Paul S

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1408397131' post='2529862'] We tend to like the music that was playing when we were most impressionable and new experiences were a regular occurrence... who can forget that song that was playing when you met your first love, had your first drink, drove your first car, smoked your first joint, went to your first gig..? Important events indeed and the soundtrack to them is burnt into our minds and have special significance. I'm sure it is no different for today's teenagers. [/quote] ^^This^^ I think. Hobbies change with each generation as technology evolves. I used to play a lot of sport and did a lot of the scout things, but music always was and still is one of the most important things for me. I think if you are into music that will be a constant. I find I am also trapped in a musical timewarp. Most of the new stuff I like sounds like 'old school' rock. The only difference between now and back then is I appreciate all types of music these days and am not so militant about 'heavy rock only' - for me now there are only two types of music; good and bad. But, when all said and done, the bands I loved in my teens like Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Thin Lizzy still strike the deepest resonance.

That could be interesting. Certainly cheap.

Like you, FF, I don't even know how to spell DMX, let along set it up. Yes, I agree - one colour then another is certainly less frantic and easier on the eye. But, sad to say, however unsubtle it is I do find 'School Disco' look quite appealing, plus it doesn't require any kind of understanding on my part. But I think the main aim would be getting all of them to be the same colour whatever the settings of the controller.

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1408362310' post='2529322'] In theory, any DMX lights should be able to be controlled together, regardless of manufacturer. [/quote] Ta. Be nice to think it would be easy to set up, too - and have the sequences all the same. One way to find out, I guess.

HJ those are very good, thanks for the link. I have a single bar set which I would like to augment but hesitated because of the extra tripod - your very workable idea has solved that! I wonder if the lights can all be connected to work in unison, even though different manufacturers?

I saw them at Wembley June '78 during what turned out to be the 'Live and Dangerous' tour. Pretty much set the bar as far as me and live music are concerned - I've enjoyed some gigs nearly as much since then (a couple this last year, as it happens) but nothing has bettered that night. Slightly as an aside, I saw a Lizzy tribute band a few days ago - Limehouse Lizzy. It actually brought back a lot of memories. The band were very good but the front guy was absolutely amazing. He didn't try to mimic Lynott or dress like him (black stingray with mirror plate) but he had great stage presence and very reminiscent of Lynott. Well worth seeing if you haven't before.

[quote name='SubsonicSimpleton' timestamp='1407919724' post='2525256'] Maybe you need to change your strings. [/quote] A set of something like DR High beams will certainly make it ring. This guy manages to get a nice slap tone from a Precision http://youtu.be/C5QYSu9xaTE

Pete bought a set of Wilkinson tuners from me in a speed of light, smooth as silk transaction. Been an absolute pleasure!

On eBay, a Tokai BPW 55 bass. Not seen one before. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAPAN-VINTAGE-TOKAI-BASS-REVOLOUTION-WORKS-55-VERY-GOOD-CONDITION-/251597472273?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3a9460c211"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAPAN-VINTAGE-TOKAI-BASS-REVOLOUTION-WORKS-55-VERY-GOOD-CONDITION-/251597472273?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3a9460c211[/url] Anyone any idea? Not that I am interested in bidding, just curious.

I would say that the best value for money consistently would be the Silver Series Squiers - MIJ early 90s. I've had both Silver Series Precision and Jazz basses and they are both great instruments (the Precision particularly - fantastic tone) and I haven't read a bad opinion about either. And they don't go for silly money either. But, as had been said but worth repeating, try as many as you can as you will most likely be surprised. My most recent bass has proved to be the best I have played - comfortable, superb tone, lightweight, great neck and build quality - does all the things I have been looking for in a bass. Passes the 'Stevie Wonder Test' with flying colours. It is a 1984 MIJ Squier medium scale Precision - who would have thought?