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  2. Thought so.. Thanks ๐Ÿ˜Š
  3. Now [b]SOLD[/b] ๐Ÿ˜Š Hi Folks I bought this cool looking [b]Gherson Jazz[/b] [b]Bass[/b] about 18 months ago on Ebay, had it set up and cleaned, and then it's pretty much sat around looking pretty in it's case doing nothing. I think I've played a gig or two with it in that time, and maybe half a dozen rehearsals.. Not because it isn't any good, it's just because I use my BC Rich Eagle and P Bass pretty much all the time,,, So, with an impending house move coming on next month, I figure it's better to see if there's any love for this kind of retro 70's Jazz Bass clone here on the forum? If there is, then I could be tempted by an offer of around [b]SOLD[/b] plus any shipping costs on top. Here are some photos... [attachment=253797:Gherson Jazz in case.jpg] [attachment=253798:Gherson with Bridge Cover.jpg] [attachment=253799:Gherson body.jpg] Good points are that it has quite a punchy tone and loud output, courtesy of the [b]Dimarzios[/b], plus it looks great - cool 70s case too that works fine.. It's also got the original black bridge cover too, which looks pretty good to me. Of all my basses, it's the only one the guitarist in my band has ever been complimentary about (make of that what you will??). Bad points are that it is [b]heavy[/b], it could do with a bit more [b]TLC[/b] to get it to play better - though everything is working fine in terms of the bridge, truss rod etc - and the neck pick up and some of the screws could do with cleaning up a bit as they're a bit rusty with age. If you'd like to know more, see other pics, come and try it out in [b]Littlehampton[/b], West Sussex - then please contact me. Anyway, thanks for looking as ever. Nik
  4. [quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1505650751' post='3373328'] Fair point Nik, and I guess the other thing you could add to that is that they're the ones out there making (or made) a successful living out of what they do (or did)... [/quote] Very true! [quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1505651167' post='3373333'] Just my 2p's worth - I've read a lot of people say how great they are but.... I just don't hear it. That being said, I didn't "get" The Beatles for years until I really listened to all their stuff from "Rubber Soul" onwards, and really appreciated how great (imo) they were. Maybe Primus will have the same effect on me when I'm about 75 (if I live to be that age...) [/quote] Aren't Primus Les Claypool's band?
  5. [quote name='prowla' timestamp='1505600681' post='3373140'] Hi - no binding at all. The previous-but-one owner removed it! I'm thinking it might be too big a job for one day, though... [/quote] I'll check with Ian and let you know...
  6. Whatever our individual and very subjective views are about all the band's mentioned in this thread, we're the ones doing all the talking about them - spending our time and/or our money listening to their music to decide whether or not we like what they do and whether they're overrated or underrated or not. Meanwhile, the band's in question have absolutely no idea who we are, what our views are, whether we're good bass players/musicians or not, and what our opinions of them are. And they most likely never will. Its pretty obvious who's in the better place, don't you think? ๐Ÿ˜‰
  7. Thanks Folks - looking good!
  8. Wow - that is very Wal like! GLWTS
  9. A gentle reminder of what's on offer next week, in case you weren't aware... [b]Timetable of Events[/b] [b][u]Theatre[/u][/b] [b]11.15 [/b]โ€” [b]Talk: Lee from Andertons Music Co. [/b]Lee will discuss all things bass, ask what we want from a bass shop, explain what itโ€™s like to run a music company, describe what the companyโ€™s plans are, and answer questions. More info: [url="https://www.dropbox.com/referrer_cleansing_redirect?hmac=sGA0eARo%2BCWoE8zxnVRCkGAGELMCFzL%2FnPk4VSYTb1g%3D&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.andertons.co.uk%2F"]https://www.andertons.co.uk/[/url] [url="https://www.dropbox.com/referrer_cleansing_redirect?hmac=n4TZblWScF3W594RVz8CuwagYiJ2tO%2BrHXZTIiREkQo%3D&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fandertons%2F"]https://www.facebook.com/andertons/[/url] [b]12.30 [/b]โ€” [b]Workshop: Davey Rimmer, Uriah Heep. [/b]With a bit of help from Gary (a.k.a. cetera) we have invited Davey to give a 45 minute presentation on