Rayman

Absolutely take your time. However German Warwick’s can be had on the used market for 500 quid. I would never go for a Rockbass when MIG basses are out there for that price. The “entry level” German made Streamer Standard is a great bass, I love mine as much as the more expensive models I have. Lower output, but fabulous tone. I would be all over one of those rather than a Chinese version all day long. A lot of folk turn their noses up at that particular model, claiming it to be inferior, basic, low output. It was the forerunner to the Rockbass line, but MIG, and is a great little bass IMO.

I have 3 90s Warwicks….. and I’ve had a few others in the past. Fabulous bases…… but……. be careful of the Warwick neck twist….. it’s a thing. I’ve had experience of a couple of Warwick basses (not the current ones) with a twisted (not bowed/relief) neck (at the nut). I had a lovely $$ that was just unplayable because of it. Just something to watch out for.

All good here. We’re picking up new venues on a regular basis, and there seems to be a healthy rock/metal scene with loads of young bands around. Brilliant for us, and we seem to have some sort of appeal with a younger crowd who are into our old school NWOBHM vibes.

Thundercat. I really don’t get the hype at all. I’ve tried and failed to get into anything he’s done. Oh…… and Mono Neon. Don’t understand.

Trust me you could smell it here while I was loading the washing machine this morning. Actually that’s a lie…. Mrs Rayman loaded the washing machine.

Good one last night in Stockport. Very hot in there, but a great crowd, even though they were half our age, they were into it. Way too much bass in the monitors, put me off a bit, but apparently it sounded decent out front.

Ashdown EVOII ABM 500 combo and ex cab. A bit much for the front room maybe? Absolutely love the Ibanez Jet Star. A modest little bass for noodling at home, but a lot of fun, very comfortable to play and sounds fantastic, plus it was a gift from Mrs Rayman.

Happy Mondays in Manchester on Thursday night….. great gig, and great support from the Inspiral Carpets and Stereo MCs. Get your 80s on.

😧 blimey

Ok mate, well, I’m happy to go and collect it for you. There’s a possibility that I may be down your way (I work all over the country) at some point but not sure when. I’m based in Macclesfield, but I’m in Kent tomorrow for example. PM me if you want me to get it, and we’ll go from there. Cheers Russ

I pass through Chesterfield pretty regularly, but it would be next week before I get chance if that’s any good to you? Where are you based?

Great bass, great choice.

Good choice of bass

Ok….. cat amongst the pigeons…. I’m a rock guy, and having seen him play live a couple of times, and listened to a lot of his recorded stuff, I have never been able to connect at all with Billy Sheehan. Too many distorted fireworks going off there for me.

I had a run in with Jeff once. He’s certainly a character, and you’re right, he really only sees his side of the argument. Stunning player obviously (or maybe not to some people), but his personality has tripped him up a few times.

Absolutely. If any contemporary musician can be considered a genius, then AP can totally be included in that list.

Karl Wallinger, who sadly died recently, massively under acknowledged artist. I absolutely love Private Revolution, even it reminds me of an ex, who introduced me to World Party. Andy Partridge, XTC. Another genius who should get way more recognition.

Tokai, Gotoh Tuners and bridge, James’ HOT loom…. Epiphone Pro, all stock apart from Hipshot Ultralight tuners….. 1990 Greco, all stock apart from Bartolini pre (bass/treb) fitted by the previous owner…. I might convert it back to passive…… Tokai…. same mods as the black one. Three very different basses in terms of feel and tone, although the Tokais are obviously similar. Really great players….. neck dive? Yep, not bothered really, and they sound fantastic. Awesome live. Anyways, thought y’all might be interested 🤘🏻

Finishing up the mods on my (off) white Tokai…. Gotoh tuners, James’ Home Of Tone loom, new bridge, fret dress…. Looking good…. Meanwhile I picked up this really lovely Thunderbird pro in Trans Black….. through neck, active….. couldn’t resist swapping out the obligatory Jin Ho tuners (I must have at least half a dozen sets in my bits boxes) for a lovely set of Hipshot Ultralights…. More details of the aviary at Rayman towers to follow…..

One of my best friends is going through a similar situation. There are no words really. You are among friends here. Love and light. ❤️

Yep, that's about right.