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An ideal gig is one where I don't play...

Easily. Bass solo instead!!! 😁

She is a very great player and I'm almost following her since the beginning of her career. That said, as I already wrote, her actual band is quite meh sounding, too Polish (if you've ever been to Poland, you'll know what I mean), so poorly sounding and boring synths everywhere, which is quite a shame... Her previous band was, to me, better sounding.

There is a distinct difference between the earlier model 3500 Transient Attack and the HA 3500 in that being the power transformer. The 3500 TA has a shell-core transformer. The HA 3500 has a toroidal transformer. They aren't interchangeable because of physical design and wiring, and the shell core is unavailable, while the HA model replacement transformer is available from Compass Systems online.

An ideal gig? One where the band (and especially me) played well and sounded good, the sound crew (if there was one), promoter and the audience went home impressed and happy, and the band got paid and rebooked, and I played with great musicians, especially the drummer. That's happened quite a lot over the years.

Sam Vimes Boots theory!

Many of my Neutrik/decent cable leads are older than this millennium. There is little point in using anything cheaper. Of course, there are other equally good options, but decent quality costs. But it is always cheaper in the long run. One question, how are you winding/storing yours?

Ah well.

Thank you 👍 I started using DILLIGAF years ago at work during a meeting where one person was using so many TALFLA's (Three And Four Letter Acronyms) that I decided to drop into the conversation both TAFLA and DILLIGAF. There ensued a slightly puzzled look but they made out they understood (but didnt) and carried on the conversation. My team members who knew what they meant had trouble keeping straight faces. 🤣🤣

Well I've played some large gigs, to large crowds, all who have paid for tickets to see us. The bass amp will be provided (usually an Ampeg with an 8x10). we're treated very professionally by the stage crew and we're usually paid reasonably well. The audiences are usually, civilised, appreciative and receptive, which is good. I like those gigs a lot. On the other hand, I've played some fabulous gigs in, sweaty dives, to a drunken rabble, at 3 in the morning....... and I really liked those as well. I think the best gigs are the ones were the crowd is great, the band is rockin' and the onstage sound is excellent. You can't beat that.

Beautiful finish @Silky999. That's going to be a really nice bass...

That is very tasty indeed. Enjoy!

Playing a 30 min set with jamiroquai at a French Riviera or Amalfi Coast private pool party with unlimited food and drink included, and unlimited dips in the pool. I would probably do it for free but a hefty cheque would also be nice.

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Def, packed 100 Club gigs are great, really good atmosphere in there.

Glad you’ve found a great bass. Also, I love DILLIGAF, I’m stealing that.