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I've got my 78 maple Precision neck bubble wrapped in my old bedroom back at my mums! Seems fine, don't worry about it. :-)

I think they were struggling to find someone because Eric Avery (ex Jane's Addiction), bottled out on them at the last minute.

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That would of been me. I had a picture from Kevin Shirley's diary of Steve's recording and touring rig from Brave New World through to A Matter of Life and Death. as I'm a Steve Harris geek/nut/stalker, I've got details of pretty much all his rigs.

I'll do an era by era breakdown for you -

Soundhouse tapes - Killers: Peavey Mark III bass head, Marshall JCM 800 4x12 bass cabinets x2

Number of the Beast: Hiwatt 100 bass head, DBX 106VU compressor, Marshall JCM 800 4x12 bass cabinets x4

Piece of Mind - Powerslave: Electron HiWatt clone pre amp x2, Hiwatt Model 109 pre amp x2, DBX 106VU compressor x2, Pete Cornish switching system, Marshall JCM 800 4x12 bass cabinets with Electro Voice M12L speakers

Somewhere in Time - Seventh Son of a Seventh Son: Nady wireless system, DBX 106VU compressor x2, Pete Cornish switching system, Electron HiWatt clone pre amp x2, Carvin power amp x2, a couple of Korg DT-10 tuners, Marshall JCM 800 4x12 bass cabinets with Electro Voice M12L speakers x8

No Prayer for the Dying - Fear of the Dark (inc. Live at Donnington): Nady wireless system, DBX 106VU compressor x2, Aphex Aural Exciter 204 with Big Bottom, Pete Cornish switching system, Trace Elliot GP12SMX pre amp, Carvin power amp x2, a couple of Korg DT-10 tuners, Marshall JCM 800 4x12 bass cabinets with Electro Voice M12L speakers x8

Virtual XI - X Factor: Nady wireless system, DBX 106VU compressor x2, Aphex Aural Exciter 204 with Big Bottom, Trace Elliot GP12SMX pre amp, Pete Cornish switching system, C-Audio SR707 power amps x2, a couple of Korg DT-10 tuners, Marshall JCM 800 4x12 bass cabinets with Electro Voice M12L speakers x8 (MXR phaser was used on "Blood on the Worlds Hands" intro)

Brave New World - Nady wireless system, A Matter of Life and Death: Sony E100 SRP 31 band equaliser, Aphex Aural Exciter 106A, DBX 106VU x2 (side chained), Pete Cornish switching system, Electron HiWatt clone pre amp, C-Audio SR707 power amp x2, a couple of Korg DT-10 tuners, Marshall JCM 800 4x12 cabinets with Electro Voice M12L speakers x8

Final Frontier onwards: Nady wireless system, Electron HiWatt clone pre amp x2, Hiwatt Model 109 pre amp x2, Aphex Aural Exciter 106A, DBX 106VU x2, RSD power amp x6, a couple of Korg DT-10 tuners ([b]2 custom 1u units I haven't identified yet but I'll update in a few minutes when I have dug out the magazine it has it in, from what I know, one of them is a noise gate though but i'll update as said[/b]), Marshall JCM 800 4x12 bass cabinets with Electro Voice M12L speakers x8

For the "Steve Harris British Lion" stuff, he used a slightly different rig but this was only for the SHBL album/tour, he went back to the Final Frontier rig for the Maiden tours (eg Maiden England revisited). The SHBL studio and live rig was: Nady wireless system, Electron HiWatt clone pre amp x2, Hiwatt Model 109 pre amp x2, DBX 164 compressor, Ampeg SVT4-Pro head, a couple of Korg DT-10 tuners, Ampeg SVT810 cabinets.

Basses: Mainly his 1972 Fender P bass which has seen 5 paint jobs (currently the West Ham colours but originally white, then black, then metallic blue, then black and white chequerboard but now West Ham colours), 1959 P bass in sparkle metallic red, Fender Signature P Bass, Another Fender signature P Bass with West Ham colours as a replica of the 72. Other basses he has used are a couple of Ibanez Roadsters (one was used on Run To the Hills), a couple of Lado basses (the Falcon and the Unicorn with the Unicorn being his signature Lado bass and was seen on the Aces High/2 Minutes to Midnight videos) then for acoustic basses he uses an Ovation Electro Acoustic (this is the bass used on the intro to Blood on the Worlds Hands, Clansman, Journey Man etc). A couple of other un-noted basses have been used over the years.

All his Precision Basses are loaded with Seymour Duncan pick ups, Badass II bridges, chrome brass pickguards and 250k pots. All basses have been loaded with his signature Rotosound Monel Flatwound strings (SH77 model number, 50-110 gauge) and have super low action to get that clanky sound. The tone pots on all his P basses are bypassed and he taps his nose to Michael Kenney (Iron Maiden's keyboardist and Steve's long time tech) to turn the treble up or down. This is mainly seen on "Maiden England 88".

He never warms up, just powders his fingers. His monitor mix on stage is just (and to quote Steve himself) "a smatterin' of toms with a smidge of me own vocals and bass".

Any other questions, please feel free to ask
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Class

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Great build quality for the price,I'd suggest you try one before buying they do stand off your body a little bit.
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^^^This

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It's been said a hundred times, but loading out of a show last night ... the barefaced compact is an absolute godsend. Sounds fantastic, and it's so light you could swing it over your head with one hand.
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It can't be said enough! Had a gig far away last weekend which I needed to split as soon as we'd finished. The cab sounded awesome as usual and I was out in minutes in one go. As you say, it really is a godsend.

Barefaced Compact all the way.

Wizard Trads. Try and look out for a used set.

It is indeed, Sir

As above, if it's post 76 you can buy repro 'F' plates no problem.

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BDI-21 - £26.
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Yep, cheap as chips and great bit of kit.

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It's true, for that money there shouldn't be detail issues, but, for me at least, I feel the money has gone into one of the most expensive drivers you can find, an expertly designed box and port all made from materials which perform at least as well as anything else in the world and is life-changingly light. This is why I bought mine. The context of things like a bit of fraying from the handle is always important. Also, if BF said 'oh well, like it or lump it' things may also be perceived to be different. But they haven't. Can I be bothered claiming my new handle? Not at the moment. [/quote]

Hear, hear. My Compact has been a life changer.

I've got a late 80's Korean Jazz, owned from new and it's a great bass. Still gets played on a regular basis.

NME best unsigned band in 98 and single of the week in Kerrang! with 5 k's! Touring with Muse and supporting Rocket From The Crypt which was a mind blower

Bravo, great stuff. Love your videos also.

I sometimes think this with my Precision, LMII and Compact but after every rehearsal play back, I sound as clear as a bell in the mix. Overall I absolutely love this setup.

Great poster

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The Wizard "Trad" has been the best for me after trying Lindy Fralin, Seymour Duncan, Dimarzio, Fender and Wilkinson P pickups.

It also helps that it's only £55
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I would agree with this, really nice natural woody tone achieved.

I've got a Korean one of these from the same era and can confirm that they really are the business.

Bump

Yeah, I wouldn't change a thing. Perfect for that song. Thanks for posting.

P bass sounds awesome!

I believe a light coating of clear nail varnish will stop it moving

Splendid

Update on bass, from a member of the Warm Jets

"Paul our guitarist was in Eat with Pete Howard who had just left the clash so I guess he had it via him. It was used very early on '95."

Make of that what you will!

I'm currently in a band with the Warm Jets guys. I'll see if they can shed any light...