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I'm alarmed at the dislike for Julia - it's one of the most beautiful and haunting things I've ever heard.
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Epihone Advice: Embassy or Thundebird
Cosmo Valdemar replied to Dosi Y'Anarchy's topic in Bass Guitars
The Vintage Classics are awesome basses - I've got one of the early white ones. I think it might have been the first one in the country! But I digress. Awesome basses, but they are MASSIVE - the whole thing hangs further to the left thanks to the strap button placement, so it's a longer reach to get to the lower notes. I'm 6ft 3 so it doesn't bother me but if you're used to short scale basses it might be uncomfortable. -
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I really like that!
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Seen these and Thought Id share
Cosmo Valdemar replied to fiatcoupe432's topic in General Discussion
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The End! “Auditions for The 602...a diary.”
Cosmo Valdemar replied to AndyTravis's topic in General Discussion
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There's a guy on one of the Thunderbird groups on Facebook that has that very bass, and is currently restoring it.
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He said it was to get more low end out of it. Not many people knew about the cap bypass back in the day!
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I love the Pedulla. Never seen one in real life, let alone played one! The shape has always appealed to me though. Gene Simmons' fault.
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This album was a massive influence on me when I was first learning to play bass - and that tone... It was an honour to meet Roger at the LBGS a few years ago.
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Most expensive bass you've come across
Cosmo Valdemar replied to Barking Spiders's topic in General Discussion
If you want that mammoth ivory tone, nothing else will do. -
Eric Clapton film - BBC 2 Saturday 6th June 2020
Cosmo Valdemar replied to casapete's topic in General Discussion
I've never been a fan of Eric Clapton, associating him mainly with that horrible, glossy millionaire Blues. Learning more about him, I realise I really should give his earlier work some more attention. I found the part about his little boy impossible to deal with and had to turn it off. Absolutely horrific. -
£2.39 shipping, sounds legit.
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I had the distinct feeling that the poor chap at Andertons was a bit clueless. I've moved on a bit from the TW idea now, but who has them, out of interest?
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Me too mate! The bug has bitten! Any idea why they've used the EMG circuit instead of the Tonepump?
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That's crackers. I've been quoted £1999 for tye new classic by Bass Direct. I'd take anything Andertons say with a pinch of salt at the moment. I spoke to them last week about the Euro TW they have on the website. Despite being discontinued, the chap there insisted that not only could they order them, they come in the standard Euro colour schemes.
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Framus and Vox are there, but right at the end ...
Cosmo Valdemar replied to Happy Jack's topic in General Discussion
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I was going to be 'that' person who points out that it's the Fender Jazz on Spirit, but I thought better of it 😉
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I'd be interested to hear it with flats! And it's only cosmetic I know, but those massive tuners look a bit daft...
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Beatles Let It Be Reboot Delayed Until Next Year
Cosmo Valdemar replied to Hobbayne's topic in General Discussion
I'm really looking forward to this. The delay is a minor disappointment. Two points though: - Is Ringo contractually obliged to mention "peace and love" in every statement he makes? - Disney?! -
Now that’s what I call lock down (day) 89
Cosmo Valdemar replied to Slick Bass's topic in General Discussion
Nice Maverick! A rare bird.- 1 reply
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Don't tempt me! I've been playing along to Empire this afternoon... we're all used to the 'everything on' tone, but the P pickup on it's own is awesome too.
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Step 2: Convince myself I need another Spector - easy! I noticed @Dov65 selling his limited edition Euro on here and after a quick phone call it was mine! These truly are wonderful basses. Impeccable craftsmanship and an aggressive growl like no other bass. I'm having to readjust to active basses but it's worth it for the incredible tone this thing puts out. Drop C on this thing is a brutal experience. So here it is - Eddie Jackson!
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I've rejoined the gang. A friend invited me to join a new band, going back to my metal roots. It's in drop C, and I've never played a bass more suited to heavy drop tuning than a Spector. Step 1 of my plan - I sold my NS2000/4 to a mate years ago and instantly regretted it. Soon after I managed to get hold of another one... and sold it to another mate. More regret. Despite years of pestering he always refused - until now! So here it is, in spotless condition: