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If you send to France via Parcelforce, they have a reciprocal arrangement with GLS over here when the item enters the country. The GLS side of things have never given me a problem. However, any problems that have occured have been on the UK side. Probably best with a big name like UPS or Fedex.

I play bass in band situations but tonight I did a duo gig with a girl singer and I played guitar for the night. Everything from Jessie J to Edith Piaf. Nowhere to hide and I had to learn 37 numbers over the last 10 days. Some were really easy 4 chord jobs and some not so easy due to the keys she sings in as I hate using a capo. However, it was a fun challenge putting some real effort into playing guitar and, a great night to boot so I've agreed to do more gigs. Still love bass though.

[quote name='spinynorman' timestamp='1381276652' post='2236972'] I saw them on Saturday at The Mill in Banbury. I'm always impressed by bands that play for 50 people the same as they would for 50,000, and they did. Pat O'May looked like he'd taken a wrong turn backstage at a Spinal Tap gig, but he was definitely enjoying himself and fitted in musically, if not visually. It's good there's still a few blues-based guitarists around who don't sound like SRV and don't do that silly trick with the volume knob to make it sound like a violin. [/quote] Pat is really from a Celtic heavy rock background but as you say, it works and he fits in musically. Know what you mean by "if not visually" though. I guess to be a real superstar, you need to be taller, thinner and less sweaty (he'll punch me if he reads this) Worth checking out his own stuff too. Sounds like it was a good gig.

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1381126554' post='2234541'] Has anybody caught any of the shows on this current tour? I was at the Trades Club in Hebden Bridge last night and had a great evening. Superb set, great band including a really good bass player whose name I just can't remember atm I'm sorry to say, but he learned the whole set in less than a week including some of the more complex Tull stuff (TAAB). The venue was really good too, intimate with a good PA and the added bonus of a selection of real ales. What's not to like. [/quote] My mate, Pat O'May is currently playing with him (guitar) and loving it.

[quote name='Westie9' timestamp='1379066262' post='2208240'] Look for a Korg 01/W or 01/WFD. They took over from the M1 years ago. Some great sounds and very versatile. I still have an 01/Wpro (the 76 note version) which I purchased on the day they came out. Then it was £2700. I've used it professionally ever since. [/quote] Forgot about the 01/W, nice bit of kit.

I've been to the toilet for a wee and carried on playing with one hand (wireless, and it was only a 12 bar in A) Singer didn't even notice until the audience started laughing. The loos were behind us in the pub. A pure pro me!

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[quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1378744579' post='2204104'] I never think about it when I'm playing. I suppose it's down to developing an internal clock over the years, just reacting to the rhythm of the track. [/quote] This 'ere +1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHIRQ9P0Aj0 Make it a medley and do this.

Fortunate enough to have permanently set-up rehearsal studio on the property so turn up, turn on, start playing.

GB Shuttle 6.0 combo plus GB ext cab if I need it. Nice and light and compact. Does what it says on the tin.

[quote name='Freddy Le Cragg' timestamp='1378229965' post='2197434'] Some of the forums I frequent have a live Java chatroom. Its a great way to get to know other posters etc. In fact, I met my wife in one dedicated to Dr Who! Any chance of getting one on here? [/quote] Bugger, I've now got this weird scenario in my head about you trying to persuade her to dress up like a Dalek

Peavey Combo 300 (1x15) for me. Seem to remember it had a Bi-amp facility built in. Sold it and bought a 4x10 Trace combo. Couldn't lift that bugger either, and I was young then!!

Here's the last rock set I did over here (a year ago) 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 Hush Sharp dressed man Born to be wild Black night Lights out in London You really got me Rock and roll The hunter Dead or alive Comfortably numb Pretty vacant Word up Doctor doctor Rockin in the free world

Just bought a Yamaha guitar combo from Pete. Great deal made even better by his kind offer to deliver as I was staying en route to his next destination. Really nice guy to deal with. Most helpful. Real shame that nightmare parking restrictions made it impossible to have a chat and a cuppa with him. Thanks Pete, looking forward to using the amp when I get back to France.

The man for me, the man was always Manitas de Plata. Got turned on to his playing in the late 60's. Fabulous musician but was sometimes unconventional in his approach to traditional Flamenco. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZxkrNGfbAA

If it's any help, I used my Genz Shuttle 6.0 combo last week for an acoustic guitar number and our guitarist assumed I was using the AER that was parked next to me. It sounded great. Also sounds really nice with my Strat in a sort of clean compressed way.

You could pick up a secondhand Korg M1 for about £150. They were seriously pro and expensive kit (many years ago) ultra reliable and great on board sounds. Expandable with extra cards if you need to but unlikely if you just need good pianos and a couple of organ patches. You may also find (very cheap, about £100) the M1R rack version. You can then just buy a cheap midi universal keyboard like an evolution for about £50. Failing this, look for a Roland JV1010 module (over 1000 patches and fabulous organs and pianos) About £100 + a cheap midi keyboard.

I can hear them in France, but then I've got the radio on

Any basses by builders who were primarily exotic guitar manufacturers but thought they naturally had the ability to build an equally nice looking bass. The culprits being Ovation, PRS, Gordon Smith, Parker and Patrick Eggle. They ALL look like sh*t. I've no idea what they sound like and don't want to find out.

Whilst it's not a Yamaha, my main bass also cost the same. The expensive stuff just hangs on the wall now. Must be something about £80 being the magic price

[quote name='bassist_lewis' timestamp='1376463493' post='2174156'] the singer is doing a fringe show so can't rehearse til September, so only 1 month. I can't do 2 rehearsals, I have 3 other bands, gigs, a full time job plus a life. Parts are written but flexible. The singer hasn't written everything yet so structures are still to be finished, as are brass parts. [/quote] That's all sorted then, book your studio for next February