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http://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/faq-portable-appliance-testing.htm

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1377624340' post='2189579'] Do we have any theories as to why that might be? [/quote] Yip. In't old days - and the golden era specifically - they were consistently writing and jamming AS A BAND (Apologies for shouty capitals - can't get italics :-) ) in soundchecks and the studio. They would spend time on the songs, try them out live.. refine them, tweak them, throw out the bits that don't work. And, more importantly, develop the melodies and the syncopation of the words. These days, they have X amount of time booked in the studio. They turn up, shunt all their ideas together in ProTools, and slap a half-formed melody on top with forced, wooden phrasing that doesn't really fit. And, on the last album, the producer conducted Neil while he played the parts. FFS.

There's a lot of myths and confusion around PAT testing. Somewhere amongst the murk lies the truth, and I suspect it heavily involves people fabricating nonsense to sustain their livelihood.

Sellers can ask what they like for stuff. If someone wants to try and profit 'in cold blood' from the BC community, that's up to them. I wouldn't do it, but that's my choice.

I think he's an awesome drummer. Very musical. The R'n'B influence in his style gave Genesis a feel that elevated them above other prog bands. IMO.

I think anyone buying a high-end bass as an investment is a little bit daft.

Wales, I think...?

I use a Walkabout, and I play quite a bit of country / roots. Have a look at thiis thread for some cabs that are a perfect match for the Walkabout, IMO... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/212014-tks-engineering-112-cabs-new-to-the-uk-review/

I should really add something to this thread, as it's what made me aware of [url="http://www.tks.se"]TKS Engineering[/url], Out outcome is that I got these, and couldn't be happier: 10kgs(!), ceramic drivers, steel grille under the cloth, and incredibly reasonably-priced. They're voiced very 'old school' which suits me (there are other lightweight cabs in the TKS range that have bigger lows), but a pair of them has all the authority I need, while a single cab gives me all I need for smaller gigs. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/212014-tks-engineering-112-cabs-new-to-the-uk-review"]Here's a thread with the full story...[/url]

I'd love a sunburst CS RH. I'd learn to love sunburst. If I didn't already.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1377260866' post='2185449'] Oooh! Now that's nice! Available with tweeter? [/quote] Innit? I imagine it is - the current 112 is available with a tweeter...

As I mentioned earlier, TKS are about to launch some new, and redesigned cabs. Tommy's just posted an example of the design for the new cloth-grilled 112, which has had the port moved to the rear. Yum.

I also think there's 'volume' and 'volume'. In my experience so far, there's a characteristic of Neos that I don't quite gel with. It could well be that they're more accurate and efficient than ceramic drivers, which I imagine to some (most?) people would be a huge benefit. I'm using a couple of (extremely) lightweight 12s now, with ceramic drivers, and they give me the sound I've been looking for whilst saving my back from any more grief. It's a nice halfway house, I think.

Forgot to mention.. I'll be bringing this lot: ..and my Roscoe Beck IV. And, if the planets align, I'll be bringing some new gear along loaned by the manufacturer to give it its UK debut.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1377183161' post='2184473'] I'm giving this another shout on Twitter, and I'll keep reminding our followers until the date [/quote] Thank you very much! [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1377203842' post='2184864'] By the way, WoT, may I suggest unpinning the Staffs Bash (been and gone) and pinning this thread instead, alongside the SE Bash thread? You can do it cos you're a mod As always, please take photos and record stuff for the rest of us [/quote] Good idea - done :-)

Gospel is a thread that runs though so much music. I'm not keen on the shiny over-produced stuff - I like it with a bit of grit. Try the Staples Singers and Mavis Staples. Mavis' Hope at the Hideout live CD is fantastic. Aretha's gospel stuff is incredible. Listen to that live recording of The Old Landmark. I disagree about gospel without religion being gospel-lite. They're just songs about love, life and death, like most others.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1377111280' post='2183555'] A lot of this is nostalgia guys, coupled with your change in musical tastes and abilities. [/quote] No it isn't.

Another part of the reason I can't get on with CA is the concept. Steampunk? C'mon... It's so cheesy a 12-year-old Dr. Who fan would struggle to could dig it. Bear in mind I'm someone who has adored the band for most of my life, and I still do. They just frustrate me at the minute.

Yeah - there's some good tunes on it, but (IMO) it's not the return to form it's made out to be. Maybe part of the problem is that albums are too long these days. There's bound to be some filler. And some of the interludes are straight off a 90s Marillion album. At least Geddy's playing bass properly again :-)

I think I used 'IMO' a couple of times earlier in the thread.

I don't mind prog or poppy, as long as the tunes are good. But they ain't.

The lyrics are still very 'Neil'. It's the music that's suffered.

[quote name='iceonaboy' timestamp='1377074330' post='2182865'] Well I even like Caress of Steel, so that shows how much a fan I am , Its all down to taste and some like them, some don't, but no one can deny that their popularity has grown and grown over they years. Ok, the 80's keyboard phase was not to everyones taste, but that was the style of the music at that time. They were experimenting with different styles. How boring would it be if a band came out with the same album year after year? Bands have to evolve, especially when their career has spanned 4 decades [/quote] IMO that's the whole problem - they've stopped evolving. VT, S&A, CA... It's all getting a bit Samey... riffs stitched together. Consider the 3-album jump from Permanent Waves to Signals. Or Grace Under Pressure to Hold Your Fire. Massive leaps with great songs at the core.

This thread is now stuck in a loop. A tedious one, at that. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hZrXdJ-ibo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hZrXdJ-ibo[/url]

That's Kev. Well-loved laddie from this neck of the woods, and as from this Wednesday, owner of my 1971 Jazz. Here he is in action with his other turn... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2hSpIBpG4w"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2hSpIBpG4w[/url]