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Shaggy

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  1. The P-retro is a good call, but if it was me I'd fit a piezo bridge (I know there's a Fender-fit one cos I used to have one, I think they can be had around the £50 mark now....). Gives you that nice, woody acoustic-y sound perfect for fretless, that can be EQ-ed to sound quite "Jazz nasal", and usefully different to the P p/up. There may be a way to do without having to route a battery compartment, but if unavoidable I'd far rather route the back than the front - don't touch that!!!
  2. [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1338479642' post='1675225'] Try Fender Original/Vintage pickups, if wanting to retain authentic Fender sound. I say this, as I`ve just done exactly that with my 77 (as the pickup was on the way out, and didn`t want to get it re-wound, want to keep it in original condition). They sound great, nice and rich, and the highs whilst clear, are never at all shrill. They are apparently the model that Fender put in the 62 Reissue Precisions. [/quote] +1 - I put a set of '62 RI's in my '65 P and they're just about perfect; surprisingly hot for a "vintage" p/up too. Easily my favourite of ones I've tried (SD Antiquity, Fralin, DiMarzio, Barts), but I've got a set of Norstrands currently in a custom build, and they're probably on a par.
  3. [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1338363118' post='1673154'] Ahhhhgggg! Don't do it!! That is a rare old beast you have there! Slight mishap with the bass in a gig bag, and that head is going to suffer some damage!! Your case looks like the one it took me ages to find for mine. Once it's gone, you may struggle to find another one. Just something to think about. Cheers. PS I have only ever seen a handful of these in the UK. I wonder how many there are? [/quote] +1, Likewise, wouldn't dream of gigging my '85 Gibbo Explorer without the hard case! On the upside, at least the necks are maple rather than mahogany (as on the more fragile T'birds) Downside is the case is the size of the deck of an aircraft carrier....
  4. Bought Bob's custom Fender / Warmoth Fenderbird at a hot and sunny Carmarthen Tesco's today. Great guy to deal with - very patient whilst the deal was temporarily off a couple of times as I was raising funds, but eventually smooth and hassle free. Lovely bass - thanks mate! Hope to do business again
  5. Flamenco has been a passion of mine since I was a kid, mainly as my Dad was an enthusiastic player. I've inherited his guitar since he stopped playing - a 1960's Manuel Contreras, which is way too good for my limited abilty. Having said which, one of the great things about the genre is that a simple piece can sound just as thrilling as a virtuoso piece; and much of the skills transpose well to bass - rhythm and "feel" are paramount; the right hand technique is incredibly physical, but totally fluid when you see an expert play. I've seen a few of the greats - Paco Pena is one of the best known of course - but to me the absolute master of flamenco was actually a Brit; Phillip John Lee, who unfortunately passed away a couple of years ago. Utterly sublime playing....I don't know how to post clips, sorry
  6. Forgotten about this bump........
  7. [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1337888328' post='1667070'] If it's one of Greg ex's it gets my vote [/quote] Hey.....I'm still keeping my missus away from you, mate....
  8. ooh - one of my old girls! This went through so many permutations I lost track a bit myself, but as I recall it's essentially; -2 piece ash body, with some of the nicest grain I've seen - Gak (Italian) one-piece solid Zebrano neck, with unlined Santos Rosewood (Pau Ferro) board; really nice neck! - Altec Alnico V "vintage" pickup - Piezo bridge, preamp custom made by BC-er I bought it off - Fender red tort p/guard Though Tom may have changed the spec from above, and I know he had it fettled by a luthier/tech Hell of a nice fretless for not much dosh....
  9. Sold Mike my Satellite P/J bass - selling basses is always a traumatic event for me that I avoid unless totally unavoidable, so I was lucky that Mike turned out to be about the most ace guy you could wish to do a deal with. Totally straight; no messing - asked for the bass, paid for it quick as a flash, had a few entertaining chats. Hope you enjoy the bass Mike, and cheers for a very smooth deal....
  10. [quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1337664704' post='1663548'] Blimey Shaggy, I also work for the NHS and have spent some time in Morriston! Next time you play near me you'll have to let me know [/quote] Cool - at NPTH? I'm a radiographer.... Good luck with the lessons (never took one in my life, mind) and hope to see you gigging soon! debwilliams - Sorry you were in Hospital - food not so bad tho, you sure? It's famously bad.... Think we need a Swansea / Valleys bass bash....
