Mykesbass

That's a horrible blow and you have my sympathy. I'm going to be a bit radical here and suggest taking up a completely different hobby - i.e. photography. Never going to replace the music but would partially fill the gap and give you something else to gas about! Lovely bass BTW, hope it gose quickly and at a good price for you.

I'd be tempted to take the Ashdown, especially if there aren't even mic's. If nothing else, it shows you're making the effort to fit in. As for the muso's in the audience, you're the one with the gig that night Enjoy it, play well and report back!

Sold mine just before Christmas for £550 - it was the one with the extra pick-up. I know Clarky sold his the week before as well. Cheers, Mike

Had flats on my VMJ but got a set of halfwounds for when my new fingerboard comes back for my Cort, but then I'm looking for a compromise, less finger noise but a little more oomph when needed. Will have to hold fire on voting until then!

[quote name='Delberthot' post='1073264' date='Dec 30 2010, 11:14 PM'][url="http://everythingelse.shop.ebay.co.uk/Other-/88433/i.html"]Right, so what were you really looking for then?[/url] [/quote] I think I looked at 'speaker box' hoping to find some empty cabs! Never tried your suggestion - looks like it may reveal more about you than you intended Thanks for the info on the Vox, Im waiting to get a couple of dealers to appraise this one.

Went all the way to Seahouses from Gateshead on a night off on tour with two fish & chip mad Texans! The receptionist at the hotel reccomended going and when we got there we saw why! Have a great gig!

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1072516' date='Dec 30 2010, 10:19 AM']Jack, you forgot to mention: 'I will try and answer any questions in as much detail as possible'.[/quote] Like "where did you research £1,500 for a Yamaha SG3000?" for starters!!

Well this is getting more interesting than I thought! I've now taken some more pictures in daylight (or what passes for daylight with today's drizzle and fog) and uploaded them to photobucket. Hopefully included any details which might lead to a definitive identification: [url="http://s1137.photobucket.com/albums/n512/Mykesbass/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ20"]http://s1137.photobucket.com/albums/n512/M...;cpZZ1QQtppZZ20[/url] Thanks for all your help so far, Mike

[quote name='umph' post='1071383' date='Dec 28 2010, 11:40 PM']looks like an older matamp[/quote] Blimey, now that would be a turn up for the books!

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1071308' date='Dec 28 2010, 09:59 PM']I'd ask about on a vintage amps forum, some of them love Goodmans speakers, but might be only certain ones.[/quote] Yes, will do when I've got some daylight to take better pictures - trouble is, their seem to be a lot of variants all using the same name. Seems like the Shadows crowd love them. Will see what I can find out.

Bump for new info and request for help.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1070914' date='Dec 28 2010, 01:04 PM']The Squier CV 60's Precision in Fiesta Red is a classic that in the years to come will be REALLY big. Galaxies better than a VM[/quote] Got to agree with this - and I own a VM (I needed a reasonably priced fretless). When I tried it I also tried a whole host of CV's and VMJ's in GAK and, although the VM's are very, very good for the money, the CV's are simply very, very good. As GW says, get out there and try some.

[quote name='StevieD_FenderP2009' post='1070744' date='Dec 28 2010, 08:34 AM']I went into this "lovely" shop a few months ago with a nice stash of cash on me in the hope of walking out with a new Fender or pay half on a Rickenbacker (so you can probably guess my budget by now) but when I went in and asked if I could try the Rickenbacker with a view to buying it, I was met with a look like I'd just walked in covered in bloodk and asking if I could take the innocence of a 9 year old child! That's not where it ends... After they said no about that, I asked if I could try out the other bass I was looking at, a Fender Precision Standard and guess what... I WAS TOLD NO YET AGAIN! So after calling the guy a w***er and telling him I'd never go back there again, I walked out and went into Wunjos and had a good chat with the guy in there as well as trying out a 70's Fender P which did things to me that no woman could do! haha Morale of the story? I hope Bass Cellar goes bankrupt! Bass Chat should take it over and start selling there [/quote] I've praised Wunjo a couple of times on here - he beats the rest of the street by a country mile. Also does very good honest deals on commission sales.

