Cosmo Valdemar

I've just bought Steve's luscious Aria SB700. Excellent instument, just as described. Very hospitable chap too, I could have happily stayed and chatted bass all day I reckon! Deal with confidence. Cheers mate!

Interesting thread. We were thinking of 'upgrading' to a soundbar, purely for reasons of space. Definitely sticking to my proper speakers now.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1374152713' post='2145852'] Which one? And where? [/quote] I paid a visit to our very own 6feet7 and couldn't resist a go... I'm still buzzing a little bit. What an astonishing instrument!

[i]I played a Gus the other day and it was jaw-dropping. [/i]

Oh mercy!

My Beatles tribute - Shabby Road. We've also been throwing around Meatwood Flack for a while... A genuine tribute band - Ashbone U Wish

[quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1372676195' post='2128338'] Saw them at the Barbican last night, stirring stuff indeed. Among my favourite rhythm sections can be found Guy Evans and Hugh Banton's feet. [/quote] How do they get by without the saxes?

Anybody seen these yet? Apologies if they've already been mentioned. Not sure what to think really! Looks quite versatile with all those switching options but I reckon that pickup is just too far back for me. white/maple: [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/electric-basses/pid29584/cid682/fender-modern-player-dimension-bass-in-olympic-white.asp"][color="#22229c"]http://www.andertons.co.uk/electric-...mpic-white.asp[/color][/url] Charcoal transparent/rosewood: [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/electric-basses/pid29583/cid682/fender-modern-player-dimension-bass-in-charcoal-transparent.asp"][color="#22229c"]http://www.andertons.co.uk/electric-...ransparent.asp[/color][/url] Candy apple red/rosewood: [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/electric-basses/pid29582/cid682/fender-modern-player-dimension-bass-in-candy-apple-red.asp"][color="#22229c"]http://www.andertons.co.uk/electric-...-apple-red.asp[/color][/url]

Beautiful.

I've got a couple of spare GL scratchplates, mirror and white pearl... Great basses, I only sold mine as my hand couldn't cope with the skinny neck.

Anyone had any experience of these yet?

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1372450127' post='2125987'] Looks like an Epic but I can't get my head around the controls being on the wrong side (above as opposed to below if turned around ) [/quote] It's an Essence I think. Just noticed the controls though!

Pic of my old band, taken about 5 years ago, for the sleeve of our first album. I'm at the back with the muttons, managing to look in a completely different direction to everyone else. Don't worry ladies, I still look exactly he same! [URL=http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/merrick1.jpg.html][IMG]http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac238/ben_merrick/merrick1.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1371053639' post='2109221'] A week or two back doing a quick support slot for a mate's band. Just turned up with a bass and a tone pedal and off we went... [url="http://s30.photobucket.com/user/KevB64/media/salutation31_5_137_zps51cccf22.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] You are Matt Freeman, and I claim my £2.73!!

I've just bought some of Dave's old Bass Player magazines. No probs whatsoever, the mags were posted as soon as I sent the payment. For old mags, they are in excellent condition too. Cheers Dave!

I played an impromptu covers set with some mates the other week, amongst others we played a version of American Woman which gradually morphed into Tales of Brave Ulysses and back again. Worked a treat!

Nice! Looks a bit like a Conklin. Those pickups look meaty!

Don't worry, just realised it's a SUB - fire escape step scratchplate!

No help at all, but I like it! What colour was the original pickguard?

The first thing that pops into my head is the closing titles of Only Fools and Horses. Also: I Love It Loud by Kiss The Crunge - Led Zep

a.k.a. A list of basslines.

Programmes such as this are just further proof, if any were needed, that I was born 30 years too late.