Chris2112

Where is the ACG workshop now?

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1329063738' post='1536649'] I drive past the Jaydee workshop daily and it still amazes me how a scabby looking industrial unit can make some of the most famous basses in the world. [/quote] The last time I drove through Moffat I was surprised to see that I couldn't discern the ACG workshop. I would have thought they'd have a sign outside saying 'best basses in the British Isles made here'.

I love those little pop cuts on them too, nice feature!

[quote name='warriorbass05' timestamp='1323127344' post='1459716'] Some of you have seen this pic.....It is what I am into these days!!! [/quote] That pink mk3 is the one.

It reminds me of the Mark King Fender jazz basses. Only better, without the woefully bendy necks and shoddy fretwork!

Sandberg's California P basses should suit. Particularly the ones with a big humbucker at the bridge, to give that bass some bite!

I'd go for the Modulus out of the two. However, I've never really loved the $$ basses. Streamers and Thumbs are much better and I would probably take one of those over the Modulus. Horses for courses, and all that!

Yeah, I still think about getting a Jaydee from time to time, whe I'm feeling in a bit of a Level 42 mood. Mind you, that usually lasts until I see a Status and then I'm off again...buying another one!

It would be very cool if you could get that bass back. I still wonder where my old Status Stealth 6 string and my Kubicki Ex Factor #1777 ended up.

It is indeed blue...enjoy!

[quote name='NickSpector' timestamp='1328972971' post='1535476'] Wow, just found this pic, it is actually a Spector in disguise! lol [url="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/Warwick_Streamer_1983.JPG"]http://upload.wikime...reamer_1983.JPG[/url] [/quote] Even if you compare old Spectors and Streamers, they sound 'different', but there is not the gulf between them then like there is now. This old walnut bodied Spector with Bartolini pickups sounds like a 'hot' Streamer... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aK-QFwaRZc

I'm sure Leduc have done a bass with the extended fingerboard like that too, before Ritter did.

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1328775040' post='1532356'] Used to play them until I went on to Status...... but they are fantastic instruments. Always wanted a 5 string Calibas Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....... [/quote] Yes, I should add that overall I've always preferred Status basses, even for doing Mark King impressions on. But then Status make some of the best instruments around!

[quote name='funkygreega' timestamp='1328794435' post='1532721'] The entire 'Graceland' album by Paul Simon. Get the Live DVD too! [/quote] Yes, amazing album and a great dvd too.

I think they're pretty decent. I've always wanted one, but then been put off buying them in the past as I am told some can have very thin necks that bend like mad and need constant adjustment.

This Arrowhead stuff is pretty cool, I've never heard it before! If you can be bothered to listen to Allan Holdsworth noodling (I can't most of the time) then check out the 'All Night Wrong' live album. Jimmy is pretty superb on that.

Michael used to be the bassist from the Windham Hill label back in the 80's and has a massive list of sessions to his name. It's a shame we don't hear more of his traditional bass playing, as he is superb player. However, I really like his solo stuff too.

Personally, I would not pay that sort of money to see a covers band. You can usually see the real band for less!

Nice to see some of these Spectors. I remember playing an NT Euro at Sound Control Newcastle years ago, back when it seemed properly 'top spec' and came with a price tag of £1000! Crazy to think of the prices on these jumping up. I used to have an amazing Rebop DLX 4 model with a Zebrano top and a high gloss finish that cost me £549 new at Sound Control Preston. Crazyily cheap, they cost double that last time I looked!