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I never thought I would be able to say this but, I am actually a bit young to have experienced the Purple era. I started listening to rock when they became Rainbow. Obviously I've heard the albums, but I haven't listened to them for years and I tend to think of Purple by vocalist, just the same as Rainbow . My favourite was always Gillan, but I also love Whitesnake, so I suppose it's all good for me. Oh and let's not forget the God that was Ronnie James Dio!

Why not just see what's available on eBay ? You might get ideas if you see what's going cheap. Obviously your body choice is going to influence your pick up choice unless you are into routing the body. I've built two basses and a guitar and all three play brilliant. I'm sure you will love it !

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1427136668' post='2726295'] The usual suspects: Sennheiser MD421 Electrovoice RE20 Shure SM7B Heil PR40 None are cheap though! [/quote] I have an EV RE20 for mic'ing my cab and a Heil PR40 for vocals Both are brilliant !

[quote name='sykilz' timestamp='1427295698' post='2728481'] What I really really want is a great, original, powerful metal band....BUT with a singer who actually sings....not a grunt/screamer. Don't have to be all operatic, cos that gets on my nerves too, but Hetfield style, even some Anselmo stuff is great, but enough with the wierd noises!!!! [/quote] You don't like operatic and you like Maiden? Sorry, just seems strange to me

Check out Karnivool, great band with a singer who sounds not unlike Maynard from Tool Meshuggah are awesome Avatar are another good band

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1427288629' post='2728296'] Vouchers sent to those who were offered them, only 2 1/2 years late! ubit, we don't ask customers for full payment until their cab is in production, so if someone has chosen to pay the full amount up front it is not the norm, hence the mistake, sorry. [/quote] Absolutely no problem Alex, you were a perfect gentleman right through the process

Sorry, I didn't mean I was bothered by the wait. Alex told me right at the start that it would be a while, so I was not at all bothered by that. I just wanted to let the op know how long it took. No, my only gripe, and it was a tiny little gripe, was the fact that I was asked to pay again . This was very quickly settled with absolutely no hassle, so it wasn't really that much of a gripe. In fact I'm wondering why I even mentioned it. I'll get my coat

I waited over 5 months, paid for it right away and then got an invoice for payment just before delivery. A little peeved about that side of the business, but when it arrived, it was well worth it. It's a super twin and quite simply the best sounding cab I've ever had !

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1427230373' post='2727728'] I was there 4 nights ago, I thought it was quiet for a Saturday but it turned out it was for the the hor's dourve herring. [/quote] It's a shame because they used to fillet that plaice every night!

I'm sure you cod do better than that mate!

I've got 14 and I "need" more !

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1427190773' post='2726821'] The Duke Of Wellington once said: "I don't know how many grains of sand one needs to make a heap, but I know a heap when I see one." It was obvious (to me, anyway) that he was a troll from his very first post. Why the quality of the writing or apparent "clever"-ness should enter into it is a complete mystery to me. Are you suggesting that only semi-literate morons can be trolls? [/quote] Not at all mate, it's just that in my, perhaps, limited experience of trolls, they are usually much more obvious in their condemnation of something. I thought some of his arguments had weight. It wasn't like he was being abusive towards Ric users, just the guitars. He did indeed , create chaos in his wake, so I suppose job done. As I say, my experience of trolls is usually someone who gives abuse just to get a reaction, which usually tends to be someone of limited intelligence, because why would rational people do this? Maybe I'm just too sheltered.

Nothing sexist really is there? http://youtu.be/U_JvLt2nz90

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1427213886' post='2727318'] Do away with forum aliases and make avatar a photo I your face and a lot of the animosity (if there is that much) would disappear overnight. [/quote] I fear if I put up my real gorgeous likeness, I would be stalked relentlessly.........AYE RIGHT!

I too, was a bit put out by the title of this thread. It certainly reads like we, the ones that are left are uninteresting and worthless. I'm sure it wasn't meant that way, but maybe more thought should have been given before posting. If a seasoned veteran wants to leave then let them, it don't change my life and just because someone is a newbie, doesn't mean they are automatically a beginner who knows nothing about bass or who has nothing of interest to say. I myself only joined recently, but I've been playing for upwards of 35 years!

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1427210388' post='2727228'] Asking questions educates us and, once [b]you[/b] know the answer, you can help someone else out with their question in turn. I'm not a betting man, but I'd happily wager that you know far more about bass 'stuff' today than you did when you joined two years ago. [/quote] Nice one !

Right, I've spent ages reading through this whole thread. Forgive me if I've missed something obvious, but how did everyone know he was American? Also, I couldn't see anything offensive in his remarks. Ok, a bit ott in his stance, but not offensive or even belligerent. Was he banned purely for sending abusive personal messages?

Few places in the states support live music? Wow! That's one helluva statement! I find it hard to believe this chap is a troll, because his posts are written quite well or semi normal. Then again, maybe he's a clever troll, who balances these wild statements with half truths. I hate picking on someone just because they have posted something controversial,but .........let's be honest, some of the statements are pretty wild!

It's a bit annoying when seasoned members criticise someone for posting about something that may have been talked about many times in the past. Short of trawling through every thread to check, how are newer members to know, it's been talked about? Forums need new blood and if someone wants to ask which strings you prefer, I will partake in that discussion because they are looking for feedback. I'm not going to tell them to go and look at such and such a thread because it's all been done before. Let's have more understanding that not everyone knows what's been posted before

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1427128662' post='2726137'] Im staying at the bar. [/quote] I'm with you on that Lojo

I've never tried one. I did have a shot many years ago, but it was for a few seconds and I never got the chance to muck about with it, so really , as I say, haven't tried one. I would love to have a real good go, plus so many people play them, they must be good.

I have 14 basses, but when I'm gigging, I always seem to go for my American std Jazz. I just love the feel, the sound, the weight, everything is perfect, at least for my tastes anyway. I think they just got it right.

I have loads of these in my "music room" but mine are into plasterboard, so different type of fixings, but as said, as long as you go long and bite into the brick, you will be ok. They are incredibly strong and will hold your pride and joy safely without fear of disaster Edit, there's loads of really good quality plasterboard fixings on the market that are very strong. I used the metal screw in ones. Avoid the plastic ones.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1427126838' post='2726098'] Sorry! [/quote] Think nothing of it my learned friend, tis but a scratch!

I have not had the willpower to touch that thread. I briefly touched onto it and didn't have the energy to read it all