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Great stuff. Ideal groove for those slightly hungover Sunday mornings. Like the way happy Jacks avatar seems to be in sync too! (Or perhaps I drunk more than I thought I had last night).

Squire for me definitely, if only for the bass line on roundabout ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkGzjIq4aZI ). Never really got on with The Who (not that I like everything Yes did by any means either), so am sure there's some great bass lines I've missed by Entwistle.

I'm probably a bit of a hoarder by nature, with two marshall stacks taking a wall in my bedroom. They look great! ;-) My advice is to keep it if possible and get it repaired when it's convenient. I always dislike getting rid of kit though...

Yep, it's a right can of worms! Welcome to the wonderful world of bass set up. Don't think there are any short cuts really, probably best to start with your manufacturers recommended specs and and tinker with string height, pup height, neck relief, and different strings until you're happy. Takes a lot of trail and error, and compromise between different variables. I spent years playing before I even touched the truss rod, and learning how different set ups affect the sound and playability was the most rewarding thing I could have done. Enjoy it.

Very helpful, bought a lovely vintage tube, and it arrived safe and sound, lovingly wrapped and encased in a rigid plastic tube for great protection. A pleasure to deal with.

Bought some tubes for my streamliner, plus one a vintage Mullard to start experimenting with tube rolling. Very helpful, and tubes arrives safe and sound and has opened a whole world of fun. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend dealing with him.

Good to see Shropshire folk on the forum, you'll have to give us a shout if you're playing anytime!

So many to choose from! I keep coming back to John Paul Jones / John Bonham when I need some inspiration. Driving, melodic, and most importantly, they know how to groove.

Excellent, cheers guys, you've been a big help.

Many thanks for your comments, much appreciated.

I've been wanting to delve into the world of flatwound strings, but apart from a brief experiment with a set of chromes, am not really sure what set to get. A brand that seems to get consistent recommendation is La Bella, so I decided to take the plunge and buy a set for my jazz bass. The only problem, is that there seems to be an extensive array of La Bella flats to choose from, and I don't know which ones to go for! Can anyone help please? I'm interested in playing funk, soul, and possibly rock, but flats seem more versatile than they're sometimes given credit for with some metal players even using them. Anyway, could other La Bella users let me know what sort they are using so I can get a consensus please? And do I go for the top loading or through body option? Many thanks!

Wet and squelchy anyone? A bass line from Bootsy, so filthy it sounds like it should be illegal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93hUaHfNTQo

Hi Tenty, If on a budget, I'd recommend a Behringer hell babe (don't be put off by the name or how cheap it is). It has adjustments for frequency, frequency sweep, etc and even has a boost switch or solos. Only £30.00 quid or so and I think has more bang for buck than any other pedals I've seen. Had mine for years and have no issues with reliability. Seem to get favourable reviews too if you do a google search. http://www.woodbrass.com/en/effet-guitare-electrique-pedale-wah-behringer-hellbabe-hb01-p20330-af833-gbp.html?gclid=CPmdhMycjcgCFSYUwwodTXkI9g

Lots of drunk people + expensive musical instruments, can equal disaster. Down to the individual, but I'd definitely pack my stuff away, even if it's just to store in a cupboard or something until the end of the night.

Haven't tried the UR22, but EMU are really good. I'm sure you've considered this, but just make sure it's compatible if you're going to make the leap to windows 10. In know someone who made the upgrade only to find that the EMU sound card wouldn't work and aren't supported. Whether it will if it's a USB version, I don't know.

What's the difference between a drummer and a drum machine? With a drum machine, you only have to punch the information in once. I'll get my coat...

Seems to depend on where you're based, as others have said. I'm in a duo where we just do recording and do everything between us; he plays guitar and sings, I play bass and keys and we share the the BFD programming and production side of things. I live in Shropshire and he lives in Nottingham, so we submit tracks to both stations, and while we've had about a dozen plays here in Shropshire, we've only been played once in Nottingham. The other obvious point is that there's going to be a lot more competition in Nottingham and larger cities than in more rural counties. Radio station producer and presenter personal taste/bias aside.

I had an old bass with loads of grime and I used spray on automotive cleaner (seriously), but don't leave it on to soak. just spray a little and use a brush, (nothing too abrasive, something relatively soft like a shoe polishing brush), and that should quickly get rid of even years old grime. Then thoroughly wipe off any excess with a cloth.

Nope, still waiting for Gak to get back to me with a delivery date. Have emailed them and am still non the wiser. Very frustrating!

HI, I believe there's a Marshall valve amp in the for the sale section. The old JCM 800's are killer! (It's not me selling it by the way).

Would take some balls to do it live, not least because it's so long and easy to mess one of the bits up if you're playing it exactly like the record. I would be more than happy to see a local band even attempt it, as it makes a change from the usual REM and kings of leon stuff, so I reckon go for it! If the audience seems to lose interest, then perhaps try an abridged version the next time.

Yeah , the video says it works on a lo B. ;-) [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/tc-electronic-polytune-clip-clip-on-guitar-tuner/117777"]http://www.gak.co.uk...ar-tuner/117777[/url]

Yep, good point, I must admit I didn't really notice that. Well I've ordered one anyway. I'll let you know when it's processed and I get a delivery date.

Here you go... http://www.gak.co.uk/en/tc-electronic-polytune-clip-clip-on-guitar-tuner/117777