jezzaboy

One of my previous employers had a rep who covered Northern Ireland, good old Nigel. He stayed in one of the better area`s of the country and Van also had a pad there. Nige told me Van was the most unpleasant person he had ever met. And a crap singer to boot!

Brief history. I was in a ac/dc covers band from 2015 until late 2019. The female singer played her last gig in 2019 and doesn`t want to do it anymore. We try to continue with a new singer but lockdown gets in the way so it`s very stop and start with a new female vocalist. When we can finally get back in a studio together last year, the lead guitarist (Angus 1) ignores all attempts to contact him, texts, e mail, facebook, no reply. I should explain that myself, drummer and other guitarist are mates but the lead guitarist is a bit of a weirdo and outside the band, we are not friends socially or even know where he lives. He has always been a moody sod and very negative even when playing a cracking gig so we are happy to see the back of him. Due to this, we get another guitar player (Angus 2) and decide to carry on. Original lead and his girlfriend (the original singer) is not too happy and the usual slagging match ensues over social media but he`s gone. The new lead guitarist (Angus 2) has recent health issues and has to knock it on the head so we advertise for a new guitar player. Who answers the advert, Angus 1 who gets ignored and blocked. And the vocalist isn`t cutting it so she is let go at the same time and we will look for a replacement after sorting out the guitar player. We have a potential new guy coming down but Angus 1 has now placed an advert looking to re form another ac/dc band and is trying to ride on the coat tails of the band he is no longer a part of which is fair enough as being the lead player, he played a large part in the band`s history. Now we have control of our facebook page and he no longer has any say but we are concerned that he may try to use the old bands name. So is there anyway that we can register the name and stop him using it? I realise that it`s only a tribute band and we don`t do this on a professional level but we spent 5 years building this up and are not to keen on this being hijacked by a tw%t who thinks he did it all himself. Yes, there is some bad feeling. Sorry for the long post but I would imagine that some of you will have been in this position so any advice will be greatly received.

I have owned everything from a Affinity P to a US Standard and most things in between. Sound wise, it`s a P bass and they all sound like a P bass. Where the US wins is in the build quality and the quality of the parts used. There is also the prestige in owning a US Fender if that is important to you but like all Fenders some are good, some not so good at all price points. As Lozz says, a second hand US model is a good call as buying a new US Pro 2 is stupidly expensive imo.

A bit like that myself as I think that Power Windows is an excellent album but the sound hasn`t aged well. Not a popular view on here but I love Adam Clayton`s bass playing and the guy looks like a rock star. But Bono is still a tw@t!

Just bought a pedal from Gareth. As above, exactly as described and good communication. Buy things from this man! Thanks Gerry

On roughly the same subject, what really makes me wonder is people putting gear up for sale when it needs a good clean or dust. Puts me off right away.

Sold a bass to Sam, nice guy and easy to do business with. 👍

Japanese lawsuit bass/guitar. This apparently makes it great, rare and valuable.

Wait the now. The neck says SB 2 but the body is the above. Neck swap or am I talking rollocks?

That`s not a SB 2, it`s an El Torro. Pretty rare on this side of the pond.

Had the same Ashdown a few years back and they are heavy as well. Good amp though but it looks like it`s had a hard life so Peavey and a sack barrow.

Sold a bass to Tomas, a pleasure to deal with, would recommend! Ta Gerry

Nice collection mate. But you know it needs a passive V5 or a Vintera Jazz to finish the collection. And it just so happens....

Some good tips for restoring a finish in here.