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[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?

I don't gig. Had flats on one P bass for over 18 months. The other p bass under a year. J bass had round wound rotos on for a while.I prefer roundwood on j bass, it gives the growly sound.

[quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1484688598' post='3217597'] Not sure it counts at critically acclaimed, but loads of Iron Maiden fans seem to like Powerslave but it's the only album of theirs that I can't find anything I like on. Very samey and nothing original to me. And at risk of being hung drawn and quartered, most Beatles albums. They just don't do anything for me. [/quote] I know what you're saying but it was followed by their longest tour ever. Have you listened to the isolated bass tracks from Powerslave? I found the sound of the bass extremely good.

I might be biased but.... https://youtu.be/A72TYFcqk4E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNU3aIJs88g&feature=youtu.be

[quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1486843314' post='3235009'] Thanks for the endorsement. Its now up for sale or trade. The Freeman sounds ideal to me... [/quote] Initially I was looking for another MF bass forca project but too goid to ruin. Are you selling your bass here?

[quote name='NickD' timestamp='1486843197' post='3235008'] That's not even close for me, but it has jogged my memory. On the B side of The Trooper (IIRC) they covered Tull's Cross Eyed Mary, and that was magnificent. [/quote] Cross Eye Mary- What a performance by Bruce! How about King of Twilight, that bass intro is amazing.