Cosmo Valdemar

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1403509248' post='2483235'] When you read interviews from the other members they're very careful what they say. They avoid contact with him. The clear message is that he and Freddie were very close and he was devastated when Freddie died and went into depression. The most recent interview alludes to him being in a 'fragile' state. Very, very sad. [/quote] I've never got that impression at all. It always seems that JD simply chose to retire from the public eye after Freddie's death. He has given his blessing to the others for all their recent ventures, he just isn't interested in taking part. He was never a fan of touring as it kept him away from his family. I've certainly never seen him referred to as 'fragile', if this is the case it is indeed worrying - are you able to link to the interview?

I wish I could make this, it sounds like great fun!

[quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1403209149' post='2480868'] IMO the glove is a total sleeper of a pedal. Just awesome, and only £50! [/quote] That's really not helping my bank balance!

ESP seem to have made a habit if calling various instruments 'Horizons'. The guy from Fear Factory played an ESP Horizon bass and it wasn't remotely like yours. But I'll echo Cocco on this one. Almost certain to be an incredible bass.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1403190670' post='2480660'] I've just bought one, after 3 years of harassing the owner!! Playing it today, it is definitely more responsive, and brighter toned than my other P's. I played another one late last year and that was also much brighter. I took pot readings on that one, which I will find, and i'll do the same on this, once I've finished noodling, and dribbling on it!! [/quote] That's amazing! Congratulations! [i]Slightly[/i] envious... Can't wait to see pics and decent video (hint hint)!

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1403033216' post='2479114'] I have some serious GAS for a Rickenbacker at the moment[/quote] I know your pain, mate. I'm obsessed with the bloody things at the moment. Again.

Mother of God...

[quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1403175690' post='2480442'] [/quote] Ha ha, I forgot about that one!

[quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1403103298' post='2479807'] I'm still enjoying mine too mate. I'm using it for more 'vintage' sounds, and it sits well in the mix. I switch the tone out though rather than using it at all Nice to see someone else is enjoying it and not dismissing ehx completely [/quote] The big question is, how does it compare to the Glove? I'm amazed at how many overdrive/distorion pedals EHX make. I'd love to give them all a spin.

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1403085526' post='2479531'] I've currently got a zoom b2.1, a precision, and a hartke hydrive 2 x 10 (which I find a bit "polite") - it has a sansamp patch but I dont know if this is realistic. thanks for your input [/quote] It doesn't matter if it's realistic or not - if it sounds good to you, it is good. Without replacing your amp with a full-valve jobbie, there are plenty of pedals about that will do a fantastic job a giving you a bit of grit. My personal choice is the Tech 21 Leeds pedal (Hiwatt emulation) - not hugely popular aomongst us bassists for some reason but they also do a VT bass pedal (SVT emulation) which is massively popular. I'm just not into the Ampeg sound.

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1402319059' post='2472027'] Id look at something like this maybe .. http://www.brimstoneaudio.com/crossover-distortion.html [/quote] That pedal is amazing and I need one.

To me, 'Alternative Rock' has always suggested moaning over single coils.

Well played that man!

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1402824666' post='2476991'] That looks pretty inoffensive to me - my only quibble would be that the straight lines and angles on the truss rod cover seem at odds with the otherwise curvy appearance [/quote] The shape's harmless enough. It's the eccentric tuner arrangement that pushes it into the odd. I'm sure there's a logic behind it though.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1402766651' post='2476673'] Wal or Alembics, dull and uninspired. [/quote] Bloody Fender ripoffs!

In purely musical terms, arguably[i] the[/i] finest British bass player. At least in the pop/rock world. Seriously.

I've only read bad things on TB I'm afraid...

Stars in Battledress played at the album launch of my last band. What relevance that is to anybody, I don't know. Break a leg tonight Kev. I will make it to a gig one day I promise - unfortunately a heavily pregnant wife means no evening hi-jinks for the next few weeks at least.