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Obviously mine is Steve Harris. First I heard Iron Maiden was around 1982-1983. It was bass lines such as Killers, Wratchild and The Number of the Beast that made me always wanting to play bass. Live After Death really blew my mind away.

https://youtu.be/VC3bTNoL2Z4 What's your opinion?

Would make a nice project. Got spare high mass Fender bridge and spb 1 for it.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1487592531' post='3240940'] Is that popcorn out of a heat-sealed plastic bag or a cardboard poke? [/quote] Straight from the popcorn machine!

I use it myself. I design my own drums beat. Select which ever kick drum, snare , hi hat etc I like then I visualise the drums beat I have in my head, adjust the tempo timing etc and done. Add reverb to individual drum bits and done.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1487517166' post='3240383'] No doubt. I think I could pick the glass bottle one, and the 500ml plastic one apart. The can and the glass bottle are a lot closer. For that reason I only buy 500ml plastic when I have no other choice. Yeah, I know... I find people who think it's preposterous, but also many others who feel the same way about there being a difference, although we may prefer different things: some really prefer the plastic bottle. You can also tell differences between different countries' formulas. The Spanish one seems to lack flavour compared to the British which seems sweeter and more flavourful (perhaps it's just sweeter and that gives the impression of more flavour), the US one seems to have some more almost 'cinnamomy' aroma... I thought it was just my memory playing tricks, but I got to travel enough to believe in the differences, and then I found there's a Coke museum in Atlanta I believe where you can taste different formulations from all over the world... so it must be real. I haven't been there yet. As for the container... I really don't know what it is. I noticed it many years ago, and it's not that it changes entirely the flavour, but there is 'something'. When given a choice I always go for the glass bottle. The 500ml plastic bottle seems to taste a little different. I can't describe it, it's a slightly sweeter flavour but it's not just that. Then I don't really feel that on a 2 litre bottle. Is it the same plastic? Is it because of the larger bottle-surface / liquid ratio in the smaller bottle? I do not know. Is the formula perhaps slightly different for the plastic bottles, perhaps, related to the stability in contact with the plastic? Does exposure to light change something? The glass bottles will stop UV while the plastic won't... I don't have a clue what it is, but there is a difference. But then, I don't really feel a particular flavour in bottled water... is that different plastics? Or I just haven't compared? I mean, different waters taste very different but how much is it the container and how much the actual water differences? I never had a glass/can/plastic side by side comparison with water. Some people even claim diet coke and standard taste the same, or coke zero and standard (which are a lot closer)... those will not clearly not distinguish the differences I'm talking about. And why does the coke from the tap at a bar taste so completely different (and vile)? I used to think they just didn't use 'real' coke, until I worked at a bar myself and saw we bought the real thing. Is it really the same stuff used in their bottled stuff, or again are there differences to make it more stable in those particular conditions? Life was a lot simpler when we didn't have choices! [/quote] I need to get a bag of popcorn before I read this :-)

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1487440544' post='3239852'] and they were right, assuming they meant a plastic bottle. Glass bottle is far superior for Coke flavour... [/quote] So if i poured out coke from a can a plastic bottle and a glass bottle you would tell the difference.

[quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1487450924' post='3239965'] I never want to see one again! [/quote] Ha ha..same here, ugly thing..

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1487337978' post='3239109'] Coke is corrosive and has an effect on the container. Does this argument carry weight in relation to the paint on a bass? [/quote] The guy prefers the coke from the can, apparently it tastes better.

This reminds me what someone once has said to me. Coke taste better out of a can than out of a bottle.

Ask him, Where is te strat?

Playing an instrument or singing?

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1487082159' post='3236850'] Each to his own. I'd happily give housespace to a well-done relic '65 Jazz, but I'd far prefer the real thing. I agree that some 'heavy relic' jobs just look crap. Try telling someone with irritable bowel or coeliac disease that gluten free is just a fad... [/quote] I know of people who claim to have side reaction to gluten. But still eat pizza and burger with a bun from chain takeaways. I don't say everyone is the same.

I think the OP has a point. It's like vaping or gluten free fad.

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[quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1487022659' post='3236390'] Google 'rat look vw' but have a sick bag ready...... [/quote] Not as sick looking as some of the basses I see here. At least the rusty looking vw doesn't get nicked.

Because most bass players cannot be heard and the average Joe only recognizes vocals, guitar and drums.

I don't see the point. It's like buying a mediocre priced car then ran sand paper and wire brush through it and knock the bonnet and wheels here and there!

[quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1486903186' post='3235352'] They are still one of my favourite live bands. They were the first big band I ever saw live. It was at the assembly rooms in Derby and you were,supposed to be 16 to get in unaccompanied, I was 14 and a bit nervous about getting caught. I had bought the ticket from way ahead in Derby (best record shop in the world imho) and the guy had told me to just tell them my birth date and age if they asked and I would be ok. The guy on the door asked my age and I replied 16 and gave my birthday, to which he replied 'but wouldn't that make you 17?'. All I could think of to say was 'oh yeah, I forgot my last birthday' he looked down his nose at me and waved me past. It was an amazing night but my ears didn't stop ringing for nearly a week. [/quote] I saw them live in 88 on their 7th son tour. I was 15 in the front row at a stadium. I saw the same show in 2013 twice and caught Nickos drum stick. Going in May to O2 but got a seating ticket from far end. Last December met Harris after the British Lion gig and got a pic plus signature. Good to see IM fans here not all that marcus miller (metaphorically speaking ) enthusiasts.

[quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1486900979' post='3235333'] It's ok, but not up there with the best, come to think of it I can't remember when I last listened to it either. Somewhere in time is also a bit up and down. I guess it's those mid years where I think they lost a bit of direction. I can't think of a track I don't love on the first two albums, similar on seventh son, number of the beast starts wobbly with invaders and then is brilliant. I can't really comment on the latest stuff as I haven't really followed them for a while. [/quote] Fair enough. Not a fan of their latest stuff either but always see them live.

[quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1486899933' post='3235319'] I can see where you are coming from but as a whole I would just never reach for it on the shelf. I am a bit biased as I love PDs voice so keep being drawn to the first two albums, but then number of the beast and seventh son take some beating. Just nothing from Powerslave shouts out enough I guess. [/quote] How about Piece of Mind?