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Shure SM58. By coincidence, I've just had to repair mine today. At the last gig, on pulling the mic cable, the male XLR connector pulled out from the bottom. Now I know it should be a matter of putting it back and adjusting the grubscrew, but the screw was seized solid. I've had this mic since the late 1980's, and it has never failed me. It's had a couple of new screens over the years, and I put a new one on this year too, but it has never actually broken. Anyway, after an hour soaking with WD40, I was able to free the grubscrew and it is now back together ready for my gig tomorrow. It lives to fight another day, and I'm sure it will outlast me! I also still have the SM57 I bought at the same time, and it is equally indestructible. Rob

It might be a while........

I also had two One10's and a Two10 before this. I think I can confidently say the Three10 is not like running a Two10 with a One10. The fact that it presents a 4ohm load to my amps, is so efficient, such a great size and weight, with multiple handle choices, looks really cool, and sounds like the most fabulous 10" series Barefaced cab (excepting the 6x10), all add up to it being the "Goldilocks cab" for me, it's just right.

A bit of a thread resurrection after 6 months. I still love the 3x10, and I think I always will (gasp). I've done quite a few gigs and studio with it now, the last few months using a vintage GK 400RB, and it still makes me smile every single time. From tiny pub rooms, to larger club rooms, it just fills the space, doesn't need this, that or the other dialing in or out, it just IS good, sits so well with the band and the mix. It's perfect for me. Wait for it.......... I have stopped thinking about other cabs...... Just sayin. Rob.

I just sold a '78 which was 8lbs 9oz, super lightweight P bass.

I played a very nice '76 this week which was a quite reasonable weight, around the 9lb mark, no more. But that's just one bass, out of many. "Mint" means different things to different people. To me, mint means "as new", which is super rare, otherwise it's just excellent condition. The '76 I played this week could be bought for around the £2.6k mark I think. It was in "very good" condition.

I my house we like both kinds of basses, Precisions AND Jazzes 😁

Ok, here's my modest list, in order of acquisition. Basses in bold are still here: Squire Affinity Precision (my first bass) 1973 Fender Precision (my second bass) Fender Roadworn Jazz Fender AVRI Precision 1973 Fender Jazz Fender MIJ PB-62 RI Precision 1978 Fender Precision Fender AVRI Jazz 1970 Fender Precision 1973 Fender Jazz (black) Rob

Gentlemen, we have a winner!

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Matt ! Really !? Blimey!

I have an amp in Bristol, currently residing with my step-son. He's not confident enough to pack it for shipping, and I'm looking at ways to get it as far north as possible with a view to meeting up and collecting it. It's a vintage Gallien-Krueger 800RB in a 3U rack bag. If anyone feels like doing it, I would pay you for your trouble. It a long shot I know. Thanks, Rob

Good advice above. I'm selling an almost new Ashdown RM800 EVO-II in the classifieds here.......just sayin. I also run a Barefaced 10 cab and can attest that it suits nicely for vintage tones, as that's where I'm aiming too. Rob

It is in good condition. The board is lovely, as are the frets. I haven't done anything with it either. I think the next time I have the strings off, I'll give it some lemon oil and see what it looks like. What the photos don't really show is the lacquer checking. The headstock face is very finely checked, but not flaking. The body is checking front and back, the way 70's Fenders do sometimes, in long lines running the length of the body. Rob

Yes it does Rob, I have a bass and an amp in the classifieds here.

Ok, New Bass Day! That last pic I posted was of this bass. I picked it up yesterday for evaluation, and I've done the deal today. I'm pretty excited about this one, it's quite special. 1973 Fender Jazz Bass in original factory black with white guard. Neck, pickup and pots all date to '73. The wiring appears untouched, as do the pickups. I've spent the last hour restringing it, and giving it a setup and intonation. It plays like a dream and sounds fabulous. It is entirely original, but missing the covers and case, hey ho. Needless to say, one went out of the door too today, and I'm quite a bit lighter in cash than I was yesterday, but I think it was worth it. Thanks, Rob

It is at my house, and possession is nine-tenths of the law, so I do have my fingers crossed.

41xxxx I'm keeping my cards close to my chest. It's not mine......yet

Thanks Tony. Coincidentally, the pots are also dated 43rd week of '73, ie 137 7343, which could easily have been fitted to a '74 bass. But things are stacking up to be a '73. Thanks, Rob

Hi chaps, I think this Jazz is '73, but my only reference book, "The Fender Bass An Illustrated History" is not very helpful at decoding 70's neck stamps. Does anyone know if this stamp has any meaning? Thanks, Rob

Glad you like it Rob. In the day or two prior to your arrival, I set this up and A/B'd it with my 400RB MKI, and got the MKIII sounding very close. I almost kept hold of it. The right cab is your next goal. Rob