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This is the best bass I've ever played. It's incredible. I was a bit worried when I first got my hands on it wondering if I'd done the right thing - out of the box it felt like a different leage in terms of quality but I wasn't sure about the sound but every hour I've played this it's felt more and more like I'm home. In terms of playability I can tell that this is a higher quality instrument than the Chinese-made Combustion I had, and that was fantastic. Sound wise, I'd have to have them next to each other to tell the difference (except the preamp - this Neve-designed setup is WAY more me than the EMG and I love the passive tone control), that's how good those far eastern instruments are, but when it comes to the feel of the bass in my hands. I am blown away. Mind-blowing.

It's soooo nice to play!

NBD!!!!!

I've seen this around a couple of times and it's EXACTLY the kind of vintage bass I'd be after - one that's been messed around too much for a collector, but loved enough that it's been played a lot and worth customising. If I was still playing 4-string basses I'd love to have a go on it - could be a killer instrument. Or a mutt, but it'd be worth trying.

UPDADE!!!! It's arrived with Bass Direct and they're sending it out today to be with me tomorrow! To say I'm excited is an understatement... Update on the update - I have a tracking number! I may actually do an unboxing video on this one, I've never ever bought something like this before, a custom bass...

I just collected a GSS Sumo amp from Mike and as well as enjoying an absolutely brilliant process for buying the amp, he made me simply a perfect cup of tea and we had a lovely chat! Thanks, Mike, I really appreciate your time setting the amp up for me to try with a bass for a few moments, and what a lovely bass that bitsa-GB-Lakland was. I've not often gotten on with Barolini's but they do a smashing job in that instrument! All the best and I hope I'm lucky enough to do business with you again.

I could do but I’m starting to feel frustrated and I’d rather leave while we’re on good terms. There were points at the last rehearsal where I was really not enjoying it.

I did a long rehearsal last night with a group I'm doing a gig with on Monday, and it was fun to spend some time with the guys, but I think I'm going to bow out after that's done. I like the two others in the band, and it's fun doing the guitarist's material - his songs have been great to write basslines for - but I just don't feel like I'm being challenged, musically. I feel like I need to find a project that'll push me to up my game, AND I really want to move more into disco/funk rather than the rock I've been doing. It'll be a shame - the afterpractise beers have been a highlight of the week! I took the Positive Grid Spark Live to the Pirate rehersal space in Camden as we could not book a room with amps and it totally kept up with the drummer. I even plugged the guitarist in for a couple of songs and it sounded really good with both of us - he loved the tone! However, it's just a bit too heavy to hoik around in a backpack so I've invested in one of those granny shopping trollies for £20. It will be way easier to get around with the bass strapped on my back and the amp trundling along behind...

Garfunkels? Absolutely dreadful chain of tourist-trap steakhouses in London's West End. If that's HIM who caused that, lock him up and throw away the key, I say.

Like I said Marvin Carthy

That sounds like FUN!

Sorry. I’m rubbish with names. I actually saw Martin Cathy play at the tribute concert to Bert Jansch. It was just one of those stories I heard mentioned once and I’m really glad that it wasn’t that Paul Simon who stole credit for someone else’s work. Thanks for sharing

Martin McCarthy wrote that arrangement I think Paul Simon copyright Ed it

Yep. I’m not going to look into this band. Not interested going down that rabbit hole.

Didn’t Paul Simon rip off his Scarborough Fair arrangement from someone?

The Sweet were an incredible band. Outstanding musicians...

Gosh! That sounds very well thought out and I'm very impressed by your attention to level detail. A cidered-up audience will smell very appealing... apple... peeling... I'll get my coat.

Had a good fun one with one of my groups last night. Was knackered after a building project on the house but it was really good fun- the guitarist is a creative fella, good fun, writes interesting stuff and is really lovely. The drummer is inexperienced and a bit lacking in confidence but she’s great to play with and I hope we can build her up to doing a gig before long. I took the Positive Grid Spark Live and it did really well. Sounded good and easily kept up with the drummer, though she’s not a very heavy player. Did a comparison with the full rig- TC BH800 and MarkBass NY121 and the bass rig was way more authoritative and deep, coped with big transients way better and louder as you’d expect