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He did play some brass instruments in the studio, so maybe did live too? French horn on ‘Pictures of Lily’ ?

Looks ace, good job sir! 👏

Tease - c'mon then, let's have a look?!!

I currently use an MB800 for exactly that reason, into a BF Compact. A good combination and compromise between output and portability for me. I'd like to try the head with either another cab added on, or a BF 2x12 - Twin/Supertwin etc, but to be honest for me it would probably be overkill for most of my requirements. The benefit of having two small-ish cabs is great though - one for small gigs/rehearsals etc and then use two for bigger stuff.

I did a similar thing a few years ago with a USA Strat I bought for quite a good price - turned out to have a £200 set of Kinman pickups fitted, so happy days.

Not chambered, just a smaller body (Strat sized!) As you say, very thin neck / active EQ and also MIJ. I've got 3 of them, and the sunburst one I use for my main gig is a shade over 7lbs. Has enabled me to keep working long gigs after a stupid shoulder injury meant I had to stop using my Stingray, so has been a bit of a life saver for me. 🙂

I've seen them a few times - the bronzewounds seem good value but they only appear to do them in 40-95 gauge which is a bit on the light side for me. Anyone tried these? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rosetti-Acoustic-Bass-Guitar-Phosphor-Bronze-Strings-45-105-Gauge/223450045136?epid=655528662&hash=item3406a91ad0:g:fYkAAOSwkXhcjN62 I guess it's the same reason some people love Squiers - you may get close to the quality of a regular Fender for a lot less money. The thing is though, you'll never know until you try. 😉

Just been searching the net for the Laney N410, and reckon you must have got yours on a deal for £399? They seem to be only available now around the £700 mark, a lot nearer the Barefaced 410 at £959. Anyway, how are you getting on with it, and what amp are you using?

Me playing at York Barbican during my loud shirt phase....

Carlos Santana had an acoustic on a stand so he could do the same IIRC.

I was the same - been a fan since seeing TP & The Heartbreakers supporting Nils Lofgren at Leeds Uni c.1977. I didn't know he was ill in 2017, then found out he'd done the Hyde Park gig with a fractured hip amongst other problems and accidentally overdosed on prescription drugs. Only 66 years years old, another great taken too soon.

When you consider us musicians travel mainly in the evening, I guess the chances of being in accidents with drunk drivers must be greatly increased. Factor in the tiredness / poorer road visibility etc then it’s amazing we’re still here! Victims of road incidents I remember who were well known include Duane Allman, Marc Bolan, Cozy Powell and Clarence White. I was at working in a record store when Marc Bolan died in 1977 and can remember the massive outpouring of grief from customers for weeks after. Also T.Rex bassist Steve Currie died in a road accident just a few years later, so sad.

Deaths caused by flying incidents have always saddened me over the years. The nature of being a musician usually involves travelling and it seems such an irony to take away lives of those whose success depends on it. I'm too young to remember the Buddy Holly / Big Bopper tragedy but friends tell me it was a massive shock. However there are plenty more I do recall - as previously mentioned Lynyrd Skynyrd, Otis Redding, Jim Croce, John Denver and of course Stevie Ray Vaughan.

I'm with the many others in missing Elvis, John Lennon, Hendrix, Marvin Gaye , Prince and Bowie. Amy and Whitney (although some might say) were perhaps less surprising yet still saddened me greatly, and (as with the others mentioned) just way before their time. On a more personal level, the death of Chuck Berry hit me hard. Despite his advanced years, he was a key musician who got me into popular music. The same goes for Aretha and BB King. I also always find it sad when long established bands lose their players - Ian Mc Lagan and Ronnie Lane from the Small Faces / Faces, Rick Parfitt from Quo, Tom Petty, and Brian Jones from the Stones spring to mind. However, the mighty E Street band losing Danny Federici and the great Clarence Clemons made me realise I'd never see that classic line up again - probably the best band I've seen.

Musicman cabs like this were also available in 2x12 and 1x15 versions, and were marketed as suitable for bass and guitar. They were made with standard (Eminence ?) drivers with EV’s as an option.This was to match their amplifier heads, the HD series, which were again designated for use by both instruments. A hybrid design with solid state pre / valve power amp, they were initially made in 65 and 130 watt versions, later uprated to 75 and 150 watt models. Bassists tended to go for the non reverb models. Eric Clapton obviously agreed with Bill’s comments above - when he was an MM amp user / endorsee he used the heads with non ported standard design MM 4x12 cabs!

My point exactly. Although he did play bass on some of their great stuff, Keith and Charlie have always been the foundation of the band’s trademark sound. Without either I don’t think the band could function. This is not meant to disrespect Bill Wyman or Darryl Jones in any way, both fantastic players 🙂

Just thought of loads more, then realised that pretty much all the music I like features great rhythm sections! Subsequently I'll save you the tedium of listing my cd collection!

Andy Fraser and Simon Kirke, James Jamerson and Benny Benjamin, Paul and Ringo, Garry Tallent and Max Weinberg. And of course, Keef and Charlie. 🙂

Probably agree, although I have seen a Stingray sporting a pearl plate which looked pretty good.

Saw this on FB - Limehouse Lizzy have had their van stolen in Leeds. Any sightings contact them on their FB page or here http://www.limehouselizzy.co.uk/ PLEASE SHARE EVERYWHERE! STOLEN!! Our tour bus was stolen last night from #Rothwell in South #Leeds. All band equipment, guitars, amps, cabs, desk, backdrop etc. have gone too, so if you see a white Mercedes Sprinter reg YH65 UDN (or a 190 kg mirrored backdrop in a black flightcase) please call the police immediately. We will do out best to salvage the shows this week, and hopefully with your help we may find what's been stolen. Wayne, Greg, Aid, and James x

+1 . The best cables I’ve used. Quality components, last for years and very fair prices.

Excellent! One of those shops that reminds me of ogling guitars when I was a teenager. They’re up for a haggle too if my experience was anything to go by. Had some amps and accessories as well IIRC. Must call in next time I’m there.

Is Duncanson and Edwards pawnbrokers still open on Frederick St / corner of Queen Street? They used to have quite a variety of s/h stuff in there. Got a great deal on my 57 Strat reissue a few years ago.

Can't go wrong with deals like this.