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Anybody know of anyone who could make an early 70's style Jazz Bass neck, and have a ballpark figure for price? I'm talking pre-75, so not bullet truss rod, maple/maple with binding and pearl blocks. John Shuker isn't far from me so may try him but all suggestions welcome!

Bought a Seymour Duncan SPB-1 off Mart, great transaction, great communication, great packaging and very prompt delivery. Great all round!!

[quote name='chardbass' timestamp='1483839278' post='3210591'] You must have been there when I was. You're right- Sean was great back then. I left in 1990. Hang on, I forgot- is that u Martin? [/quote] Ha! Yes, t'is I, Richard! 😉

Anyone tried the Mooer MP Power, Eneloop or RockBoard 9v rechargeable power supplies? Would be interested in hearing opinions. Just starting to assemble a few pedals and quite like the look of these (if they work). 9v is enough for my pedal needs and obviously not connecting to the mains means no noise. Good for nearly 800 recharges means 25 years of use at my current gig rate!

Sean, the sax player, was just starting his foundation course at Newcastle College when I started on the Jazz/Popular Music Diploma course. He was 17 years old and already better than everybody else there, sax teachers included. He was and still is totally driven to succeed and is clearly reaping the fruits of his labours!

[quote name='steantval' timestamp='1483386820' post='3206779'] Why declare it, this is meant for pro's who are considered a bad risk. Doing a few gigs a year is a hobby it's not an occupation. [/quote] Yeah, I kind of feel the same way. Just not sure the law/insurance company would see it that way. That said, I think I won't be declaring it upon my next renewal.

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1483291345' post='3205965'] Not sure what you mean.... http://youtu.be/QAVm2bWulLc [/quote] Grooving like a bad wedding band...

Ha! A blast from the past! My fave Ozrics album. I remember it went very well with some "herbal accompaniment" way back when I used to do that sort of thing.

Hey, Car insurance for musicians, where are the best deals? Do I even need it anymore?? Gigs getting less and less each year, down to about 15 functions a year now and maybe a few pubs. Down as "entertainer" as second income (I have a day job) and premium for me and the wife to drive a ten year old Mondeo is around 800 quid! Should be less than half that without the "entertainer" element. I'm now in a kind of negative feedback loop where the gigs pretty much pay for the insurance needed to do the gigs! Tempted to do away with it and take the chance or to pack in altogether!

I bought what I'm pretty sure was the first SM400 and Goliath to come to the north east, from Rock City in Newcastle. The Goliath was wonderful, except when I had to carry it up to my fourth floor student flat after a gig. I was less impressed with the SM400. Maybe it was just too complicated for my young heed.

Anyone tried this combo?

There's two on eBay at the mo.

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1480062608' post='3181316'] Originally created by accident by a chemist trying to make optically clearer canopies for fighter planes [/quote] Well, I never knew that! Learn something new everyday.

Just been reading through an old TB review of the Carvin B1500 monoblock beastie, headroom and tone heaven was the general consensus, built like a tank too. Haven't seen any for sale on here for about four years and just wondered if there are any kicking around and getting used and what people's opinions are. I might be tempted by one at some time in the New Year if there are any around. Cheers!

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1479942322' post='3180539'] Doh!!! You live and learn. Thanks [/quote] No problem!

Super glue IS Cyanoacrylate.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1479931651' post='3180432'] He only uses super glue for showing up the low spots on the neck though. The finish the guy in the video uses is a lacquer. [/quote] Er, you sure?

[quote name='dudi8' timestamp='1479756275' post='3179049'] Hi all! i just bought a vintage icon fretless bass (jaco style), and I'm thinking of modifying it any advice how? (which pickups, preamp,epoxy coating) Thanks! [/quote] Super glue! https://youtu.be/MyBsbNf9-p8

What about the old Tonestyler? Totally passive. https://youtu.be/vkgqmxfXKSc

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1478872240' post='3172269'] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgGM781nR2M Masterful. [/quote] Yeah, unbelievable. Really loved his work as a sideman as well, his work with Michael Brecker and Steps Ahead is something I never tire of hearing. Always struck me as such a nice bloke as well, very sad.

Not totally unexpected but still very sad news. For me one of the finest bass players there's ever been. Nobody sounded like Victor.