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The Outpost Cafe / Re: Crazy
« Last post by westen44 on April 13, 2024, 08:51:14 AM »
Was that just the guy who used to be in a band called London SS before it became Generation X?  :mrgreen:

When it comes to Billy Idol, I think a lot of Americans look at him mostly as a solo artist prominent in the early 1980s, especially on MTV.  His earlier background with bands is not very well known.  Whoever was promoting him as a solo artist in the U.S. did an excellent job. 

Even to this day, the exact meaning of the "White Wedding" video is a little unclear to me.  I've read about it, but have never seen a clear explanation.  I was once at a party or some kind of gathering.  A young woman there was talking to us about the song and seemed to have some inside info which she didn't feel completely free to discuss.  Whether she knew something valid or not, I'll never know.  I wanted to talk to her in private, but that would have been highly inappropriate in the setting we were in.  I was under the impression it might have something to do with sex, but was left wondering due to the circumstances.  She was obviously wanting to say more, but couldn't. 
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Fender Basses / Re: Vintera II 70s Telecaster Bass review
« Last post by Rob on April 13, 2024, 07:22:10 AM »

The two saddle job looks too small to my judgemental eyes! Huge pickup, gulf of nothing, tiny ridge.  :o
Agree!  Maybe if it had an ashtray it would be okay but it needs the visual balance.
Really nice!
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Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs / Re: Brooks FV-12
« Last post by Stjofön Big on April 13, 2024, 07:21:51 AM »
As usual, a stunning piece for the bass lovers!
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Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs / Re: Lowe Shop Notes
« Last post by BTL on April 13, 2024, 06:36:59 AM »
Thanks, Scott! :)
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Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs / Re: Brooks FV-12
« Last post by BTL on April 13, 2024, 06:07:30 AM »
That's spectacular, really stunning. Congratulations!
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Fender Basses / Re: Vintera II 70s Telecaster Bass review
« Last post by Alanko on April 13, 2024, 06:01:08 AM »
If you care to figure out the balancing act the two way bridges work just fine.


The two saddle job looks too small to my judgemental eyes! Huge pickup, gulf of nothing, tiny ridge.  :o
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Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs / Re: Brooks FV-12
« Last post by morrow on April 13, 2024, 05:54:52 AM »
Beauty!
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Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs / Re: Brooks FV-12
« Last post by Dave W on April 13, 2024, 04:40:50 AM »
Beautiful work, as always.  :thumbsup:
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Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs / Brooks FV-12
« Last post by Basvarken on April 13, 2024, 01:01:54 AM »
Hooray, another Brooks bass is born!

The Brooks FV-12

- Korina body wings
- Bookmatched Quilted Maple top
- Nine ply Korina/Mahogany Neck through
- Cherry Burst high gloss finish
- Pearloid binding
- Ebony fretboard
- Mother of Pearl position. Aluminium Circle dot for 12th
- Jumbo frets
- 30 1/2" scale
- Buffalo horn nut
- ETS Custom made twelve string brass bridge and tailpiece. Black
- Two spokewheel double action trussrods
- Carbon reinforcement strip in the neck
- Pickups: Lace Alumitone DB7, Black
- Controls : volume, volume, tone
- 0.047 mfd capacitor
- Gotoh GB 350 lightweight bass tuners, Black
- Gotoh ST-31 octave string tuners, Black
- Output: Pure Tone Multi Contact jack
- d'Addario custom strings
- Weight: 4.3 kg











Pics of the build process can be viewed here:
https://www.brooksbassguitars.com/brooks-fv-12.html
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The Outpost Cafe / Re: Burton Cummings makes a stunning move
« Last post by Dave W on April 12, 2024, 07:48:52 PM »
I don't know about that. Burton Cummings' voice is so distinctive. The vocalist in the video doesn't come close.

But it's a petty move and probably will not help Cummings' and Bachman's reputation.
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