks almost unplayed. It also only weighs 8 pounds and 9 ounces, apparently they normally weigh a lot more anyway, enjoy the 2 photos I currently have

I have a new bass, from 1982 on its way. Hopefully it'll come before lock down

my wife has the same P bass. It is very good As for a Jazz, go for it. You could probably pick up a 2nd hand Flea jazz bass. They sound REALLY good