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Did you try calling them? They're generally pretty good over the phone. The only odd thing they do is if you order over the phone you can only speak to the person that took your order about returns. Which isn't helpful if it's their day off or they're on holiday.

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The Holy Bible. Both the Manic Street Preachers album and the book.

He is indeed a great player. My only criticism is that I personally think he overplays on the first Rancid album. I assume this was trying to compensate for the fact that they were a 3-piece on that record and Tim isn't a particularly great guitarist. Since then, though, he plays a lot more reserved when he needs to. [quote name='Surrpaul' timestamp='1484638388' post='3216970'] You clearly like good bsss players in Punk, if you haven't already, check out A Wilhelm Scream. Bryan's gotta be the most progressive punk bassist right now. [/quote] I'd also add Chris #2 from Anti-Flag alongside this.

[quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1484415727' post='3215350'] That's what I'm nervous about the action is perfect at the moment thanks to Jon Shuker . & I've buggered it up before lol . [/quote] If you're worried about it then don't change your strings for the gig, return them and order the right gauge.

http://www.intunegp.com Been using them for years. Great picks, lots of options and really really great service too.

Against Me! - Shape Shift With Me

Dude Looks Like A Lady by Aerosmith is about Vince Neil from Mötley Crüe. I'll Stick Around by Foo Fighters is about Courtney Love. Not technically about other bands but about people from other bands.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1481209645' post='3190587'] I guess a spring washer or a rough sided washer might help [/quote] I put a bit of Loctite on mine. They don't come looks and, if you need to, you can easily remove them using pliers.

In one of my old bands we wrote a happy, bouncy pop song. We would sometimes play the intro to For Whom The Bell Tolls then go into our song. Then back to For Whom The Bell Tolls for the middle part. Then back into our pop song for the last chorus. We also did similar with Raining Blood. We just liked to annoy the metal heads.

I realised a long time ago that I never used volume or tone controls on my basses so I took out the tone controls and replaced the volume knobs with an on/off switch. I've never regretted it.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1476467312' post='3154652'] decent foh engineer [/quote] This is what concerns me.

Do any of you guys using IEMs NOT use your own PA? Would it be a lot more difficult if you were to use them with a house PA/engineer?

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1475016330' post='3142405'] Sennheiser HD201's are perfectly adequate https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-Closed-Dynamic-Stereo-headphones-Black-Silver/dp/B0007XJSQC Look for closed back because it cuts out the sound for people near you and also some of the background noise you would otherwise hear. [/quote] Looks good to me. Thank you very much.

I'm also looking at a silent practice setup and the Zoom B1 looks good. Can anyone point me in the direction of these £20 Sennheisers that have been mentioned? I don't want to get the wrong ones and find out they're useless.

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1473954224' post='3134494'] It would depend on who the previous owner was. If one of Dee Dee Ramone's basses came up & I had the cash, I'd be very tempted, although with regards to any other player, no matter how famous, probably not. [/quote] This.

My wife also happens to be a bass player but she often says I have too many basses and I don't need another one - which, as we all know, is wildly untrue. Although she has more than me.

Chris #2 (Anti-Flag) Krist Novoselic (Nirvana) Tommy Shannon (Double Trouble) JC (Danko Jones) Ben Ellis (Serafin)

Dammit, now I really want a new pedal!

I have the 17s and they are absolutely the best piece of gear I've ever bought. I think they do change the sound very slightly (it's not just like turning the volume down) but it's very easy to get used to. If you don't have some then go out and get some.

https://www.couchguitarstraps.com/guitar-straps/seat-belt-and-woven-guitar-straps.html Seatbelt straps with vegan 'leather' that doesn't stretch or wear/dry out like leather. The adjuster can move slightly but it stays in place if you put a bit of tape around it.

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1468573504' post='3091821'] thanks for the heads-up; that area is a nightmare to park in though. Other side of the road from the shell garage [/quote] There's plenty of street parking round the back of the building (assuming this will be the main road side) but not out front. The Drum Centre has been struggling for a while. Last I heard they only had one employee. Although going off the wording in the blog post I wonder if they've taken over/bought them out and moved up the road a bit.

Anyone local(ish) to Nottingham may be interested to know this http://www.pmtonline.co.uk/blog/2016/06/07/pmt-nottingham-music-shop-coming-soon/

I've never liked Coldplay. Probably never will. I didn't watch their Glastonbury set but I did see their tribute to Viola Beach which I thought was very classy. I respect them for that.

That's a shame but it's good to know. Thanks.