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Michael BonneyYou are bidding on a signature Simon Gallup Ultra Spitfire Bass, which was owned by the legendary bass player himself, and played by Simon on the recent world tour by The Cure. The guitar has been signed by all the current members of The Cure (Simon Gallup, Robert Smith, Jason Cooper, Roger O'Donnell and Reeves Gabrels) and is a must have for any discerning collector of alternative rock memorabilia.

Simon Gallup is one of the most recognised bass players in alternative music history and is responsible for composing some the of the most memorable and iconic bass lines during his lifelong tenure with The Cure. Songs such as ‘Close to me’, ‘Lullaby’ and ‘A forest’ are modern classics which are driven by Simon’s low-slung bass style and effect-rich tones.


Specification:


Model Name :Simon Gallup Ultra Spitfire Bass

Guitar Colors: Gloss Black w/Simon Gallup Red Graphic

Dexterity: Right Handed

Construction: Neck-Thru w/Ultra Access

Body Material: Mahogany

Top Material: Custom Graphic

Top Contour: Flat Top w/Raised Center

Neck Material: Maple/Walnut Multi-ply

Fretboard Material: Rosewood

Inlays: Dots

Scale: 34” (863mm)

Frets: 22 Medium

Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)

Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’

Thickness: @ 1st Fret- .787” (20mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .866” (22mm)

Nut Width: 1.496” (38mm)

Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq

Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32” (4mm) Allen Nut

Bridge Pickup: EMG TBHZ

Neck Pickup: EMG TBHZ

Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone

Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment

Hardware Color: Chrome

Bridge: Tune-O-Matic & Tailpiece Bass

Tuners: Grover Bass 144 Series

Knobs: Grip Tip Speed Knob

Strings: Ernie Ball 4 String Super Long #2849 (.045-.105)

Case: ULTRA BASS G&G complete with handwritten “tour tags”




About Ride For Michael

Michael Bonney

Ride for Michael is an initiative set-up by friends of Michael Bonney to coordinate events and fund-raising in aid of Michael. www.rideformichael.org

On March 3rd 2013, while taking part in his local Eden Valley sportive, Michael Bonney fell off his bike, just like we all do. Only this time, instead of jumping up and laughing it off, Michael suffered a life changing injury. Attended to by doctors at the scene of the accident, he was then flown by air ambulance to a specialist unit where he was diagnosed with a complete injury to the spinal cord at the C3 vertebrae. The result is that Michael is now tetraplegic — paralysed from the neck down, requiring a ventilator to breathe.

Those of you who know Michael will be aware that he is a key figure in the UK bicycle industry. He has steered the ship at Orange Mountain Bikes on a day-to-day basis for more than a decade and has championed many causes, people and ideas; both inside and outside of the cycle business. To all who know him personally or professionally, even to those who just know him by reputation, the news of his accident was devastating.

There is however, a glimmer of good news! Michael is a man with more determination and ‘gusto’ than most. In the weeks following his accident he has progressed considerably faster than any of the medical staff would have predicted. Each goal he achieves is the starting point to his next target. From the bleakest of possible outcomes on day one, Michael has achieved his goal of sitting upright and operating his motorized wheelchair months ahead of predictions.

Some of the money already raised has helped with modifications to Michael's home in Penrith. He hopes to return home before Christmas this year

Michael gave a great interview to Carlton Reid of the UK’s Bike Biz magazine. Far from dwelling on his situation and highlighting the risks of cycling, this is what he said:

"I don't want anybody to stop riding bikes because they think they might injure themselves. I want people to get out there and ride bikes. I've spent all of my working life getting people excited about bikes and even though spinal injuries happen to cyclists, and especially to mountain bikers, it's very rare. I was unlucky...shit happens! Get out there and ride, for me."

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