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You've whetted my interest! Out of interest, which other filter pedals have you used?

This 👍🏼 Check out my BlazerRay thread in Build diaries - I got the body painted with a grey primer, white top coat plus lacquer (including all flatting and prep) for £100, the finish is superb. Small body shops love the challenge of something outside the norm, if you have any local to you of course! Just so happens we have loads up here - and I knew the guy who did mine - but these guys and girls are as good as any luthier job, as body shops are spraying stuff every day 😉

Been using a Chinese built Ashdown MAG 2x10 combo for about 6 years, been utterly reliable in all that time. There's only been one time it didn't sound great, but that was because it was plugged in to an extension that was also running an LED light strip. Moved it to a different wall socket, and it sounded fine. IIRC, the MAG's were built in China too. Have a look on the back. The Rootmaster range had a good reputation as well.

Ok, two days in now. I'm loving this bass. I do like a Stingray though. Could well be a 2012 CAR 2 EQ up for sale in the new year. Regarding the price of the Pino, I've moved a couple of redundant basses lately which have covered the cost of my purchase. All is good 👍

One advantage of the Squier CV Mustang is if she really gets on with it you can upgrade to the Japanese Fender version and be keeping the same type of bass. The other advantages of it are they are simply very good basses, play and sound very nice.

Yeah yeah - Georgie Fame

I have spent the evening with around 75 musicians and singers for the final rehearsal of a Christmas Concert at Morecambe Winter Gardens. Sufjan Stevens Songs For Christmas - https://www.facebook.com/sufjansongsforchristmas/ I'd say the band tonight was 35 people and the choir is 40, but there may be more tomorrow. Playing bass in this setting is quite a challenge, and there are times when I'm very exposed and need to get it right. This was our 5th rehearsal and the performance is tomorrow night. This is not what I usually do, but I've been inclined to say yes to everything recently just to see what happens! Tickets sales are healthy, and I think we'll get a good crowd. The venue is an absolute gem, a proper old theatre. It's nice to do a bit for community at Christmas I think. Rob

Love the cream pickup covers. Great looking bass 😎

Great work 👏🏼 👏🏼 👌🏼 Do like most of us on here do, ignore the doubters 😉

Oh yeah?? - Yello

I will survive - Donna Summer

Looks good, is it the same thing with a battery and controls (and a built in drum machine)?

I found all this stuff below ... It looks like the Bass parts were played by English (Sheffield) Bassist Gary Unwin. (I believe Gary Unwin was also involved in quite a few Disco projects out in Germany during the 1970's). 1. Take the Heat Off Me (1976) Vocalists: Liz Mitchell – lead & backing vocals Marcia Barrett – backing vocals Frank Farian – male lead vocals in studio Instrumentalists: Gary Unwin – bass guitar Keith Forsey – drums Nick Woodland – guitar Thor Baldursson – keyboards, arrangements Stefan Klinkhammer – arrangements Johann Daansen – arrangements Notes: This was Boney M’s debut; the official band members (Bobby Farrell, Maizie Williams) rarely played in the studio. 2. Love for Sale (1977) Vocalists: Liz Mitchell – lead & backing Marcia Barrett – backing Frank Farian – male vocals Instrumentalists / Arrangers: Gary Unwin – bass Keith Forsey – drums Nick Woodland – guitar Thor Baldursson – keyboards Stefan Klinkhammer – arrangements Christian Kolonovits – arrangements Notes: More orchestral elements were introduced; tracks like “Belfast” show layered studio instrumentation. 3. Nightflight to Venus (1978) Vocalists: Liz Mitchell – lead & backing Marcia Barrett – backing Frank Farian – male vocals Instrumentalists: Gary Unwin – bass Keith Forsey – drums Nick Woodland – guitar Thor Baldursson – keyboards Michael Cretu – keyboards (session on some tracks) Stefan Klinkhammer – arrangements Christian Kolonovits – arrangements Additional session brass & strings – European session musicians Notes: Major hits include “Rivers of Babylon,” “Rasputin,” “Painter Man.” Studio arrangements were heavily layered. 4. Oceans of Fantasy (1979) Vocalists: Liz Mitchell – lead & backing Marcia Barrett – backing Frank Farian – male vocals Instrumentalists: Gary Unwin – bass Keith Forsey – drums Nick Woodland – guitar Mats Björklund – guitar Michael Cretu – keyboards Thor Baldursson – keyboards Stefan Klinkhammer – arrangements Christian Kolonovits – arrangements Johann Daansen – arrangements Additional session brass & woodwinds (American/European session players) Notes: “Hooray! Hooray! It’s a Holi-Holiday,” “Gotta Go Home” — highly produced, mix of European and international session players. 5. Boonoonoonoos (1981) Vocalists: Liz Mitchell – lead & backing Marcia Barrett – backing Frank Farian – male vocals Instrumentalists / Arrangers: Similar lineup as previous albums, but expanded session musicians for percussion, horns, and synthesizers. Michael Cretu – keyboards Thor Baldursson – keyboards, arrangements Stefan Klinkhammer – arrangements Christian Kolonovits – arrangements Notes: More experimental disco and Caribbean influences. 6. Ten Thousand Lightyears (1984) Vocalists: Liz Mitchell – lead & backing Marcia Barrett – backing Frank Farian – male vocals Instrumentalists / Arrangers: Keyboard-heavy arrangements: Michael Cretu, Thor Baldursson Bass / drums: mostly session musicians (some overlap with earlier albums) Stefan Klinkhammer – arrangements Christian Kolonovits – arrangements Notes: Released after Boney M’s peak; heavily synthesized disco style. Summary Notes: Frank Farian: Producer and male voice on almost all studio recordings. Liz Mitchell & Marcia Barrett: Core female studio vocalists. Bobby Farrell & Maizie Williams: Mostly live performers, limited studio participation. Core British session musicians: Gary Unwin (bass), Keith Forsey (drums), Nick Woodland (guitar). Keyboard/arrangements: Thor Baldursson, Michael Cretu, Stefan Klinkhammer, Christian Kolonovits, Johann Daansen. Brass/strings/orchestral: A mix of European and some visiting American session players.

Nice work!! 👌🏼

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The Sage hath spoken... 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I think the people you play with have a big impact. I’ve been fortunate to play with some really great people (drummer in particular) and it just levels me up immediately. Then I go jam with some plod-alongs, and my skills nosedive!

One from my man - the (nearly) complete bass performance of Paul Chambers on 'Blue In Green' from the 1959 Miles Davis classic 'Kind Of Blue'. I didn't get the arco par5t from the closing section, not because it is hard (it isn't) but because it is quite difficult actually hear the details. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/blue-in-green-miles-davis/