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Others may disagree, but in my opinion, valve amps have a sweet spot where the volume is just right for the valves to distort nicely, but not too much, the output transformer to saturate, but not too much and where the speakers distort, but again, not too much and that sound just can't be beaten. Unfortunately, when you have to turn down it all goes and it becomes a bit of a struggle to play because 'the sound' is just not there. I've found that adding a Behringer BD121 before the amp can compensate for the lower volume. It will never be as good as that WOW moment but it can come a close second and at a little over £20, is a cheap alternative to buying a new amp and you still have that sound when you can play loud enough.

Most agents just put a photo and a bio on their web site and wait for the phone to ring.

Danelectros come with Aluminium nuts as standard.

Had one of these and it broke pretty quickly. Used the case to build my own power supply into and it works a treat now.

Oh, I get it. Just a normal damped note but with a new name. Thanks.

OK, I'll be the one to ask the obvious question. What's a ghost note?

Or this? http://www.dv247.com/pa-systems-and-live-sound/studiomaster-runabout-200w-portable-pa-system--75426

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]In all your playing days what cabs really stand out?[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The best sound I've ever had was through four 4x12 Sound City cabs driven by 2 Marshall super bass 100s. The Marshalls were just ticking over but the sound was immense. Full, clear, loads of bottom and I could hear it where ever I went on stage. Not overpowering, just there. It wouldn't be practical to carry that many cabs and heads now but I do regret getting rid of them. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I also had a pretty amazing sound with 4 Vox Foundation cabs, four 1x18s, driven by 100w valve heads. Again impractical, but I do miss them.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2 Vox T60 cabs, 15s and 12s, with a Roost 100w valve head sounded pretty good too. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I wonder at times if all the advances manufacturers are making are sometimes not a backward step when it comes to sound.[/font][/color]

Great clip. Strange how the song speeds up as soon as the drums come in. I though it was just us.

I've just bought plans from, http://www.johnanthonyguitars.com. They're available either directly or via ebay and are full size. You could cut out the various bits, glue them to whatever wood takes your fancy and make your own templates. I think they're not bad value at £9.99 a plan and £3.20 total postage. I tried the Australian plans but they don't post to the UK and they're a tad expensive in my opinion.

As Antlokyer said, Jack Bruce plays sitting and if it's good enough for him it's good enough for you.

In the 60s, the Verithins would have come with tape wound strings, sorry, flats as standard. Infact, they were the only strings you could buy. If I were you, I'd measure the string length and e-mail Rotosound or the string manufacturer of your choice and find out what strings they make that could fit your bass. Good luck with finding the right strings.

I just love Blowing Free.

The fuse in the plug is 13 amps, the ring main that it's connected too is 32 amps. Any problems use another socket as well.

Have a look at the Yamaha range. Might well be what you're looking for.

Brilliant company with service second to none. I strongly recommend them.

You may think that you'll never be the best bass player in the world but you will be the best thebrig type bass player in the universe!

Araldite.

I've built and use BFM, Otop 12s and Titan 39s. Seriously good and I mean as good as Martin and Turbo sound and incredibly light and transportable and also incredibly efficient so a lot more decibels for your money. My suggestion would be to read as much as you can on the BFM forums and all your questions about crossovers, limiting, time delay and just about anything will be answered. Good luck.

+1 to the above. We use a pair of Equinox Mega Bars and one of these, http://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php?product=Showtec_Showmaster_48_48_Channel_DMX_Dimming_Console&id=SHO50356. Brilliant. We've got a guy who works it all for us, but we could just use the foot controller that comes with the mega bars.

I'd see it as all venues in an area, pubs, clubs anywhere bands play. We have venues that are great for covers and others that only do heavy or metal and a few that you'd be out of place without your cowboy hat and as previously said, good or bad agents and promoters and also venues to play and not to play, infact, everything you'd want to know in advance when approaching a new venue.

Everyone knows where the good local gigs are but it's a lot harder to find gigs not in your area. This a great idea for bands who travel to find gigs around the UK and possibly abroad.

Never thought of that.