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fretmeister

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  1. I used to deal with that too. Spreading myths doesn't help.
  2. To answer the OPs question I'm in Equity and I've had PLI for about 15 years. Never a claim made against me - despite my magic shows having a fair bit of pyro. (Actually far too much pyro, but it's fun!) But then again I haven't had a claim against my car insurance or my house insurance in that time either. But I haven't got the funds to pay someone if through my actions they need a couple of months off work so I'm more than happy to continue to buy the cover.
  3. You would need to cause catastrophic life changing injuries to someone who would still live a normal life expectancy. 24 hour nursing care (an easy £100K per year every year maybe for 50 years) / future surgery / 40 years of loss of earnings / etc etc I used to work out stuff like that for a living.
  4. Just been reading more about the new EQ. Seems to take the old EQ-20 and massively improve it. I think I'll need one!
  5. 2K raised in a month. That is not going well!
  6. Bump and a price drop to £675.00 with the case.
  7. I had one of those. It was very good. Should never have sold it.
  8. These have been out for ages
  9. Remove it then! I'm a habitual modifier of basses. If I wanted that passive I'd just take it out and save it in case I ever wanted to sell it so I could put it back to stock.
  10. That PJ Ibanez must be worth a look. Don't have to use the J pickup!
  11. If you have Netflix - Guthrie is in the band for the Hans Zimmer "Live in Prague" show where they perform all Zimmer's big movie hit themes. Crank it up and let it wash over you!
  12. Do you have a photo? that sounds ace!
  13. Whata donut! Despite being a huge fan I completely forgot about the Sandberg VS4! Usually under 8lb and a slim neck too (same for all models) Need to get saving then!
  14. At the music trust I play with I was strongly encouraged to volunteer to play bass for the kids Uke Orchestra. The kids are between 6 and 12 years old. It is not the highlight of my week!
  15. I've tried the 734A - it's lovely and about 1.5 lb too heavy. Yamaha do like building heavy basses!
  16. Selling my 2014 Fender American Special Precision in Sunburst with rosewood fretboard. This run of specials went from 2011 to 2015. Here is a link to a review by Roger Newell: https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/guitars/fender-american-special-precision-bass-448255 I took this in a trade but unfortunately it's a bit heavier than I can cope with at 9lb. It's not heavy for a P but I have health issues so it must move on. Its in very good condition. There is a shallow ding on the back of the headstock which so far I have not been able to photograph but if the rain holds off I'll get outside this evening and try again. I did have Hipshot Ultralite tuners fitted for a while but I have put it back to stock. The extra tiny hole that is needed for the Hipshots is completely covered by the original tuners. The American Specials have a regular modern P nut width, but the neck is a bit less chunky than the American Standard. It's currently strung with a nicely settled set of Thomastik TI flats with a medium action. It's a brilliant sounding bass that I have been using in a Big Band playing swing and big band jazz. It does the Duck Dunn thing very well, and of course can go all rocky with roundwounds too. Also comes with a Kinsman hardcase that is in pretty good condition. If you don't want the case I can knock £25 off. £725 collected from Northants, or I might be able to meet you somewhere if it's not too far. I'm not looking for trades unless you have something under 8lb. Cannot be even an ounce over. If there is a trade I will be bringing my scales! More photos to come when I can get outside ta
  17. Gimme Some Lovin’ Blues Brothers. Billy Jean Michael Jackson.
  18. Barefaced Two10. Vintage tone, lightweight and loud.
  19. I quite like that. I wonder how heavy they are.
  20. Yes. Keeley Pro. It made me sell my Cali76
  21. Rehearsal went well this morning. The sound was definitely chunkier and had more clank when the tone was up full. I did cut the bass on the amp a fair bit to make sure it wasn’t getting too boomy. Im going to put the La Bellas on the lighter P bass now, as the other one is too heavy for a 3 hour rehearsal. Im actually tempted to try a set of the 760 on my Sandberg jazz.
  22. No. Modern P bass nut width according to the website.
  23. Not according to the fender website. 41.2mm nut, not the 38mm of a jazz
  24. Anyone? Just thinking about the next one! 😂
  25. I've not tried the D'addario halfs but I have had GHS Pressurewounds in the past and I do like them. The bass with the La Bella's is the heavier bass - it's making me realise why I always play the lighter one! Not that the heavy one is heavy - it's 9lb I'm getting old!
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