Japhet

Bass sound check.

Probably sounds 'commercial' because that's exactly what it is. It's about advertising revenue and the demographic of their listeners.

Nostalgic thread. The thing back then was that if you didn't catch something first hand the chance was gone. No video recorders, no catch up TV, no Youtube. It's why everybody watched stuff (OGWT in my case) and then talked about it the next day. There was no possibility to catch it later. I must have sat through hours and hours of utter dross to pick out the odd gem, which, once seen would vanish for ever (that is until Youtube enabled it to all be dug up again).

I hate Fiesta Red and don't care who disagrees with me. I'd rather have Tobacco Burst any day.

We play this. It's a bit of a bugger in F but luckily the singer preferred it in E which makes it a piece of cake.

Bought a pedal from Doug. Good bloke - deal with absolute confidence.

Funnily enough I've just binned mine out to some mug on ebay. Just kidding! Think you might like it.

Like the Circle of 5ths, there is also a Circle of GAS. The progression goes I'm happy with what I have. Something different catches the attention. Reasons to acquire said article begin chattering in the brain. Justifications for acquire said article begin to form. Said article is elevated from 'Desirable' to 'Must Have' status Previously satisfactory equipment becomes unsatisfactory. Rabid obsession with said article developes. New article is acquired. I'm happy with what I have. Rinse and repeat.

I love my compressor because it has an LED on which changes from green to red when I play a bit harder and it gives me something to look and entertain me whilst playing Mustang Sally. It has kept me sane (almost).

Oh right, I'm with you now. The volume control on the pedal is a tiny little thing and is very sensitive. i have it very low to give a unity gain with my other pedals. The gain control is far less sensitive and can be adjusted without greatly increasing or decreasing volume - at least that's how it works for me. You wouldn't want to try to alter the tiny volume and tone controls in a gig situation but you should be OK to alter the gain within reason.

Used to have a TC Nova Dynamics which was exceptionally good but a bit too big for my board. Moved to a Keeley Bassist which I'm very pleased with.

Haven't had a chance to use it in anger yet but it does have a volume control so you can adjust the output to suit. Like I said, I paid £23 for mine off ebay so it's a real no brainer if you think it might work for you. I use it through a Precision (Tokai actually) and the sound on the Youtube demo is very accurate. I play finger style with flats so it takes a bit more drive to get the sound but it's all there. I've paid a lot more for pedals that (I suspect) weren't half as good.

No idea Al. Boght it used and got no info with it. Good little pedal though. Will see what it's like at volume but no reason to think it won't do the job.

Just picked up a Mooer Hustle on ebay for £23. First impressions are rather good. It's an OCD clone for anyone interested and has a High/Low Pass Filter toggle switch. Looking forward to giving it a proper run out. Here's a Youtube clip;

I have the Rumble 100 and it's a cracker. Lovely tone, powerful, versatile and light as a feather.

Davey Pollitt's stuff is great;

Everything flat pretty much. Sometimes a room creates a few problems but then I always try to cut before I boost anything.

Reminds me of the old joke 'What do you call a dog with 4 pricks?' 'Lulu and Take That'.

Hair - Larry Graham.

Norm bought a Stingray off me. Met him at the usual motorway services and had a good old chat. Absolute top bloke and would have no hesitation in recommending him to anybody.

Poor old Simon Kirke can't even get in his own band!

Shipbuilding with Robert Wyatt.

Sold Tobie a pedal a few days ago. Top bloke - deal with absolute confidence.