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When I put a J-Retro into my DJ5, for me, it transformed the bass. I'd say definitely give it a chance, but if it really doesn't float your boat, like JapanAxe said, flog it and use the cash to get a passive loom made!

...but getting slightly 'off topic'. Welcome Tim!

[quote name='synthaside' timestamp='1464941140' post='3063882'] I was about to say , just within striking distance of chandlers then " perhaps you can join me in my campaign to try and get them to stock more than just Rotosound swing 66's the last time i tried to get flats there i had to take a set that had been " traded" packaging was about 10-15 years old ... I get that they like " vintage" but damn . [/quote] I agree they have a rather shambolic feel to the place, but they do great repair and custom work, and they have a PLEK machine, so they're not exactly behind the times... gawd knows I'd much rather go in there than the likes of Andertons... :-)

Marcin bought my Apogee Duet - a very friendly, straightforward sale. Thanks!

Welcome Tim... perhaps I might see you in Charlie Chandler's sometime...

Perhaps this is how international drug cartels communicate... "Search for 'Fender bass little man' on eBay - the photo will show the location for the drop". I know, I've probably been watching too many late night TV movies...

Excellent. It oozes youthful optimism and a musicality that belies your tender years! (I'm old.) Best of luck with the band.

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1463343554' post='3050671'] It's very useful educationally. Shows students how key choice makes a massive impact on a composition. [/quote] Of course. But you forgot the smiley at the end. You [i]are[/i] joking, aren't you?? :-)

Pointless.

If you like Stingrays, how about one of these?? http://basschat.co.uk/topic/278059-rare-usa-lakland-55-76-stingray-5/ http://basschat.co.uk/topic/278055-sei-ashbirdseye-maple-custom-5-string http://basschat.co.uk/topic/282718-musicman-stingray-5-neck-through-probably-the-only-one-in-the-uk

[quote name='NickD' timestamp='1460994534' post='3030482'] Yup! Mine is wearing XL Nickel Wound 130 - 45 Super Long, and they fit fine. In terms of tone difference I have no idea. It had these strings, through the bridge when I got it and sounded great, so I replaced like for like on the basis of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. [/quote] I'd also recommend the D'Addario Nickels Super Longs, the exact model is EXL170-5SL (gauges 45/65/80/100/130). I have 3 Laklands 5's and they are consistently good on all of them - great clarity, consistent tone and tension, long lasting. They're also pretty readily available from a few UK eBay sellers for about £25 a set. Lakland's own brand Nickel Mediums are quite nice too, although not as bright as the D'Addarios, and much harder to get hold of (gauges 45/65/85/105/128).

I'm no expert, but even a cursory comparison of pictures of a genuine Rolex Submariner and the one the seller is offering show some substantial discrepancies... I'm not saying it's a fake, but the overall impression is not good. It poses the question - would you buy a used Wal from this man?

I wouldn't have said I was really a Prince fan, but there are 3 tracks of his that I think are just sublime: 1. Sign O' the Times... an impeccably sparse groove, and great lyrics. 2. The Most Beautiful Girl In The World... for the snare drum sound alone! 3. Black Sweat... another masterclass in minimalism, and this wonderfully wry video... [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ILzhoCuJSs&list=RD-ILzhoCuJSs"]https://www.youtube....t=RD-ILzhoCuJSs[/url]

...and here's another one for comparison! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wal-5-String-Electric-Bass-Guitar-1991-/301931985555

[quote name='moooper' timestamp='1461235133' post='3032669'] The Wal is back up on eBay!! This just feels dodgy [/quote] Here's the new listing... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wal-5-String-Electric-Bass-Guitar-1990-/152061851581 ...and the weird neck pickup alignment thing still going on. Surely that's not a misplaced nut, as someone suggested...

Back in the late 90's I used to dep with a band who had no backline, an electronic kit, and everything in-ear. Cutting edge at the time, but for me, it was a soulless and gutless experience, despite their big Turbo Sound rig front of house. I would imagine, even with improvements in audio technology since then, it would be the same for the audience. The ambience created by a live show would be utterly lost.

Actually, I think this might be a bit of a bargain. My missus went to a spa for a [color=#000000]full professional setup, with deep body cleansing, body polish and carnauba wax, neck deep clean, full electronics check, truss-rod and action and intonation adjustment[/color], and it cost a LOT more than £45...