Steve Browning

Joe Strummer. My first (proper) band had played a combination of Dr Feelgood and Clash stuff and his death was a real shock. George Michael was a shock too. All the more so as details of his incredible generosity and simple humanity came to light. That's two, I know, but they were shocking for different reasons.

I confess I spent years (and years) being obsessed with having my cab make contact with the floor. Even in the live-in flightcase I had made, I insisted that there was no foam under the cab when it was upright. After a time, the flightcase became a ridiculous incumbrence and I finally made the leap to decent sized rubber wheeled casters. I was convinced the bottom end would just disappear but, guess what? No difference in the sound at all.

Yes, it's that reference to the pickup that has loud alarm bells ringing for me.

By halfway through the first song you'll be hooked. Enjoy the years of poverty ahead!! 🙂

I have a Pbass with '68 electrics and my recent SVL Pbasses have 5% overwound Lindy Fralins which are pretty much the same.

The one in this review is unsurpassed, apparently. 🙂

I knew he could do it but then ....... I believe in miracles!!

Certainly the Ibis Budget had parking but not reserve'able and no space left when getting back late after the gig. Cheap and functional for sure but having to park the van a small distance away didn't help me nod off very quickly.

Did he prefer it through a valve amp (ducks)?

Fair point!!!

I would avoid Ibis Budget. Notice how the shower cubicle opens straight into the room and the sink is actually in the room. This is a twin room. Not overly keen on having my bandmate watch me clean my nadgers!!

I have done the same with these straps. The proper way round means the buckle is at the front so I always attached it the other way round because the buckle (and double thickness) was at the back. That made the bass far more comfortable to wear and helps keeps the bass balanced.

Don't forget the radio pack!!

Nice. Very nice.

I dare you to get the shirt!! Which bass have you ordered?

Nice bass but typically horrible attempt at a tort guard. Far too red. That's always going to be the problem, good tort guards are like hen's teeth. Great starting point though as Japanses Fenders are superb instruments. I bought 2 or 3 from Ishibashi.

I went more for the Bohemian Rhapsody vibe.

Hello from Waterlooville. Have you had a look in the Southsea Guitar Centre? Good place to look for s/h stuff.

Exactly that. If you want Flea's bass line then go and hire him. When playing covers I will include any important elements (if there are any, of course) but, otherwise, you get what I reckon works best. Personally, I can think of nothing worse than painstakingly reproducing any 'official' version of a song.

Yes, they're like Ivan - Terrible!

They've just to take the right Steppes.

A bit of a chill round the Urals!!

I thought about it but it just seemed too Volga (I'll get me coat).