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Hi guys, Ive been lacking on the site since my great Friend MB1 passed so unexpectedly. head really f**ed by it he was one of my best mates. I wanted to ask you guys (as I cant ask Martin) what the thoughts were on a Phil Jones practice combo? ( okay Ive already pulled the trigger to be honest) Whats the thoughts ? its as small 1x10(?) and i needed sommat small for a UKE band ( I know.. buts its fun) so it has to be a wee one help/thoughts /advice? I have a little ashdown 30w thing as well..... the days of my trace super rig are gone eh?....... thanks guys......

Hi I need a couple of sets of strings ASAP and was wondering is there a site for this or is it simply amazon? stringbusters Sadly went down with my last £80+ order Recommendations any one? gig on friday, may have to turn up at a shop and not get gage I want ( V light) ATB Thanks

It was a moving service I'm glad I was to be considered his friend/compadre we go back to '82 together. I offered M many deps that he was more than capable of doing but no... " integrity over covers 😎 but what's the dough?" he never caved in ( I can hear him in me head ) as the celebrant said he was " easily the best Bass Player in the room" I will miss him deeply. as for flowers and wreaths he probably have said " flip that spend the money elsewhere useful " in fact he would have insisted but be touched by the offer nevertheless it was nice all the same... MB1 was sent in his next gig his signature double denim, docs and ACR Tee shirt how Manc is that? good journey M see ya in awhile our kid... god Im gonna miss him so much so sad..... He wouldn't have said " Flip" btw ........

Ive been in touch with Martins sister as she rang me as well there are a couple of Bass chat things she/ mum and H would like can you pm me to kind of help me with it?

I'm in total shock, not only a nice bloke but a close personal friend, a real gentleman. wit and humour and honour in abundance. Unbeliveably sad. Cant get my head round it. I was just talking to Martin a few days ago. Gutted.

I appear to have been robbed gentlemen, apologies if there is another thread on this, but they took £80 of me in June and nothing since. robbing bast*rds. anyone any info on what the score is? tried email ringing and everything. oh any Good guys for on line orders out there? if they stock DBB end strings for a status that would be good. Thanks in advance W

Looks like I’m not going to get any response then. Bugger. Try strings direct? Are they ok then?

Thanks for heads up guys, still waiting for a reply...looks unlikely now

Hi I have been using Stringbusters.co.uk an on line site for some time but they seem to have let me down, I have paid for 4 sets of strings in May and seen or heard nothing!! ( used lots of times and no issue till now) so Worried I've never had any problems before. they haven't answered the 'phone or e-mail. despite that, can anyone recommend a good reliable retailer? ( I would like some Double end strings lights and some light gauge standardish strings too) Reccomendations welcome thanks W

Got The Kindle edition, ages ago, loved it!

What a guy great to deal with very patient and looked after Mrs W the courier. Top man, deal with utmost confidence Thanks M!

What a guy great to deal with very patient and looked after Mrs W the courier. Top man, deal with utmost confidence Thanks M!

I bought one of their wireless transmitter things to be honest on a whim at the Lancashire guitar show. The salesman, nice guy (why wouldn't he be?) says he's sold to some of the guys of this very parish. All seems ok transaction wise . He didn't know what a Status bass , was worried. Tried to explain the output was high. Have I made a mistake or is it all good? Thoughts ....? It wasn't very dear but you know what I mean! I intend to use it with a stingray. What do you think?

How about some of those Pickups Martin Sims has started making? They sound great on the demo, just a suggestion

There's some good karma here glad all is great and I was of some help all the best!

There's some good karma here glad all is great and I was of some help all the best!

The bass player (well current not original but still ace player) for Big Country (not Tony but he knows his sh*t) is on here I think he's called "all thumbs " but I Could be wrong. He has a web site called "Scott Whitley" bass services or something like that look for him he's your man if he doesn't know know one will. He's a great chap too and I have no doubt he'll help you out. My pleasure! 😀.

Pino Palladino. Midas touch.

Because of my Dads Gordie roots I've never got through Jimmy Nails "Big River" dry eyed. Jims underrated I think