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Steve Browning

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  1. Steve Browning
    Late to the party. I was the VAT Manager for Vodafone Global for a few years. Very odd place to work.
  2. Steve Browning
    That one is a bit extreme, I grant you. Generally, I do my best to stay well away from excitement.
  3. Steve Browning
    I depped with a band some years ago. One of the guitarists was done for murder, and storing his poor victim at a self storage place. He also 'visited' the place until asked to clear the space because of the smell. He got 30 years.
  4. Steve Browning
    It's not a 'guarantee' of quality, but the Mesa name is (IMHO). I confess I've not used every make of amp there is, but it's head, shoulders, chest, groin area, hips. knees and ankles above those that I have.
  5. Steve Browning
    Couldn't agree more. I have always bought my Mesa amps because they have been exceptional. I may be a Mesa artist now, but only my TT-800 amps have been bought that way. Of course it's always subjective but I have a spent a good amount of cash on a Boogie amp, but just once. In the last 35 years I have basically used 3 amps. I reckon I've spent far less than others have, chopping and changing.
  6. Steve Browning
    The band I have been in from college (1976) hasn't broken up, although two of the four members have died since our last gig.
  7. Steve Browning
    I have. I was depping in a band that was on its last legs. Two of the band suggested a get together with a keyboard player one of them knew vaguely. Within the first bar of jamming we all hit it off, and it has never been anything less than that since. It was a remarkable moment that has continued. Probably the most fortunate experience of my musical life, I reckon.
  8. Steve Browning
    I have quite a sizeable list of businesses against which I have an embargo. Some from a moral standpoint and others for poor service. My family regularly pull my leg about 'the list'.
  9. Steve Browning
    I would question whether it ever was 'gloriously perfect' when you got it. The only way it could be 100% attributable to the tech was if you could have seen him do it. 100% is a statistical certainty, and you can't say that, however much you may suspect. Even if you are sure, what would they say? "Yes, I noticed that when you brought it in". Whether you suspect them or not, using them again is your choice. You seem to like the work they did, so enjoy a great instrument.
  10. Steve Browning
    Nothing happens unless Frank says so.
  11. Steve Browning
    I've got a couple of Uk tours this year, Nik. If I'm in your neck of the woods you'd be welcome to swing by and check them out.
  12. Steve Browning
    I bought a 62 reissue when they first came out around 1983. I sent it back as I couldn't live with the dreadful supposed tort plate. It looked just like this. Horrible.
  13. Steve Browning
    Hello from close to Pompey.
  14. Steve Browning
    My amps have valve pre-amps and the gain is at about 1 o'clock. Just enough to add some character to the sound.
  15. Steve Browning
    Remarkable amps these. I absolutely believe that the sound you want is in there. The valve front end and mos-fet power stage is a brilliant combination. A really commanding presence on stage and at a great price. On top of that you are dealing with a very fine and respected Basschatter.
  16. Steve Browning
    Chris bought a bass in bits from me. Deal all done in a matter of minutes and in exactly the manner you would expect from someone who is highly respected in this community. If I say I never want to deal with him again, it's only because I really need to control my GAS. Some is more easily contained than another!
  17. Steve Browning
    By the same token, Gordon and the new drummer may have been the perfect match. I presume the other members are a cast of deps too? Maybe I'm a bit sensitive but I'd be sharing the disappointment.
  18. Steve Browning
    It is indeed. An excellent case.
  19. Steve Browning
    It is a wonderful forum. Full of interesting, information, humour and characters. I spend far more time on here than I should. It's also great to be able to pass on knowledge/experience to a receptive audience (and receive it also). I believe we all bring something to the party.
  20. Steve Browning
    A somewhat untidy corner with a number of my cases. The Enki is my touring case. Brilliant bit of kit. The SKBs are unbeatable for Precisions IMHO.
  21. Steve Browning
    I had the 1x15 version. Not enough power (let alone bottom end). That said, Stewart told me that it was only produced so they could say they made a bass amp.
  22. Steve Browning
    I do this, too. Just for reference as all my basses, bar two, are strung with flats.
  23. Steve Browning
    Ok. Sold to the gentleman!
  24. Steve Browning
    Basically, I just want it gone. Pretty easy bit of work for someone.
  25. Steve Browning
    Mine was also a Columbus Jazz, and even had black nylon wound strings on it. I have no recollection of what happened to it. I don't recall it with any great passion.
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