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[quote name='tauzero' post='1135677' date='Feb 21 2011, 04:01 PM']They'd still ignore it. Are any mods actually reading this thread? Perhaps any mods who move auction threads from "For sale" to "Ebay links" could be pointed at this thread?[/quote] How many of these threads have you reported ? Using this function will alert moderators to any offending posts.

[quote name='NJE' post='1132649' date='Feb 18 2011, 07:38 PM']They used to open on Sundays for a while in the summer I think but they stopped doing it quite quickly, best give them a ring before you make an effort to find it.[/quote] Yep I did, they were closed ! However, I had time this morning and popped in for a quick look when they opened at 0930. Literally a flying visit as the car was outside on double yellows with the wife at the wheel ! Looked a good store, shame I didn't have more time. Managed to get some knobs for the Thunderbird though so mission accomplished.

I had a 55-02 and it was cracking, only the EQ was a little too polite for me ! I'd love another though..

Hah, the name is misleading - there'll be plenty of basses too !

It seems to be replacing Music Live (usually at NEC) that seemed to fall through last November. This one is sponsored heavily by PMT I believe, I think the venue is a bit smaller too so should be alot more cosy ! Plus no £7 to park..

Just me it is then !

Anyone going ? [url="http://ukguitarshows.co.uk/"]http://ukguitarshows.co.uk/[/url]

[url="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cheltenham+guitar+shop&aq=t&sll=51.896807,-2.079892&sspn=0.009719,0.053301&ie=UTF8&rq=2&ev=zo&split=1&hq=guitar+shop&hnear=Cheltenham,+United+Kingdom&ll=51.905043,-2.083712&spn=0,0.0739&z=14&layer=c&cbll=51.905113,-2.08396&panoid=3wOrQn_eAxtcpW2VF4KYBw&cbp=12,261.85,,1,8.94"]http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&sour...,261.85,,1,8.94[/url] Check out the sign on the window... kerching !

I find it hard to imagine Gloucester being a scary place.. I live near Aston !

Only going to be there Sunday so looks like i'll have to miss out ! I think i'm spoilt by being able to go to PMT 7 days a week..

Am going there on the weekend - can anyone recommend anywhere worthy of a browse on Sunday ?

First Bass Owned: Squier Bronco 'Go To' Bass: Overwater Progress Deluxe 'Your' Bass: Overwater Progress Deluxe

Nice, I really wanted one of these a few years ago - styling is pretty killer. In the end I just didn't like the sound, but didn't really know what I was doing in the shop with it.. i'd been playing bass about 6 months.

In a band i've never [i]needed[/i] the B string but have made use of it. At home I use it a lot.

If it's 2nd hand then I can't see the issue unless it's in worse condition that it was bought.

I've traded face-to-face and by post. The former is easy - in all cases they came to me as they were passing the area or lived close. With posting - I trusted the other person as they had reasonable forum history, plus they sent their bass to me first (as you would any payment) and I sent mine after. Generally though, meeting is a better bet, people aren't as likely to try it on.

I think it looks awesome, not sure i'd ever have the balls (excuse the pun) to do that to a pricey bass though. I assume it's a keeper ?

If anyone is passing Birmingham on the M6 i'd be willing to chuck some fuel money in for a lift .

Just spoke to Chris May on the phone, had a good chat about this new range and he will be sending me an instrument for review when they come in .

Most bass pickups are passive, but may have an active preamp - this is probably what you mean ! I'd say it's not critical to getting the tone, you can always use the EQ on an amp to boost frequencies. Most important I think is 2 pickups and fresh strings.

I've only got 2 instruments i've had more than 2 years: Yamaha RBX775 - Which I defretted 4 years ago, have since refinished it. Bought as a 21st birthday present so won't part with it. Vintage VP6 - my first guitar (from before I played bass). Emotional attachment is there but also, it's actually pretty damned good. Others i've generally got bored of and traded/sold.

[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='1107827' date='Jan 30 2011, 06:51 AM']It's not actually a virus until you panic and press "Ok" (or Cancel or anything....). It's a nasty bit of social engineering. If you get something like that, just close the page or tab. Don't give it permission to download something - which will be a virus.[/quote] +1 this. At work I am the person who has to remove it for you .

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1104639' date='Jan 27 2011, 12:53 AM']I remember how popular Warwick used to be, I saw a photo of Sound Control Manchester that machines took with his phone years ago, it was wall-to-wall with Warwicks![/quote] Just been through several hundred pics from 2005/6 and alas cannot find it, oh well.