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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?

[quote name='Beedster' post='1195225' date='Apr 10 2011, 11:35 PM']LOL, thanks guys. Really weird how I was thinking Billy Gibbons when i first saw it........[/quote] He has been known to play one. I'd love one of those but man it's pricey!