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Ahh this old chestnut....... Ive been caught a few times by being the nice one who lends his gear out. People have usually failed to stand their responsibilites when damage is caused. Its great if nothing happens but makes things very awkward if it does. She's obviously a mate and should understand how much effort your parents and you have made to ensure your kitted out. Tell her your concerns and if she values your friendship she'll be cool and get herself some kit. My policy is now a NO Loaning one. I dont even allow support acts to use my rig..........should it blow, then my gig is knackered. It seems hard to tell people but Ive never turned up for a gig without gear and never would expect to use other rigs, I know my tone and carry my gear accordingly. Just a quick rant. Good luck Col

Just sold a Tech 21 Bass Compactor to Kris. Easy transaction and good comms. Cheers Kris Col

Purchased an EBS Multi Drive from Lee. Arrived quickly, well packaged and in excellent condition. An easy transaction. Cheers Lee Col

Traded my Wren & Cuff Pickle Pie B for El_Jimbob' EBS Multicomp Easily done, quickly traded and good comms. As it should be. Cheers El_Pedrino Col

A Student union gig and topping the bill. Geared up, managed to keep the drummer sober and off to the stage we went. Id just gone and bought a Trantec system and as we had a bigish stage thought Id try it. Wandered and ran about which seemed to have gone well so instead of being happy with that. I thought Id go into the audience for a look at the ladies Id spotted giving it large to us. Walked down the steps and around the PA, floor was beer soaked and down I went like a sack of sh*te. Right on top of my beloved Pre Ernie ball Stingray. Band carried on thank god but needless to say I limped back on stage and endeavoured to get back in tune, no serious damage except to my ego. Never used it again. Have laughed about it a few times though. The gig was a storm actually. Col

[quote name='Beedster' post='390352' date='Jan 24 2009, 01:18 PM']Other than for basses, I've never been charged by customs or Royal Mail for stuff I've bought from the USA, including several expensive bridges and a body.[/quote] Oh jeez, I wish, Ive been hit 4 times for pedals and once for a lead ffs. They say the checks are random but I seem to get caught up in their daft system. Must be the Welsh border customs lol

[quote name='Beedster' post='390236' date='Jan 24 2009, 10:22 AM']Plenty of BADASS IIIs in the USA at present, and usually still work out cheaper than buying from the UK e.g., [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350147406740&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=022"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=022[/url][/quote] Indeed, I had seen them but I always seem to get slammed by Customs on recent USA purchases and Royal Mail add another £8 just to 'handle' it. Just aint worth it with the weak quid etc. Ive given up on buying statside until things improve. As I said earlier ive ordered the HMV which looks very chunky and well made. How it sounds remains to be seen. Cheers for the heads up Col

Thanks guys, Ive just gone and ordered a HMV for the job. Fender aint cheap these days, then again they never were!! Some lovely basses youve made there, love the black one with pink pup......was that fretless? Stunning. Anyway thanks again guys. Col

Hi Folks, Wanting to upgrade the bridge on my MIA Jazz. She has thro body stringing so the 2 options seem to be the new HMV by Fender or the Badass III. Anyone have any thoughts on the pro's and cons of either? The next upgrade will be a John East J Retro so Id like my choice to work well with that. Its quite difficult to make a decision without hearing both so any input would be great Cheers Col