kevin_lindsay

If it's just set up stuff, Chris usually gets it all done while your there. You usually only need to leave the guitar if the work is more extensive

I'm popping through to see Chris in Monday - taking my refinished Surf Green Eric Johnson Strat, a Gibson Les Paul '57 goltop reissue, and a 5 string Sei Bass through for some work. Been too long since Chris and I got together. We had many great times when I stayed over at his house in London.
I'll post some pics after I've been there to show Chris's new workshop.

The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbrjfVQTfwk&sns=em

I'm looking fir an Aguilar Filter Twin for my bass.

Also, I'm really pleased with the result of my Fender Eric Johnson Strat, so I'm thinking of refinishing my Olympic White '62 USA reissue Jazz Bass in Shell Pink!!!!

I also got this for Christmas, great read. I've met Nile a few years back and he was delightful.

I uses to play in a band who covered Superstition, and during the drum break we'd often head off into other songs. Some were:

INXS - Need Ypu Tonight (fits in REALLY well with the drum shuffle if Superstition)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhvbRZWEtd4&sns=em

Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0WxgSXdEE&sns=em

I just sent the link of this page to Paul. I think he'll be pleased to hear such nice comments regarding hid playing & tone.

I'd seen him in Bass Player magazine, but this is the first time I've actually heard any of his stuff. My initial impression - absolute sh*te! I certainly won't be searching out any of his stuff.

Just stop being a smarty pants and tell us the answer!!

I saw them live in Glasgow and loved it. As for the new DVD, I really wanted to love it, but as you say, Geddy's singing/warbling is really pretty awful.

I actually gave my Time Machine DVD away, guess that says it all. Back to listening to Exit Stage Left for me!!! Now THAT is a fantastic live album!

My credit card provider recorded the transaction as fraudulent and have given me a full refund credit.

Shaun Dunk (Silverstone) should be ashamed of the way he conducts himself!

I ordered my cover on 11th October, and now after 7 weeks I still haven't received it!

The website states that it can "take up to 10 working days" to make a cover. I sent a message to them after 2 weeks asking when my cover would be ready, and got a reply the next day saying "Sorry for the delay. It usually takes 10 working days, I'll look into it tomorrow".

Over the following 5 weeks I have received no further response, despite numerous messages sent requesting the courtesy of a reply indicating when I can expect the item.

2 weeks ago I sent a message saying the non response was totally unacceptable and that if no indication of the delivery of my item could be provided, I'd expect a refund. Yet again, no reply.

Ice sent a further 4 such requests in the past 2 weeks - no reply. You can't call the company as the number just rings out then an automated message states "there is no-one available to take your call, and you cannot leave a message".

So, I've now had to lodge it as a fraudulent transaction with my credit card company. They've stated that it can take up to 2 weeks to get a resolution. I'll keep you updated with the next chapter of the story.

So, I guess the message for any potential cover buyers - avoid Silverstone Amp Covers!!!!!

I never even noticed the up and down arrows before this thread!!!

Mega!!!!!

The fingerboard colour is due to the natural colouring of the wood used. If you want to find out more, drop him an email at Nordstrand Guitars. Stew made that bass himself as a side project at work.

Last time I broke a string was back in the early 1980's on my first bass - an Antoria Jazz cope with a terrible bridge. Steel straight edge saddles so it created ahorrible severe break angle

Just sent another message trying to find out what's happening with my cover.

Three and a half weeks without even the courtesy of an email saying he's sorry for the dealt and telling be when he expects to get it done.

What a terrible way to do business! Plus, he received the money in full at the time of the order!

Anyone considering this company, please bear in mind the awful experience of myself and others.

Is that my old bass? It's a great instrument, and I'm glad it's being enjoyed.

Good video too mate!

Well, three weeks have passed and I still have no sign of my cover.

I sent smessagrvis the company's website "comment" facility last Tuesday ( a fortnight after placing my order). I received a reply from Shaun the next day, saying orders usually take 10 working days and that he'd look at my order the next day.

A further week has now passed with no further correspondence. I've just sent him another message asking about the status if my order.

I'm not impressed!

Oh dear, I just remembered another "oops!" gig.

I was a guest at David Coulthard's 21st birthday party, and everyone was in fancy dress. I'd only found I was going a few days before, and as it was a fancy dress affair, I decided to go as a surfer.

Stupid me thought it would be a good idea to wear my full wetsuit and take my surfboard ( not too cumbersome on the minibus going, but a nightmare in the taxi heading back to DC's folks' afterwards!

Anyhow..... 10 minutes into the party and I'm roasting because of the wetsuit. My head was bright read. The band playing were a fantastic outfit. Halfway through the night DC's dad Duncan gets on stage and announces, "we've a special guest here who's going to play with the band. Kevin, come on up here". I was shouting and clapping for the guest to go up, when SC leans over and says "that's you he's talking about, you arse!"

So I go up to the stage and borrow the bassists White P-bass. The band ask if I'm singing? "nope, I just play". Okay then, the guitarist says, were in B flat and it's a blues shuffle feel. I then hit a note to check the bass - and nothing comes out! I check the led's connection to the bass and amp. Nothing! The lead is changed while a load of celebs at the party watch me. Try again.... Still nothing.

The usual bassist then walks onto the stage and simply turns up the volume knob on the bass. Aaaaagh!!!

Playing AC/DC stuff is great - you get to be a bass player in it's truest form. It's all about creating the foundation baby!!!

Not a gug, however......... Was depping in a wedding band at a venue with a number if halls. Arrived and introduced myself to the drummer who was already setting up. Got my rig going and was tuning up for soundcheck when I got a text asking where I was.

Turned out I was in the wrong hall with the wrong band! Oops!

Reminds me of something. Hahaha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezbJkZouXX4&sns=em

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1319665365' post='1417130']Very sad news. [/quote]

Chris says he plans to return to London every couple of months to provide his services for his London clientele. Not the same as him bring there every day, bit at least he doesn't plan to abandon his client base, which is good news.

I still love Martin, he's a great friend of mine. Just want guys in Scotland to know that Chris is going to be up here. He'll be in Rsin burgh around the end of November.

His studio is in the Albion Business Park, Albion Rd, Edinburgh. Right next to the Easter Rd football ground.