Doctor J

My trusty old ESP

Sad news, but somewhat inevitable too, he'd been in trouble for a long, long time.

Next time you gig (which you will advertise) we'll follow you home

Space isn't the issue though. It's no longer my instrument, whether it's for display should be at the discretion of the new owner (I.M.O. of course)

I usually host any pics of anything I'm selling on my own site and delete once it's sold, simply because it's not my equipment any more, why would I host pics of someone else's equipment? I'm not sure I really agree with an archive of historical sales, surely any sale is the business only of the seller and buyer? If you plan on buying anything, surely you save any pics and information before commencing with the purchase anyway? Ebay, for example, lists items only brielfy once a sale has completed, I can't think of any other site which would store information publicly on users purchases which could quite easily be used for sinister purposes. Let's be honest, we all put up a lot of information on our equipment and when we'll be out of our houses at gigs, for example. Do we need a searchable database of equipment purchases and the amount of monies spent on equipment going back over years available to absolutely anyone?

Ric 4003. I adored and still adore the tone but it's such an uncomfortable instrument to play unless you play with a plec. Had to move it on. Whenever I yearn for the tone again I recall my fingertips grazing the sharp bridge pickup mount and the three-day bruises on my forearm after long gigs from the lack of contours and any desire for one swiftly evaporates.

Have you checked to see how many Russian mp3 sites your music is available on? We put our last E.P. up for free on our site and, even still, it was on hundreds of dodgy mp3 sites within two days, the buggers will even steal free music

Reverbnation seems to be picking up a lot of myspace evacuees. We've just set up our own site. It's easy to stream mp3s. No ads, no crap, no having to promote several different media outlet sites ever again.

I'd say the neck is legit, at least. There was one on chrisguitars.com many years back, with the old Tele headstock. The odd bridge is something I haven't seen on an ESP before though.

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='1152337' date='Mar 7 2011, 11:15 AM']We did discuss slipping a couple of covers in the set but have decided against it.[/quote] Excellent, that's the spirit Good luck with it!

Yup, ebony on my Bacchus 5 haven't played ebanol, but this one is very clear, lovely zing to it.

We played the semi final of the Wacken Metal Battle, the winners get to play at the Wacken festival in Germany. Got through to the final, good times.

Some tribute, the lefty's suposed to play bass

Had an SR3006E, build quality was up there for sure, very nicely put together indeed. I still like the look of the grooveline even after seeing the price, I just don't have the money

[quote name='thunderbird13' post='1148573' date='Mar 3 2011, 04:39 PM']Actually this is the phrase which annoys me "[b]Thanks very much for playing with us but we feel that due to our own fragility, we need a more solid foundation[/b]." I think their saying I'm rubbish [/quote]I think they're saying they're arseholes I think they've done you a favour, to be honest. Move on, you're definitely better off out of that situation.

If you enjoy playing bass at all don't give up over this. If these guys are playing Wembley in a couple of years then maybe, just maybe, you were the problem... but I'd say you're probably ok. Dust yourself off and get stuck in again

To be honest, I'd take confidence/bravado over someone who barely registers a ripple of interest any day.

[quote name='Einar' post='1148401' date='Mar 3 2011, 02:17 PM']small, medium or jumbo fretwire[/quote] eh... which is it? Good stuff, hope it's everything you wish for!

In my band I [i]am [/i]the guitarsehole. Can I leave myself? Me confused.

No, you keep it so the neighbours know not to mess you about

Check yer batteries and leads beforehand and you'll be grand. Good luck!

That is very nice indeed.

Link us up. Let's see the website. We can't really give a balanced answer otherwise. Ah it sounds like the thrill is gone and you should follow. No-one would write that much if they weren't sick of the situation.

Boo-urns.

Those of you who picked up one of these, can I ask how you feel about them now, after a few months of living with it? I'm still hearing it call my name.