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I agree that Roqsolid covers are very basic - they protect against knocks and scratches, and that's it. But.. IME they do that job well, with good service t'boot. Sorry to hear the OP has had a problem. Frankly, I'm amazed as their reputation is usually pretty solid. I hope you get it sorted.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1397063935' post='2420317'] As someone who plays multiple instruments, bass would be a long way down on my list of instruments to play simply for my own enjoyment. [/quote] As someone who only plays bass, bass would be a long way down on my list of instruments to play simply for my own enjoyment.

It's human nature to continually ask 'What if...?'

Pro audio companies use them to mix FOH. They're solid. :-)

The band & production are great. Loved it. Can't get away with the vocals, though.

Lovely Joni. http://youtu.be/vLu2-gG68S0?t=1m1s

can you not find it even if you select 'Topics I started' in the left-hand menu?

Whoops - the video was flagged as private. I've made it public, so you can see it now.

A big part of the fun for me is the social and interactive side of it. I do plunk away in the house, but if that was my only outlet I'd probably lose interest.

This is a bit of a crappy test, but here's a recording from last night. It's crappy 'cos the gig is totally acoustic, apart from my little Promethean combo, so it's very low volume. And there's very little light in the room. But.. it'll give you an idea: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9g_d4epRWA"]https://www.youtube....h?v=S9g_d4epRWA[/url]

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1396604224' post='2415532'] It depends on what musical situations you put your self in... If you have a bunch of jazzers busking standards..the leader will have pads or dots and you will not survive ( even if you get invited on the gig ) if you are faffing around in the dark. So, first off, learn to follow a basic chart and follow chords. When you get to a solo... and they will give you one or two... it helps to know what notes you need to be able to use over the changes as all the band will stick to the chart.... or at least count the bars of the rounds so you all come back into together from the top... ( ha, ha ..more terminology ) If you don't get to do this sort of thing, or don't want to.... or only play with 3 pieces, then you have less chances to clash notes... So, yes, happy and sad will get you far enough... but it wouldn't get you far if you want to play in more diverse situations.... Depends on the playing circle as well.... you just need to understanding the ways of communicating of the bands you get to play with. The more you know, you can use it or not...but you don't have that choice if you don't have it. so you'll never loose a gig just because you have knowledge, but there are a fair few that you will be excluded from even thinking about....IMO. [/quote] This.. I have no interest in playing Jazz, or on a boat*, and I'm in bands with people who communicate in ways other than in-depth theory, so I don't feel limited. [size=2]*Actually, I'v played on a boat quite a few times, but it was the Shields ferry on the Tyne.[/size]

Errr.. I know the happy scale and the sad scale. Does that count?

[url="http://jollybeggars.co.uk/stuff/oakeyreel.mp3"]Here's my favourite..[/url]

Lovely!

I love that sunburst and maple SO much.

[quote name='Mr Stinky' timestamp='1396464063' post='2414039'] My appologies for the bumps, but none of my posts were showing up on 'New content'. Looks like its all back to normal now. [/quote] It will have done, but you probably have 'Content I have not read' selected in the right-hand side, or something like that.

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1396358278' post='2412633'] Omnivores wouldn't think so but a veggie mite. [/quote] We'd butternut get into all that, though.

You power it via a mini-USB PSU (available separately).

I'm going to give mine a run out on Thursday. I'll report back. First impressions... nice. Cheap crappy plastic, but no surprise at the price.

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1396225365' post='2411223'] Time to change strings on an old Ibanez bass.....i've used Rotosound since i began playing so fancy a change.....what d'ya reckon i should put on there? Seems like it should be easy to decide.....but i can't lol [/quote] What do you like about your current strings? What don't you like about your current strings? What kind of sound do you like? What kind of stuff do you play? ...etc. :-)

You can get a similar effect by hitting bed springs with drumsticks.

I listened to Counterparts for the first time in years a little while ago. I was never keen on it oiginally, but from this distance the actual recording sounds great. What I would give for them to record an album so direct and punchy, rather that the nonsense they're churning out now. [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1395936198' post='2408183'] I wonder how much of it is linked to some kind of contract with Fender? I believe the Geddy Lee sig J bass is one of the most popular J models ever made. The fact that Geddy himself has played one (or something similar) pretty much exclusively for the past 20 years must keep the model in the public eye to some extent... [/quote] I doubt Geddy has any contract with Fender - I'm sure they're falling over themselves to be associated with him. :-)