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See your points of view, in fact if I was having this built, then yes, I'd get him to reduce the width a bit at the top. But the rest of it? Absolutely beautiful. (to me)

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='995791' date='Oct 21 2010, 12:08 PM']As I type, in the "Basses for sale" part of the forum, there are all kinds of exotica! To wit; Multiple Ken Smiths A Fodera and a Fodera-a-like Overwaters A Wal US Spector Valenti Alleva Coppolo and God only knows what else... Yet few or no Warwick/Fender/MM that are usually the bread and butter of the For Sale part of the board. What's going on? Is it another one of those phases during which a given brand becomes deeply unfashionable (as Warwick & MM sometimes do) except [i]really[/i] expensive? Answers on a postcard (or even below) please! [/quote] I was sort of thinking the opposite, that there were more MM basses than usual on at the moment. Get your point about the Smith's though. None for ages and then, London bus syndrome. Seem to have been loads of Alembics too. I reckon it's just people realising that they really only play that their Squire jazz most of the time and it's dead money if the exotica just sits in a corner.

Can't comment about the bass gear but have tried a 1960 head, a 333XL and after borrowing one for a week, have just ordered the V55HD. Unbelievable sound and clarity. Triode or pentode modes, switchable ohmage. My guitarist mate has had no issues with his and it came with the foot pedal. Going to run it through a pair of 1912 Marshalls. Great for the money.

Just seen this on the fbass site in "available instruments" Didn't even know they existed. Bugger, wish I'd seen this 2 years ago.

[quote name='Bilbo' post='995258' date='Oct 20 2010, 06:59 PM']There is some great stuff coming out of Brazil. And some absolute sh** I play with a Brazillian guy who introduces this stuff to me all of the time. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSwHtKCi0Kg"]Gione Antony Band[/url][/quote] Mustango Sallyana? In that case, we're going to learn Summerio de seextyninos

Nice when somebody finds what they're looking for.

Welcome to basschat. Plenty to learn, discuss and buy here.

This guy is so cool. And to be honest, better dress sense than most girls in Basildon.

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='994147' date='Oct 19 2010, 09:53 PM']the first bit is a bit misleading, so stick with it... he's very talented... but if they turned up for a gig at my municipal park, i'd tell em to pissowf, and take there soft fusion jazz elsewhere.[/quote] This appeared a week or so ago, so I You tubed him. It gets even more depressing / impressive (delete where applicable) I've played longer than he's been alive and I'll never be able to do that.

Again, not very rock, but I had a Status Energy for a few years and it weighed nothing. Great value for money. Lightest bass I ever owned.

Seen Sanborn twice, last time with MM, first time with Tom Barney. Great stuff.

Here's the rock band set. I know it's all the obvious stuff but we are in France after all. It's what they know. The boys are back in town Don’t believe a word Jailbreak Whiskey in the jar Shoot to thrill Highway to hell You shook me all night long You could be mine Paradise city Sweet child of mine Smoking in the boy’s room Can’t get enough of your love Hush Sharp dressed man Born to be wild Black night Lights out in London Hard to handle You really got me Rock and roll The hunter Dead or alive Comfortably numb Pretty vacant Word up Doctor doctor Hotel California Rockin in the free world

This is bordering on Ritchie Blackmore sending Rod Evans and Nick Simper round the pub for fags and them being told by the landlord he'd heard they were leaving Deep Purple. I'd fix an audition under a different name and embarrass them when you turn up.

I've done my homework, locked in to the drummer, a nice groove, on time and easy to get on with = good audition. Late, + look what I can do = disaster.

Regret selling these two.

This is the nearest place I know (from me) They're in Holland and they speak English. I guess a good courier could get it there. [url="http://www.wurlitzer-epservice.nl/joomla/"]http://www.wurlitzer-epservice.nl/joomla/[/url]

Great band Gentle Giant. Remeber them (well most of them) as Simon Dupree and the big sound.

Keep up the private practice and one day.....your singer will have one beer too many at a gig and you'll save the day. In the words of Rick Wakeman. Good luck is only when preparation meets opportunity. Go for it.

Maybe you're just being slighlty more open to other types of music and, at the same time, developing a style that's really you.

If you're happy with what you play, how you play it, and it gets you gigs, why fix it if it isn't broken. Although, there will obviously be a strong argument for improving if you feel the need to move on from whatever level you are at.

[quote name='fryer' post='981509' date='Oct 8 2010, 11:53 AM']So, 30 hours to go. I've worked out most of the songs - 60's covers - beatles, stones, move, kinks, searchers, roy orbison, etc. Now got to learn them and practise them. Assume it's ok to have a music stand, just for reminders? I'm sure I used to have skin on my plucking fingers ( yes, plucking ) And I used to be able to feel the fretting ones. Any tips on protecting the plucking ones - plasters ?[/quote] If I get a cut or split on a finger, I always dip the tips in Superglue. Comes off by the end of the evening and doesn't really affect what I do. So, you could give them a dab before the gig. If it does wear off too soon, at least you've had the benefit for the first set.

In order of preference The Rippingtons ,Family, Kool & the gang and Tony McAlpine's band (Maximum security days)

I think you'd have more scope tone-wise with a 2x10 cab or combo as opposed to a 1x15 but it's all down to taste. In your price range there's loads to choose from. Ashdown combos seem to very popular and do a good job. Peaveys are well worth the money and ultra reliable. Loads secondhand floating about. charic is right about go for 300 watts as you can always turn it down in a pub but your lost if you need more. Try to avoid Behringer as they have a low resale value if you want a change and usually get slated although I have no experience of them. Line 6 is another good option (I'm not on commission) Top of your budget would also get you one of the smaller Eden heads and a cheap cab. So, also look at the Nemesis range. I just picked up an N250 combo on ebay (never been used) for £130. Okay it's a 1x15 but great for small venues and rehearsals.