AndyR

It is 28 years since I played my first gig . I still play in an originals band who are gigging fairly regularly. The decline in the number of pubs is particularly well documented (20-30 per week). We are finding the waiting time to get a gig is become more and more extended as there are the same number of bands and less places to play. Market forces are such that prices are therefore falling. The positive side is that you have to have an increasingly quality set. Anyone else noticing the trend on price?

Andy Scott used to live nextdoor to my Grandmother in Wrexham.

Thanks for the response mate - I found the thread.

Not being a teckie sort - Does anyone know if this piece of kit will work with my Bass. I have the chance for a knock down one at £100. Any help appreciated. Thanks Andy

Very Nice - Thinking about one of these - they are to die for - probably at the hands of my Mrs.

I recently purchased an Ashdown 410 Combo from Ian and the goods were in the condition exactly as described - mint! It was a very fair price for the goods and and I think we mutually agreed that it was a steal. Very fair and straightforward to deal with. Andy

I have been playing Bass for 30 Years and relatively recently took a lesson with Steve as I had hit a wall with a particular area of my playing. I found Steve to very personable and he was quickly able to come up with some constructive suggestions. More importantly having a lesson made me reflect on what I already knew which is an inportant part of the process. One thing in particular that I quickly picked up from the lesson (and there was no preaching!) is that if you do not play from a solid foundation wtih control then all the speed, fancy flicks and licks will count for not a lot! I have since been in touch with Steve for a further lesson - oh and he likes talking about Bass Stuff.

Just finished this and others. We have 20 originals in the locker having reunited after 20+ years and can now admit all our guilty pleasures. Andy

I find using open strings an opportunity to regain control and also rest the left hand!

I had a Fender P Bass years ago and just found it Physically Hard Work - Too heavy and the neck was too thick I was in a Rock Band at the time and 2 x 1 Hour set was a killer with it.