Musicman20

I used to, and still do, like a bit of classic Megadeth. He does a good job again: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keQs-Ml5uBE&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keQs-Ml5uBE...feature=related[/url]

I think its a ego thing, although I must say Ive not seen many bassists who play that genre of music play as well as he does. He really excels with his fingers...although sometimes a pick would make it more defined for the immensely fast lines. I wish I could play at half thats speed with my fingers. Pick.no probs, but fingers....I just havent got the strength or time to learn!

[quote name='titchfieldrelic' post='661687' date='Nov 22 2009, 12:14 PM']I've just finished looking at the Music Man guitar porn. Lovely! So many guitars, but most have got single humbuckers. Why? If you've got 2 pups, you've got more sound variation, haven't you? Also, what is the best stand for a Music Man? I've got a Stingray and a Sterling, but the jack has to be taken out if I'm using my Genisis stand 'cos the jack is directly in line with the right hand support.[/quote] Hey Id get an angled jack for the MM. Ive not tried it plugged in on my Herc stand as yet ill let you know. But overall, the Hercules Stands are the best, and seem to be very popular. I didnt have the option of two H's as mine were both purchased before the option became available, but after hearing a few, and seeing how much space you don't have for the occasional bit of slap, Im kinda glad. I would get a Humbucker + Single Coil option, possibly in the future. Little more room. To me, Stingray tone is 1 H, thats it. The two H's I heard are very very close, and do give you more options, but I am the type who prefers the classic designs....eg Ive tried a Precision Deluxe with a P pickup and Humbucker, and it just did nothing for me. However, like I said, H+H gives you more options...if you want them.

They have a something my friend might be interested in bass wise....problem is....its a new bass, but the serial number they have given us puts it as an 06..which has all sorts of complications to any differences there might be with a newer model. Hmmm...

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='661090' date='Nov 21 2009, 03:28 PM']Looking at the way he's constantly flexing his fingers/hand, he's either suffering from over playing or over egging the fact he's about to play fast. Not big and not clever to be that uncomfortable! [/quote] I remember when I was on tour for two weeks and I somehow did some strange injury to my fretting hand thumb. I went to the Doctors, it got checked over....apparently it was just a damaged tendon that would heal. A year later it was still there. Now...its gone...thankfully. I think I over stretched or just got a little too excited. I try and play with a proper hand position at all times...until Ive had a few.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr99nPYNEbs&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr99nPYNEbs...feature=related[/url] 44 ish secs in. 1 finger picking. His other videos are also insanely fast.... Metallica should have him to get someone close to Cliff's awesome playing. The Battery video is awesome.

I know Darren and the lads in Bass Merchant have a some very nice ones.... They are in Colchester....which im guessing is a fair way off, but its worth a visit, trust me

With the Lakland DJ5, when did they start PLEK'n and change to Lakland pickups? Also, are the Aero pickups classed as better, or worse? Obviously difficult to answer....as its subjective. But which is the authentic DJ sound? Thanks

I've stood next to one Orange 4x12 Guitar cab for a while....in the end I decided to permanently swap which side of the stage I normally set up on. My guitarist, (well not for long now) plays far too loud...just no need for it.

[quote name='silentbob' post='658540' date='Nov 18 2009, 08:43 PM']Top bloke to deal with, super speedy delivery on the strings i bought.[/quote] Cheers! Hope you like em!

[quote name='7string' post='660625' date='Nov 20 2009, 11:00 PM']Mate of mine bought a Tyler guitar from there. The service was first-class.[/quote] Cheers! Just seen pics of their stock! Nice store and a LOT of high end guitars. Thinking of getting something from them. Their replies to emails have been very good

I have decided that until I actually get in a decent law firm, basses over the £1800 retail price are out...and tbh..id much rather own 3-4 £1000 basses compared to 1 £4000 bass.

Just got my TI Flats....and in addition EB MM have let me register my two rays late and sent me two set of strings free...I asked for one set to be EB Group III flats, and I got em! Will be giving a good test of these. Free flats!

Hey Anyone ever bought from www.soundsgreatmusic.com? They are more of a high end guitar shop...but do stock Markbass etc etc

+1.....new they cost between £440 and £480...think mine was £440 ish. Highly recommend these cabs....the nicest looking and sounding 15 Ive ever encountered. Lots of clarity yet able to provide a big fat low end. They weigh a bit....but for an old school design 1x15, its pretty compact. The port works really well. Go and have a test!