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Couldn't see the original link from Bilbo so no idea what it was all about.

I tried the PJB one when i was trying basses at Bass Direct and was very impressed by it. Curious to see how the thread goes as i'm thinking of buying one too.

Try outdoor clothing shops like TISO you should be able to get replacement clips. Or try Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=heavy+duty+shoulder+straps+for+bags&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Does anyone have one of the Vintera P basses and how does it compare with other Fender P basses. Had a quick look when i was in Guitar Guitar Glasgow and the neck and fret height felt better on the Vintera than the more expensive versions. I didn't have time to play them. Birthday coming up soon and thinking of treating myself again. I'll try them out before buying of course. Dave

I dream of just visiting the place Blue let alone playing there. Gig there would be Heaven on Earth for me Dave

I usually check out GAK website as well if you are going down the on-line route. GAK will price match any other UK price. I've even driven down to Bass Direct from Glasgow area just to get a look around it. Its an amazing shop and sometimes a drive is what's required when spending good money on a bass. My first stop to try basses out is Guitar Guitar in Glasgow. If i like something i'll buy same bass from GAK. Dave

Happy to help Dave

My Sandberg VM4 is one of the lightest basses i've played with great versatility in tone too. They have an even lighter version out now. I know Overwater were doing hollow bodied basses too but they will make whatever you want from any woods and will advise on lighter woods and how they will affect the tone for you. Dave

Here's the part you are looking for when i played in Friends of Deep Purple tribute band. The spacing i've written here is only a guide. E DBbE E DBbE E DBbE E GEF#D E DBbE E DBbE E DBbE DEbEG F#EF#E DBDB BbAAG GA GF#F Hope that helps. Taken from my own notes. I have the full song written out like that if needed i can scan the page and post for you. I do recall both myself and keys player working on it to get it right. Dave

Serious question. Does it make a difference how the pick up sits in the hole. ? I've no idea. Dave

If you're no wiring expert it might be worth posting some pics of under the control plate see if anyone spots the obvious ? Dave

I like them but as mentioned they generally have a very neutral sound. Its good for many things but typically not rock music that i usually play. They will however make you a bass that will fit better with rock music with your choice of pick ups and pre-amp if that's what you want. I have a 6er fretless custom that i bought for my 50th before i started playing in bands again but i rarely use it these days. I would never dream of selling it as it has a pearl inlaid name on board and its just to nice to sell. I like occasionally playing around with it. Great for that Tony Levin Chapman stick tone tho I also have a contemporary J4 that was built at Overwaters workshop rather than at Tanglewood. Overwater name but no serial number. It was finished very well by Chris and Martin. Think it was made from the pre-production parts they used to demo for Tanglewood. Lovely bass to play but i just don't like the pick-ups or pre-amp or both. They don't have any warmth or growl but they don't talk to me in a way that my other basses do I'm thinking of changing pick ups and pre-amp at some point as its a nice bass to play otherwise. Overall i like their basses but i think a change of pre-amp or pick ups would certainly offer more for rock bassists giving a little more growl or warmth depending on what you want. Always fancied the original 4 stringers with that T-bird shape going on. Dave

Glasgow SECC was always a hit or a miss for sound in my experience. I always try to sit near the sound desk at any major gig. If anywhere is gonna have the best overall sound its the sound desk. Dave

What and where is FB Purity. Is it on the FB page or do i need to google and download it ?

Jings you had me worried there Paul.

My Walls have cavities too. sorry couldn't resist. i'll get my jacket on way out Dave

what adverts ? i've never even notice any. ?

Would a membership pack every year be a way to go. No idea how or what you would include in that tho. Of course many use BC as a social experience and maybe never sell or buy anything on the marketplace so its a hard call on how best to fund the site. Dave

No adverts for me. Its ruining FB for me. I'm fed up reporting them. I was getting adverts every 2nd post on FB. Almost at the point of packing it in. If adverts happen on here i'll be out. Dave

I'm happy with the £20. Its worth it for me cause i'm on the site every day and i get a lot of enjoyment from it..........most of the time Dave

Certainly wouldn't be me buying one Seriously tho some of those amps are designed to be carted around for smaller gigs or rehearsals so i'm still a bit surprised by the Fender Rumble 100 and the Orange and Hartke gear failures. Unless you're driving them at full volume but you'd hear speakers crackling or distortion before it finally gave up the ghost and burst into flames. Usually they just stop working if over-driven, not usually a fire risk tho. Did they tell you what caused the problems or just simply refund or replace ? I'd def want to know more to let me remedy the situation Dave

I went back to using my Jazz at home which has D'addario nickels and altho i liked it i have to say i now prefer the feel and tone of the La Bella low tension flats on my Sandberg. The thing i like most is the lack of fret noise when playing loud at either rehearsals or gigs. Something else i've found with the flats is that if i play to hard with them as i did with the nickel rounds i can't move as quickly however if i play both basses or strings with a lighter touch i can move my left hand a lot faster and with less strain on the flats than the rounds. Playing hard i find it easier with the rounds. Weird that. ??? In rehearsals using the flats and thru an EBS HD360 head and Ampeg 810 cab the tone was fantastic. Almost flat with character button in and a little boost on bass and a touch boost on approx 400Hz. Bright was at 12 oclock point and a touch of Drive. Gain was notched back until it stopped clipping and Compressor was just coming on with almost every note during rocky type songs but occasionally with more quiet songs. The sound had a nice click as i played the strings which i reckon was down to a treble / bright boost setting. Not as warm a tone as my Mesa rig but i might try a bit more hi end next time i use the Mesa. Maybe even up the Gain for a bit more drive. Have been considering a Tech 21 Geddy rackmount as i have a spare 1U space in my rack. Dave

Didn't think i had any annoyances until i read this thread. Dave