Chaosanator

I'd like to see a black-and-white checked signature bass 🙂

For me, nope. I've not once thought about where my gear was made until seeing this thread. I mostly care about whether it works and sounds the way I want it to.

That's not to say that I won't ever consider place of manufacture in the future. I'd like reduce my personal burden on the environment, but that seems like a totally different topic. 🙂

Can you check your amazon/ebay purchase history?

Just bought the one from aldi. Thanks for the tip offs!

On 03/05/2021 at 19:21, dmccombe7 said:

Went for this one, Ordered click and collect today and will pick up later in week when down near the Screwfix depot. Its 25 miles from me.

Dave

Hi Dave, how's that trolley been working out for you?

Bit of both. Sometimes (albeit rarely) I play gigs without the bass going through the PA, in which case my amp is for everyone's hearing pleasure.

Had 2 gigs in Wales this weekebd with no issues. Managed to get petrol on the way home at about 1am with no queuing involved.

Wow that's been on ebay for ages!

I remember seeing a lot of love last time for Live After Death, which is (of course) a fantastic album.

However my favourite is:

Iron Maiden - Rock in Rio.

If I were going to try storing stuff in the garage I'd probably try to keep them off the floor somehow, just in case water gets in.

Good luck with the move!

As a millennial I grew up on Brave New World, Dance of Death, A Matter of Life and Death etc. I like Senjutsu, but I wouldn't (currently) say that it's better than those albums; my opinion may change after a few more listens 🙂

Blue sparkle 

Can't wait to hear how the test run goes!

Totally!

10 hours ago, DawnPatroller said:

@Chaosanator Which Maiden trib are you in? I know there's a fair few around.

Yeah there are quite a few, the more Maiden the better IMO! I'll message you with the band details 🙂

20 hours ago, Ricky Rioli said:

YouTube though did give me a terrible recording of The Iron Maidens playing it, which was enough to make me think it would sound great live. So.... have you ever played it?

I agree! The Iron Maidens do a great job at picking cool songs.

I've not played Back in the Village yet, although we were talking about that along with The Duellists only a couple of weeks ago... 😉

At the moment I'm most excited to gig Only the Good Die Young!

I've been a huge Maiden ever fan since I innocently asked my mum "who's that?" as Run to the Hills played on the radio. Props to her for knowing the answer!

I play bass in a Maiden tribute band nowadays. It's such a pleasure to play my favourite songs in front of a crowd that sings along with us. Love it!

Totally get this! Could you ask a friend or family member to safely store one of your basses for say 6 months to a year? If you can experience yourself able to cope without it for that long, you might feel more able to part with it completely. 

If you're not sure which bass, perhaps you can try this with a couple of basses to see which one you ask back first.

I haven't read the whole thread, but I'm really enjoy the dark theme on my phone (chrome browser, android phone). Great stuff 👍

1 minute ago, Chaosanator said:

I don't have particularly strong opinions on the badges, but want to comment here in the hope of a level up! 🙂

Well that worked a treat!

I don't have particularly strong opinions on the badges, but want to comment here in the hope of a level up! 🙂

I'd recommend Flight of Icarus or Stranger in a Strange Land as good places to start with Maiden gallops. Those songs are a little slower so they may help build up speed. The more popular songs like Run to the Hills and the Trooper are a bit faster...

To be honest I don't think Download will quite be the same once Maiden et al retire.

Eagles of Death Metal

Easy! Iron Maiden - Rock in Rio.

Interesting to see a lot of love for Live after Death here 🙂 looks like I've been listening to the wrong album!