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The Zep tribute played at the Nightrain in Bradford on Friday night, a hometown gig for 60% of the band these days and the only one we're playing anywhere near locally all year. We hadn't played (or rehearsed) together for a month, so it a bit rusty but a pretty good performance overall. A few people reckoned it was a bit loud at the start of the set, although a muso mate of mine who was near the back reckoned it sounded awesome! First gig since the drummer got his driving ban, so the logistics were a bit of a challenge! I think the reality of the situation has started to affect him and he even managed to forget his bass drum pedal! Fortunately, there was one there we could borrow, so no harm done. Same rig as normal (Fender Jazz / Handbox amp / Berg cab) and the new Vans pigskin hitops got an outing! Before and after show pics:

I'm 5' 9" and I don't give a monkeys what anyone thinks about me playing a T-bird.

We Didn't Start The Fire - Billy Joel

Eternal flame - Bangles

You aren’t the real @AndyTravis

They were available from Modulus Graphite and Vigier, among others during late 80's and 90's. MG started to put truss rods back after some people did not like the neck without a rod. I do not see it a must, but as some say, your mileage may vary.

Binding and blick markers? A J surely?

Fire - The Crazy World of Arthur Brown

Regardless of any other considerations a simple graph of bass price versus body timber price makes it clear that the more expensive a timber is, the better its properties as a tonewood.

You'd hate seeing me play a Thunderbird then. I'm far too many stone past being able to call myself stocky 😂 I really want to like the JC, but I think the body is a bit too cumbersome for me. This is the 2nd one I've had and 2nd one of sold for that reason. Maybe the 3rd will be different.......? I know what you mean. This shaped tuners on a bas designed before 1980 don't look right to me...

thanks - have sent message to bassadder

Had a surprisingly fun gig at Wembley Stadium last Friday watching K-pop sensations Blackpink. Not my preferred musical style (I was taking the teenager) but have to admit that it was a fantastic show. PS since it’s apparently obligatory to have preferences, my favourites are Lisa and Rosé

As a point. My Ripper had a Hipshot on it when it arrived and I couldn’t stand how it looked. I know that’s mental. I’ve seen them look well on Casady’s - but I prefer the largeness of the babicz as I do with a badass 2 on a fender - the aesthetic balance. fenders look right with a badass to me.

I long for a Thunderbird…I got VERY close last month. I’m too stocky for them though - I think you need to be a certain build for Thunderbirds to look right. i do think that’s a me problem. these work wonders on the Casady though; makes them sound better. The volume increase acoustically is 75-100% louder. This translates into monstrous output.

So yesterday (Monday) we arrived in Nashville (self-appointed music city). We were amazed wandering down Broadway at 5pm how many bands/duos/trios were playing in the bars - every bar had live music, some having multiple floors of live music and on a Monday. Fast forward to this morning and making the same walk at 11am, same result! Obviously, most if not all are playing for tips only, and you had to feel sorry for those playing to empty or near empty bars. We spotted at least two musicians playing in different groups to yesterday (one bassist was still wearing the same clothes). Got me wondering how it works out here? Surely you cannot make a living playing for tips only? Do you have to take the early, empty gigs to get later more popular gigs? Are agents involved or does each bar do its own booking? So many questions - you can tell I’m in the second week of vacation and have nothing else to think about 😂

This is so sad, I’ve just been reading that Audere are shutting up shop citing rising costs and availability of vital components. I’ve got one of their preamps in my Frankenjazz and it is absolutely fantastic. There is more info here on their website: https://www.audereaudio.com The landing page now just reads as follows… Audere Audio is Closing Audere Audio has stopped taking new orders for preamps and accessories. We are struggling with too many electronic and mechanical part availibility and pricing issues which means we can not build the affordable quality preamp we have traditionally offered. Instead of offering a sub par product we are closing the business. If you have already placed an order then you can expect it will be completed and shipped as normal. In some cases we might not be able to build the order due to part availibabiity in which case we will be contacting you as soon as possible to discuss what alternative configurations are available. If a subsitution is not possible then your order will be cancelled and a refund issued through PayPal. The audereaudio.com website will be expanded to contain support information for current owners of Audere products with links for each product type we offered. Thanks for your trust in our products and support of our business over the years David

A P with Blocks?.. Pair of Pups?.. Curiouser and curiouser said Alice...

Very nice, those are both lovely. Unfortunately my PB Jack Casady will likely be out the door to make way for the bird. I think the Babicz is what I'd go for if replacing the bridge. I'm just not sure if putting a £140 bridge on a £300 bass makes much sense. Feels kinda like a boy racer putting a spoiler on a Micra.

I hope my bandmate's WP-12 lasts years. I'm not getting another one though. I've just bought a t.bone IEM 75 for £65 used and will get that onto my pedalboard.

New... from Earnie's Balls...

Ah, nice! That's exactly the sort of thing I was thinking of. Did you have e any issues with height when fitting it?