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I prefer higher tension (LaBella's my preference) because it means I can get the action really low... which means I don't have to apply so much pressure with my fretting hand... swings and roundabouts innit.

I appreciate it's a work in progress but like Mr Horse once said, "No sir.... I don't like it". The marketplace has always been the spark of life for this forum and now that the new listings have lost their linear, conversational vibe for me the forum seems slower and... duller. Rare, coveted or keenly priced items generate more replies in sale threads and stay near the top of the board, whilst less exciting overpriced items sink quickly only to return to view briefly with the echo of a "bump.... bump........ pricedrop.... anybody?". That's a dynamism that the new classifieds lack. I can't see the interaction between members that would normally take place in the old marketplace spilling out into the other forums and I can't imagine why it would. Questions asked in the new classifieds seem non existant and as the number of basses for sale grows I guess will mainly come to consist of.. "is this item still for sale?"

Just bought a mic from Harry in a straightforward and pleasant transaction. Thank you.

[quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1350657432' post='1841902'] Here's the official top 50 cover songs based on the set lists of bands on North West Bands website. [url="http://nwb.co/setlistchart"]http://nwb.co/setlistchart[/url] [/quote] There's an extremely easy drinking game in there... I'm going to print that list out and take it to the pub with me this weekend. One alcoholic beverage for every whoary old cliche played off that list. No wait, that'll only make the landlord/lady encourage those songs.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1350252938' post='1836548'] The Meters' 'Rejuvination' [/quote] [quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1350289927' post='1836735'] Betty Davis - Betty Davis (Her first album had Larry Graham on bass - legendary...) [/quote] +1

Just sold Jamie a Squier CV bass. Nice straightforward transaction and I wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again. Thanks Jamie, hope you enjoy it.

[quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1349298289' post='1824538'] My family of many years ago. [url="https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/9582357284/"]https://www.facebook...ups/9582357284/[/url] [/quote] Aw, I remember you guys. Remember watching you play at the Krazy House not long after my 18th birthday.

Arguing about which Fender is better than which has always struck me as being a bit like arguing about who's Ford Transit is the best. It's just a tool with a specific task and as long as it reliably gets you and stuff from A to B, it matters not where it was built or if it has electric windows and a nice stereo..

[quote name='GS1000' timestamp='1349381687' post='1825658'] One thing, popped the pickguard off to have a quick butcher's at the electrics and it's got CTS 250k pots and an orange drop cap in there. Is this standard on these or has it been upgraded? [/quote] That'll have been upgraded. Shameless plug... I've got a sonic blue one for sale ATM.

I don't think 'enjoy' is quite the word I'd use to describe reading your compression blog but I think you explained it pretty well. Good stuff.

Local type greetings to you.

I've had no notifications randomly too. Also the sales thread I created recently didn't appear in 'My Content', but then showed up after a few days.