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Go on Mickey, ask the question. Its why we're all here, to find out what basses and amps other players are using. No interest in any other gear, just the bass gear and name of the band is always nice. When i post i start with both venue and band name and usually end with bass gear. Dave

Gotta Getaway and Nobody's Hero by S.L.F for the punk band's next gig at a bike rally in Tomintoul next weekend. We were due to rehearse today but due to health issues had to cancel. Dave

Bit poor with the drummer of 9yrs. Don't understand people that do that. No need for it unless a massive blow out over something but when there are gigs in the diary you should still offer to honour them until a replacement is found. Hopefully a full replacement can be found quickly. Dave

Enjoying a wee revival of Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush. Had What's Next album on vinyl and bought a triple album CD incl LIVE, Tales of the Unexpected and What's Next. The guy is a terrific guitarist and the bass player is very impressive doing some really nice riffs for this kind of music. Here's a couple of tracks from it. Dave

One of mates has a Led Zep tribute band that's been running quite a few years but approx 5-6yrs ago they went acoustic Led Zep bringing in a violin and 2 cello players with him on mainly acoustic guitars and singer. They also brought in a female backing singer and they've played the same theatre style venues they did as the full Led Zep tribute band. One of the cello players has the traditional wood cello and the other a carbon fibre type and they do definitely sound quite different. They cover the bass parts of the Zep songs on the cello's and do a fantastic job. The guy with carbon cello (think his first name is Callum) is a pure showman with long dreadlocks etc and he's extremely entertaining to watch. He changes from bow to plucking the cello with so much ease and both get their little solo spots. He has played the Albert Hall as part of an orchestra tribute to the legendary Jack Bruce. Have to say it opened up my eyes to cello players and their ability. He is also very good at doing ad-lib. Dave

Here's a couple of oldies i came across this morning. Dave Scarlet Inside - rehearsal 2013 (Prog) Mind Sculpture - 2015 (Prog) Hot Love - 2016 (Glam covers)

My Shergold twin neck as it was a one off custom build for me. Almost bought it back but when i mentioned i was the original owner it all went quiet. WAL even tho it had a dead spot i think on hindsight it may have been an easier fix than i thought but will never know. Aria SB1000 just a great bass with a fantastic tone. Fender 80's Jazz in mocha with maple neck. It was just great to play and a wonderful tone. Dave

Pretty Vacant - Sex Pistols. Dave

And a big bass rig. Nice pic. Dave

100% reliable. I also went with the RH cable from Designacable who now supply all my cables. Great company. My GLXD has never let me down since buying it and i've used it on stages with many other wireless systems. Dave

Because i won't post much of my gear i have taken some money off if the person has genuinely come a fair distance to collect but only if they haven't asked and i will wait until they've paid me and then give them something back to help with their fuel costs. Now you'll all be expecting something back after payment is made. Wish i had kept my big gob shut. I have to say i don't do that for someone that lives 10 miles along the road from me Dave

I don't buy and sell a lot but i've never offered lower than the asking price on BC. I like to think there's a mutual respect. Obviously i won't go for something that i believe is well over its value to me. Likewise i tend to advertise things cheaper here than elsewhere. I don't recall anyone making an offer on BC tho. Usually the buyer pays the asking price. Had a lot of chancers elsewhere tho. I try not to be rude to anyone making an offer as you never know when you might be desperate for cash. Dave

I use "Hot Covers" for all my amp and cab covers. Quite a thick cover offering some protection from minor scrapes or knocks rather than just a thin rain cover. Dave

you p*ss*d yourself ? Dave

Nice looking P bass there. Dave

i've really appreciated your help and advice over the past few years @agedhorse Putting my mind at ease with words of encouragement and explanations of the various issues during covid etc. Yourself, Al Kraft and a few others on the TB site have been really supportive. Dave

Thanks Steve, its been a while. Have to say i'm like a kid at Xmas at the moment. Dave

Andertons have confirmed my TT800 will be with them end of July. Getting excited now. Dave

Nice. I do like my Sandberg basses. They just have a nice feel to them. Look forward to seeing the pics. Dave

what Sandberg did you get Mart.? Dave

Superb stuff there. Really enjoyed that and the bass sounded amazing. I'm guessing you were thru the PA ? Dave

I was wondering about the bass too. Those Lull basses do look good. Does it sound like a P bass or does it have a more modern P sound like many of the modern mfr's do ie Sandbergs etc. Dave

Proper little business venture going on there then Is Sound and Lighting a 3rd band or literally PA &Lighting hire Daryl. If a 3rd band what kind of music are you doing with that one as i don't think i've seen any vids of them. ? Dave

And no garlic either

Enjoyed that. Curious why THE guitarist, bass and singer are all towards one side of the stage and 2nd guitarist has all that space to himself on the RHS, especially when your singer had to dodge the bass headstock there. I would have moved the singer over 2-3ft and give you a little more room to move. Just curious. Dave