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Much as I like the look of the D Bird - that purple combustion is a thing of beauty - always wanted a purple bass - no idea why, but I want one.

Pretty much anything by Meshuggah and if I'm in the right frame of mind, same with Cannibal Corpse and Tesseract.

I am indeed gutted.

Older stuff we used to play that always went down well... Budgie - Breadfan The Cult - Rain, She Sells Sanctuary, Lil Devil (take your pick) Megadeth - Peace Sells Deep Purple - Burn Jesus & Mary Chain - April Skies/Blues From a Gun Marillion - Assassing (We used to make a right pigs ear of this but it still went down well with the crowd) The Phantom of the Opera is a good call from Osiris.

Metallica - And Justice For All. So much discussion about the bass on this one.

You could do worse than look at the Ibanez SR300 series, second hand I think you can pick them up for around £150. I would steer clear of the Affinity Squiers, but the Squire VM's, Deluxe and CV series are all decent quality basses. Best advice is to go and try a few basses and see how they feel, we all have different styles/preferences. A first bass needs to be able to engage you and make you want to play. I have fairly small hands so the Ibanez works well for me, chunky Fender/Squier PBass necks do not work for me - despite the fact that I think a P Bass looks and sounds awesome. I restarted my bass playing a few years ago after a long break, on an Ibanez GSR200 which is an entry level bass and I was amazed at what a nice bit of kit it was for the price. I still regret selling it on when I upgraded.

That is an absolute stunner! Congratulations and happy Christmas!

This one.

36 Crazy Fists - Lanterns.

Matt Johnson & TheThe - a fine body of work.

Not necessarily my favourite band but Iron Maiden first created the urge to play bass. Even now when out running, if I have Maiden on my playlist, I start playing 'air bass'. Thankfully I run early in the morning, so there is not much chance of being seen.

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1510312676' post='3405483'] I once drew out a grid to help me visualise the drum partterns. [/quote] That's brilliant! WTF didn't I think of that? Thanks for the idea. Godflesh - now there's a blast from the past.....

[quote name='roman_sub' timestamp='1510231921' post='3404809'] +1 for Ditto x2. Having separate stop / record buttons makes it really easy to use! [/quote] As above. The Ditto x2 is simple, intuitive and well made.

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1510302091' post='3405372'] Keep the manual handy. The SR-16 isn't the most intuitive drum machine to use. [/quote] I discovered that last night! After diving in blind and getting nowhere, I sat and read the manual. (its a big manual) Once I got my head around the 80's technology, and my 80's nostalgia had dissipated, I managed to have some fun creating a few simple Sisters of Mercy drum loops. It's quite good fun and I think it will be useful..... time will tell. Anyway - a new toy is a new toy!

Well lady luck came knocking this morning, and I have an Alesis SR16 on its way to me courtesy of a work colleague who has had it knocking around for years and never used it. Free to a good home he said, so bargain. I wonder if it will do the job.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1510137122' post='3404174'] Pics, or your hair didn't happen. [/quote] it may have grown back - but certainly not in a photo worthy state.

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1510052386' post='3403487'] So in effect, you moved your hair on. [/quote] Sadly yes - hair has grown back - but never found that Aria again!

My 1980s Aria SB 700. Never found a bass that had the mojo this bad boy had. Many gigs worth of sweat, beer and fag smoke ingrained in it. It also had a Powell & Peralta Rat Bones (skateboard company) sticker on it. I Sold it when I decided my shot at rock stardom was over in 1989, and I used the money to buy a suit and get my hair cut short. Pains me to this day.

[quote name='darkandrew' timestamp='1509894225' post='3402359'] I once saw the Sisters of Mercy around Christmas time and they changed the words of This Corrosion from "Sing this corrosion to me" to "Sing merry Christmas to me" and that version of the song has stuck with me ever since! One day I'd love to do that as a cover. [/quote] and they say Eldritch has no sense of humour. Bet he even got an Xmas jumper out after the gig and washed down a couple of egg nogs.

Oddly enough - the P Bass. Always loved the tone of a good P bass. But I cannot get on with the necks, I have small hands and just find it too uncomfortable after playing for 10 mins or so. I remember sitting in a shop with a Steve Harris Blue Sparkle P Bass, I really wanted it, looked great, sounded great, but just couldn't get to grips with the neck. Even considered a hand transplant but that seemed a bit OTT.

I have mooted the B3K as a potential new toy for Xmas. Wonder if the V2 will bring down the prices of the V1 and maybe then I could stretch to the B7K. Either way - it's lovely kit.

How odd, last night I was annoying Mrs K with a rather loud rendition of Enjoy the Struggle. Love Therapy?

Hey Luke - just came across this thread - Kudos on the Incubus Circles cover. Probably my favourite track by them. Really enjoyed your playing. Thanks for sharing.

This.... the best Christmas Number One that never was. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH2umxtA_sc

Hmmn. Seems like Logic is the way to go. Thanks everyone, appreciate the time to share thoughts/experience etc.