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These all look like great solutions for combos, but when it comes to angling a cab + head would the head need to sit on a wedge or something like a bench hook to stop it sliding off the back of the cab? I suppose the head could be put elsewhere, but where's the fun in that?

Nice one! First of all, really take the time to set it up. True the table, get everything nice and perpendicular, watch videos about how to get the blade tension right (extremely tight is not better - it can lead to wandering when trying to cut a straight line), remember to de-tension the blade after every session (and remember to tension before turning it on the next time!) Dust collection is a necessity. As with any power tool; let the tool do the work. Don't push wood through with any force - let the gullets clear to avoid burning the woods and overheating the blade. Watch this video. The bandsaw was invented for butchers to cut through bone. Bear that in mind. A lot of people who've been maimed by a bandsaw got bit when they were pushing the piece through and, just at the end, an unexpected soft spot in the wood meant that the last centimetre or so happened way quicker than they were expecting, and the thumb followed through... Always use a push stick or sacrificial block for that last bit of the cut when the blade is about to pop out. Never cross-cut through a pipe/cylinder (eg. a log) freehand - make a jig. See YouTube. If cutting curves (like a body blank) make sure you have a blade of the right width for the job. Narrow blades are good for tight bends but less reliable for long, straight cuts - and vice versa. Snapping a bandsaw blade is a real change of underwear moment. The one time I did it, I realised in hindsight that I'd been so focused on the curve I was cutting, I lost track of where "straight" was. That is, the imaginary straight line from the front of the bandsaw, through the blade, and out the back. I had been moving the wood (MDF actually) around the table in a way that was twisting the blade. The great thing about the bandsaw, unlike the table saw, is that it's not trying to suck your fingers in or throw wood at you. If you're making a cut and you don't like how it's going, just stop pushing, leave one hand on the workpiece and turn off the saw with the other. It's a great tool, and it looks like you've got a good one. Enjoy!

Welcome BC.

I can only dream of having a schedule like that. Daryl

I saw the Police when they last did the IoW festival , there was a very apparent “tension “ between Sting and Andy , but it was a great show .

Ooh, should be able to get the Peterson cab to 41 litres with woodwork. Should help, I guess. Will make sure by checking it out on WinISD before getting the tools out!

Hi there, I live in Sweden, I play bass and other instruments. I’ve tried to sell some basses on the marketplace without any luck. Today is midsommar here…Thanks for having me!

It was a 12CVM2 that I bought from you, so should be able to source a 2nd one as they appear to be current. 👍

I bet he isn’t… 😉

Target reached. Wishing you all the BassChat best, Lee

I’m a big Sting fan , but I kinda missing Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland on this occasion.

Sold my amp plug ,very pleasant transaction , cheers mike i hope you enjoy your new toy regards Jay

Well for starters we’re instrumental Dave, but we do the below, a few modernish songs in there: AnimalDef Leppard Devils Bleeding CrownVolbeat This CorrosionMaryslim Holy DiverDio Out in the FieldsThin Lizzy Live and Let DieGuns n Roses RunawayBon Jovi It's my lifeBon Jovi Wayward SonKansas Highway StarDeep Purple Tarot WomanRainbow Dazed and ConfusedLed Zepplin It's so easyGuns n Roses The Gates of BabylonVolbeat Next to YouThe Police JailbreakThin Lizzy Hazy Shade of WinterThe Bangles From out of NowhereFaith No More Pump it UpElvis Costello StargazerRainbow Black NiightDeep Purple CarsNine Inch Nails Fool for your lovinWhitesnake

I have every intention of not being digitally challenged at any point

Pop up tent……good idea

I emailed Sonicake about the Android app not working. I had a reply today saying they're waiting for Google to approve it in the Play Store.

What kind of classic Rock songs you doing @Lozz196 ? Dave

That's a lofty ambition Phil!

I had that with my plucking fingers at last gig on just one song that i've been playing for past 6yrs (Ballroom Blitz mid section where bass ties in with drums) I ended up having to ad-lib it as best i could. Its not even a fast or hard part. I just couldn't get it right in my head. Old age doesn't come itself @Lozz196. That's my excuse anyways. 😂 Dave

Question. What are the EQ frequency settings of the bass,mids,treble on the Yamaha bb734A. I have looked on the Yamaha website and it doesn’t state. Internet doesn’t come back with anything either Cheers

So for all this, I’m gigging this tomorrow. In my defence it would be more complex if the postman knew how to knock on the neighbours door