ricksterphil

I have 3 brand new D'Addario Pro Steel strings DOUBLE BALL END 100 GAUGE (not 130's as in picture but the same string other than the gauge) Free to a good home for postage costs UK only (call it £3.00)

Some interesting stories, I've enjoyed reading this thread....and big shout out to all those carrying on in the face of pain and illness. I started gigging at 14 - I played bass because it seemed easier than guitar, but I also did the vocals. I stopped at about 25 as kids came along and humping gear into the back of a van at 2.00 am on New Year's Day took the shine off the playing side. I love playing gigs....the buzz you get back from the audience is like being on drugs (I imagine) if it goes well. Started again in my mid 40's playing guitar, then bought a bass and now I have a bedroom full of gear, play in a blues band and do acoustic stuff with the local guitar club (which involves some local gigs). If that all fell apart tomorrow I'd get myself round the many acoustic nights in the local pubs and show them what the older guys can do (I'm 58). Playing music with others is a special thing, but if that's not your bag, then being a bedroom warrior is just as valid and special. To quote the Cream song....driving in my car, smoking my cigar, only really happy when I play my guitar* *I'm pretty happy when I cuddle my new grandson tbh

Reverb.com all sold out now and to cure the non-reading ting on the E string, just tune to the 12th fret harmonic

Behringer 2x12 (guitar amp), closely followed by a HH Head &4x12......absolute sh*te Trouble is remembering those cr*p amps reminds me of the wonderfull 100w all valve Matamp head I once head - crammed full of Mullards.....WHY OH WHY DID I SELL IT!!!!

No love here for Sandbergs? They are beautifully made and will be lighter than a precision with a fast 40mm width neck.

I aim for somewhere between dog rough and just about acceptable

Best music shop experience I ever had was in a store in Birmingham Me and my band were buying a Traynor PA.....well actually the drummers dad Harry was paying (we were in our teens) How much we asked? £400 said the salesman (should point out this was the 70's) How much can you knock off asks Harry (the drummers dad...keep up folks) Oh I reckon no more than 10% off says salesman bloke. Well Harry wasn't happy with that and a session of good old fashioned haggling went on which culminated with us half way out of the shop, with Harry sticking to his offer, before the manager gave in and we got the PA. £240 Harry paid ....that's a 40% discount! Never forgot that encounter, learnt much about the art of haggling that day

Tis a thing of beauty nonetheless

Just got a mono - seems to do the trick, holds my Sandberg nicely (mind you they aren't heavy) So go Mono for me Those nice chaps at Bass Direct have them in stock for £30 of your English pounds + delivery