  11. Half Finnish (Mum from Turku) - that count?
  12. Posted this one before, but it bears repeating; A few years ago, after getting back into bass after (*coughs*) years in the wilderness, I got fed up of jamming in non-projects that never got off the ground, and looked to slot into an existing competent band needing a bass player. Scrutinised the local small ads, and followed one up for an "exciting new covers band project" looking for an experienced pro-minded bass player with decent gear. The guy on the phone was a bit cagey about it, but said the project was being financed by the owner of a well-known local nightclub. Plan was to put a group of good musicians with a "mature attitude" together to play 80's and '90's covers, tour the North of England, and maybe Europe later if it went well. He suggested I come to an audition - so I figured what the hell, and agreed. Audition was pretty straightforward, I was told I was definitely in if I wanted to be. Turned out the band was to support a troupe of 20 lap dancers..... Well, I had to turn it down as there was no way I could have fitted the touring around work - although my best mate at work said he'd cover for me just so he could hear my stories! More back on topic, most of my experieriences as an auditioner have been positive - there's some real talent out there as well as some real muppets. The one that sticks in my mind was auditioning a drummer - he turned up to listen to us play (using a drum machine) and seemed to walk the walk and talk the talk. Lead guitarist wisely predicted - " this guy will be either amazingly good or total sh*te!" At the audition proper the guy donned special drumming gloves and shoes.....we were gobsmacked, and expecting something righteous. First number was a Beatles one with a nifty little off-beat roll on the intro (I'm rackig my brains to remember it...) - all he could do was a 4/4 beat ("Erm....I don't do Beatles...") We stuck with the drum machine for a couple of years.
  13. [quote name='jjay69' timestamp='1337429927' post='1659783'] It's not very often i see Morriston on a post, Anywhere ! lol.. i know cos im from there, little ole world eh ! [/quote] Haha....and I work there! (Hospital) Welcome Spacechick! Played the Ambassador a few times your way.....
  14. [quote name='dc2009' timestamp='1337534907' post='1661551'] Could you let me know what happens? Might be interested here too, price dependent ofc. Cheers, Dan [/quote] Had a very quick and courteous reply back from Mark at Bass Direct - yes they do order in, he sent this link (struth, ain't cheap tho....) - http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Lull_pickups.html BigRedX - thanks for the info mate!
  15. [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1337534955' post='1661553'] What's wrong with ordering the Thundebuckers direct from the manufacturer? Probably cheaper than going through some UK middleman. [/quote] Only reason is they don't quote a direct contact email address, and my (old) laptop wont configure to their "contact us" link! If you can suss out an email address I'd be grateful - they look to be a bit cheaper than the Lull's, just as authentically based on the '60's Gibbo ones, and do an uprated hotter version.
  16. [quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1337531136' post='1661475'] Might be worth giving Mark at Bass Direct an e-mail? They stock Lull basses, [/quote] Thanks mate - just gave that a try!
  17. Anyone in the BC collective know of a UK dealer for the Mike Lull TB-4 pickups ( http://mikelull.com/site/instruments/basses/bass-T4_T5.html ) or Thunderbuckers ? ( http://www.thunderbuckerranch.com/ ) - or alternatively know of any used ones going? Lindy Fralin used to do a similar model too, but seem to have stopped making them.
  18. Bought a Mesa 1 x 15 cab off Sam yesterday, very conveniently he lives just up the road from where I was gigging at Caldicot Castle! Smooth deal, great guy with some awesome bass gear, owns one of the biggest dogs I've ever seen, thanks fella.....
  19. Shaggy

    Dr Lo-Riders

    I tried a set on the strength of Mick Karn saying they were his string of choice; ok, but not overwhelmed
  20. [quote name='marcin_plato' timestamp='1336864149' post='1652189'] Hi would you ship to Limerick in Ireland ROI for 230 pounds? thx [/quote] PM'd
  21. Thanks ash, hadn't realised it was such an established model bad-back bump then....
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