Mykesbass

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1442177600' post='2864973'] Are you suggesting that OGWT was actually playing live and not miming to a prerecording? [/quote] Careful, I got into serious hot water with the BBC who threatened to take us to court when we told them the "live at the BBC" tapes of a well known band they had supplied us turned out to be the original CBS masters!

Just had a quick listen to Deep Purple Made in Japan, a Led Zep track from Danish TV and The Band, the Last Waltz, all sounding pretty decent off youtube through in-ear bud earphones. I'd beg to differ with The Badderer and say that it has probably deteriorated through later transfers, and not the earlier BBC work. I'd imagine channels like Yesterday are working to tight budgets, so ensuring top quality masters isn't going to be high on their agenda.

[quote name='TheKcrimsonKing' timestamp='1442077313' post='2864292'] Any idea what electronics you're going to put in? [/quote] Only interesting affordable option I've seen so far is a Stinger, but will email Retrovibe to see if a blend pot can be added. All suggestions gratefully received!

Well, not quite Milwaukee Harley Davidson gig, but we did have some local motorbike instructors in at the Duke of Wellington in Shoreham! Great pub - part of the Dark Star brewery (they make some incredible beers if you ever get the chance - the bottles espresso beer is great, and if you like strong stout, try the Imperial, but tread with care it is nearly wine strength)!! We picked the gig up at last minute as the booked band had to drop out, otherwise they are booked up for months ahead.

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1442071549' post='2864248'] It's a bass I'm hoping to grow into [/quote][quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1442020135' post='2863914'] Yes - and especially the cake.... [/quote] Sounds like you're working on it!

Not so keen on the version but love the very natural tone of the bass drum (at 1:04). I wish all sound engineers knew how to mic them this way instead of turning them into a purely electronic sound.

Now is third maple or rosewood? I can never remember...

Got me scratching around now - this? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNYcviXK4rg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNYcviXK4rg[/url]

[quote name='tedmanzie' timestamp='1441916670' post='2863007'] Interesting lyrically but I don't think they have the [i]sonic novelty[/i] to put them in my [i]wanted[/i] pile! [/quote] Now that is niche

Yep, preamp is missing. That's a disappointment. Oh well, all adds to the experience!

Are these two along the lines you're looking for: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFYxCIr-Byo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFYxCIr-Byo[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qrriKcwvlY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qrriKcwvlY[/url]

Well it's here, and is in a very sorry state. As sort of expected with cracking as bad as that a lot has gone through to the wood. Active electronics don't look very active, but it is stripping easily, and the neck seems in good nick. Will post some picks in the morning.

What do the rest of the band look like? Personally I'd think that the older singer with the stage presence would beat the inexperienced younger singer in this situation.

Brand new from Thomann for another £30. A lot of people on here rate them highly for a cheap, well made bass.

When I tried out a bunch of Squiers a couple of years back the winners were the CVs rather than the VMs - here's a beaut: [url="http://www.reidys.com/pr/electric-guitars/squier-classic-vibe-p-bass-butterscotch-blonde-12267/?&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=PriceComparison&catargetid=120170320000003002&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KEQjwsb-vBRCLj7TvqpGx_MoBEiQALgFGnu9_1HCIlD-67_BHHouxpIJm03gmERJgkJ6W3vpxUBYaAvlf8P8HAQ"]http://www.reidys.co...xUBYaAvlf8P8HAQ[/url]

Hasn't turned up yet, was due yesterday

Absolutely stunning Andy, love the headstock shape and decal - funny how difficult headstocks seem to be for so many luthiers and mass-manufacturers alike.

Apparently Dave Brubeck wrote this to challenge the handclappers and toe tappers: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDB4K5zCcfk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDB4K5zCcfk[/url]

A bit sad that a seller with a good reputation for selling archtop guitars, and with a user name like his should stoop so low and not hide behind those traditional Ebay "I know nothing" caveats.

BRX is right, it is a Rosetti logo, big distributors for many years.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1441784411' post='2861647'] Google is your friend. Grant Fox is genuine, and can be reached through Facebook / Twitter / etc. etc. etc. If in doubt, contact him through one of those channels and ask him if this is legit. [/quote] Just googled his email address and got this: [url="http://www.wired.co.uk/events/2015/07/10/fender®-presents-the-american-standard-tour"]http://www.wired.co.uk/events/2015/07/10/fender®-presents-the-american-standard-tour[/url] - looks promising!!

Yes, on rhythm guitar for many years. Those Sammy Nestico arrangement are great. Was lucky to have a brilliant pianist and top double bass player which made up for the dear old boy on drums!

Honda Jazz - is that a new genre, a typo and should have been Hondo, or a car. If the latter, no excuses, get something bigger

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1441568411' post='2859938'] Good Luck Interesting project on a bass that has clearly had an interesting life.... [/quote] Thanks for posting Andy - it was actually some of your work that got me interested in a project - although I have no hope of doing something as incredible as your transformations! It sure has suffered, but hopefully under all that abuse is a nice MIJ bass waiting to shine once more!

Just won this on Ebay - been looking for a cheap project for a while, had hoped for something really bargain basement, but felt for £50 this should be a good shout: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231671093553"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231671093553[/url] Will run a restoration diary to see how my first project (aside from putting together a kit P Bass) runs. Wish me luck!!