gary mac Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/6081068370/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/6081068370/"]001[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/"]gem5819[/url], on Flickr [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/6081068922/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/6081068922/"]007[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/"]gem5819[/url], on Flickr After a few years of craving a vintage P bass, a temporary change in circumstances has allowed me to finally go for it. So after plenty of research, some advice, help and pointers from Beedster, Rick and Howard, I took the plunge. Simon made it all happen and found this bass for me in the States. It's a lovely instrument and in remarkable condition. It came with the original case and a 70's strap. The case is much more road worn than the bass and comes complete with a lovely vintage aroma. It came to me strung with flats, I've only ever played rounds but I must say that I love the smooth feel of them. They sound so right as well, although I've not yet played it at gig volume. I do intend to gig it although not in the Harlow pubs that we've recently been playing in. The neck and fret board are a joy and thankfully there are no dead spots. The frets are very good and not showing any signs of wear. I need to sort out an intermitent problem with the input socket and then take it out for a gig. I don't want it to be a housebound instrument for the duration of my ownership. Edited August 26, 2011 by gary mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 [quote name='gary mac' post='1352557' date='Aug 26 2011, 03:16 PM'][url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/6081068370/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickr.../in/photostream[/url][/quote] it's asking for an ID and password. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 [quote name='MacDaddy' post='1352564' date='Aug 26 2011, 03:19 PM']it's asking for an ID and password.[/quote] Yes, think I need a grown up to help me I wanted to upload the image and not do a link but I'm a bit too useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 [quote name='gary mac' post='1352569' date='Aug 26 2011, 03:21 PM']Yes, think I need a grown up to help me [/quote] and there's me thinking you were just being a tease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Looks like the photo permission is set to 'Private'. Change to 'Public' then we can paaaarty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 [quote name='Stingray5' post='1352576' date='Aug 26 2011, 03:23 PM']Looks like the photo permission is set to 'Private'. Change to 'Public' then we can paaaarty! [/quote] Will that mean that I can upload some nice big pics or you lot can just visit on flickr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Thanks to MrH and icastle I have been able to insert the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr H Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) Hurrah! But I can't see the first one, in this thread or the other. Apparently it's "currently unavailable"? EDIT: Now I can. Nice one. Edited August 26, 2011 by Mr H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Nice one Gary and a hugely deserved treat for yourself given what you've been through. I hope it's the start of a whole heap of better things to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Wow. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I wouldn't mind so much the lack of pictures, it's just that you advertised that you've got "lovely big pics" on the thread title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='1353136' date='Aug 26 2011, 10:28 PM']I wouldn't mind so much the lack of pictures, it's just that you advertised that you've got "lovely big pics" on the thread title.[/quote] Fixed hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='1353030' date='Aug 26 2011, 09:06 PM']Nice one Gary and a hugely deserved treat for yourself given what you've been through. I hope it's the start of a whole heap of better things to come [/quote] Very kind Nick, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Ooh that's mighty purdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 [quote name='gary mac' post='1353143' date='Aug 26 2011, 10:39 PM']Fixed hopefully [/quote] Fixed now . Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Nice purchase Gary, looks barely played!? Sunburst and maple, simple, and still the best combo.. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 [quote name='gary mac' post='1352577' date='Aug 26 2011, 03:25 PM']Will that mean that I can upload some nice big pics or you lot can just visit on flickr?[/quote] Oops, sorry mate - I posted then popped out and missed your reply. Classy looking P Bass though. Love that 'burst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immo Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) That's a beatuty! But isn't the neck titled down a bit? I love that 'feature' in Fenders, most P-Basses have this 'loose neck problem' as well. Edited August 27, 2011 by Immo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Well done Gary - that looks lovely - good score & now you've made lurve with flats there's no going back Cheerz, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 [quote name='KiOgon' post='1353602' date='Aug 27 2011, 02:43 PM']Well done Gary - that looks lovely - good score & now you've made lurve with flats there's no going back Cheerz, John[/quote] Strange thing though John, although I love the smoothness and feel, they actually make my fingers a bit sore. Intend to stick with them though and just man up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 [quote name='Immo' post='1353562' date='Aug 27 2011, 01:52 PM']But isn't the neck titled down a bit? I love that 'feature' in Fenders, most P-Basses have this 'loose neck problem' as well.[/quote] ??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1353614' date='Aug 27 2011, 03:12 PM']???????[/quote] My thoughts were "WTF? " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 [quote name='gary mac' post='1352557' date='Aug 26 2011, 03:16 PM']I need to sort out an intermitent problem with the input socket[/quote] BTW Gary - if it needs a new socket give me a shout I've got a spare here. Cheerz, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 [quote name='KiOgon' post='1353630' date='Aug 27 2011, 03:39 PM']BTW Gary - if it needs a new socket give me a shout I've got a spare here. Cheerz, John[/quote] I think it does John, can's see anything obviously wrong, the solder is good as is the cable. So that would be great. Pm how much you want for it and we will get it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 [quote name='gary mac' post='1353703' date='Aug 27 2011, 04:44 PM']I think it does John, can's see anything obviously wrong, the solder is good as is the cable. So that would be great. Pm how much you want for it and we will get it sorted.[/quote] PM back @ ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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