Kirky

Hi and welcome. Another ex-Kiwi here - Gisborne until 1987.

I went from a RB700 to an MB Fusion to a Fusion 550. Al great amps. I like the Fusion 550 the best but my back often wonders why I didn't just stick with the MB - not quite as much depth to the tone but still plenty to work with. Where are you? You're welcome to try it if you're near Harrogate.

Ball of Confusion by the Temptations. And Everyday People by Sly and the Family Stone.

The DHA pedals can do low to high gain tube drive. Quite possibly not easy to find in Stockholm though.

There's one in the shop around the corner from me. It's not dissimilar in shape to the Fender 5 bass (James Jamerson had one so that's alright!). The Cribs are a great band and the Jarman brothers write and record some really good songs and put on awesome shows. They do a huge amount the promo and band admin themselves and are very approachable, decent, down to earth guys. I can't think of anyone more worthy of a sig bass.

I once had some stuff for my guitars made by a leather worker who normally made horse-related products. It's worth making enquiries in those directions.

I had a Gen 1 with steel corners and 1 Speakon. I always think the 2 Speakon/15" speaker elements are the defining feature of the Gen 2 but I could be wrong.

And raspberry jam, you've earned it.

Tablas. The hand strength you need!!!

What a fascinating thread, meanderings included.

I love mine. Started with a 700RB115 combo, went lightweight with a MB Fusion, and picked up the Fusion 550 about 14 months ago. Great amp, much more authority than the MB. I can't imagine ever wanting to change it - occasionally I wonder what a valve power section might bring, but really this has everything I need. In Harrogate if ever you're over this way and want to try it. [url="https://flic.kr/p/HPGKBx"][/url]

Nice easy deal with Dan, prompt payment, excellent comms. Cheers, Martin

Horace Panter plays in a blues band when not playing with The Specials.

Probably "Christmas 1979" by Wild Billy Childish and the Musicians of the British Empire". Some of the lyrics... "[font=Whitney, sans-serif][size=5]My father walked in pissed through the door[/size][/font] [font=Whitney, sans-serif][size=5]And chucked the telly across the floor[/size][/font] [font=Whitney, sans-serif][size=5]Then he fell drunk to his bed[/size][/font] [font=Whitney, sans-serif][size=5]And these were the last words he ever said[/size][/font] [font=Whitney, sans-serif][size=5]Merry f***ing Christmas to you all![/size][/font] [font=Whitney, sans-serif][size=5]Merry f***ing Christmas to you all!"[/size][/font] [font=Whitney, sans-serif][size=5]The last line repeated ad infinitum.[/size][/font]

Playing Xmas eve at the Cross Keys in Knaresborough - nothing especially cool about that. The REALLY cool NYE gig is the mighty Dirtbombs playing the Magic Stick (I think) in Detroit - their first gig in a while. Best live band ever - wish I could be there.

Where?

Actually I imagine the R400 won't be a millions miles away from my GK Fusion 550 - 3 valve preamp and class G power. Next time you're in Harrogate Michael we should do a compare.

Flowers/Icehouse. ..Icehouse /Flowers.

America (one was born in Harrogate to an American serviceman stationed there).