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Well done Dudgeman

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1499630042' post='3332626'] They know there were problems with certain models - same happened with me - sent me a new one and I kept the original one, swapped the sticky part for a nut and bolt - hey presto, worked fine - in effect had a free stand. Good to see some companies care about customer service. [/quote] +1 - if they are happy to spare no expense when fixing quality issues you have to assume that they don't have many. I was happy to buy 2 more of their stands afterwards.

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1500225425' post='3336320'] I normally don't bother the odd spelling error but it's really starting to piss me off, it's the Jean Genie, not Gene Genie or G G, if you can't spell it right it's not a good start, and if G A G doesn't sound right it's probably because you've got so used to playing it wrong, or, your guitarist isn't playing it right, ok rant over [/quote] Quite right to rant about the spelling! I'm normally not that sloppy - must have inherited a late-onset rogue spelling gene

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1500203226' post='3336158'] Its been another good thread. Dave [/quote] Certainly has. So interesting to get the definitive answer from Trevor Bolder to the OP's Gene-Genie question and to hear the ZS & TSFM story from the band's perspective - and . The phrase 'unsung heroes' springs to mind.

Thanks dmccombe7 for posting The Spiders From Mars Interviews - just finished watching and loved it! Brought back some happy memories of playing Bowie stuff - including The G-G - dep'ing behind a really good Bowie tribute artist at a one-off charity gig years ago.

They've done the same for me and a few other Basschat members. Top marks!

You (I) can clearly hear the difference between the Bolder and Dorsey versions in the posted videos. At a live gig the difference will probably be less clear. Surely the most important factor is the 'feel' of it. The Bolder version is, well, 'bolder': a bit less 'poppy', a bit more edgy with ominous undertones . Cripes - I've turned into a wine taster!

That's a lot of bang for not many Bucks - good value per kilo too!

[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1499001402' post='3328470'] I enjoyed that but unfortunately I find myself strangely drawn to the Ric.....think I`d better go lie down somewhere dark [/quote] +1

Around £2250 I believe but the craftsmanship, sounds, playability and finish are exquisite.

That's neat! Great basses, great bassist

PS The intonation on the one I played was spot on (cos I checked it!!).

Not sure what your budget is but these are totally unique and offer UB-type sounds in a compact package (31.5" scale IIRC)! Michael G was one of the sponsors of our South-West Bass Bash in May and there was a huge amount of interest in his stuff. Personally I'd go for the slim-bodied version. [url="http://www.gillettguitars.co.uk/video"]http://www.gillettguitars.co.uk/video[/url]

CURRENTLY ON SALE SALE AT GEAR4MUSIC FOR £379 DELIVERED!!

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1498763972' post='3326949'] Cool looking bass. Blue [/quote] Sounded great too. Only downer was they weighed a ton - each! My shoulder's paying the price for that now.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1498766000' post='3326972'] Did you a piece for Bassist magazine about them some time in the late 90s, maybe early 2000s? They had a regular item where readers wrote about their basses, and I'm sure I remember one from a chap who had a pair of these. [/quote] Certainly did! Spent a very pleasant day at the mag's offices with editor Gibson (honest!) Keddie and his Dep Roger Newell including lunch while the basses were in the studio being photographed after testing. That was a great mag while it lasted.

Wonder what this is worth now... sold it and another identical one around 12 years back after gigging them exclusively for a few years. They were a delight - only 550 LP Triumph basses ever made apparently. Can't help thinking they've squandered their valuable heritage!

I'm using a WTX264 paired with a BF One10 at home/'unplugged' gigs/small venues/as DI monitor and am well pleased. Just be aware that, when I got mine, the little Eden was selling new for only £199 delivered.

It's nice to get what you want - so I'm pleased for you! Just out of interest, what was the M-chick that didn't hit the spot and why? (You can pm me on that one if you prefer.)

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1498724024' post='3326521'] Personally, even after 50 years of playing, I've never had much luck "winging it" Blue [/quote] Froggy my friend (and apparently neighbour!), don't know how much prep you've done so far or what the 'status' of the gig is, so: do whatever additional learning/practice you can in the short time remaining; approach the gig in a positive state of mind; on the night, just 'feel the music' and keep the body language confident whatever happens; then after the event you'll know how lucky/unlucky you've been 'winging it'! If what you've done this time doesn't work, then you can do something different next time!

Just like to add my best wishes for your future happiness to all the others

It's happened to me. Try accessing it via 'My Profile / Topics'. If that doesn't work, pm a moderator and they'll be able to find and restore it (that's what they did with mine anyway).

[b][u]A bass named Bob?[/u][/b] Just had a typically enjoyable exchange of PMs with a forum member who's bought a nice Cazpar off the FS forum. As an aside in one of his posts, he asked: "As someone of Polish descent yourself, can you explain their love of the letter Z?" I couldn't, but my reply might make life a bit easier for anyone struggling with the pronunciation of 'Maruszczyk': As for the Polish love of 'Z', beats me - but here's a story. My Dad's first name was Zdzislaw (roughly 'Jeeswaf'). He came over to GB in 1942 and, after the war, duly got himself a job so he could stay here and marry my Mum. So, on his first morning at work, the foreman takes him on one side at the start of tea-break to ask his first name so he can formally introduce him to all his work mates. "Zdzislaw", says my Dad. There's a short pause, and the foreman calls the group to order: "I'd like to introduce you all to your new work-mate, Bob" (the only name they didn't already have). Which is why my middle name is Robert - same as my son's.

[quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1491680229' post='3274790'] "E'd lug 'is own gear to the gig on t' bus, nip back for everyone else's, including t' drummer, play a 14 hour set non stop, note perfect, load out on 'is own while everyone else went t' bar, and still 'ave time for us lot" [/quote] You were lucky - we ended up livin' in a cardboard Ricky box in't middle o't road!