Gear

Basses

Jaydee Series III (Mark King Model)

My first bass, nice warm sound and great for slap. Signed by Mark on the front and lacquered by John Diggins in Birmingham.

Alembic Series I

Never played this bass live but has again got a fantastic sound. It’s very easy to play as the strings are very close to the fretboard but it weighs an absolute ton! I bought the bass in 1998. It appears on a couple of Level 42 videos, the Leaving Me Now single and the Fait Accompli documentary.

Status Series 2000

Fitted with Green Sims Custom LEDs. Of all the basses I have, I always revert to using this one. It was made in 1989 and has become my main stage bass. It was also the cheapest purchase of all my basses.

Status Series II

Fitted with Yellow Sims Custom LEDs and Sensor Light System. Built in 1984 it’s a real classic instrument. I bought it from a shop in Morecombe and it came with its original case and some wiring diagrams drawn by Rob Green. A nice example of a British built bass.

Amplification

Ashdown Engineering MK500

In my opinion the best amp around. The graphic lets you shape your sound as you like it.