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[quote name='Mattmit' timestamp='1417255653' post='2618556'] Yea.. My gas had been surprisingly low since getting my limelights too.... Haha, sorry. That's blatant baiting! But I have been pretty settled since having the precision, jazz, and a 5 string sandberg precision type. I'm wanting to get rid of my other basses so those guys get my full attention. The precision is really good but I got it early on and his relicing wasn't as good as it is now, each one he does looks better than the last, a blessing and a curse. [/quote] I must admit, I have had almost zero GAS since getting my Limelight. I've even been quite active in trying to find a bass to obsess over and just can't find anything. Grrrr!

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1417129643' post='2617460'] This is the second time its happened to me and in these times of independent shops fighting to survive against the internet giants it constantly surprises me how little effort some stores put into selling their products. Roll back the clock about 3 years - its a significant birthday for me and i have some cash (£1500) to splash. Always wanted a Warwick Streamer so i hunt around and find one in a shop about an hours drive from me. I call the shop to check its ok to pop in and have a widdle on it a few days in advance. Turn up at allotted time and wander around for about 20 mins in the shop waiting for someone to say hello to me. I eventually give up and grab a bod to ask if its ok to plug the bass in. I am directed to a 15watt Ashdown combo and given a lead. The bass has 10 year old strings on it and a set up that you can drive a bus under and sounds crap. And the combo isnt working properly either. I politely ask if i could use a different amp and could they pop a new set of strings on it and give it a tweak so its playable to which they answer "not unless youre going to buy it". Anyone spotted the flaw in this approach yet? I go for a walk taking my dosh with me and buy something else a few days later. Now to todays experience. Saw a Musicman bass (think zingy, twangy, lively.......) on ebay that i was interested in - Xmas just round the corner - and its for sale in a shop thats in the way back from work. Pop in, locate bass, ask politely etc........ 2003 bass with the original strings on it again and in dire need of ten minutes with an allen key. Sounded like a rubber band. Suffice to say, i dont have a nbd to report. Is it just me being picky or do people just not know how to present a product to its best advantage? No wonder theyre all going bust....... [/quote] From what I can see, your choice of where to buy and locate potential buys is probably contributing to the overall poor experience, in addition to the poor service you get tbh. The first instance is just annoying and the ugly side of music retail. Those experiences happen. As for avoiding the second situation, if you're going to consider buying a bass after viewing it on fleabay first, it's unlikely to be a great experience. Maybe go to a specialist who cares enough to have their own decent website to advertise their stock (and expertise!) properly and somewhere that has sales assistants who offer good enough customer service that they don't have to flog off their cr@p on fleabay to a blind buyer as a last ditch attempt to get rid easily. Having (recently) dealt with one of the specialist Bass retailers in the UK, I couldn't have had a better experience. Superb communications, highly knowledgable staff, polite and helpful. Got my new cab and a great feeling from the experience. Difficult to find that quality from an independant, Jack-of-all-trades retailer that you find through an ebay link and popped in to (as proven by the old strings and lack of knowledge to give a basic setup!).

Janek Gwizdala's new book 'All The Good Stuff' is 30% off today :-) Was going to buy it when it was released last week but waited for amazons inevitable price drop today and it paid off!

[quote name='scoobystig' timestamp='1417129068' post='2617451'] Whoa. They look tiny against that double bass [/quote] They are tiny against any bass!

[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1417033556' post='2616507'] Nice one. Looks great. They pair up well with the Little Mark amp too, huh? [/quote] They really do! Spent about 10 hours with it today and it's stunning. I'll try and get some recordings up sometime soon :-)

[quote name='scoobystig' timestamp='1416948314' post='2615454'] Pics please to keep me going, had my email from Tommy today they're in production !! [/quote] :-)

[quote name='mingsta' timestamp='1416956058' post='2615578'] For $450 I'd expect it to make me sound like Marvin Gaye. [/quote] $450 for a Motown DI?! "What's going on?"

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1416648097' post='2612175'] Looking forward to the review! [/quote] It arrived this morning. First impressions are stunning. More to follow when I have a bit of time :-)

[quote name='datainadequate' timestamp='1416611526' post='2612018'] Does anyone have any recommendations for soundhole pickups for an acoustic guitar? I have a nice Ayers AS that I got a few years ago with no intention of ever using it amplified. Of course, now I want to use it amplified, but I don't want to go drilling holes in it. So, what actually works and doesn't produce feedback and gives a halfway ok sound? Thanks, John [/quote] The LR Baggs M1 Active is my favourite. Really great sound, adjustable pole pieces and a quick and hassle-free installation :-)

