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[quote name='mcgraham' timestamp='1328780205' post='1532438'] Another one is to set the neck volume to 'off', bridge to 'full' then get a faux stuttering trem 'cut-off' sound by toggling the switch back and forth. Loads of famous records with that on (brain isn't giving me any names right now tho!). [/quote] Tom Morello and Jonny Greenwood also. My guitarist has a doorbell on his for the same effect as a killswitch

I want to try this

I echo the comments about Dood - great guy. If he were closer to me, i'd probs go to sharpen my technique. Also - that post count. Christ on a bike?!

[quote name='jwbassman' timestamp='1328776503' post='1532378'] Brian's just bought my Epi 112 - good comms (in spite of him being out of the country when we completed the deal!) and prompt payment, many thanks Cheers John [/quote] Another cab Brian?!

next year i am defo going! gotta get my purple beast there also want to hear the EAD cabs..

Glad it was awesome. I will actually make it along next year! Sounds like a blast!

I was at rich's tonight and saw the paint and LEDs. It looks AMAZING! I wont do pics yet... They dont do it justice. Lush!

[quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1328295313' post='1525213'] I've had work come in so can't make it. It looks like its going to be a great weekend. Enjoy it :-) [/quote] Me neither Enjoy!

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1328166695' post='1522805'] I`d be in a state of constant worry if those three basses were mine, and out on loan. Thumbs up to you for being that brave! [/quote] +1 I do have a bass on loan - a pink johnston jazz. Dont mind that. But wow.

I thought this said effects used by rastarat. slightly disappointed now

[quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1328037845' post='1520765'] Everyone has their own motives and agendas for owning instruments, each to his own. OP -your initial question revieled that you wern't in a position to make a decision that you are comfortable with. Maybe not enough info available yet ? If finances aren't driving the agenda, why not wait until you are sure about what to do ? would it hurt to hold onto it until then ? [/quote] well they are and they aren't. not enough for me to rush the sale/trade.

[quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1328024674' post='1520465'] I have managed to scale down my collection to three basses and they all get use every week. Before scaling down I did own 6 basses at one point, which for me at that time was excessive. All were top end instruments and it did pain me to cull three of them. But, I had to be sensible and decide which ones weren't being used the most and release the funds into other kit that I really needed at the time and also take a much deserved and overdue holiday with my partner! I still have the three survivors from that cull after very careful considerations… I wanted to keep the Lakland because it's a good work horse and it is able to cover a lot of bases for me. Lakland must have been thinking about me when they designed the profile of the neck because it feels really great to me. This bass has had a very hard life living with me, but it has always remained consistent and reliable. It has probably been my most favourite instrument I have ever owned and also the most reasonably priced. It's quite special too...painted Inca Silver (uber rare for a 55-02), original Bart pickups and it's #54 ever made! The Thumb is just an incredible and stable instrument. It’s a heck of a lot of fun to play and is a popular bass with a lot of people that I work with because of its really barky tone. It's a 4 string and I need a break from the 5's once in a while. The MTD 535-24 is very much a house cat. It never sees a gig, rarely travels and I fundamentally only use it to record at home. It probably has the most balanced tone out of any bass I have ever owned. It sounds incredible through my EA iAmp! I will need to do a revision again soon. Though the Lakland is amazing, it kills my back if performing with it for a long period, but I really don’t want to part with it. My plan is to now sell the MTD and retire the Lakland to studio use only and then replace that with a new and lighter Shuker Uberhorn 5 string (maybe 6 string). I have had to make the decision to get shot of the MTD in favour of relieving back pain and keep my collection down to a strict number of just three. I will never gig with the MTD, even though it is lighter than the Lakland, so it is packing its bags. As long as I have one great bass for live work, one great bass for studio work and one great 4 string to break up the monotony of playing 5 strings...that really works for me and I have no need for more instruments. I think it ultimately comes down to only owning what is absolutely necessary, what will serve you best and what speaks to you as an musician finding or expressing their own voice. After 18yrs of constant playing I am much more in tune in what I want and what I expect from my instruments. Impulse buying is something I experience less of these days. Well, basses at least…amps are my GAS right now…bought a new EBS Neoline 210 this week! [/quote] Thats pretty much my thoughts regarding more instruments. I'm not gigging enough and the Ray just chills in my flat. Think I've decided what to do. Thanks for this guys.

Cheers guys - Totally food for thought.