noirpunk

Any guitars/basses inparticular?

The red ones are stunning. I wouldn't mind getting a silver one, I have visions of a mirrored scratchplate on it haha

If it's the 1st reissue from that era it'll either be red or silver sparkle. I've got a red one which was bought for me on my 14h birthday which I did many Cobain impressions with!

Being completely bonkers it has the Noirpunk stamp of approval, it's like a few of my basses thrown together!

Beautiful rig that, but a case of not enough money, space or feasability with transportation!

Bought an Iceman bass from Matt. Arrived extremely well packed and looks the mutts nuts. Cheers dude!

What kind of stuff are you after?

Yeah it's a total grey area I suppose. My previous post was pure hypothesis, that said I wouldn't mind a set of EMG pickups for £2 ha!

I wonder what would happen if I clicked buy it now and then if he refused pickup I complained to ebay? Surely once I've bought it he's obligated to sell it to me for the final price minus the technically optional postage...

I like mine far too much to swap the short scale neck suits my small hands

Beautiful bit of kit, wish I had the disposable income to buy another John Birch!

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1210161' date='Apr 24 2011, 05:35 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Joy-Division-Peter-Hook-signed-bass-guitar-/110678895382?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item19c4f9eb16"]Hondo.[/url] This one is really pushing the boundaries of overpricing, like, into real Rick territory.[/quote]



HA! I've got my Hondo signed too, by Lemmy. Wonder how much mines worth then?

Any more JB content?

Not on ebay - however, very cool in their own way!

[url="http://www.dillionguitars.com/bass/electric/DRKB004/index.html"]Dillion[/url]

Ken Lawrence is most famous for making James Hetfield's Explorer, despite being a bass luthier.

I guess this is the 5 that influence my sound, playing style and choice of gear the most - not to mention loving their music!

In no particular order;

1) Lemmy
2) Phil Lynott
3) Gene Simmons
4) Nikki Sixx
5) Nicky Wire

I'm all for hot licks but [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BURNED-Fender-Stratocaster-Art-Decoration-Collection-/110673901279?pt=UK_BOI_Restaurant_RL&hash=item19c4adb6df"]why???[/url]

[quote name='Big_Stu' post='1201228' date='Apr 15 2011, 09:58 PM']You'll be incredibly lucky to find one. There's an American collector; Gregg Dorset, owner of RockStarsGuitars who collects any and all John Birch SG's, he's gone stacks of them. He even has an agent in the UK who finds them. Last one I heard of was in Denmark, I was offered it, Greg bought it but it was lost in transit.[/quote]

Gotta be honest, I'm a madly passionate collector of guitars... but surely that's a tad excessive isn't it? I'd love an Iommi style JB with the crucifix inlays etc, snowballs chance in hell though

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1201211' date='Apr 15 2011, 09:50 PM']Of course you do know that you share your band name with Japan's [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thee_Michelle_Gun_Elephant"]Thee Michelle Gun Elephant[/url].[/quote]

Haha that's quality! Lucky they mispronounced it then

[quote name='Big_Stu' post='1201200' date='Apr 15 2011, 09:39 PM']What's your 5th pot do? There were so many options from; effects, a simple Master Vol, treble booster, phase invertor.[/quote]

It's a mono/stereo blend pot. Birch wiring is always a surprise haha! Also there's 2 micro switches for phasing

[quote name='Bassassin' post='1201189' date='Apr 15 2011, 09:27 PM']Excellent new topic, good to see some pics of your Birchenbacker - and as a Damned fan from way back, I heartily approve of your new band's name!

Jon.[/quote]

Cheers dude, our drummer is a huge fan of The Damned so I chose the name much to his delight

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=132043"]John Birch thread[/url] - for all your Brummy bass needs

[quote name='3below' post='1201086' date='Apr 15 2011, 07:18 PM']Can't let you see it because I moved it years ago - EB3 style bass - black, maple through neck, Grover/Schaller small tuners, hyperflux pickups, stainless 3? 2? point bridge, I think it had a full size plastic belt rash plate on back. Really well made. Took it back to JB himself in Bromsgrove circa 1980/81 and had it refurbished at a very good price. Only downside - short scale. Wonder where it is now. another one I wish I had kept.[/quote]

Sounds beautiful. Pickup wise mine has Magnums like Tony Iommi had in his SG! Personally short scale is a plus side for me, then again I do have small hands

After quite a spate of John Birch related activity I decided we should put a thread together. To kick things off my 1973 short scale Rickenfaker, found on ebay as an 'under the bed' job. Original owner from new, original case, original strap and original stereo cable.





Myself and John Carling, who was very impressed with the condition of the bass



As featured in the photoshoot for my new band, Machinegun Etiquette. It'll be used in the studio for our forthcoming EP.

Let's see your John Birch gear!

[quote name='ash' post='1200097' date='Apr 14 2011, 11:19 PM']I bought the John Birch above from Ebay and contacted John Carling at John Birch guitars - a very nice chap by the way - the seller - a very helpful gent - had owned it for 33 years and the finish is original, John told me that the knobs are original too, I removed the stickers and they are similar to Ric knobs with a silver cap. The bass has a serial number under the back plate. It weighs around 8.5lbs and plays like a dream straight out of the box. I agree with Jon that the build quality is sublime and playability to my tastes is superior to any Rick or Faker I've ever played (I've had quite a few of both). So yes I'm very pleased with it![/quote]

Congratulations Ash and welcome to the John Birch owners club! John Carling is a very nice guy, when I get home I'll upload a picture of myself (with my bass) and JC. Maybe we should start a John Birch owners thread or something?