hiram.k.hackenbacker

I would steer away from the G4M kit. I know nothing about them, but the colours won’t do him any favours if he continues his interest in drumming. The Millenium kits however are very good. A drummer in a band I dep for has recently bought one and gigs with it. He knows his gear and he wouldn’t have kept it if it didn’t pass muster. Also sounds good to my ears.

Harsh IMHO, but I don’t make the rules 🤷‍♂️

Tuners are OK surely?

My last bass purchase was 23/6, so I'll throw myself in the ring for this year. I did buy a pedal at the end of 2023, but nothing since.

I reckon I can do January easily. I find myself browsing for basses less and less these days. The new web site at BD has helped as I just cannot be bothered to try and navigate it. My Achilles Heel is friends messaging me about basses they have seen that they (usually correctly) think I would like.

He sounds like a bit of a ****, but then he did give Charlotte her marching orders so that fits 🤷‍♂️

You beat me to it 🤣

….or if you remember Not The Nine’o’Clock News, ‘Roberts’ 🤣😂

The mobile number listed on the contact page IS the number for What’s App.

I've not worn mine since I developed trigger finger and it completely seized with the finger pointing towards the palm. I've tried it on a couple of times since, but I can feel it would be a bad idea leaving it on for any length of time, so it sits in Mrs.H's jewellery box. I always did find it much easier playing without it on.

I think you’re going to have to bite the bullet and raise the shelf if you want to use that space for basses in a rack. Even if you find something that will do the job with mm to spare, I wouldn’t want my headstocks that close to the bottom of the shelf as I know what a klutz I am lifting basses out. I have one of these. Slightly over your max with various 34” scale basses in it. Great stand.

Ah I see. I did think it odd all the X tunes were in the 2nd set. Makes sense now 👍

I’m probably being a bit thick, but what do the (X)’s indicate.

I’m so glad I don’t do NYE gigs anymore. I barely escaped before midnight at a gig I did last years NYE before the place erupted which would have put us back loading out by about an hour. The offset of the ‘extra money’ to my mind just isn’t worth the hassle. Singist needs a kick up the proverbial. Just no excuse for that. I had the exact same thing happen at a function gig to my USA J. A wire was in the process of detaching from the jack socket. Hope you get it sorted.

There are a few points that are lacking in the OP’s comments. Is the band leader either of these couple? If not, what do they have to say about it? Have you mentioned that her time might be better served getting her keys playing to a higher standard? Sounds harsh, but that would be my response. Has she said why? This would be my first question. There is no reason to go down this path if you are a functioning band that’s getting gigs. It just doesn’t make any sense other to serve this persons ego. I’ve been in bands which have couples in them and they have been a complete joy. I’m still in one and they are a fantastic pair. I accept other people’s mileage may vary here, but couples in bands are not always doom and gloom. Sometimes it can be a good thing. Personally I think you’re making a rod for your own back by giving advice re gear etc. This will only fan the flames of someone who clearly must believe they can do a job as equal if not better than you. If she thinks she can have a go on bass and not be up to your standard, that’s kind of worse. Sorry, but I have little time for these wannabe types. In every band I’m in, I want them to be the best possible version they can be. The scenario you describe does not fit that mantra and therefore does not compute for me at least.

Pacific Peach is not a colour I could live with. Any another colour I’d be fine with those specs.

There is a photo of the original owner playing it in 1966 with that guard on it, so maybe not 🤷‍♂️

For that coin, I would expect a bit more info than they have given on their web site. They acknowledge there is an issue with the tone pot, so I would want to see some gut shots.

Presumably he already has some extras, but worth considering maybe…. Peterson Strobe Tuner Levy’s Leather Strap Dunlop Strap Locks Guitar Care Kit (oils/cloths etc)

I have to be honest, I can’t be ar$ed to read it. If he was that bothered, he would put an order process in place. I guess that would just be a little too much work for $600+ a pedal.

Erm….yes, quite.

Nice. Sounded great.

I thought that was a bit odd. Strange decision that. Do you know what Pat’s red bass was? Sorry to keep picking your brains 😂