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Getting a contract is always best which protects against such circumstances - in fact it is unlikely the band would have been bumped if there was a contract in place. I would name the place here as it serves as a warning to others on this forum to make sure they get some written agreement with the establishment in question should they ever get offered a gig there.

Willie was a great bass player - didn't James Jamerson inherit Willies DB?

Well, if you have detuned already I'm not sure whether you will benefit unless yoi are looking to go lower than C#. The issue I have with 5 stringers is the width of the neck and the fact I cannot play in 'auto pilot' - whichis the result of playing for so long on a 4 string!

Welcome aboard - a solid bass is pretty much the way to go for indie/rock

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Welcome aboard - loving the 'Ray

[quote name='Shacky' post='822330' date='Apr 28 2010, 07:19 PM']Thanks for the warm welcome guys. The only problem with being here is that I'm now G.A.S.ing harder than ever :/[/quote] That is THE problem with this forum

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The TC RH450 gets my vote, although they seem to have gone up in price recently and may be over your budget

I have to say that I'm really happy with how they have voiced the RH450, which I preferred over the Stacatto '51 I tried. I'm guessing what would be most useful would be to get my favourite setting and reset this as 'flat' with regard to control settings - but not sure if I would like to do this either. Notwithstanding what I think it is good that the manufacturer is engaging with the users of their gear and not just looking for big name endorsee's.

Great stuff - I really like Sonic Blue and was lusting after a 65 Sonic Blue P Bass they had in Vintage and Rare recently.......at £10k!!!!!

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[quote name='johnnylager' post='822662' date='Apr 29 2010, 08:41 AM']Like a different instrument mate - great string to string balance, strong tone right across the register, louder than the active Spector which overdrives the DHA nicely and, of course - they're cream, which is like a go-faster stripe. Stock pickup & electrics went in the bin.[/quote] Yep, cream is good

The question would be better based around is a Squier 'better value' than a Fender. Let's face it, you can get a Fender bass from £250 right up to £3k and more - I would have no expectation that a Squier would better a £3k bass - but I would think twice as to whether the £3k bass is worth the extra money

Let's give a second hello to Neil

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Welcome - loving the SVT, but my back now hurts with the memories!

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