jezzaboy

Is it the final nail in MIM coffin? Who knows. All I know is that the VMJ is a great value for money bass. I have had quite a few £600+ basses pass through my grubby mits recently and while they were great, I like playing the VMJ more. It has been upgraded with a Gotoh bridge, Wilkinson vintage style tuners, Fender 70`s logo and black Jazz knobs (ooeeerr). And lets not forget the Halfords £5 satin black paint job! As you can see, the pole pieces dont line up 100% but neither did the ones on my MIM 70`s Jazz. Downsides, it`s a bit of a heavy bugger. I might replace the pups one day but the stock ones are fine and I love the neck on it. Cost of upgrades £75. [attachment=55424:DSC01595.JPG] [attachment=55425:DSC01594.JPG] Jez

[quote name='Adrenochrome' post='908139' date='Jul 28 2010, 01:13 PM']What is it with all the swapping instruments all the time. And why do people pay the best part of a grand for a bass with a fancy label that doesn't even play properly. I think I inhabit a different planet sometimes [/quote] Please tell me your secret!!! I need to get on your planet quick before GAS arrives again!!!! :wacko: Jez

An Epiphone EB3. Looked the business but sounded mince, had horrendus neck dive and cheap and nasty hardware. Sold it to a guy who wanted to be like Jack Bruce. He was on drugs for sure....(the guy not Jack!). Jez

[quote name='tauzero' post='906546' date='Jul 27 2010, 12:19 AM']AIUI, Akkerman had a smack habit and that was part of what led to the split and being replaced by Philip Catherine. Hamburger Concerto was the last good Van Leer/Akkerman album, Mother Focus rather lost its way.[/quote] You can`t say that about Mother Focus!! What about the classic track "I need a bathroom?" :blush: Jez

[quote name='Big_Stu' post='906140' date='Jul 26 2010, 06:12 PM']Jan Akkerman left Focus a long time ago, I believe it's just Thijs van leer + A N Others these days. Jan Akkerman does an annual solo tour, he's played The Robin in Bilston (EXC venue! I go there a lot!) and The Ferry in Glasgow a few times.[/quote] Hey there Big Stu!! Akkerman left in 76 on the eve of a British tour as he couldn`t get along with Van Leer. He was replaced by a guy called Phillip Catrine (pretty sure that was his name) who was quite a decent player. The people who bought tickets for the tour were offered their money back when Akkerman left. I went and seen Akkerman at the Ferry about 2002 and a guitarist friend who was with me was so impressed by his playing that he was nearly suicidal that he would never be that good. Strange man.... :wacko: Focus are still kicking about and are still a good band . Jez

The Jag bass is on the Soundslive website at £259. [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Squier-Vintage-Modified-Jaguar-Bass-Guitar~ID~13833.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~S...ar~ID~13833.asp[/url] Jez

Why???? Do most of us on this site ask ourselves why do we need another bass? No!! You need another one because that`s just the type of wild, crazy dudes we are!!! Go and get it bought and to hell with what the wife says. Are you a man or a mouse? (Cheese anyone?) Jez

Just did a deal with lawrie and he`s a top bloke to deal with. He gave me the price I was looking for and the deal went as smooth as a baby buttock! Jez

Gotta add that the staff are always nice people to deal with and up for a chat! And they always have a good selection and some intresting gear as well. Jez

[quote name='yorks5stringer' post='895756' date='Jul 15 2010, 04:28 PM']If it's from Dolphin it may be a bit fishy.......[/quote] I think that your swiming against the tide there. Jez

What numpty paid 385 quid for that! Goes to show, there`s always a sucker about. Like the bit about not knowing where the volume and tone knobs were. Lemmy`s got them in his back pocket I imagine. You can ask the next time you are having a chat with him. Jez

I, like Clarky, have a love of T birds due to Lord Pete of the Way. I have owned 3- 2 Epi bolt on and 1 Epi pro. They are one of the coolest looking basses on the planet but you need a left arm 4 foot long to play an F on the E string or the body down at your knees and the neck around your left shoulder. This is the reason that me and Tbirds just don`t get along. Jez

That will sound better than some of the crap basses I have owned. Jez

[quote name='bartelby' post='890513' date='Jul 9 2010, 03:32 PM']Finally tracked down the image: [url="http://www.bassemporium.com/item.php?sku=0131810340"]http://www.bassemporium.com/item.php?sku=0131810340[/url][/quote] Well done Detective Inspector Bartelby. Go get some do`nuts. Jez

It sure ain`t no Fender Jazz Steven. But they have a sound all of their own and nothing (and I don`t care what anyone else says regarding ATK`s AND G&L`s) sounds the same as them. Great basses. Had one for a while but after having it slung over my shoulder for 3 hours, it was starting to give my shoulder jip due to the weight. But it sounded great and looked the biz! I think that you will enjoy it. Are you gonna see sense and stop buying Epiphones now? Jez