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[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1487263656' post='3238492']
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] '[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]You want thump? LaBella flatwounds are the winners here; in my opinion.'[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'll go with that but for further " Thump" I'll raise you La Bella nylon tapes [/font][/color]
[/quote]Agreed. I have these fitted on my Rob Allen.

We appear to have gone somewhat off topic, we'll be arguing the 'correct' pronunciation of scone next, which won't help the OP.

In an effort to get us back on track, I revise my previous statement to, '[font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]You want thump? LaBella flatwounds are the winners here; in my opinion.'[/color][/font]

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1487245173' post='3238301']
I've got a Maruszczyk helium balloon on order
[/quote]I hope to be joining you in the anticipation stakes.

Well, the quote is in and with a slightly more expensive build and the current value of the British Peso, I have some work to do with Mrs Ez. I could go off the peg and make a couple of compromises, but I really want another bass that feels like it's full of helium, just like my Elwood L fretless.

For The Win.

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1487183539' post='3237881']
La Bellas "F**k the World" ?? Great strings but bit extreme don't you think.
[/quote]First time I've heard that as the long form of FTW.

I put a stitch around the buckle on my Mono to stop it slipping, that sorted it out. I also found the Comfort strap too bouncy, but I know this eventually disappears over time if one can put up with it initially.

You want thump? LaBellas FTW.

I've been using a Mono Betty with my Ric 4003s, but recently it has started to make my shoulder ache on extended periods of playing. Therefore, I've just started using the wide, padded, leather strap that came with my Maruszczyk with the Ric and the situation is now much improved.

Ooh, more pics of the double neck please.

Wowsers! I'm expecting a very happy looking Snoopy to be along again very soon.

OK, I've sent Adrian a spec for a quote, let's see if I can actually afford my design

Oh no! I love Deke's writing, proper laugh out loud stuff and a great raconteur. I have a DVD of him with Man; no slouch on the guitar either.

Just heard this on the radio, sad

JW played with so many top bands. He will be missed.

Another vote for toothpicks, especially the round ones, marketed as cocktail sticks. I find that cutting them in two and lowering the fat end in to the hole first, with the tapered end towards the top, compliments the helical nature of the screw itself. A little wood glue, or similar, doesn't go amiss either.

Owner of a Lonely Heart normally, if not, probably a Pretenders' number.

Quality, pure and simple.

Are the band members known yet?

This won't be helpful for finding Danny's sound, but it is nice to hear it in a thread about his tone. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQnFaUJDP4I

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1485432735' post='3223908']
I got THE email with the picture!!!

[/quote]There are no two ways about it, the sofa shot is a very integral part of the Maruszczyk custom experience. Congrats.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1485303838' post='3223040']
Bat out of hell is a particular one that gets me shouting at the radio if it comes on. Though I dislike pretty much anything that comes under the banner of 'classic rock'.
[/quote]This has me turning the radio off, it's too damned long and that wasp in a jam jar tone has no place in that production (I don't understand how Jim Steinman couldn't hear how bad it sounds).

The other thing that has me reaching for the off button is anything by The Doors: turgid, monotonous, self indulgent meanderings, I really don't understand their appeal or level of success.

[quote name='Barking Spiders' timestamp='1485427302' post='3223848']
I don't know how I could have forgotten this but absolutely the most boring song I've ever heard is Stranglehold by Ted Nugent, for my money one of the sh1ttiest 'professional' guitarists I've had the misfortune to hear as well as being an obnoxious right wing bellend. More than half the 8.22 running time is inane noodling over a tedious flanged one note bassline. Utter bilge.
[/quote]This is literally playing on the radio as I type. I remember loving it as a teenager, but now it's a case of, "Get on with it!"

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1485363440' post='3223416']


I know Pino Played on The Shouting Stage
[/quote]Thats the one. I have it somewhere I think.

[quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1485361812' post='3223396']
This one...

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a8MRbHf5pA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a8MRbHf5pA[/url]
[/quote]Always lovely, sublime fretless work. Joan A has great taste in bass players, IIRC Pino played on her albums too.

I thoroughly recommend TL's book, Beyond The Bass Clef, it's full of anecdotes and tips, not all music related.

Rush: Presto and Roll The Bones, vilified even by Rush fans, but I like them both - a lot.