RussFM

In my last three bands I've always been on the drummer's left.

I thought I needed a guitar to keep in the lounge and pick up everytime the adverts came on, so I bought an Epi Les Paul Ultra (great guitar!). Then I realised I was wrong and there's now a bass on that stand!

That's me! Yeah, apart from the Haygate there's nothing anymore. Shame, there used to be a decent scene!

Welcome! I'm from Telford too... managed to leave the place three times now but I'll probably end up back there at some point!

I bought a modded SX from andyonbass. Andy was kind enough to meet me half way, and was a pleasure to do business with. Love the bass, looking forward to gigging with it!! Cheers! Russ

Can't make it sorry, got a mate's birthday, but have a good one! Been ages since I've been to the Robin!

As always a Musicman Stingray, but as always I can't afford one. I do like the new Squier Class Vibe 50's P but that's it! Still happy with my sound, I suppose the only thing I could do with my rig is add another cab, but there's really no need.

I had a sausage and bacon sandwich with chinese ribs, pork chop and burgers. Yes, we had a BBQ out in the freezing cold, which meant plenty of leftovers for a much needed greasy breakfast!

I got the Fender Custom Shop calendar from my girlfriend, and the Flea Lick Library DVD from her parents. So plenty of GAS and practice over the weekend I think!

[quote name='Pikefloyd' post='358770' date='Dec 19 2008, 01:13 PM']Concerning GK, I would recommend spending a bit extra and buying from the Artist series, rather than the Backline series you mention in your original post.[/quote] Agree 100%. I've never looked into it, but I'm sure you can pick up a 700RB and a cab within budget. But like others say, do you need a 2x10 and 1x15? I'd always had a 4x10 and 1x15, but dropped the 1x15 for smaller gigs. Came to realise I preferred not lugging that extra cab around and was after a 4ohm 4x10, until I tried the Neo 212. Gave me everything I was looking for with the added bonus of not needing help to carry my cab up the stairs at every venue!

I used Tunecore to get on iTunes (UK & US) and Amazon (UK & US). Hopefully they'll add Play.com too. Decent prices and no commision. But DittoMusic mentioned above seems pretty good too!

I've 'lived' in Luton for the past year, 5 days a week for work, then back home at the weekends, but finally escaping just after Christmas, thank god, what a hell-hole! Although, I will miss the Whitehouse and Coda Music at lunchtimes!

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Always loved the look of the Jazz, but could never get on with the neck, so my first purchase was an Ibanez instead, but slowly migrated back to that Jazz, despite prefering the fatter necked basses: Ibanez SR --> Squier P Special --> Shine bass (cheap backup) --> Warwick Rockbass Streamer --> Fender Mike Dirt P --> Fender Jazz --> Spector Legend --> Fender Deluxe Jazz.

I went to Birmingham. Never heard Cynic before, but they were pretty good, and the bassist was amazing. Opeth were awesome, definitely be seeing them again next time they're over.

My first ever bass was a SDGR 300FL, wish I'd never sold it. I'm very tempted by the SRX 08LTD, the black finish with red binding looks awesome, and at £229 would make a nice cheap backup bass.

Didn't bother this year for the first time in years, just seemed to be the same every year, and I'd only want to spend a grand I don't have on something I don't need.

[quote name='lwtait' post='313098' date='Oct 23 2008, 04:49 PM']you like coheed and cambria?[/quote] They're alright

[quote name='bassman2790' post='310918' date='Oct 21 2008, 12:06 AM']I'm originally from Telford. Two of my fellow band members live in Telford and we've played at the Haygate ourselves in the recent past, hence my connection with the venue. I've heard good things about Bayonet. Vert were very good and the growly Warwick was indeed cutting through the mix nicely on the night. My favourite band of the night were Gone Til Winter. If you get the chance, check them out. I think they're supporting Blaze Bayley at JB's in November.[/quote] Me too! After posting in this thread, I realised my avatar pic is me playing at the Haygate! I'm back there on the 31st supporting Newbreed. I'll check out Gone Til Winter!

19/11/08 - Opeth, Birmingham Academy 01/12/08 - Coheed and Cambria, London Astoria 02/12/08 - Coheed and Cambria, London Astoria 03/12/08 - Coheed and Cambria, London Astoria 04/12/08 - Coheed and Cambria (acoustic), London Astoria 04/12/08 - Coheed and Cambria, London Astoria