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a few years ago the band I was in scored a couple of festival gigs in Europe. I decided to source a bass that could do the job, was light, had a j neck, and that I wouldn't be heartbroken over should Easyjet (it wasn't quite the big time) baggage handlers be a tad overzealous. £150.00 got me a rather nice active Bass Collection. Definately the best VFM bass I've had.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1319459421' post='1414273'] Whereabouts are you based?? [/quote] this, because there's probably a friendly neighbourhood basschatter near you who wouldn't object to trawling the music shops with you.

so far the majority vote love it. If I had it I'd do the Phil Lynott thing, where he had the light shinning directly on his chrome pickguard all the time

the most comfortable strap I had was one of those stretchy ones. Trouble was as soon as you took a stap the bass would jump up and try break your jaw.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1319496231' post='1415008'] I've had several MIA Fenders since the 1980s and never had a factory fitted straplock on any of them. [/quote] me too, had to put my own strap locks on. Just seen eddies post, but I'm sure I've played Deluxe series that didn't the plot thickens...

cheers Si, and Ched!

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1319473505' post='1414577'] [/quote] that's the one not mine though...

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1319444027' post='1414012'] it doesn't look like there's any amp modelling going on. What do you monitor it through? [/quote] a rather nice valve amp guitar combo Cheers topo, will give it a go.

so as funds are lacking and I'm playing a bit of lead guitar, I'm using my Boss ME-50B. The chorus and delays work quite well, but I'm not quite there with the distortions yet. Any advice on which would work best and/or how to get the best out of a bass multi fx for guitar? I'm playing an active guitar which can be played passive. cheers.

[quote name='ikay' timestamp='1318935036' post='1407823'] The Grand website says' the 1 Nov gig has now been rescheduled for 4 April 2012 [/quote] yeah, I've just seen the email from the ticket company.

[quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1318803533' post='1406442'] I would love to see him live but not anywhere near London [/quote] Fortunately I can catch a bus which takes me all the way to the venue, and another from outside the venue that takes me all the way home

One of the most influential bass players ever - and one who acheived commercial success - is playing in that London, his only UK gig, and only 3 replies?

Larry Graham playing in that London in less than 3 weeks - 1st November - and no thread? Ably supported by Basschat's own Ray and his band The Fantastics! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/155274-the-fantastics-live-at-clapham-grand/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/155274-the-fantastics-live-at-clapham-grand/[/url]

i'll see what's in the diary, but as you're in my manor it'd shame not to. So probably see you there.

i email AKAI about it, but they never replied. You'd think that even if they didn't want to make it again themselves they'd license the design to someone who would?

[quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1317992099' post='1397052'] Why can these things be straightforward ? [/quote] Al, if we knew the answer to this we could bottle it and take it on Dragons Den and negotiate a deal and earn a fortune!

I've got my tickets, and it is shameful how excited I am! A basschatters band AND Larry Graham! Does life get any better?!

[quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1317151736' post='1387443'] Quite a thick clubby neck on it too. [/quote] possible deal breaker for me, but TBH it's more about the image. There's something about a bass V that is so

nail clippers. wet wipes.

Anyone had a go on one of these? It really appeals to the 80's metal kid in me that never grew up At less than £200.00 (if you shop around) it's got to be worth a punt? I'd probably order one blind if I had the space, but interested to hear what others think.

Glad it was as good as usual, but gutted not to have been able to attend. So when's the next one

who needs reality TV when we have Basschat

more pics!

[quote name='hillbilly deluxe' timestamp='1315319420' post='1364174'] Demis Rousoss was bass player with 60's prog rock band Aphrodities Child who produced one of the best prog albums ever 666. [/quote] and Nana Moskouri was the original bassist in Atomic Rooster.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1316589695' post='1379918'] It turns out that what I [i]really [/i]needed was a website where I could go to talk about Basschat. [/quote] Finnbass?