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  1. Cosmo Valdemar
    That saves me googling the answer!
  2. Cosmo Valdemar
    Martin Turner's WA tone is the definitive Thunderbird sound for me. As for Argus, I think his memory is playing tricks on him - there's no way that's a Rick! He recently re-recorded Argus and used the Rick and it's a very different sound. There's also a lot of palm muting on Argus which wouldn't be doable on a Rick. Unless he'd swapped the bridge. Argus is the Thunderbird neck pickup, without a doubt.
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    I've never seen Geezer play like that!
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    Well, I won't be able to play amplified until the weekend, but I did have a brief play unplugged last night. And... I wasn't blown away if I'm honest. My first thought was actually to send it back. But I persevered and it actually plays very nicely (apart from those wretched factory strings). The narrow nut was a concern but it's a nice deep neck so actually feels very comfortable. Some minor sloppy painting on the headstock - which incidentally is absolutely MASSIVE - seriously, no pictures I've seen can convey just what a monster this headstock is! It's really something. Another annoyance is the use of round head screws on the pickups - they really protrude and I imagine they would be quite effective fingernail rippers, a problem Entwistle reported back in the day, so at least it's period correct! The bass also felt a bit odd ergonomically but this is to be expected and something that can be adjusted to. So, the jury's out until I can play it properly amplified. The headstock is massive.
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    For sale, this fine wah pedal, my favourite of all the wahs I have tried. It's very versatile, with two distinct voices - lo range gives a trad bass wah sound, like a Dunlop, and high is perfect for those Cliff Burton howls. No loss of lows either! The pedal is in superb condition, with original packaging and paraphernalia. A reluctant sale, but it isn't getting played no mo'. Price includes postage within mainland UK, collection from Dartford welcome. Price reduced to £75.
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    I've only had this five minutes, bit of an impulse purchase in a month of manic pedal buying. Excellent condition - as-new I would say - with original packaging. Price includes postage within mainland UK. Collection from Dartford always welcome of course!
  7. Cosmo Valdemar
    This looks familiar... 😁
  8. Cosmo Valdemar
    Yes!
  9. Cosmo Valdemar
    It is here...
  10. Cosmo Valdemar
    Mine will be here on Tuesday...
  11. Cosmo Valdemar
    Vox amp for sale, in excellent condition. Collection from Dartford.
  12. Cosmo Valdemar
    Ooh!
  13. Cosmo Valdemar
    Amen!
  14. Cosmo Valdemar
    As much as I like the album, I've never felt it deserved that cover. It would have been perfect for Sabotage, and look at the cover that ended up with!
  15. Cosmo Valdemar
    Greatest album cover ever?
  16. Cosmo Valdemar
    Were they making Thunderbirds in 1984? What pickups does it have?
  17. Cosmo Valdemar
    I've just ordered a white one... Gear 4 Music says delivery Tuesday or Thursday... we'll see 🙄
  18. Cosmo Valdemar
    Just sold my Slab precision to Bill. It's a very special bass and I think it has a worthy custodian. May it bring you much happiness Bill!
  19. Cosmo Valdemar
    Bought Phil's Tritonlab FET Overdrive. Very easy chap to deal with, pedal arrived quickly and nicely packed. Well played!
  20. Cosmo Valdemar
    The seller's gone a bit OTT with the description. Always best to keep to the point.
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    Mine too. In fact it's my favourite album ever! As for the link in the first post, I think it's a fair review. I don't agree with it all, but it's far from a mindless slagging. And Sid Smith is far from a plonker!
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    Bravo 🤣
  24. Cosmo Valdemar
    It's the Jaguar Stratocaster thing lurking on the left that make me doubt Fender's sanity somewhat...
  25. Cosmo Valdemar
    Really? The bass carries the whole thing!
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