Musicman20

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1373876410' post='2142398'] If not drinking will spoil your night, you have a problem. [/quote] I understand exactly where you are coming from, and perhaps my view on this is because music to me is about enjoying myself and stress relief, not a job, (even when we play weddings). But, even when I do play larger well paid gigs, the organisers usually say 'round of drinks for the band' as soon as we are set up and waiting to play. Of course, that doesn't necessarily mean alcohol, and I've enjoyed myself without it countless times, but just having one alcoholic drink can make it a little less tense. It's all about knowing limits; I wouldn't get drunk. I am just a musician for the fun of it, not for a career in it, so my viewpoint may be different.

I must admit out of all the modern shaped high end builders, I like the Roscoe's the most. Very tasteful.

Ay, I'd have a Musicman type custom. If they built them I'd buy one...but they don't.

I'd go for a high end UK builder or a USA builder direct like Sadowsky and cut out the £1000 or so you'd lose to the middleman.

NOFX are the (IMO) definitive modern punk band, despite going since the early 80s. They just do exactly what they want, when they want.

[quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1373708013' post='2140742'] Can an employer tell you what to do outside of work hours? [/quote] Depends on the job/career I guess. Not 'tell' but they can expect a level of responsibility. A musician is not one of those that I would expect to be 100% straight laced. It's only music.

Sounds ridiculous. A few wouldn't hurt.

I'd recommend: Aguilar Tonehammer Tech 21 BDDI Tech 21 VT Bass DI (when it comes out)

I think it does take some skill to relic a bass. I don't own one, but if the right one came up, I would. Most DIY jobs look terrible. I remember when everyone saif pre-washed jeans wouldn't last...and they are still on sale. In fact, I barely see jeans that aren't 'worn' artificially, (usually just the colour).

I've seen this on Talkbass....I'm staying schtum....but I know what I would do with it.

To be fair, I've managed to get upright tones with my Stingray H and flatwounds/no treble, and my Ray 5 HS on the S pickups with dead roundwounds.

Fat Mike/NOFX basslines, anything by Matt Freeman including Op Ivy and Rancid, and the unsung hero, Brian from A Wilhelm Scream: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXNjH4tzzrg Live version of The Horse http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8pNReUeq0w Skid Rock without video. A Wilhelm Scream might not SEEM like what a lot of the original punks would deem as punk, but it is. It's punk played with incredibly fast chops and technical ability.

Thanks. Interesting to know what you make of them over the Bergs...let me know if the Bergs ever come up for sale!

They look very professional. Not heard of this maker before; is there a website for them?

Very intrigued! I am hoping its another UK based builder

Check on youtube for Sterling Piezo demo....it's close enough as you are going to get to a decent piezo demo. Personally, I wish I had a fretless Ray with piezo, but I doubt I'll go down that route for a long time.

I use two of the normal grab style Hercules guitar/bass stands, and I eventually bought a mic stand. They are all fantastic. I've never seen a mic stand quite like the Hercules ones; I've used to the cheap tat most vocalists turn up with, (with gaffa tape all over).

LDS in the USA?

A new Barefaced cab?

So which model are these? The new models I've heard about?

Ay, plus the Hercules stands are really good!

Anyone have any experience with a Ford Focus (2002 ish) Chic model, and can shed any light on whether they are pretty good for carrying 2x10's, basses and small amps? I've not tried the boot for gig gear as yet... I'm buying it off a family member as it is in SUPERB condition and a fantastic car. It's a good size and a very good price, so back to owning a car and being able to gig back home and in the North East again Oh, and an excuse to start playing golf regularly now I have proper transport.

It's like a poor version of a USA Musicman Sterling.

Oh how exciting!

[quote name='lou24d53' timestamp='1372674957' post='2128317'] REM won't. They split up two years ago. [/quote] ...and you don't expect them to come back? Of course they will, when the time is right.