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I went there in the early 90's to try an Alembic Stanley Clarke (only place in the country that had one), I had a Jaydee Supernatural at the time & thought the Alembic would be an upgrade. Got to test the SC against a Jaydee roadie they had in & the Jaydee was IMHO much better!!! Whilst there I tried a Graphite neck Vigier that had just the sound I wanted at the time but it was fretless, they didn't have a Status in at the time but I got to try one later in Birmingham & fell in love!! Great shop, great staff very helpful & just let you try stuff. Those were the days!! Wouldn't of had the chance to compare & find out without them. Still got My Jaydee & still play Status to this Day Brendan

It is actually a Charles Mingus tune Jeff covered

Have You tried a G&L 2000?? Brendan

Stanley is at the London Jazz festival in November! Any chance?? Brendan

Hope it is a bit lighter than the other Semi He had!!! B

Anyone got a Transit B yet?? What are they like?? B

LOL I was just about to say Martin (Simpson) then saw your bit at bottom! He does have a new album out next month though! There was an Irish lad on the Alba programme Horo Gheallaidh who was good but I can't remember his name (will try and find it!!) Brendan

Nice !!

[quote name='LZD56' timestamp='1502877127' post='3354070'] Sorry, he didn't mention why a 6 string. Can only assume it's for Gizmodrome, his new band with Adrian Belew & Stewart Copeland? [/quote] Wow just found the album launch video. Mark is playing (a 4 string) with a pick too!! IMHO He should of done this years ago!!! (joined new projects that is!) Brendan

Any online pics of His Status Six String?? Brendan

Yeah both from Evita & written by Rice n Webber

[quote name='2elliot' timestamp='1501869822' post='3347972'] Billy Sheehan is currently using the Helix LT on tour... blimey. That's some endorsement. [/quote] Yamaha sponsored Artist ! Bet He didn't pay the bobble-hat price they are charging now!

Well Done glad You are happy. Been thinking of the 350 myself. How much noise does the cooling fan make??? Brendan

Mmm PMT have put them back to full price now!!! B

Did anyone get one of these?? Has the fan noise issue been cured?? Thanks Brendan

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1501861757' post='3347890'] I had an SMX preamp as part of my rig many years ago, and loved it. The flexibility was great and the dual band compressor was an excellent feature. If Trace were to build the SMX preamp features (or some of them at least) into a lightweight Class D head, I would definitely be in the market for one. [/quote] [quote name='TimR' timestamp='1501927256' post='3348253'] I think there are circuit diagrams on the web. It shouldn't be too hard to knock a preamp up in a stomp box. . [/quote] Like this? https://www.thomann.de/gb/trace_elliot_multipedal_transit_b.htm B

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1501707362' post='3346844'] Ironic? I could order one on ebay, include P&P, it would be marginally more expensive (by less than a pound) and it would probably arrive before the one I've had on order since March. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122620375642?_trksid=p999999.c100636.m-1&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160602105936%26meid%3Da0b103c526d249f49644481d859ab5f1%26pid%3D100636%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D172795549006&ul_noapp=true"]http://www.ebay.co.u...6&ul_noapp=true[/url] [/quote] There would be no warranty on it though from US (I've been there and been burnt!!!)

Here is mine, I loved it -- On Eden & or EBS now. Not sure I could even hold the JD for a full gig these days LOL Brendan [attachment=250365:JD n Trace.png]

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1494930590' post='3299622'] Can't believe the money you idiots are spending on these when you could have just bought a Zoom B1 instead :-D [/quote] At least You would have a decent range of amp models!!! LOL B

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1501509318' post='3345141'] Yet another delay: [size=3][color=#1F497D]Hello,[/color][/size] [size=3][color=#1F497D]Thank you for your email and interest in the new TRACE ELLIOT – ELF.[/color][/size] [size=3][color=#1F497D]The first UK shipment of TE ELF’s are on their way and expected to arrive at the very end of August. All being well the ELF will be available from Musial retailers by Mid-September.[/color][/size] [size=3][color=#1F497D]Kind regards[/color][/size] [size=3][b][color=#1F497D][size=3]Gary Tichopad[/size][/color][/b][/size] [size=3][b][color=#1F497D][size=3]Barnes and Mullins Ltd,[/size][/color][/b][/size] [size=3][b][color=#1F497D][size=3]Associate Director - Purchasing[/size][/color][/b] [color=#1F497D][size=3]Unit 14, Mile Oak Ind Estate[b], [/b]Oswestry[b], [/b]Shropshire[b], [/b]SY10 8GA, United Kingdom[/size][/color][/size] [/quote] I would tell them to go swivel and get something else!! B

Those that have had an Ashdown MK500 & Upgraded -- What did You replace it with & why? Is the replacement as good/better? Thanks Brendan

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1495008488' post='3300307'] Me too. But a bass guitar is just a musical instrument - how people choose to use it is up to them. Life's rich tapestry and all that... [/quote] This plus 1000 -- Do Your own thing "Mannnn" And to Blue many electric bass players were pushing the boundaries in the 70's, starting point Colin Hodgkinson, Stanley Clark, John Entwistle, Anthony Jackson ... et. al.

I found this [url="https://www.rimmersmusic.co.uk/thomastik-infeld-thomastik-jazz-swing-string-g-flatwound-0-020-js20-p7046"]https://www.rimmersmusic.co.uk/thomastik-infeld-thomastik-jazz-swing-string-g-flatwound-0-020-js20-p7046[/url] But I don't know the length? Brendan