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I listen to Fela Kuti fairly often, and I think I'd feel pretty uncomfortable if I was on stage playing Zombie with a white British guy singing the lyrics, especially given the amount of pidgin Kuti used. I would absolutely play stuff influenced by that style, but singing those actual songs feels a step further than I'd be comfortable with. Though I'm not claiming any great virtue on this type of thing - a couple of decades ago I played with one or two bands that dipped into other cultures in a "middle class white kids playing dress-up" way that I still cringe to think about.

That all sounds pretty sucky; best of luck with whichever the new project turns out to be, sir.

Sold a couple of bits to Paul, aka @Shepster8316. Amazing to deal with, instant payment and great comms. Deal with complete confidence. 👍👌

No, there have been battles for “control” over the last 2 years. They’ve all been in a band together before I came in. I write most of the ideas and then they’re developed… Singer and Drummer have asked that we carry on without them and I’m in with that. But I think the main error was allowing the guitarist to mix the album. He wasn’t asked to, he just sort of started doing it. And the old “my precious” stuff kicked in. So, listen - I’m not being threatened, can’t be arsed with that. I said my piece and I’ve walked. Played with a new band on Monday, might keep that going while working with singer and drummer on new stuff… Or just help that band cross the line at a gig next month and refocus on my stuff with Drummer and Singer…

@Geek99 Thanks, that's perfect, but I can't seem to download it..

Sold my Phase pedal to Justin, aka @juice. Pleasure to deal with - superb buyer. 👍👌

Is the EQ section passive? The way the numbers are arranged on the controls would suggest it is.

Me. Ha.

A Sire V7 is still the best value gigging bass out there IMO, very versatile instruments. Good low B on the 5 strings as well.

It is, but what I found was that I could flit between the two without fiddling around. A jazz style bass can get close with bass / para mid/treble

That’s defintely achievable on a jazz bass. My references are Sean Hurley/ James Jamerson/ rocco prestia which are a bit tougher to replicate on a Jazz.

If you’re a fan of this circuit you should also check out the Prunes & Custard!

Jeez, that's ridiculous.... Is there no chance of a reconciliation after a cool-down period, Andy?

There's a common link here in your stories...

Fresh one… After 8 months, the self produced and recorded album is ready. We played a gig on Friday, all good. A well known local producer likes what we’ve played at the gig, offers to mix a track for us. We said, “no the guitarist has done a great job and we’re happy” ”I’ll do it for nowt, see what you think?” Suggestion is put to the band. On Saturday. Guitarist initially says “fine by me” I said I don’t see the point - but we did “spare tracks” why not send that guy one and see what he does with it; it’s free. conversation continues via WhatsApp. Keys player (guitarists wife) then says we’re being really unfair/unreasonable getting someone to remix the album after guitarist has put loads of hours in. I agree with the sentiment, but reiterated that it’s one track - not the album. Anyhow, guitarist says I “deserve a smack” - for effectively agreeing with his wife… and all hell breaks loose. no more band. Brilliant.

I use Google for this kind of thing https://basles.be/transcriptions.php?i=909 👍

Are you able to attend either the SW or SE Bass Bashes? I'm holding back from asking questions or providing solutions without having seen/played the bass. I have a Euro LX 5 that has those pickups and an LHZ-03 and it's perfect. I understand that there were some faulty pickups out there at some point and that there's nothing wrong with the design of the pickups, just some mis-builds.

Short scale bass is like a children’s toy isn’t it? 😂

I found one that's fits the TS100 anyway if you want it sticking in the post although the TS101 does look different, my TS100 has a little hex screw holding the tip in.