police squad

headphone button catches us all. Not a design triumph unfortunately. I always check it now when I set up

Fairy dust mixed with snake oil, that's how to do it

When I was 6, I wanted to play the violin. No idea why but I did till I was 13. Then I wanted to play the bass, again no idea why. My older brothers both played and they helped me starting out. Within 6 months I did my first gig. 3 piece, playing T.Rex, Buddy Holly, The Jam. This was 1981 Tonight I'm doing my first show with the Americana Revue band. It's sold out. I'm mildly scared!!

yes I have one. It's too heavy to take to rehearsals (but I do) and it sounds great.

I used the HA3500 and 4x10 transporter cab for nearly 20 years. It was a great setup but then I went lightweight cabs (mark bass) and eventually the amp went class D too. I still have a (different) HA3500 in the music room though

Today I rolled the fingerboard edges and cut the nut deeper (and it was already pretty good) and it has made an incredible difference. I do think I need to shim the neck as the screws in the bridge saddles are digging into my hand a bit. But I've been playing it for about 3 hours today, learning new material and I'm really enjoying it. Rolling the finger board was very rewarding actually

WOW, just WOW sanding block and about 25 minutes. amazing. I feel like a clever person @Jean-Luc Pickguard thanks mate

I've actually bought the first sanding pad that you recommended, so I'll give it a go tomorrow as am rehearsing staright after work I shall apply your technique, i used to be a metal polisher and I understand about letting the tool do the work and not applying too much pressure I'll post my results as I get them

do you have a link to a video, as to how you did this method please. (so I can do it right first time)

i have fender flats coming fot it

the Harley Benton PB50 has a lovely chunky neck which will defo improve when rolled

I'll try one of these then. It's an unlacquered maple board (Harley Benton) so should be fine

Hi there has anyone done this and how did you do it please There are a few vids on Youtube buta bit of first hand knowledge would be good cheers

I'm also thinking about rolling the fingerboard edges, if anyone has done it, how did you do it please

I've only used Fender flats and they've been wonderful

I work with a guy who has several HB guitars. I hink, if you get a good one, you become a fan. I'm going to shim the neck on mine I think. Maybe replace the nut as it looks a bit rough (seems to be cut ok though) atm it's my office bass and I wasnt there yesterday, so didnt have time to play with it

You're Bournmouth way, will let you know, dates slowly being added

nope, see the picture at the top of the page. well chuffed

so it's turned up and it's very good. Yes needs a set up but crikey I'm impressed. Might need to shim the neck but I'll fiddle with the saddles etc later

I must admit I pretty much sound like me. I changed from Ampeg to Ashdown a few years ago and my sound is still about the same. My biggest change is going to flats though. But they still sound like worn out rounds, if you know what I mean and I stopped changing string regularly because I like that worn out rounds sound these days

JMJ Mustang, all the way

can't unsee that now

maybe next year for me. I was gigging yesterday so couldn't attend. It would be good to meet you guys

used to wear contacts for gigging all the time. I sweat a lot and it gets in my eyes, so by the end of the gig I was ready to take them out. I used to carry my lens case and pop them in the fluid and clean them when I got home, then I went to disposables and used to take them out at the end of the gig and chuck em away. Just over 20 years ago I had lasik surgery and didn't need anything at all. Wonderful it was. Now I need reading glasses but that's no biggy either