dmccombe7 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Came across some pics of my old basses circa 78-84 i reckon. WAL custom fretless (flame sycamore) Shergold 4 & 8 twin neck (Shergolds first 8 string adapted from their 6 string bass) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPCustomdubwise Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 (edited) I happen upon old photos like these from time to time. Provides an excellent opportunity to spend some quality time kicking myself a lot ! Also, your pictures emphasise the distinct stylistic heredity evident in these peculiarly British basses....from Shergold and Hayman through Wal to Enfield.... Edited July 22, 2020 by CPCustomdubwise 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 The twin neck was up for sale on Gumtree based in London. I messaged the guy that i was the original owner and was interested and he never replied and the advert was dropped. I'm kinda guessing he nicked it from somewhere ? Wish i had kept that WAL tho. Would be worth a few quid now. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 1 hour ago, dmccombe7 said: Came across some pics of my old basses circa 78-84 i reckon. WAL custom fretless (flame sycamore) Shergold 4 & 8 twin neck (Shergolds first 8 string adapted from their 6 string bass) I want that double neck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 Here's a few more Aria Pro SB1000 circa 81 Fender Precision fretless circa 82 Fender Jazz circa 86 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 Just now, 4000 said: I want that double neck! It was nice but bloomin heavy as i was only 9.5 stone back then. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 2 hours ago, dmccombe7 said: It was nice but bloomin heavy as i was only 9.5 stone back then. Dave Could have clocked in at under nine with shorter hair! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Loving the leather strides 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 (edited) On 22/07/2020 at 11:33, NancyJohnson said: Could have clocked in at under nine with shorter hair! Was a fashion thing ........honest. Edited July 23, 2020 by dmccombe7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Drax said: Loving the leather strides Real leather too, none of that stretchy kid on leather look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 (edited) Then there was the Yamaha BX-1 circa 1990. Dave Edited July 23, 2020 by dmccombe7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haimesy Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Hi Dave .. I might be wrong , but is your guitarist In the last picture called Jack ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Just now, haimesy said: Hi Dave .. I might be wrong , but is your guitarist In the last picture called Jack ? Yes the very man himself currently playing with Led Zep tribute band who are as you would expect first class. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haimesy Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 One of the nicest guys I’ve met , I was in the Led Zep tribute in the early days , only tinnitus made me give it up .. J 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haimesy Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 The singer was amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 He did tell me about the early bassist and how the new guy came in after you. Alex the singer is unbelievable. I was never really a Zep fan but Jack asked me along to Motherwell Concert Hall on the guest list so i felt obliged. I was very impressed by them. Since seen him do the acoustic thing a few times now. Jack and Alex are both really nice guys. Jack was probably my best mate for about 5-6 yrs from 89 - 95 when i played in band with him and then PA hire for few yrs then we kinda went different paths ( i got married ) We have always kept in touch over the years and usually meet up at least once or twice a year usually at our band gigs. His big birthday party was a great wee night too. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haimesy Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Give him my best , next time you speak .. Cheers John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 hour ago, haimesy said: Give him my best , next time you speak .. Cheers John Will do John. You should go along to one of the gigs they do. No bass player now but the 2 cello players are excellent and it all works really well as an acoustic set. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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