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Yesterday out of the blue my wee mate sent me a text saying he was on leave from being offshore, he's a keen bass player and got some collection. I know he's had a Flea for sometime but the way things work out we never get a chance to catch up, anyway jokingly i asked if he was up for selling it...and he said yes...so after a belly full of McEwans export the deal was done. The neck is glorious bigger than a Jazz nut but the compound radius doesn't make it feel any bigger, lovely honk from the pup & pre all in very happy. Was saving up for a Spector aswell so it'll have to wait a bit longer

Cheers for the info bud, i've got an East comming and a Nordy sitting ready to go in. Maybe the Ray34 pickup aint hot enough for a passive version..i dunno..anyway cheers

@mcnach does your tone controls work as per normal when the bass is in passive mode then ? 

Last to go (for now) is this Satin Surf Green Jazz in immaculate condition. Fitted with Fender Vintage 74 spec pickups and a KickAss bridge it sounds & plays as it should and that's very well there's some grunt in the pups. The looms been replaced by one of John's creation and mighty fine it is too. Fender gig bag, certificate and all allen keys at hand.The Spector bug has hit so thats the only reason it's up for grabs...UK only please...Will post at cost or organise your own courier the bass will be well wrapped, bagged & boxed. I do have some feedback not a lot but all good...cheers for having a nose::: WITHDRAWING this Jazz, athritis says so 🙄

Aboot time yi got yur baffies aff..😉 sure you'll get there neebur. A bit glaikit about wiring meself mind but i did try the ray passive with a 2 and a 3 pot loom but wasn't for me thought it sounded very quiet. Sounds good adding the Jazz tho you can always try it & add a pre like the Sandberg 2 band one if needed i dunno. Have fun 👍

On 08/06/2020 at 22:06, bassfan said:

A couple of mine.... 

How do you get on with the Flea neck mate ? I know it has a compound radius, larger nut but say compared to a Jazz..do like the shell pink 🤩

You can have the plate if you want bud, i've got another one cut out & ready to drill..

@Frantic sorry bud, never seen the video. I thought you were going to try it, mine never sounded like that mind you it was a Ray 34 even at that it didn't sound like your's..i'll just shut up now

My opinion m8 & it's crap...trust me i've tried a jazz & precision loom...if you wanna give it a go i've got a 2 holed control plate you can have. I've got an East pre comming 

Was you in the Sound of Music...they look like my auld grans curtains.

PM'D

Does anyone know when the Ian Hill hits the UK ? What reviews are online describes the neck as being sleek & custom taper SO am i right in thinking his P & J model have the same profile. Cheers for any feedback 

Looks mighty fine in that there sun Ben 👍. 

6 hours ago, Eldon Tyrell said:

 

I like the p on its own too. Like Ian Hill who never uses the J and that's why his new sig only comes with a P. 

His new signature looks fine except for that inlay...what's it say 🔎

pm'd

On 12/06/2020 at 13:46, cetera said:

A few more changes..... so here's an updated list as of June 2020 with latest purchases in bold:

