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[quote name='bassbiscuits' timestamp='1467643750' post='3085084'] Volvo estate [/quote] I'll see your Volvo estate and raise you an E-class Merc estate Bass rig, PA, drum kit, front-seat passenger, and I can still see over the top:

Just checked out the shop's website (no name, no pack drill) and the lacquer has a lot of cracking, not just one crack from clumsy handling. The description (presumably culled from Suhr's bumf) says: [color=#AEAEAE][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]The nitrocellulose lacquer finish and our proprietary antiquing process make each Classic J Antique[/size][/font][/color][sup]TM[/sup][color=#AEAEAE][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] feel like it has been loved for years.[/size][/font][/color] So yes it is deliberate. Up to you whether you want that or want to pay for it...

[quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1467559985' post='3084541'] my picks of choice are a tad thicker than .96 [url="http://s245.photobucket.com/user/0175westwood29/media/10355566_10156690606165565_7436927135223778228_o.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] 'kinell!

[quote name='andreaska' timestamp='1467564020' post='3084574'] ...burgundy mist. [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1467564817' post='3084581'] Well that's just purple. [/quote] Light purple? Lilac? At least it's not pink

Although I rarely use a plectrum, these days, my choice is a Dunlop Delrin 1.14mm in attractive fuschia:

This is in danger of turning into another light weight gear thread!

Bass - hard case or gig bag Cabs - Roqsolid covers Streamliner head - laptop bag, speaker cable in pocket Demeter head - Antler rucksack, speaker cables in pocket Stands - stand bag Everything else - a large case from Maplin - this holds coiled-up mic leads, instrument leads, mains leads etc, microphones, multi-tools, and various spares and gadgets

I probably average 5-6 days per week, usually working on something for an upcoming gig. As well as 2 regular bands I do a lot of deps and 1-offs, so there's always something to get up to speed with.

[quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1467321477' post='3082898'] As for open strings I feel this is a bit of a hangover from the classical world. When I took violin lessons I was taught to shy away from open strings as they have a different timbre. I've also read that this attitude is way more prevalent in European (and ex-European) bassists than with those in the US. I suppose it depends on whether you treat the open strings as a crutch or not. [/quote] James Jamerson used open strings to provide descending chromatic approach notes while playing in 'flat' keys. Although it's good not to become dependent upon open strings, that doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't use them when they're available.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1467386383' post='3083358'] I've had a 500 Fusion, an MB500 and an MB200 and regret selling all of them, especially the Fusion. [/quote] Did you not get the message after you'd sold the first two?!

I've had 'solid' a couple of times. I'll take that, but to me the biggest compliment is when the band I'm depping for asks me back.

Bought 1987 Gibson LP Jnr for £899. Sold 3 years later for £499 less PayPal fees.

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1467219517' post='3082059'] Fantastic amps. But dare I say I'm a little disappointed, don't know why but they cost so much and while I'm sure there's nothing wrong with the design etc. I almost expect to see something magical in there. If you get my meaning. Although top side they really do look the business!!! So much want from me lol [/quote] I'm a bit surprised to see PCB-mounted valve sockets at the price those things go for!

Not to rain on anyone's parade, but Frank Zappa and Steve Vai did this on 'The Dangerous Kitchen' and 'The Jazz Discharge Party Hats' (both on the album The Man From Utopia).

This thread needs more pics!