Her indoors and the family always complain that I never have anything on my list for Christmas. This year, Christmas is sorted :-)

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1416843260' post='2614163'] Come on guys everyone knows how BC works... All the gear you currently own = unsurpassed quality & tone, the best gear ever made at any price point. All the gear you don't own = rubbish, pointless and only for people who don't understand how good your current gear is OR so good you have to have it. NOW!! [/quote] Fixed :-)

Poorly worded waiver if you ask me. It needs to be fair for all parties. Waiving your right to complain about noise from the venue means that you can't even complain when the noise is not music related (or uncontrolled fighting) and opens up the possibility of landlords who are benefitting from the noise to abuse the clear loopholes in the waiver to keep the punters happy. Having set times at which noise can occur (in keeping with current legislation), what kind of noise and at what miaximum level should be specified so that it is clear when a complaint can be dismissed or taken seriously. That would make things more amicable for the venue, residents and the poor sods who have to get involved to sort it out. I'm all for change but it needs to be presented properly from the start or it just doesn't look like it should be taken seriously.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1416764126' post='2613336'] If he had kept the blowtorch on it any longer it would definitely have been nothing but ash! [/quote] Is this a Limelight(er) relic?

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1416717428' post='2612879'] Am I the only one who finds his videos annoying ? I think it's the repetition at the start telling me to go to the website for more lessons on every one. [/quote] Nope, I'm with you! Scott mumbles and stumbles through what he is saying far too much for me. I understand the advertising bits as he needs to let people know what he is doing to keep them subscribing but I never found Scott's stuff that useful, engaging or professionally presented (particularly the earlier stuff!). He is a great player but he always seems like he is just recording a lesson 'on the fly' without having thought about what it will involve or having a structured lesson plan. This means I very quickly get the urge to want to skip through the video to the bit where the actual content is. Obviously this is just my opinion but I went and picked up Janek Gwizdala's online courses and feel like it has progressed my playing massively (although I imagine Janeks style will not be to everyone's taste either).

David bought my Laney RB3. Arranged to meet half way for both us, had a great chat and everything went smoothly. A credit to basschat and I wouldn't hesitate to deal with David again. Thanks again :-)

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1416668394' post='2612503'] aaaaaah, it's a seeecreeet Barrie at BassGear was excellent. We exchanged quite a few emails, talking about this and that, offering suggestions, alternatives... He also talked to other people, including Tommy at TKS, with my ideas/expectations/wishes... and it all finally converged into something rather exciting. Of course, once the exact cabs were chosen, another nightmare starts... - what do you mean "choose your finish"? Aaargh... so many options! I had a pretty good idea I wanted a specific colour... but... cloth grille? which? or no cloth grille? frame? if yes, same colour? Oh, there are other very tasty colours too? TOTAL NIGHTMARE, I TELL YOU!!!! I went for their covers too. They look good quality. So, about three weeks from now, they estimate... [/quote] I'm feeling guilty now as I too bombarded poor Barrie with emails about my order lol. Mine got to Bassgear yesterday and will be arriving with me on Wednesday :-)

Looks like my S112 will be landing in North Yorkshire sometime in the coming week :-)

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1416505971' post='2611002'] I love this idea, but can you imagine the secondary market that would spring up in the Gents Toilets with people trading slapping coupons for picks & strings ... [/quote] True. I suppose we'd have to also have a 'shiny' coupon, just to help with trade values. 'Shiny's could entitle the holder to 1 free kettle lead, allowing them to 'pull the plug' on whoever they saw fit!

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1416509424' post='2611040'] No sign of Dave Swift in the Jools Holland and Band Christmas Aldi Ad. Wish I'd known 'cos I was in Greenland a few weeks ago and was free.... Edit: wonder if he went to Iceland by mistake? [/quote] His bowing arm is in briefly, as is his double bass... And no, that's not a euphemism!

I think you were beaten to it! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/249644-closing-down-auction-ofdistribution-centre-for-peavey-trace-eliot-and-budda/page__p__2609594__hl__peavey__fromsearch__1#entry2609594

[quote name='Christian Houmann' timestamp='1416412213' post='2609947'] I like mine [URL=http://s113.photobucket.com/user/Houmann/media/IMG_4205_zpsedd0feb0.jpg.html][IMG]http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/Houmann/IMG_4205_zpsedd0feb0.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] Wow! The wood on the bass in the middle is stunning!! Is that Bolivian rosewood?

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1416428578' post='2610181'] It's not like I'm predictable or anything... [/quote] Nah, just enthusiastic about your TKS gear! Part of the reason I went for a S112 was because of your demos, enthusiasm and because you have similar gear tastes. I'll let you know what I think when it arrives :-)