Cosmo Valdemar

Veeeeery nice! That Gene Simmons tone at the beginning is spot on.

Oh, mercy

Looks great. I loved the feel of the Dingwall I tried at the bass show a couple of years ago (and had a good old chat with the affable Mr D himself) but the basic tone of the bass did nothing for me sadly.

Manufactured from lead?

I've actually had this beauty since just before Xmas, an wasn't going to do a NBD thread but was politely bamboozled into it by one of our more esteemed members. So Discreet, this is for you! It's used but in near perfect condition. I've ordered a replacement TonePump as it's currently wearing the non-adjustable version which is far too hot for me. I won't go into too much detail about the Euro itself as Discreet's recent thread on the same subject was comprehensive. Needless to say, this is my tenth (!) Spector, sadly I don't own them all anymore but it does show how much of an addiction these basses can be! They really are colossally good. A couple of quick phone pics (the best I can manage). In 'real life' it's a deeper red and the quilt is more pronounced. [URL=http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/20150104_1158201.jpg.html][IMG]http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac238/ben_merrick/20150104_1158201.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/20150104_1158381.jpg.html][IMG]http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac238/ben_merrick/20150104_1158381.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1420132807' post='2645982'] Yamaha BB424/1024/2024! They have the old skool passive thing going on in spades. They look great, medium profile necks (somewhere between Jazz and Precision feel), terrific Yamaha construction and generally ideal for all situations. The 2000 series BB's are really quite special instruments. There's a couple 1024's on sale here at the moment I think? Truckstop [/quote] This. I use two 424s and I cannot fault them. In fact I prefer them over their more expensive brothers as they nail the Precision sound - the 1024 has a slightly different P pickup. I use the P pickup alone most of the time, but it's nice to mix the J in sometimes for a slightly tighter sound. They pop up on here from time to time for around £200 - no brainer.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1420149099' post='2646202'] Well this is a supposed reissue of the wah he used, and the original pedal came with a built in fuzz circuit. I don't think Morley are trying to claim it was his main fuzz pedal. [/quote] Fair enough.

I had no idea this book existed! One for the Amazon vouchers I think! I love Type O Negative. Bloody love them. October Rust was one of the first 'modern' heavy albums I got into ( I was a bit of a Sabbath obsessive at the time - still am). A genuinely beautiful album. He's a very underrated bass player as well. Died on my birthday, would you believe.

[quote name='cameltoe' timestamp='1420134661' post='2646006'] I'm on my own with Paloma vs Joss then! I hear Joss as a great singer singing in her natural voice. Paloma to me always sounds like she's putting on an impression of a soul singer! [/quote] Ms Faith always sounds like she's got some cake in her mouth when she sings. And that she's sitting in a broken tumble dryer. I do have a bit of a soft spot for Ms Stone though.

A bit of confusion though - didn't Cliff use the Big Muff for fuzz?

[quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1420067245' post='2645368'] Has everyone seen this? I would imagine it will be released at namm. Any thoughts? http://www.thomann.de/gb/morley_m2_cliff_burton_fuzz_wah.htm?sid=937725fe8e8ff2c2ecdff1d61a191f24 [/quote] Thoughts: I want one.

Looks like the one Billy Gould used to play in Faith No More - if so, great bass!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1419969922' post='2644504'] Obviously you're not finding it [i]totally [/i]exhilarating... it is too controversial for you..? How much d'you want for it? Has it got the output trim pot? I know Damonjames was looking for one. [/quote] I adore the exhilaration, and the controversy bothers me not! It's just too hot so I've replaced it with a new trim pot one. The sound it makes, I cannot fault.

I happen to have a thunderous, brash, epic, controversial and totally exhilarating Tone Pump for sale as we speak...

I've never seen a CV Precision with block inlays before. Bravo!

I know looks aren't everything, but... But a Molan has said, the demand is clearly there.

Cor, lumme!

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1419704456' post='2642086'] Budgie - In the grip of the Tyrefitters hands [/quote] Yes, yes, yes! Far from their best song but I've always fancied opening a set with Forearm Smash.

Good lord!

[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1419433537' post='2639922'] Not much in comparison to his Precisions is, I think, what is meant and is probably perfectly correct. [/quote] This.

I'm surprised the Stingray seems to be thought of as his iconic instrument, he didn't use it that much.