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Yep all sorted and I was simply asked, 'do you know this stuff'. As for "arrangements"? We played everything as per the recording unless there was an obvious vamp where you could have fun. Back in the 80's there was only ever one version of a tune unlike today when you look online and are bombarded by a thousand different versions. Plus if your all good you can now and again change things in the studio, tho I don't really remember it happening much.

I'll always remember the moment I went playing in pub bands to joining a semi-pro function band. The difference in prep was huge. With horns, two keys and everyone singing backing vox I was terrified of not knowing what I was doing so worked like mad prior to the first rehearsal which for them was a just a refresh before an important event. It was really satisfying playing with guys who were note perfect.

Yep. Nothing irritates more than trying to work with people who are lazy and who haven't put the hrs in at home. Its up to the BL to make sure everyone has the right versions for them to learn.

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Cant see anything surpassing my CV 70 for 250 quid. Its got the thickest 70's neck Ive seen on any repro.

My goodness only just seen this. It's like he's always been around. Legend.

There's ur problem. As the band get louder you need to reduce bass and push mids, almost to the point where it sounds weedy and crap on stage...however out there in the room it'll be punchin thru.

Happened to me. I call it the pop/rock plateau, and the cure for me was to get serious about Jazz/Big band and get out there and play it. It completely upended and improved the way I do bass 100%. Fifteen yrs on and Im a far better, more accomplished player.

Definitely not. I just like playing tunes written by people with talent. If said tunes have pleasing bass lines embedded them it's a bonus and has nothing to do with me being creative. Even adding an extra run here and there would be stretching the point a bit, Im just doing what I've trained for.

Yep. Reading ur post reminded me, back in the day you switched it on at sound chk then it would be left on standby until show time which cld be hrs later.. they always sounded better toasty hot.

Bad move requesting a repair. The guy is clearly a chancer so it'll prob come back with a whole set of different probs. If you did this on credit card you should be good to go.

Great shots of Freddie and that good ole meat and potatoes tone... works with everything, every time. Brilliant.

My 0.2$ I bought a CV 70 SQ P bass for pennies that was literally perfect in everyway and would have kicked that into the grass. The trouble with these so called "Luthiers" is there is no quality control, they don't have to answer to the man above smoking the big Havana so to speak. Those scratches, tatty frets and markers?..At that price? No way. Whoever sent that badly finished bass out needs to redress the balance asap. However don't name him on here yet as it could make him disappear altogether seeing as he's already pushing back. Better to show him this thread privately so he realises the community is not happy and that bad press moves like wildfire, then give him fair warning, if still no joy only then plaster him all over the place.

The interview above is great and remands me of a recent interview with Ron Wood. How old is he? .. But he's got a ton of old tunes written years ago and he too is itching to get back in the studio. Their decision for me is a no brainer. Life is to be taken, good on them.

Dead chromes, a light touch straight into the board on a good few recordings disagrees with that statement 100%. My P bass records with a thick gritty tone that studios have found very easy to deal with.