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I have to say I am still getting used to the detailed settings of the Mesa TT. I got a pretty decent sound out of my flat wound Jazz mind.

He's obviously not a serious Bass Player, even SD has posted on this forum. Well, in two threads anyway. 🤣

I bought Greg’s immaculate GK combo. He has been absolutely brilliant and even sent a video after I asked a few questions! Unfortunately I didn’t get the chance to meet him when I collected the combo from his house and despite offering to pay for it prior to collection, he insisted I took it home to make sure I was happy with it prior to sending the funds! Thanks so much Greg, you are an absolute gentleman.

My Future Impact has arrived. As this is my Christmas present I have opened it to make sure it is working so that if there is a problem I can return it within the 14 day returns window. However I cannot get the Editor software to work. 1. Simply getting it to load required me to alter my security settings (Mac OS 15.7.1). For a supposedly professional piece of software this is IMO unacceptable. 2. AFAICS I cannot get the Mac to communicate with the Future Impact. Either there is a major fault or I am doing something wrong, so I could do with a bit of help and guidance. I am using a basic USB to MIDI DIN plug interface which I was told would be suitable and I have had this interface work with other MIDI devices and the Mac Audio MIDI setup application has correctly identified the interface: I have made what I would assume are the correct settings within the FIEditor application for MIDI input and output: However in the File Manager all the program slots are blank and the "Download from FI" button doesn't appear to do anything. Also once I've accessed the File Manager window I can't get back to the Editor Window without quitting and reloading the application. This looks like a serious bug. Is it a problem or am I doing something wrong? It will be a deal-breaker if I can't get the Editor program to work as AFAICS most of the functions I want to use are only accessible via this application, and without them the device is useless to me and will have to be returned. Any help or advice greatly appreciated.

I am playing with the Orchestra of Everything and the Courage Choir at Kingswood Theatre Bath this Saturday evening: Those who brave it will see some very dodgy orchestral double-bass bowing, some equally-dodgy jazz playing, and marginally-better electric playing across a wide variety of tunes. As well as Christmas classics, the set list includes Ennio Morricone, a big band version of Gilbert and Sullivan, Raye, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Backstreet Boys, Bonnie Tyler and a frankly awesome rendition of Knights of Cydonia by Muse. Ticket link here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/category/gvvwxzpxdeaa

Dan bought my Fender combo and has been an absolute pleasure to chat with throughout. He paid immediately and took the time to let me know it had arrived safely! Deal with Dan in absolute confidence!

This popped up on my YouTube

@bass_dinger you've inspired me to do ABRSM grades....well, at least to have an introductory lesson with a local teacher that is in a great local Jazz/Funk band. I played a bit when I was young (Grade 1) and then have aimlessly played on and off as an adult and not improved much and have probably have picked up some bad habbits. I think some lessons and a formal structure and clear goals will hopefully help. My target is to pass Grade 1 within a few months (as it was so long ago I did it I think it'd be worth doing again) and Grade 2 by the end of 2026. That might be a bit ambitious but is hopefully about the right level of challenge to keep me on my toes and keep me motivated. In my mind right now the longer-term ambition is Grade 3 by end of 2027, Grade 4 by end of 2028, Grade 5 in 2029 (when I turn 50), that'd do me as far as formal learning is concerned - a good level to impressively play pub band type stuff, (I do already play keys in pub band stuff, but I'm just getting away with bashing simple ska/reggae offbeat chords in time, ideally I'd like to bust out the occasional fancy solo).

This is probably my favourite joke EVER!!

thanks for the information!

I generally don't connect wireless (tend to just use the CQ as is) hence I tend to forget that my android devices need fettling when I do go to use them. It's even more relevant when infrequent users in various bands that I'm in want to connect and set IEM; I generally have to go round and get folk hooked up after disabling networks.

This video just released from JHS. While the pedal sounds good, it's Bob Myer and his hoard of treasures I'm blown away by. Bob is one cool dude.

Many thanks!

Acquired two basses this year, early in January a Goodfellow spitfire 5, and then in the spring time a Yammy trb5 mk1 slapcut job . Both completely different but I’m really enjoying that, and it’s a privilege to be the lastest custodian of them x

That’s so good! And it’s important too. It an be a slog and wearing, can’t it. I know that it has been with our lad.

Anton Yelchin managed it too. Both of them were following the example of Monty Python in the Upper-Class Twit of the Year contest.

What a great story! Pics please?! (And same to @Greg Edwards69 maybe with your full rig if you have one to hand?!)

That's certainly an acquired taste! Somewhat reminds me of the Jackson Anti Gravity too, which was designed by the late Harry Fleishman. This was the original prototype, which borrows heavily from Kubicki. The production instrument by the Jackson Custom Shop kept the overall shape, but without the fanned frets, with regular magnetic pickups and with a pointy headstock: