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TBH I like all of Ged's tones, I think each suited the sound of the band at the time. I love his tone of the new CD/DVD - as much as I love Ged with the Ric, it worked well at that time, but like the Wal, things change. I did find the 'Rush In Rio' tone a [i]little[/i] bright, though.

Please check out our new (debut) EP, available for digital download now. Direct from CD Baby, iTunes, and coming soon to Amazon and multiple others. Here's the CDB link - [url="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thehowlinwolves"]http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thehowlinwolves[/url] You can also hear one of the tracks in full here - [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkwBOSAfr1w"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkwBOSAfr1w[/url] Thanks for looking! [size=4] [/size]

Had to sadly part with my USA Precision - but happy it's going to a great home with Aidan. Great communication and an excellent chap to deal with. Enjoy with my best wishes - and BC'ers please deal with 100% confidence. [size=4] [/size]

Very sad. I first heard the 'So What' pattern through Ronnie's version.

I'll be there - love these repeats.

Very informative, many thanks - an enjoyable read! I was jamming with some Abba this week. I think the songs are so omnipresent that it's easy to forget how amazing they are. I personally think they represent the best pop ever. I really love 'The Name Of The Game' - there's so many fantastic chord changes in there, so clever. To mention the article - 'Summer Night City' as well -brilliant. In fact, I can't think of such an unbroken run of great pop that incorporates so many styles. Gives a good excuse to post this - [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ90ZqH0PWI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ90ZqH0PWI[/url]

Just sold Chris a Mono Comfort Strap. Instant payment, great comms - seamless transaction, very highly recommended! Thanks Chris! [size=4] [/size]

I preferred the TOTP 1978 Christmas special on BBC4! [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1388576622' post='2323494'] It is pre-filmed but not in August, lol. Rehearsals didn't start until 9th December! [/quote] I was a bit unsure when I heard it TBH....but when it comes to the BBC, you never know! [size=4] [/size]

I Sky +'d it, and flicked through it at great speed this morning. Another Hootenanny, and for me another dreary and predictable line-up. Couple of odd bits, but majority was just same old. Not really a fan of Haim, but agree that the Bassface is somewhat mesmerizing! Though I prefer the main singer TBH.... [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Heard on the radio this morning that they film it in August. I know it's far from live, but quite amazed - but not [/size]surprised[size=4] -at that if it's true![/size]

My Ricky 4003. It's now my only bass, so by default is my no.1! [size=4] [/size]

+1 on Yodel. Avoid at all costs in my experience. I always ask which courier a firm uses before buying. If it's City Link or Yodel, I walk. Quite a few places use DPD - totally excellent. I always send using UPS - again, brilliant service.

Just sold a set of new D'addarios to Tom. We've dealt before (about 4 years ago now!) and Tom is as excellent and reliable as ever. Instant payment, great comms - deal with 100% confidence - thanks Tom!

Interesting stuff - many thanks! Lozz - I actually looked at the Zoom last year - looks very good, and not badly priced either. Good call. I suppose I'm just looking for a bit more control and grunt in my sound, I'm sticking a Ric through the Markbass mostly (occasionally P with flats, but I'm EQ'ing more with the Ric in mind).

It's taken me a long time to work out those filters! [size=4] [/size]

Going to treat myself for Christmas with a decent DVD to relax with following suitable refreshments on the 25th [i]and[/i] 26th! I don't really buy many music DVD's - any suggestions for any decent bass-related ones? I suppose I'm looking at the new Rush 'Clockwork Angels' one - got the audio, but went to the tour, so wouldn't mind the DVD. Other than that, maybe something Jaco/fusion related....or maybe something else?

I've had my 121P amp and New York cab since 2009. Only issue (so far) was a problem with the tweeter in the cab. Had to have it looked at and repaired when it was just over a year old. I like them - I bought them primarily for the weight. Easy to make a quick getaway LOL! I've never had any negative comments about my tone - and I've played a variety of basses through them, Fenders and Rics. The amp alone is no good at all IMHO - you need the cab in every situation. My only gripe is even the two together can still be a little lifeless and lack presence at times - but they are small and lightweight, so I guess that's the compromise. I've always found the EQ a right PITA - sometimes I've had to work really hard to get a decent tone. My previous amp was a very heavy Trace Elliott - never had the same issue with that, it always sounded massive....which the MB for me never has matched. Would I buy again? Don't know. I'm aware now of more manufacturers making similar equipment, probably cheaper. I'd probably take a drive up to Bass Direct and see what I could find! [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Hope this helps.[/size]

I was watching some Youtube stuff about tone, etc., and there was mention about pre-amps (Sansamp Tech 21?) I've been playing for about 20 years, and have never used one! Could somebody please explain what they do, and the point? I play direct into a Markbass 121P amp and New York cab - would a P.A. assist my tone in any way at all? For your average pub/club gigger, is there any benefit? I just assume that I EQ with the amp/head - I can't understand what a pre-amp would do. Sorry for being a dummy here - I'd just like to know more!

Interparcel - their standard services use UPS, and every experience I've had with them has been brilliant. You can insure as well, which I never fail to do if selling.

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1387023215' post='2307493'] This is a great post with some fantastic info in it. I think this deserves a sticky [/quote] +1. Loads of valuable links and info to refer to.