markbunney

Not a bad gig for us on saturday at the duke of wellington near boston. Interesting pub in the middle of nowhere by a caravan park. A very drunk chap at the end kept shouting that we should go on x factor and that simon cowell would "definately" sign us up. Quite flattering really but im not sure if mr cowell is looking to add an ageing rock covers band to his roster

Strange that Fender finish their cashback offer one day and increase prices the next. A new USA standard P hass effectively gone up £125 overnight

well i had a look in the shop and the usa standard p was still £1,076, so maybe its just new orders that have gone up. didnt get chance to speak to the guy in the bass dept about it though as someone was trying out an electric double bass at ear bursting volumes!

Is it just me, or have the prices of Fender basses gone up today? I've just been looking at GAK and the USA standards seems to have gone up by £50ish (not including the Fender cashback offer they were running). The USA standards are £1,121 now and I'm sure they were "only" £1,076 over the weekend, should have ordered one then Off to the shop this afternoon so I'll see what they say there.

Haven't seen the SPB-4 on sale anywhere yet. I've tried the SPB2 and 3 and didn't notice a huge difference between the two, so it would be interesting to know if it does sound much different to the other SPB's

Its good value, it also includes the 12 Wasted Years documentary which is worth watching just to see the horrific 80's fashion outfits!!!!! I can get rid of my VHS copy now that I've been keeping for years despite not owning a video player anymore!

I've only giggied with it a couple of times, mainly as its so heavy!!! It's also my "best" bass and I'm keen to keep it in good condition so usually use my Aerodyne for most of our gigs as I don't mind that getting the odd ding.

Managed to get myself a day ticket yesterday to see them at Donington as well later in the year (will be my 12th time seeing them). Has been a good Iron Maiden week for me so far Definately dig out your old VHS and have a watch

Anyone bought the reissued Maiden England DVD this week? I've been watching it this afternoon, what a brilliant gig and what better way to spend a bank holiday Might have to use my Steve Harris signature precision for this weekends gig

I have one of the Comfort Strapps and whilst its really nicely padded, the padding doesn't actually sit on my shoulder so I end up with the plastic digging into me instead Have been looking to get a Mono one instead

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You should look at the Aerodyne jazz. Its really light, looks cool and plays amazingly. Its the best bass ive ever had.

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