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I bought a Thomann case from Adam - nice easy deal, and the case was in great nick as described. One of the good guys.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1447248208' post='2906079'] A Fusion 550! You don't see many of those about. How is it working out for you? [/quote] I love the Fusion 550. I've only had it a couple of weeks but the tone is fantastic through my Barefaced Compact and my new TKS. It's not without issues - the footswitch is not working correctly, and the power switch is jammed on, but the tone really is exceptional. I've used the TKS for one rehearsal - first impressions - it's beautifully made, sounds great and is very powerful. But after getting used to the easy one-handed lift of the Compact, I'm finding it a bit cumbersome/heavy. Guess I just need to man up!

And old and new rigs, side by side... [url=https://flic.kr/p/AmzTnF][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/AmzTnF]

Mine has just arrived...not posted photos for a while so let's hope this works... S212 without tweeter with Oxblood cloth. [url="https://flic.kr/p/AmzTbP"][/url]

[url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34779468"]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34779468[/url]

How do the Gator shallow cases compare with the Boschma ones?

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1446657651' post='2901261'] I'd have gone to see both bands "back in the day" had they been playing anywhere near where I was living at the time. However neither band has made any records I'd want to own since the early 80s. [/quote] I was lucky enough to see Simple Minds 2 nights in a row the week New Gold Dream was released, at a pretty small club in Auckland. They were awesome. Not sure I'd bother now. The Stranglers have never appealed to me.

[quote name='Panamonte' timestamp='1446646887' post='2901089'] !!!!!!!!! More information needed [/quote] It was at the Kilburn National back in the late 80s/early 90s. The whole place was shaking when EN played - and it's not the most stable building (no pun intended). As far as I recall the crowd seemed to enjoy the support. No idea if it was a deliberate post-modernist ironic booking or just a nightmare for some poor promoter.

I once saw Teutonic noise merchants Einstürzende Neubauten supported by Showaddywaddy. Simple Minds with The Stranglers seems perfectly sensible!

Radkey, tonight in Leeds. Never even heard them.

Usually drummers, but not in Dinosaur Jr! A couple of people have mentioned Low - they decided to play quieter to [i]stop[/i] people from talking, and it worked. The Low Anthem are similar - they can play a large room at whisper volume and keep the whole audience engaged.

Fascinating, thanks for sharing.

Done

Succumbed. S212 ordered. Black with oxblood cloth.

I sold a Barefaced Compact to Gareth - it was a very smooth transaction, quick payer, plenty of comms, definitely recommend dealing with him.

I was at school with Neil. He's left Loop (after they briefly reformed and toured) and is back in NZ after many years in the UK, running his own label. Really nice guy, great bass player, and a very good footballer in his day - his brother played in the 1982 world cup and Neil himself was good enough to play at the top level in NZ.

Neil. I have a GK MB Fusion. Not looking to sell but if you want to try it to see about GK cabs you're welcome to borrow it for a practice. Martin.

The Low Anthem use a field harmonium to great effect. Have a listen to To The Ghosts Who Write History Books.

I bought Gary's old-school cassette player from him (someone had to - the ad was getting sadder and sadder). It arrived in excellent condition and the whole transaction was smooth as silk. Wholly recommend dealing with Gary. Cheers, Martin.

He's awesome isn't he. I'm going to Cuz at the Brudenell tomorrow night. First time I was him was with firehose back in the 80s (or early 90s).

I forget how to play the bass approximately half way through every gig... I think you'll be fine - any nervousness will disappear after a couple of bars.