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Of course it is. And the insurer will do their best to make sure their own customer doesn't have to pay out. That includes shifting the blame. Their resources are enormous. Then if they have to pay out they'll try to pay out the least possible to protect their shareholders.

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1505915390' post='3375184'] Understand but what length do claimants go to. Looks like a pub band is mostly for fun but all the cost us it worth it financially? [/quote] Depends on the injury. How far would YOU go if because of someone else your wrist was broken and you couldn't work for 2 months? Could you still pay your rent or mortgage if you only got Stat Sick pay for 2 months? PLI is dirt cheap because the risk is low. Or join the MU - then if a landlord refuses to pay you, they'll get the money out of them. You get the use of their lawyers included in the membership fee.

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1505914729' post='3375177'] I am aware that in this day and age people like suing and making claims but why on earth would you need a PLI? Isn't that what the landlord should cover along other licensing regulations? I understand the tripping hazards etc etc. [/quote] Because you are a separate entity to the landlord. In other words if a customer is hurt they are going to blame you in any way they can so they don't have to claim on their insurance. And even if it is just a trip that for example causes a broken wrist - you are going to be paying out a good £10,000 for injury, loss of earnings, any private treatment expenses and the legal fees. If you haven'g got insurance you'll also be paying your own lawyer to make sure the claim was a valid one in the first place. Trips, electrocutions with your gear, singer throwing something into the crowd, PA stack falling on someone etc etc. None of that is the landlords fault - and even if it was - he will try to shift the blame to you.

I've never needed my house insurance but I'm still going to buy it.

They went mental when I had a blue Ray years ago and I said I wanted to swap the pickup for something with a smooth top, like a ramp. There was even a dig when I said I wasn't using EB strings. I understand that any forum set up by a manufacturer is going to want their own product to be front and centre, but the entire "EBMM can do no wrong, no improvements are possible" is just bizarre bollocks. Still, if you want to see a meltdown. There was a thread on TGP a few months ago - post a pic of yourself and your other half. A friend of mine posted a pic of himself and his husband... He knew the reaction it would get from the guns & Jesus crew on there. It was hilarious at the same time as being a bit on the scary side.

Divorce you say? Let her take the kids? Loud and clear!

I've got to fit 2 other people in it as well! Not going to happen, alas.

Blocks for me. For some reason I associate the crowns with Gibson and no body needs to be saddled with that impression of build quality!

It's all over the place. The photos of him are awful. He's unrecognisable. I played his Shockazooloo album about a million times.

Marleaux bolt ons are amazing. But alas out of the price range.

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1505733537' post='3373813'] The One10 will also contribute to the vintage tone you're getting. [/quote] No doubt! I don't like their regular cabs, but I love the One10. I'd love to have the Four10 as well but at the moment I'm driving a Polo - I'd never get it in!

I've finally been able to use it in anger. On Saturday morning I played in the local educational trust music group in a variety of ensembles. Very happy with it. It sounds, not surprisingly, like a good P bass should. I've got the pickup quite high so there is plenty of clank available, but when played gently it's really round and plumby (is that a word?) too. Signal chain was the bass, a smidge of compression, and then my Darkglass M900 and a single Barefaced One10 cab. Don't need more cabs when playing next to woodwind instruments!

Depends where the EQ is in the amp though. Lots of placement options. Bass EQ hits the preamp harder, whereas post drive EQ has a different effect. It's been hit flat, then EQ'd.

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1505298615' post='3370791'] Blimey, tough crowd! An amazing body of work over 45 years, universally acclaimed live shows, killer band , supporter of human rights - just for starters. For me, Springsteen carried on the legacy of Chuck Berry - songs people could easily relate to about girls, cars, the American Dream etc. But he also matured into so much more, his prolific songwriting skills developing with each album without ever making a duffer IMO. I've been fortunate to see him perform a few times, and he remains the best live act I've ever seen. Always delivers, with a wry sense of humour that complements his more 'serious' material perfectly. Fully understand if you don't like him, but overrated? Nah........... [/quote] That's bang on how I feel. I don't like his stuff but he's a true hardworking pro surrounded by very capable musicians. I fully understand why people like his music, it's just not for me. Pink Floyd on the other hand... I don't get it. Not even as just a soundtrack to an admittedly amazing laser and light show.

Old Roland Bass Cube 30. Sounds great. Can get them for about £120 used.

Helix. Superb for both instruments.

I've got one in it already. It's very polite.

What's a good choice for a growly 3 band? My Marleaux needs a bit of growl

[quote name='GisserD' timestamp='1505546187' post='3372671'] Trying the helix native plugin version has kinda put me off getting a helix. I found it very difficult to dial In the effects. Can anybody that's used both floor unit and plugin comment on the usability- sound comparison? [/quote] The sounds are identical. I find the hardware easier to use than the plugin though.

Phil Bynoe is using one too. It's stunning for bass.

Equity and other bodies like that insist you have a name that isn't being used by anyone else to avoid confusion.

[quote name='radiophonic' timestamp='1505370925' post='3371323'] I've always thought Rush are half of a good band. I really like Alex's multi-tracked chordal guitar playing and even his late 70s lead style, before he got all the digital reverbs (side 2 of Hemispheres >> Moving Pictures) and Ged's bass playing - and tone - is tremendous. I've always loathed the dodgy politics, excessive and showy drumming, 'the voice' and 90% of the material (everything except side 2 of Hemispsheres >> Moving Pictures). They don't seem to understand the idea that leaving things out is a good thing. Taste, basically. Ged's playing is great though. This. I have 'Live at Leeds', 'Meaty, Beaty, Big 'n Bouncy' and 'Who's Next' and that's already too many Who LPs. On paper they look like a winner though. In my case, I put i down to Daltry really - I never really rated him. Band's you'd like with a different singer or no singer would be a good thread. I'm sure that's where 90% of the 'over-rated' comments come from. Esp where The Smiths are concerned. [/quote] Lifeson makes my teeth itch when he solos. In fact I'm not sure he does solo. I think he throws the guitar down the stairs and just records that.

Beatles - but can't stand either singer. I love the songs. They are well crafted and well performed but I've never liked L&M's voices. I've got tons of cover versions of their songs in various styles. They could have been massive with a better singer...