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I didn’t know he had a book out, I’ll look it up, thanks for the heads up.

The Ampeg V4B is a good amp, providing playing in a hugely loud band isn’t required. Yes it’s 100 valve watts but from what I’ve heard of them they do break up into a lovely drive-sound at band volumes, not super driven but that break-up that many of us covet. Fairly light for a valve amp too I believe, think around the 40lb mark.

The original Classic Vibe basses, and especially the Matt Freeman Precision.

Yes, that’s a good point, not being afraid to push the eq on these really does yield some great sounds. Probably looks “wrong” to done but as you say Mark, use ears not eyes.

Not on bass I haven’t, but I did when playing guitar. Pickup boosters/tubescreamers/overdrives/eq pedals were all pony into the front of the amp for solos but put them in the FX loop and away you go.

I don’t think you’ll be unhappy with that choice, the PFs have a lovely tone.

Agree, a lot of Lizzy type guitars there, fantastic!

Sadly I think @Marvins observations are pretty much what is happening all over, as such I’m in agreement, not sure we’ll be back to gigging as quickly as hoped.

Both their Precision & Jazz style basses are marked as sold out on their website , so doesn’t look too bad for them.

That’s a good price for a new one of these, I just wish they didn’t have blocks...

The Old Firm Casuals have nailed it for me every time I’ve seen them, amazing power, solid delivery, for me a band at the top of their game.

I’m probably a little more simplistic in my approach, I learn the songs I want to play then I play them. It’s probably why I’m not as good on the bass as I should be, but I can play what I need to do I’ll settle for that.

I’ve got far more gear than I need, have stacks to move on, so trying to be a little more sensible than usual. I’m hoping I’ll succeed......

I’ve been trying very hard to not pull the trigger on that one.

I think - and to quote Michael Caine - they’d blow the bloody doors off!

I’ve had to try and learn Fool For Your Loving recently, great bass line though I have to admit remembering all the different bits in the right order proved more than a little difficult so I made the executive decision to just play the riff in the first verse/chorus over and over as a standard song. I hope that’s ok.

On at the moment, am not a particularly big fan but I’m quite impressed with how tight & polished they are. Good bass presence in the mix too, Gibson Thunderbird & Ampeg SVT (tho who knows what is coming from FOH).

The Ashdown RM500 is a great amp, it’s fuller sounding than the Markbass, has better eq points - imo of course - and with both drive and compression as well it is much more versatile. Having had both amps, you could get the Ashdown to do what the Markbass does, you couldn’t get the Markbass to do what the Ashdown does. Also, due to the pre-shape feature on the RM500 it can get into ABM territory. They're both good amps though, get a good deal turn up on either and I don’t think you’d be disappointed.

I think we need some statistics on this....

My favourite Christmas song, and a very good version, like it a lot.

Agree, Rich, having been in training the most important factor always is the delegates, and it’s the responsibility of the trainer to identify the best way to deliver based upon their learning style.

ADHD is a genuine condition, and thankfully people are now aware of it, and as such can tailor education etc so that people with it can benefit as much as possible, However how many kids that misbehave will use it as an excuse, possibly with their parents backing, that’s what concerns me. I think back to my school days and no-one in Mr Sprays class misbehaved, whereas the behaviour in Miss Fields’ class was appalling. Looking at many of those kids they would have happily used ADHD as an excuse for messing about. And as a result behaviour such as this could make people take it less seriously.

Great to see Cliff Williams in there, to me it shows there’s appreciation for knowing what to play as well as appreciation for great techniques.