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So incredibly sad, what a talented guy and a hell of a legacy. Si

[quote name='such' timestamp='1454071277' post='2966062'] Paul is always a great hang at LBGS. I quite like this video: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jkqcuzzJYY"]https://www.youtube....h?v=3jkqcuzzJYY[/url] [/quote] That fretless is lush! Si

Odd, I purchased the eTicket and it downloaded and printed with no issues at all. That was a week or 10 days ago now though. Si

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1457624785' post='3000328'] I really like the standard series... especially the classic ones. Unlike the custom stuff, the prices are comparable with similar builders and the quality still looks top notch. ... been GASing for a Monarch standard classic for a while now. Classic vibe and modern pickups / preamp etc, would fill the gap in my current stable for a modern sounding fretted four very nicely Would have to swap out the PG for a black one though... [/quote] I believe you can specify that with them But yes, if ACG had started his business in the 80's, in London, and now employed 20 other employees, due to high worldwide demand, that his prices would still be as good as they are? No of course not. Si

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1457622963' post='3000285'] So what am I expected to play? A boring old P-Bass? That's such a cliché. [/quote] Well that's the point isn't it, a Pbass doesn't do it for you, a Gus does, so it's worth £5k to you (assuming you can afford it)......who cares what the Genre is My point was simply that I don't like them to look at, so they're not worth the price to me.....that's not to say that they're objectively overpriced though. Si

I genuinely don't get the over-priced thing. The reason why they cost so much, is because they have a workshop in Brooklyn, they employ a fair few very talented staff, they afford full healthcare to all of their employees etc etc. Now, they started in NYC in 1983, probably before premises prices became stupid. If you want to attract some of the best luthiers in the world, all in one place, you're probably going to want to stay near a city instead of move somewhere cheaper. Why do they want to attract the best luthiers? Because of the sheer demand for the product. Are you just paying for a name? Not really. You're paying for all the things that are associated with that name. Now 'worth' is largely subjective and a matter of perspective. Before i purchased my (recently departed) Matt Garrison Signature I had played a number of Foderas, did I think they were worth their price? No, for the same reason that I don't think a £50 Stagg is worth it's price, because it doesn't fit or inspire me. When I sat down and played the Matt Garrison, straight away I thought "I would pay the price for this" because of how it felt, sounded etc. Whilst I eventually couldn't justify that money being tied up in one bass because of some family changes, I still think that bass was/is worth the cost. Now if someone thinks that a Fodera is not 'worth' the money for whatever reason, then I fully expect they have never played one that really suited them, which is absolutely fine, everyone clicks in different ways. For what it's worth, I think Gus Basses are ugly as sin, and a 5 string variant couldn't look less punk IMHO.......but who cares, if that's the bass that causes the player to enjoy themselves the most.....buy it and play the hell out of it Si

I've got 3 pieces of advise: 1) Take some ear plugs 2) Ear plugs, definitely take some 3) Don't forget your ear plugs Si

[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1457300483' post='2997238'] Not sure I should admit this here but I was watching The Voice last night and the house bassist had a 5-string Fender Jazz Bass FMT. Sounded great on the telly. [/quote] Not sure what your point is? The bassist for American Idol plays a Fodera though, sounds great on the Telly [quote] Anything is worth as much as you're willing to pay for it. I, however, don't think they are worth it. I prefer passive basses anyway. [/quote] They make passive basses Si

Yup, seen lots and lots of players out on gigs/functions/tours with Foderas. Perhaps more so in USA/Asia than UK, but even over here I know guys out on functions and pit gigs using their Foderas and other custom built basses. It's because they believe it's the best, most comfortable bass they can get.......other believe differently and are equally correct. Price is irrelevant. Si

Just play it for 30years, it'll go pink Si

I have an M5 sat alongside my MXR Bass Envelope Filter, OC-2 and a drive pedal, and that is such a great combination of pedals! Si

Yeah, or just keep an eye out for the Whambo adapter second hand perhaps Si

[quote name='stoo' timestamp='1456749613' post='2991864'] I think that will only work with the newer Whammy pedals which take DC power.... the older ones needed AC [/quote] Ah ok, well, drop Gig-Rig an email, there doesn't seem to be much they can't accommodate Si

A Gig-Rig Timelord adapter will do the trick I think. This means you'll be able to power the Whammy from whatever power supply you eventually choose (assuming it provides enough MA). Even if you're daisy chaining your pedal power, the TimeLord will then isolate what's being sent to the Whammy (which often helps with digital pedals). Perfec' Si

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1456605340' post='2990745'] That Shuker! [/quote] It certainly is a beauty!! Si

2016 family: [IMG]http://i64.tinypic.com/2ic0g11.jpg[/IMG] In a few weeks, I'll be adding a human baby to this, so I anticipate this little lot won't change in a good long while Si

[quote name='zvirus' timestamp='1456561161' post='2990233'] Hi, Yes I did but not sure if Shall I make it public... Problem solved at my end - bass has been sold. Neck re fretted more-less with the same results... Its an old case but wonder if I`m the only unlucky guy... [/quote] Certainly quite odd, the frets on mine are perfect! Si

Saw Alan post this earlier, it's going to be a peach, one of my favourite ACGs ever I think Si

[quote name='such' timestamp='1456405246' post='2988617'] Yeah, I thought Michael League would be realistic as he will be actually touring the UK at the time and having the weekend off BTW, I'm going to his (well, Bill Laurance's) gig at Ronnie's on Monday after LBGS, anyone else? [/quote] Don't think Michael is on the Euro dates bud Si

Yeah, Michael League, Pino, Richard Bona, Esperanza Spalding, Bobby Vega. Lots of amazing players to work through, lets hope the show continues for many years to fit them all in Si