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[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1493735242' post='3290263'] Dave Wilson - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002025970885 [/quote] Dave is one of the finest finishers in the country. Absolute top quality.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1493009428' post='3284737'] It does, of course depend on HOW you play any song. [/quote] That is kind of how I feel, too. If it's played well you should be able to pick stuff that isn't well known.

Simply that. Does anyone on here play pubs but not play the same old tired Classic Rock covers? Been finding that my usual staple of function gigs has steadily dwindled over the last few years to the point where I'm getting fewer than ten a year and could quite fancy packing them in altogether and just finding a nice local pub band to play for the enjoyment of it rather than having to entertain drunken wedding guests. However, the prospect of having to go and play all the standard rock tunes makes me think I'd probably just rather sell all my gear and pack in altogether! Does anyone play covers that aren't well known at all and still get a favourable response from the audience and get rebooked? Seems to me that, even if you don't play the rock stuff you still have to play well known songs, whatever the style of music you play, and that just bores me. Also, all the other bands that play that style of music play the same tunes!

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1491990409' post='3276953'] It's often more about a familiar aesthetic than any attempt to deceive. [/quote] Agreed.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1491513836' post='3273704'] Conrats. Sometimes you have to put the miles in to get the right gear, and it somehow makes it seem more worthwhile as well. [/quote] Have to say it wouldn't have been possible without the benefit of having personal use of the company van and fuel card!

After waiting years for a B1500 to come up for sale and over 700 miles of driving to collect I'm pleased to have these two in my possession. I got the B1500 off Cetera and took his advice to pair it with the Genz Benz NX2-212t. Only problem was finding one as I knew they don't come up often. A quick ad in the wanted section on here proved fruitless so I tried eBay, fully expecting the same result. Couldn't believe my luck that there actually was one for sale so I snagged it quick like. A nice 500 mile round trip to South Wales and it was mine. Looking forward to unleashing them at my next gig in a few weeks time. I'm expecting tone, authority, headroom and then some! Unfortunately not been able to try out at home yet as I lost the only speaker cable I had, so will be ordering a speakon off obbm.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1490944350' post='3269169'] Front isn't so bad, either. Watched that vid a few times now!! Tight string spacing is one of the reasons I sought one of these out, so I am pleased he mentioned it. Shame it won't get played with anything like the same finesse once I've got it [/quote] Did they make a wide neck version? I had a BB5000A back in the day, it was a lovely sounding thing but that tight string spacing was a deal breaker for me.

Burning Water and Raging Honkies, great songs, great playing, but mainly because I'm a Michael Landau BORE!! Oh, and Jellyfish, cos they should've been massive.

Yes, Promethean to Carvin B1500.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1490902720' post='3268987'] https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=cites [/quote] Ah! Cheers.

Ok, I'll ask. What is CITES?

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1490895912' post='3268935'] Unless he found two identical ones then - yes - that's headed my way! I am very excited, [/quote] He's right, that back pickup sound is bloomin' glorious!

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1490538465' post='3265766'] Bingo - Danny bought a Yamaha BB5000 for me today, looks like a corker. I am impatient already! Thanks for flagging this up folks! [/quote] Is this your new BB5000? Cos if it is its lovely! https://youtu.be/5EKTLUEeQxE

Genz Benz NX2-212T incoming at the weekend to partner it!

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1490538465' post='3265766'] Bingo - Danny bought a Yamaha BB5000 for me today, looks like a corker. I am impatient already! Thanks for flagging this up folks! [/quote] Great news! I'm glad I was able to help you fulfill your dream! Pics needed when it arrives, obviously.

I'd also like to thank B1500 owner MonkeyTrick for pointing Cetera and myself in the same direction!