MoonBassAlpha

I'm awaiting some epic Hammond from my friend Steve, then I'm done. Have you seen those Ferrofish Hammond thingies? There is even an adjustment for how "worn out" the Hammond you are simulating is. Thorough! I even got a proper drummer to play on it this time!

I found it was just fine for this purpose, what is it you don't like, or think it lacks?

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1508497712' post='3392578'] Because I might have to, not because I want to I'm afraid. [/quote] I always hate to hear this. Hope you can get away without selling some of your nice gear Dood.

I'd love to be in a band that even suggests trying something like this.

That's a power diode , probably 1n4148, I'm guessing to protect against reverse polarity on the power supply

The size and shape of the iron'so tip can make a huge difference on the heat transfer too. A big flat bit will get the heat in quicker than a small pointy one, and as mentioned above, and big blob of molten solder on the bit will transfer heat in quickly.

That's what lack of oxygen to the brain does. I posted just after playing squash. I beat my boss 3-0, so I guess that's another year without a pay rise

I've got a rough mix done today. I will be looking at getting someone to add piano and organ before I publish, just in case it sounds better than the acoustic guitar and tremolo electric respectively. At least I'll contribute this month! I've even got a title, one for all you francophiles out there, its Absinthe (please, no "makes the heart grow fonder" jokes!)

I got a Saturn off Bob Palt of this parish, and was a sweet sounding guitar. I moved it on as it was just too big for me (I'm very small!) and got an Art & Lutherie Ami parlour. Pretty good for the money and louder than you might expect.

[quote name='alembic1989' timestamp='1507890151' post='3388561'] I saw this at the Bracknell jazz festival in 1984.... blew my mind. 2 of my favourite bassists. [/quote] I was there too! Great stuff. I do miss those Bracknell Festivals, such a nice setting and atmosphere.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1507746773' post='3387734'] The problem is, there's tort and there's tort. Most modern tort is rubbish and looks like sliced salami. The only acceptable tort is genuine period vintage tort OR Spitfire tort. The 3-D tort that looks as if you could lose yourself in it... Mmmm, real tort... [url="https://spitfiretortoiseshellpickguards.wordpress.com/pictures-and-styles/"]https://spitfiretort...res-and-styles/[/url] And then only on a white, cream, vintage white or sunburst bass... and possibly Shoreline or Firemist Gold under certain circumstances. Tort should never be seen on any sort of blue, black, green, purple or red bass. With the possible exception of Fiesta Red, but only if its VERY faded. Edit. IMHO, of course. [/quote] Some of the Spitfire ones do look nice, but, crikey, they are [i]not[/i] inexpensive!

[quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1507319974' post='3384816'] Presumably the new switchable version of these cabs will remain at the same price as the "old" ones? [/quote] Why would you presume that? If there's more gubbins in it and an extra feature, I'd expect it to cost a little more, not be the same.

Played Ships in the Night on my first ever public gig at the tender age of 17. Happy days

Are you sure they are both 9V AC? I can't see why they would state centre negative if it was AC. But all other things being equal, I don't think it would quite have the power. It may only work at lower volumes, or may not start up properly if there is a lot of microprocessor gubbins in te amp. If it does work, I think the power supply would run too hot and might fail rather soon.

One of the tags on the volume pot isn't connected to ground properly? May be a dry solder joint if it is bent back and soldered on to the pot body.

Well, they sent one correct socket, but sent 2 of the 9V power inputs instead of the loop and output sockets (different footprint to the input), called them up and they rectified it straight away. Mistakes do happen, but they dealt with it very efficiently, and the repair is all good now!

Check out one of the long standing local covers bands: http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/leisure/musics/music/10616159.Pete_Fryer_Band__Still_rocking_out_after_a_near_50_year_music_career/ Note the leather trousers for completion of the ensemble...

Hmm, I see what you mean.

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1507236325' post='3384211'] We have a rule in our band, more of a law actually. No hats and no waistcoats. Nothing screams "Late middle aged rocker" more than those two items. And yes I am 65, and bald. [/quote] +1, so true

So, Bilbo, what's in store this month for our pictorial inspiration?

That's you told then!

Just spoke to Marshall spares dept, parts are £1.47 + Vat and postage, same day dispatch. So far, I'm impressed with the service, lets hope the correct bits arrive! Their number is 01908 375411 If anyone is interested, and they get back from lunch at 13.15

Sounds plausible