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I tried the Berg AE112 cabs and then Markbass rigs but i was just never really happy with my tone and i kept tweaking things thru the set. I have a Berg HT322 cab that will never be sold. Its heavy and bit bulky for a one man lift but it has castors. I went back to larger cabs and bought myself a Mesa Mpulse 600 with Mesa PH212 cab. The amp is heavy as it flightcased but the cab i can handle on my own most times except when it comes to stairs. The amp sits on top of my cab when moving around only separating when it comes to stairs. I love the tone. I set it at sound check and never have to touch my EQ all night. Its the tone i've been searching for many many years. I might at some point if the band starts gigging more go for the Mesa lightweight gear. Its expensive tho but reviews are good. WD800 with 115 cab matched with 210 i think. Dave

When i was younger i used to enjoy doing Roundabout by Yes while waiting on drummers setting up. Fool For Your Loving by Whitesnake or Neon Nights by Sabbath were others i'd pick the good bass parts from and do snippets from them while setting up. I'd go with Roundabout as i play finger style it seemed to impress people that i managed to get that Ric click sound from a Jazz bass. (I used my finger nails to catch the strings) Think that's the best i have to offer. Dave

I've never been asked to play that kind of song for an audition. Its always been from the bands set list. Usually they pick 3-4 songs and ask me to select one from their set. I don't actually have a song that i show off with. I've always been able to play any song i've been asked. Some easy and some took a couple of days to get spot on to my satisfaction. I guess i'd lose that job then Dave

Tea ???? i didn't get tea Mick. Top bloke to deal with. Dave

Sad news about the band but on a plus side the next chapter awaits you. Sounds like you've achieved what you always wanted with the band and its time to turn the page. Take it easy and i'm sure something a little less stressful and demanding awaits you with a new band. Huge respect for making such a difficult decision for the right reasons. All the very best. Dave

Thought everyone was able to speak Chinese. Wan Tun Kung Po its easy when you give it a try Dave

I thought it was obvious too.

Had one in 80's in white. Found it to be a bit of a one trick pony and didn't keep it but recently have reconsidered mainly cause i'm in a 70's Glam covers band and a Ric would certainly look the part. That one is a cracker. I would consider that colour or the Blue one. All the best with it. Dave

And you gave all that up and moved South. You just couldnae hack the way of the Islanders.

Thought the Status would have gone by now.

Best purchase last year was my Mesa rig. Mpulse 600 and PH212 cab.That added to this years Sandberg VM4 has almost removed GAS but not completely. I still have a hankering for a nice P bass. Maybe that'll be 2020 best buy. Limelight, Sandberg or one of the Vintera P basses but who knows what the New Year might bring. Big birthday next year plus 25th wedding anniversary means i need to do something special. I do need a new car tho so this might all be null and void Dave

You're only alive once so don't put obstacles in front of yourself. The next gig will cover that additional cost Dave

+1

Spot on. If the band have a bad night no-one knows me

Ach you've never lived. Not so much these days but ooooohhhh those heady days back in late 70's / 80's before i met my better half of course.

Maybe you just need a wee holiday, pick up a bass while you're there. Job done everyone is happy.

Those ACG basses are rather nice i have to admit. So many great basses showing up on this thread now. I hate GAS.

Nah my Sandberg is def the best buy this year by far. So chuffed with it.

What ??? Perth is the true capital of Scotland. Love Perth. Beautiful city.

Agree but its not as if its a dying market. There's always people dying to get into cemeteries and crematoriums. Sometimes there's even a queue and a schedule involved. It def was an odd call to get but i have all the usual landline protection where i don't get any nuisance calls except BT who i'm with. This was on my mobile and normally the first thing i ask is where they got my number. Then tell them to remove it from their systems.............Doesn't work tho

I've only ever shipped one bass and it was the buyer that asked if i would package it. He had experience of shipping basses and gave me instructions on how best to package it inside its own case. He asked if i could take pics of the packing as i did it and how i packaged the neck joint area as he suggested. I then bubble wrapped the full case leaving just the handle open for carrying. He arranged the courier and insurance. His communication was first class (a fellow BC'er if i remember right) I shipped it 24hr overnight service and he told me when it arrived. I really wasn't keen on shipping to start with but he talked me round mainly because he was so knowledgeable on how best to do it and he gave me his assurance in writing before i agreed that all risk would be down to him. I'm still not keen on shipping basses but i do ship amps and things that are a bit smaller and easier to pack. Dave

I did buy an EBS Reidmar 750 bass amp from our guitarist (he used to play bass in an Ozzy tribute) It's a back up for my Mesa tube amp. Fair impressed by it but its an extremely loud amp even at low settings its still very loud. Great range from its EQ. I use that amp with my Berg HT322 and its a sweet sound with the flats on my Sandberg VM4. Dave

I had one yesterday from a Funeral Directors (advertised on TV) asking if i had given any thought to my funeral arrangements. ME i'm not interested HIM are you aware how much a funeral costs ME yes well aware HIM how much do you think it costs ME It doesn't really matter as i have more than enough money to cover any funeral costs. As i said before i'm really not interested. HIM is there any particular reason you don't want to discuss this ME politely and quietly said f**k off and hung up the phone Some people just won't take no for an answer and i just got so angry that he wouldn't listen. I normally don't like swearing at people especially on the phone but some to***rs just deserve it and he was one of them. Not as weird as the OP's but sad that the only nuisance calls i'm getting are from Undertakers. Think someone is trying to tell me something. Dave

+1 excellent suggestion.