his career, gear choices, life on the road, Uriah Heep, Trevor Bolder, etc. If we ask him nicely, he may even demonstrate a few tunes for us! More info: [url="http://www.uriah-heep.com/newa/biodaveyrimmer2.php"]http://www.uriah-hee...aveyrimmer2.php[/url] [url="https://www.dropbox.com/referrer_cleansing_redirect?hmac=ybZwZqxAQwNuQ8TnjNrPfofKRqI6nQi6fZnY0mYN6fI%3D&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdaveyrimmer.uriahheep%2F"]https://www.facebook.com/daveyrimmer.uriahheep/[/url] [b]14.00 [/b]โ€” [b]Workshop: Steve Lawson. [/b]SoloBassSteve will happily do whatever fits best โ€“ gig, masterclass, Q&A, or bit of all three. โ€œI'm sure whatever I do will turn into a bit of all three of thoseโ€ he says... More info: [url="https://www.dropbox.com/referrer_cleansing_redirect?hmac=4j9wMNYzEbJC8W0wjUF684cYAYfQwpQdZXama3ht6Fg%3D&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stevelawson.net%2F"]http://www.stevelawson.net/[/url] [url="https://www.facebook.com/solobasssteve/"]https://www.facebook.../solobasssteve/[/url] [b]15.30 [/b]โ€” [b]Pedโ€™s update on new Basschat website. [/b]This is subject to audio visual equipment being available on the day. [b][u]Hall[/u][/b] [b]Throughout the day [/b]โ€” Ogling, testing and showing off of rigs; gear stalking; socialising. [b][u]Foyer[/u][/b] [b]Throughout the day [/b]โ€” Sign In Desk, Refreshments, For Sale Items. [u]In addition:[/u] [b]Stephen Chown โ€“ Chowny Bass. [/b]Stephen will have a selection of Chowny and Retrovibe basses for us to try, and will be available to demo the models and answer questions. More info: [url="https://www.dropbox.com/referrer_cleansing_redirect?hmac=BqxOqjw6cS%2Bhj9tC0cI%2Bi9mMOVO9bexgjabrRqdWl%2Fs%3D&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchownybass.com%2F"]http://chownybass.com/[/url] [url="https://www.dropbox.com/referrer_cleansing_redirect?hmac=VqTDGZOv%2BNgaiPDsMRAlvgsPSq%2FccNaTkINea6IlI%2FA%3D&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FChownyBass%2F"]https://www.facebook.com/ChownyBass/[/url] [b]Ian Robinson[/b] Ian has kindly offered to come along again this year and do set ups and other techy stuff on the day. More info: [url="http://www.string-instrument-repairs.co.uk/"]http://www.string-in...-repairs.co.uk/[/url] [b]Rock-Wire. [/b]Dave (obbm) will be there with his cables and connectors for sale. More info: [u][url="http://www.rock-wire.co.uk"]http://www.rock-wire.co.uk[/url] [/u][u][url="https://www.facebook.com/Rock-Wire-123388984420079/"]https://www.facebook...23388984420079/[/url][/u] [b]16.00 [/b]โ€” [b]Raffle[/b] [b][u]Jam Room[/u][/b] [b]Throughout the day [/b]โ€” As per normal, the place to have a jam with [b]Paul [/b]of the Junkyard Dogs on drums and other creative Basschatters, More info: [url="http://www.junkyarddogslondon.co.uk/index.html"]http://www.junkyardd...o.uk/index.html[/url] [url="https://www.facebook.com/junkyarddogslondon"]https://www.facebook...kyarddogslondon[/url]
  10. [b]Raffle Items:[/b] 01. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Gotoh FB30 bass machine heads. Never used - timmo[/size][/font][/color] 02. Bass stand (A frame) - silverfoxnik 03. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Chowny Fuzzster Pedal - chowneybass[/size][/font][/color] 04. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Joyo OD pedal and pot-luck CD bundles - TrevorR[/font][/color] 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. Please add any items you would like to donate to the Raffle here. Thanks
  11. Latest For Sale list: 01. ACG Finn 5, 33" scale - Merton (ยฃ1075) 02. Ashdown VS212 cab - Merton (ยฃ175) 03. Quadraverb GT rack fx and ROLLS MP8 midi foot pedal controller (ยฃ150 ono) - Stingray5 04. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5 string fretless Rick Turner Renaissance - Steve Lawson[/font][/color] 05. Bergantino HT115 and HT210 (ยฃ625 the pair or ยฃ325 ea) - 51m0n 06. Hartke LH500 (in 2u Gator case) (ยฃ200 or ยฃ800 with the 2 Bergs above plus some very nice speaker cables) - 51m0n 07. Bass flight case ยฃ19.99 08. Keyboard case ยฃ9.99 09. Squier Japan, Silver series Telecaster ยฃ239.99 10. Westfield Mini Precision - obbm - (ยฃ60) 11. 1973 Fender Precision 3TSB, Maple Neck, Case, etc. - obbm -(ยฃ2000) 12. Iceni Zoot. Body. (no fixtures or fittings just the body) ยฃ49.99 13. 14. 15. Please add to this list if you're bringing any items to the Bash that you have for sale...