(PRE-KRAMER) SPECTOR SB-1 USA 1976 (Walnut/Maple)
(PRE-KRAMER) SPECTOR NS-2 USA (Cherry Sunburst)
(KRAMER) SPECTOR NS-2 USA (Black)
(KRAMER) SPECTOR NS-2 USA (Black)
(KRAMER) SPECTOR NS-2 USA (Gloss White)
(KRAMER) SPECTOR NS-2 USA (Tobacco Sunburst)
(KRAMER) SPECTOR NS-2 USA (Red/Black Lava Crackle) - Ex-Barry Dunaway (Yngwie Malmsteen Band)
(KRAMER) SPECTOR NS-2 USA (Red Stain)
(KRAMER) SPECTOR NS-2A (Gloss White)
(KRAMER) SPECTOR NS-2A (Black)
(KRAMER) SPECTOR NS-2A (Black)
(KRAMER) SPECTOR NS-2A (Teal)
SPECTOR NS-2 USA (Custom Holoflash Black & Abalone)
SPECTOR NS-2X USA 'Spectorbird' (Tobacco Sunburst & Abalone)
SPECTOR Euro CR (Holoflash Black)
SPECTOR Euro CRFM(Dark Purple Stain)
SPECTOR Euro CRFM (Plum Stain quilt)
SPECTOR Euro CRFM (Forest Green quilt)
SPECTOR Euro LX (Gloss White)
SPECTOR Euro LX ‘Ian Hill’ (Black)
SPECTOR Euro LX 'Rachel Bolan' (Black/Silver Sparkle)
SPECTOR Euro LX (Black Stain quilt)
SPECTOR Euro LT (Violet Fade quilt)
SPECTOR Euro NS-2 JA-CR Euro RI (Gloss White)
SPECTOR Euro NS-2 JA-CR Euro RI (Black)
SPECTOR Legend 4X (Holoflash Black)
SPECTOR Legend 4X (Black Stain)
STUART SPECTOR DESIGN NS-4 Euro (Red Stain)
DINGWALL D-Bird (Blue/Purple Colourflip)
WAL Mk1 Fretless (Mahogany with Stained Maple facings)
WAL Mk1 “Geddy Lee” (Black with Gold Hardware)
FENDER Precision ‘70’s Jap RI “Phil Lynott” (Black/Mirror)
FENDER Precision '70's Classic' Jap RI (sunburst/Blocks on maple board)
FENDER Precision ’62 Jap RI (Vintage White/Red Tort)
FENDER FSR Precision PJ Deluxe Active (Sea Foam Metallic) 1 of 150
FENDER FSR Precision 70's RI (Nat Ash)
FRANKENSTEIN Tele neck/P body '"Billy Sheehan - The Wife"
JACKSON "Kip Winger" Sig (Cherry Lacewood)
JACKSON TBX-Pro ‘Jacksonbird’ 1 of 56 made (Black)
JACKSON Ontario ‘Concert Bass’ (White)
HAMER Impact USA (Black & Gold ‘Marble’)
HAMER Impact USA (Red)
HAMER Scarab USA ‘Rick Savage’ (White)
KRAMER Forum I (Flipflop Blue)
KRAMER Ferrington Electro/Acoustic (Black)
ESP The Surveyor 1984 (Blue Stain with Blue fingerboard!)
ESP PPJ-160 ‘Masayoshi Yamashita’ Sig Model (White)
ESP/Zep-II PPJ-160 ‘Masayoshi Yamashita’ Sig Model (Black)
PEAVEY RJ-IV “Randy Jackson” Sig Model (Red Sunburst)
PEAVEY RJ-IV “Randy Jackson” Sig Model (Grey/Silverburst)
PEAVEY “Rudy Sarzo” Sig Model (Dark Natural)
TOKAI ‘Hard Puncher’ P (Black/Mirror)
TOKAI Works TW801? (Black)
FERNANDES MV-65NS “Nikki Sixx’ Non-Reverse Spectorbird (Black)
FERNANDES MV-65NS “Nikki Sixx’ Non-Reverse Spectorbird (Black)
FERNANDES MV-65NS “Nikki Sixx’ Non-Reverse Spectorbird (Black)
FERNANDES TB Ltd Edition ‘Thunderbird’ (Off-White)
YAMAHA BB3000 (Black Sparkle)
ARIA CSB Black & Gold (Black)
PEDULLA Buzz Deluxe Fretless (Black)
HARTKE XK-4 Active (Black/Chrome)
GUILD Pilot (Purple Burst)
GUILD Pilot (Red)
MUSICMAN USA Sub Stingray (Black)
HAGSTROM Super Swede "Rutger Gunnarsson" (Dark Mahogany)
EPIPHONE Thunderbird Vintage Pro (Black)
EPIPHONE Thunderbird Vintage Pro (Tobacco Burst)
ITALIA Imola GP "Ricky Phillips" (White)
HOHNER B2A w/D-Tuner (Black)
HARLEY BENTON PB-20 Precision (Matt Black)
FELINE/SPECTOR "Gene Simmons SB-1" Copy (Black)
FELINE/KRAMER "Gene Simmons Axe" 1980 Hybrid (Black/Silver)
PUNISHER "Gene Simmons" Ltd. Edition (Signed/#’d) (Black)
AXE "Gene Simmons" Ltd Edt (Signed/#’d) (Black/Silver)
CORT “Gene Simmons Axe-2” (Black/Silver)
CORT “Punisher GS-2” (Black)
STACCATO MG Active (1 of 34 made) (Black/Magnesium Alloy)

I also have 10 'guitards'....

Man o man..what days are the guided tours ? 

Download TV on youtube..Mr Harris & co headlining tonight, obviously it's previous gigs but better than nothing..some up and coming bands aswell. Worth a watch if you like some heid banging

On 09/06/2020 at 12:09, dmccombe7 said:

The bass player is well known on Youtube for doing bass reviews many of them relating to Rush of course but he is a phenomenal player who does pull some really fun faces while playing.

 

Messaged Tim a few times about his set up and he did take the the time to reply 👍  endorsed by Tech 21 & recently started working for them. His other bands called Funpipe mostly covers but damned good...cracking bass player

Sold Ben a Spector Euro in an easy straight forward sale, a quick chat on the phone & away the bass went. Paid when he said all in no worries, Ben's a gent to deal with thank you 👍

Thank you m8, just what i didn't wanna hear 😆...can see the Jazz going tata

On 06/06/2019 at 18:03, ead said:

NBD  the Euro 4LE 1979 has landed.  Here are the happy couple.

How does the neck on the 79 compare to the 77 ? Just picked up a 77 and its cracking with the shallower neck really good

Received this today, and its absolutely smashing..should have bought one years ago, the necks just wonderful i've never played a bass with the action so low it really does suit my sausage fingers to a T. DiMarzio's combined with the TonePump sound excellent all in very happy indeed..O & @Damonjames glad you didn't buy it 😁

1 hour ago, Damonjames said:

Is that the one at bass direct? If so I believe it’s the one I played there. Bloody lovely bass, and high on my GAS list!!

Aye it is m8, kept on looking at it all the time...great being the boss in the house 😆

Fantastic m8 thanks very much, i did read about them a while ago but couldn't find the info again. Just pulled the trigger on one 🤗

@Eldon Tyrell looking thru the Spector gear porn & i see you have a 1977 LE..is there any difference in neck profiles compared to the Euro's? I did read they were slimmer i dunno.