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My usual music is Classic Rock but I agree 100% with John Taylor (Duran Duran and Power Station) and Mark O'Toole (Frankie Goes To Hollywood) I also have a great deal of respect for Steve Priest from Sweet and Nick Beggs from Kajajgoogoo. Chris

Sorry to hear this. Check out 'Colosseum Live' - it's an excellent live set from Jon Hiseman (Drums) , Mark Clarke (Bass), Dave Greenslade (Keys & Vibes), Richard Heckstall-Smith (Saxes), Dave 'Clem' Clempson (Guitar) and Chris Farlowe (Vox) - a great double album. R.I.P.

Songs I do not like playing include 'Rockin In The Free World' and 'Zombie'. There's probably more but they are massively out-numbered by songs that I do enjoy playing - including 'Alright Now' and 'Mustang Sally'. There's only one song that i refuse to play, and I will leave the room if I hear it and that is ....... 'American Pie' by Don McClean. Chris

Just watched this - it's been a long long time since a tv programme has held my undivided attention from start to finish. Always liked Jeff Beck's playing and the programme opened my eyes (and ears) to several phases that I missed. Thanks to the OP for the heads-up. Chris

Only one bit of seller's remorse here Fender Precision sunburst/maple/tortoise shell - bought brand new from Guitar Village in Shaftesbury Avenue, London in October 1973 (and I have still got the receipt). Sold in January 1978, to a music shop in Colchester (Oasis Music if i remember correctly). Big big mistake - but needs must when the devil (the bank manager at the time) drives. Chris

Cheers - please check your PMs and reply with relevant details. Take it easy. Chris

Appreciate the skills and techniques but something missing - soul/feeling/emotion ? ? Chris

Sorry for the delay - PM on it's way in 5 minutes.

My trusty old Warwick 4U rackbag is now is Norm's safe hands (courtesy of UPS). First class communications and a pleasure dealing with you Norm - hope the bag serves you well. Take it easy. Chris

Will gave a new home to an Ashdown ABM 15" speaker and some surplus Ashdown hardware - Great communications and a smooth deal. A pleasure trading with you Will and take it easy. Chris

*** GONE *** FREE TO A NEW HOME USED RYGER 430 LIGHTING CONTROLLER + CABLES + SPARE CONNECTORS. COLLECT FROM NE ESSEX [CO16 POST CODE] OR I'M HAPPY TO PACK AND ARRANGE COURIER DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND FOR £15. 1 x Ryger 403 Lighting Controller (4 Channel) with Instruction booklet. Unit has been powered up and all front panel controls/indicators appear to work. Output to lights via 10 pin Bulgin connector on rear of unit. 2 x 10 Metre StandMate cables - 10 Pin Bulgin connector to 4 x IEC Connectors. 1 x 4 Metre cable - 10 Pin Bulgin connector to 10 Pin Bulgin connector. 10 x 10 pin Bulgin chassis mounting connectors (sockets) - example in photograph 4 x 10 pin Bulgin cable mounting male connectors (plugs) - example in photograph Any questions by PM please. Thanks for looking. Chris

Fender P Bass or Status Stealth + MarkBass CMD121 + MarkBass NY121. Job done. Chris

Another member of the Esteemed Syndicate of Bass-String-Benders (North East Essex Chapter) here. BTW - Check out the sleeve of the Long Playing Record version of Humble Pie's excellent 1971 double live album - "PERFORMANCE - Rockin' The Fillmore" and you'll find a picture of Greg Ridley (ex Spooky Tooth, another great band) string-bending on a P-Bass. Ain't nothin' new under the sun. Chris

Yep - I've tried a couple Squier P-Basses and they looked, played and sounded fine to me.

Thanks for posting this SpongeBob - it's gone to the top of my wishlist. Haven't found another band that work for me the like The Who. Chris

There's not many your size that come any bigger Andy - stories like this make it a pleasure to be part of the BassChat community. Chris

The Who 'Nuff said Chris

86% - not too bad for an OAP methinks.