  12. It's that time again ... nearly! [attachment=253700:get-excited-only-one-week-to-go-1.png]
  13. It's not acceptable at all. Even worse, a guy behaving like that whilst he's with his female partner.
  14. We do... Tomorrow most probably. Just got to do a bit of measuring up!
  15. Sorry to hear that.. commiserations to you! Next year, hopefully?
  16. Thanks for the reply, dood. Am interested; just need to check something out. Will get back to you tomorrow hopefully. Cheers Nik
  17. Hi dood Do you know of these are the same type they use on Faith electro acoustic guitars? Cheers Nik
  18. Cheers Greg, And will do! And if you ever decide to part with your custom T-bird, don't forget to let me know... ๐Ÿ˜Š Nik
  19. It's a good read, this thread. ๐Ÿ˜ Top of my list, especially as far as the BC fraternity is concerned, has to be Jamiroquai. I think Vulpeck are hugely overrated too. IMO, there's a difference between bands who's music I personally don't like, and bands who I think are overrated. In the case of Jamiroquai, I personally don't like their music at all and I think they're vastly overrated. Conversely, I actually quite like some of the Vulpeck stuff I've heard, but still think they're a bit overrated Just my personal 2p worth of course. To try to argue that The Beatles are overrated is an utterly futile exercise; all the evidence - their sales, cultural impact, critical acclaim, respect from their peer over the years, etc, etc - is too compelling a case. Be that as it may, it doesn't mean you have to like their music.
  20. [quote name='ped' timestamp='1505333203' post='3371190'] I'll be bringing a big box of BC Polo shirts. Will sell very cheap (cost price, so about a fiver) and any proceeds will go towards the charity Cheers ped [/quote] Thanks ped! ๐Ÿ˜Š
  21. You'd better be there then, Mick! We need your satorial help... ๐Ÿ˜Š
  22. [b]For Sale Items:[/b] 01. ACG Finn 5, 33" scale - Merton (ยฃ1075) 02. Ashdown VS212 cab - Merton (ยฃ175) 03. Quadraverb GT rack fx and ROLLS MP8 midi foot pedal controller (ยฃ150 ono) - Stingray5 04. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5 string fretless Rick Turner Renaissance - Steve Lawson[/font][/color] 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. Please add any items you have for sale here.
  23. [b]Raffle Items:[/b] 01. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Gotoh FB30 bass machine heads. Never used - timmo[/size][/font][/color] 02. Bass stand (A frame) - silverfoxnik 03. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Chowny Fuzzster Pedal - chowneybass[/size][/font][/color] 04. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Joyo OD pedal and pot-luck CD bundles - TrevorR[/font][/color] 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. Please add any items you would like to donate to the Raffle here. Thanks
  24. [quote name='Chownybass' timestamp='1505235418' post='3370438'] Hello all I know I'm a bit late to the party... but I will be attending too. I'll have a bunch of our basses for you to try out.[list] [*]Chowny SWB-1 [*]Chowny SWB Pro [*]Chowny CHB-1 [*]Retrovibe by Chowny EVO [*]Retrovibe by Chowny Volante [*]Fuzzster Pedal [/list] Look forward to seeing you all there! [/quote] Brilliant news! Looking forward to meeting you Stephen and to trying out some of your basses.. ๐Ÿ˜Š Nik
  25. [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1505202815' post='3370101'] WHY, oh why does it have to be the same day as the Duxford Battle of Britain event?!!! I know this sounds daft, but I have a customer I have to take to it every year... I'm not even bothered about planes!! Good luck all for a great day. I'll be thinking.. [/quote] Sorry to hear that... But if you'd like to donate a used Spitfire to next year's Raffle, that'd be great! ๐Ÿ˜€
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