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I have a VM4 & MarloweDK. As mentioned the VM4 works well in covers bands but i've also found the humbucker lacked a bit of bite. It's never really sounded much more than a standard J pick up. Its playability is what sells it for me. I use it in a 70's Glam covers band where it works very well. Oddly enough the MarloweDK didn't work too well in the Glam band and couldn't quite cut thru as well as the VM4. On the other hand the Marlowe works far better in my 70's punk covers band and cuts thru really well. It does sound similar to my Geddy J but with a little more depth of tone. Not sure any of that helped with the VM4 versus VT4 issue. Dave

Used to play Perfect Strangers in a DP tribute back in 2012. It was a great song to play but not an easy one to get timing right as a band. I'm sure we had some minor issues in the mid section. Dave

Not sure if this guy has been mentioned already but hadn't seen this one.

Stormbringer is another track i always liked playing when i was in a DP tribute. Dave

To be honest i've never really been a big Beatles fan but i watched the movie "Yesterday" when it came out and it got me listening to all those classic songs they did. Watched it again the other night and i'm now looking for a best off CD. They had some amount of hits in their relatively short time together. Dave

Ooohhh i like that. Never heard it before. Nice bassline too. Love that Yamaha tone. Dave

Jim Lea tends to play quite rhythmically and i can see why it might be easier to sing while playing especially if you play with a pick. Love playing his basslines even tho i play fingerstyle. Dave

Now i'm curious ? This was mine in early 80's. Dave

Came across this in my bass files, thought it would be helpful.

I had a lined fretless flame sycamore WAL in 80's. Sorry i sold it now LOL Dave

Good to see things moving on the R-400's too. Have to say i'm so chuffed with the WB-100 and i'm sure Leszek will have put the same effort into everything he does. My original concerns about not being loud enough have been put to rest as i've never gone above 11 o'clock on the master with Gain between 12 and 2 o'clock. Dave

As a bass player all or any comments are always welcome. Nice one. Dave

Nice basses. Is that a flame sycamore fretless WAL there ? Like the sound of the other bass altho i've no idea what it is. Dave

I take 2 basses but one is solely there if the main bass fails. I've only used it on occasion for 1st set then gone back to my main bass. I've decided with the punk band that my Geddy Jazz will go along as my spare for the MarloweDK. They are so alike in feel and similar in tone that i might use one for each set. Must admit i like to stick with a bass once i'm happy it works for me in a specific band. Since discovering Sandberg basses i've kinda stuck with them as they work in both types of bands that i use them in. Dave

And now you have that stressful decision of what bass do i play tonight Very nice basses. Dave

where did you get it OR how did you do it ? Dave

I love a rant but how do i know which tools will be the good ones without buying. More expensive doesn't always mean better quality. Dave

Good decision i reckon. Dave

My power screwdriver came with very short screwdriver bits that would probably fit in the slot quite easily and they have a hex end. Dave

My limit is doing a bit of light fret levelling and dressing and i'd like to reduce the nut heights on my P bass. All my other basses are fine altho i think my MarloweDK has 2 very slightly high frets on the A string but not noticeable on the other 3 strings. I'm not looking to replace frets or build my own basses kind of thing. Basically a step up from doing a basic set up but its whether or not its worth the cost for the sake of 1 bass, perhaps a bit of work on a 2nd bass. I do have a couple of steel engineering rulers with perfectly straight edges. Dave

I'll have a look at Chris Alsop site too. I do have small needle files that i had for my job as an Instrument Engineer many many years ago. Hardly used to be honest. I now use them on plastic on a model railway. Dave

Yes that's a huge help Paul as i have looked at their site and they do have some good kit which i'm assuming is decent quality. The fact you've bought from them and are happy with them makes a big difference. Cheers for that Dave