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[quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1408553260' post='2531323'] I havent read Gerry's book - is it worth a read? Donal Gallagher described it as Riding Roughshod - not a great endorsement! [/quote] It's pretty good, I enjoyed it. If you're a Rory fan, it's a must read, as in the absence of a great Rory book, it's our only original source! I didn't know Donal called it that - very good! I'd have liked a lot more detail in certain places, as the post 'Top Priority' years go very quickly. Fairplay, Rory slowed down in the 80's, but the band was still together, and I'd have liked more first hand knowledge. Band does less, suddenly Rory has a drink problem, and it's over! I finished it with a lot of unanswered questions. All I learned was that Gerry entertained Anita Dobson for a night before she was with Brian May....and that, I could have lived without knowing!

It saddens me to say, but I've not heard new record in sometime that actually excited me one bit. Part of it is modern production sounds, for me it's too lifeless. I think at some point during the 1990's, the world lost the ability to make a decent sounding track. Snare sounds - my personal gripe. I'm so bad, I have to turn off the radio if a songs production irritates me too much! Drum sounds in general are just awful now...all sound like they're submerged! Drums and cymbals go 'ttt', not 'pffft! Main thing is the quality that's missing, not just in recent times. For me, the golden days of the album were the late 60's and 70's, 80's in a small part, 90's lesser, 00's non-existent. For stone-cold classics, that is. I'm 40, and remember buying old records in the 80's as a teen. For what I liked, the golden age had been and gone by then, and today it's worse. The thing is now, I think a great song - if one was around - would be ruined by the production. I for one would hate a modern job, but equally when they try to give it retro pastiche. It might be me - as I type, I'm working my way through the Miles Davis 'Cellar Door' sessions - 350 minutes of what I call the absolute business, whilst others would call it something else entirely!

I don't remember reading Gerry Mcavoy being considered (not mentioned in his book IIRC). However, Rory Gallagher was a contender to replace Mick Taylor, even jamming with the band for a few days. This is mentioned in Gerry's book. I'm glad he didn't, as a big Rory fan, I hate to think what we might have missed out on. Saying that, you never know if he did, he may still have been around, which would have been the greatest gift.

Whatever feels right. I picked up a used MIM Geddy Lee sig Jazz a few months ago as a backup. I've previously owned the MIJ model a few years back. Surprised me as the pups are much stronger, neck more stable....big improvement on the old model for my experience, and it's MIM. Just shows you what's out there - but if my main bass was a Fender, I'd go MIA, as I'm an unapologetic bass snob!

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1406312840' post='2510576'] Yes! I heard that show too!! Same effect on me as I was 18. Had it on all week as it just goes so well with the Sunshine [/quote] That's awesome, glad I wasn't the only one all those years ago! Brilliant it had the same impact on you as well Miles!

I've got 2 - a long and short. Use the short one the most, due to basss shape and comfort. Great bits of kit, wouldn't be without them.

Too many to list! But for a real genuine keeper, it would be 'Moonflower' by Santana. Their last great album, but more importantly the album that took me onto so many new pastures. In 1990, I was a 16 year old metal fan, but slowly moving away from it. I heard a whole side of 'Moonflower' played by Fluff Freeman on a Saturday night, and I was hooked. I can't think of many records that have so much - soul, pop, rock, latin, jazz, funk......it took me to a million new directions which I still explore today - and for that its a special one for me, 24 years in. I became immersed in totally new music overnight. Many come and go, but I still love it. Listened to it last weekend in fact.

Terrible behaviour. I've sold bass gear at times on ebay, sometimes you do ok, other times the buyer gets a bargain. If you can't accept that, then you shouldn't use it. Simple as, that's the gamble. As was said earlier, you can't have your cake, and eat it. I'd report it, seller should be banned for that.

I love white Precisions - very cool!

He fixed my Markbass cab a few years back. Spent the entire time I was there telling me what a load of crap it was! Certainly a character, and obviously very talented. I remember an article on his wall about Pink Floyd, I think he was something to do with their PA systems in the 70s.

Cool! I'm really keen to see them again. Tastes and bands come and go, but I've remained a Motorhead devotee since I was 13. May they rock for a long time to come! [size=4] [/size]

Like!

Don't like it, but liked the video when I was 16!

I throughly endorse Dingus' explanation! I remember when I was an avid NME/MM reader in the early/mid '90s, there wasn't the big deal made of 'Glasto' (hate that abbreviation) in the press. It was just one of the festivals. In fact, from memory, there was far more talk of Reading and newer ones like Phoenix. Glastonbury was a bit old-skool, a bit crusty! I don't recall much being made of it, or at least nowhere near like it is now.

Certainly looked it today, I think they sound pretty cool. Loved the Beasties cover.

Debbie is 69 this week! Not sure if that's cool or not....

Quite liked Warpaint so far. Really liked Sean Kuti - will be checking out the album later. Always nice to do a bit of bass-spotting!

Interesting responses. I think it was an old tech that said to aways bring a bass with used strings, as it'll set up better if they're worn in, kind of always stuck with me. I'm edging on the side of new at the mo. Bass is having new pckups installed, and new (replacement) bridge saddles, so a set-up is a must after all that!

I do some basic set-up and adjustments from home, but my Ric is going to a luthier next month for a bit of a mod, and as such, I'll get it properly set-up again when it's there. However - I've always assumed (and got told this once) that the bass should be set-up with used strings, not a brand new set. Is this actually true? I re-strung last week and gigged it, and I've got a couple more before it goes in.So they'll be nicely bedded in and a bit sweaty before the work is done. Just wanted to check this is the right way, and not to get it done with a shiny brand new set?

The cycle of GAS - only to end up back where you started! [size=4] [/size]

There's a gorgeous American Vintage '74 Jazz - pretty steep, but looks fab with the blocks and all.