Harps

What a beauty! I’ve absolutely fallen in love with my MIJ International Series P-Bass. I didn’t expect it to become my go-to bass but it plays incredibly well and feels a bit lighter than my other P, so I’m a basswood, and Japanese Fender, convert.

Duck Son & Pinker in Bath was my first thought. Lovely shop - I was wasting my mediocre music talent with guitars back then so I never looked too much at the bass selection but they were always very friendly when I stared wide-eyed at guitars and effects when I only had enough money in my pocket for a couple of plectrums. also, Stag Music in Trowbridge. it wasn’t a big shop, dark and dingy. I bought my first ‘proper’ guitar there - a second hand modified Washburn G3V that sits on a wall unplayed for years. Probably the most significant thing that happened there was a visit by Chad Smith of the Chilli Peppers to do a signing. I’ve never seen the place so busy, and stupidly decided not to bother to queue up to meet him.

Wild guess - could be from download 2011? Duff played, Alice Cooper played and black stone cherry played. No aerosmith though or Geezer

The Black Stone Cherry FB group is very friendly and at least one of the band members occasionally post there - could be worth asking in there if anyone knows what event its from

Pantera seemed to have the worst luck with the stream, everything was quiet except Zakk. Alice in Chains also suffered with Jerrys vocals being stupidly quiet and completely losing sound for a song but both are much better on the fan filmed videos. It did feel to me that with the spinning stage, one half had significantly better audio mix than the other

I know the gig is over, but the live stream is way behind so waiting on the last Sabbath performance. I’ve watch since the start and loved pretty much every minute Bloody fantastic

Ah man, that’s awful. I quite liked the Manchester store - in fact, I was due a trip there on Saturday. Eldest has nearly finished his exams and wants an acoustic skinny string to celebrate. youngest wanted to stare longingly at the Mike McCready strat. But obviously, that’s just a disappointment for us - very sad for the staff.

I was going to get the Buff McKagan P-Bass, but I can’t cope with the 15lb weight

I’ll be there as well! I saw Bruce at the Isle of Wight festival in 2012 and he was brilliant. I always had it in my mind to see him at one of his own shows. only downside is the complete lack of parking available. I got the tickets from Twickets and didn’t think to check if there was football on at the same time. I’ve found a place, but it’s a decent walk away

Decided to go a bit stupid with some upgrades. Anyone able to hazard a guess as to which hipshot tuners would be the easiest replacements? Im looking at the technical drawings but im about as technically minded as a rock edit - I reckon its HB7.

Exactly what I was thinking!

Flipping heck, off to eBay I go! looks amazing!

This might be the perfect excuse to order a spare before I go hacking it up with a dremel!

Cheers - I did presume so. I’ll take the pick guard off and take a look. It sounds good as-is anyway

Had a good blast last night. Really like the bass. I had to do a little set up adjustments which isn’t something I’m that good at but it’s playing really nicely now. one, possibly stupid, question though - I can’t seem to adjust the next pickup at all. I’m presuming I should be able to raise it? It just feels very tight and won’t lift at all.