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1070548' date='Dec 27 2010, 09:27 PM']Kemp was definitely playing his Wal... I Sky Plus'd it and have it on my screen! Has it slung over his shoulder as they walk on stage, but starts playing when the band do...[/quote] Can you check what Lancaster is playing then please?

Just won this on Ebay for £20 - don't think it was listed quite correctly - one of those random searches that are worth doing every now and again. Just took my fancy at that price with the nice vintage vibe. Will put a couple of neo Celestions I've got into it and see where we go from there. May be back looking for ideas on porting later. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120662603187&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url] OK, just collected and opened it up to reveal: [attachment=67283:goodmans_speaker.JPG] [attachment=67284:goodmans...aker__2_.JPG] One place in Guildford (Ampaholics) has something that sounds very similar for up to £399! Anyone here know about such things? Cheers, Mike

[quote name='neilb' post='1070534' date='Dec 27 2010, 09:13 PM']Thought Lancaster was playing a alu necked Kramer. Also,Kemp wasn't playing a Wal,he just had one slung over his shoulder !!!!![/quote] You could be right, looked distinctively like a T on the headstock but it was late by my standards and I'm no expert!

Anyone else watch the Live Aid documentary that followed "When Harvey Met Bob"? Loved Alan Lancaster's Travis Bean - it looked HUGE! Any other favourite spots?

Remembered seeing this being advertised at the time: [attachment=67118:clapton_...s___dave.jpg]

[quote name='greyparrot' post='1069525' date='Dec 26 2010, 11:36 AM']oh thank you mate! i saw them at a mecca bingo hall they were aewsome. so was chas playing bass or keys for those guys?[/quote] Bass! These people with too much talent

[quote name='greyparrot' post='1069339' date='Dec 25 2010, 08:55 PM']Really! i did not know that. Yes they are both really great players. I think that line is pretty cool if you take away the fun aspect of it. Its sort of funky,east end and fun. very clever. Thanks for the info, and merry xmas you too.[/quote] I had the pleasure of seeing them play when the old Pye studio in Bryanston Street closed, belting out classic rock & roll on the very expensive grand piano in the main studio! Also worked on some old Deep Purple archive material so got to work with some complete anoraks - I guess a little rubbed off! The Bongo (and your playing) is great BTW, keep posting!

Nice one - Happy Christmas GreyParrot. Glad to see some appreciation for Chas & Dave, much better musicians than most would give them credit for. One thing though, although Dave was the bass player in the band, Chas was the one who had done all the bass sessions being part of Joe Meek's Outlaws set up (at one point along with Richie Blackmore), then working with Jerry Lee Lewis and Gene Vincent. So two great bass players in one underrated band - bet that doesn't happen too often!

[quote name='1oopus' post='1054856' date='Dec 11 2010, 12:13 PM']Hope noboyd would complain for reviving this thread - just discovered it, being enjoying so much and wanted to give my small contribution Sade can melt your heart if she wants too - or groove hard [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StP0_zbDIMo&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StP0_zbDIMo...feature=related[/url] His name (used to be?) Prince and he's indeed funky [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8E-Emy1n6w"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8E-Emy1n6w[/url] here's stevie: he turns a cheesy pop synth hit into a live burner [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPhaRYI5KGE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPhaRYI5KGE[/url] Joss Stone - kinda of a mainstream act, but this's a nice slow one. Pretty girl too [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50pb2h7Midk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50pb2h7Midk[/url][/quote] Not going to hear any clomplaints for revising this one, esp when you post these! Never understood the Sade bashing that went on after she was succesful. Always loved that Stevie song, but yes, at last a version that takes away the cheese. My current bee in the bonnet - why weren't these guys bigger:

A band - which may be sorted on Monday Then, get my neck back with new fretless board Then Orange Bass Terror Oh, and some better weather for the day job (gardening)

Any smaller statured DB players out there - just spotted this on Brighton Gumtree: [url="http://brighton.gumtree.com/brighton/45/70784745.html"]http://brighton.gumtree.com/brighton/45/70784745.html[/url]

Yuletide Greetings to the BC team and thanks for a great forum. Peace and Goodwill to all in Off Topic