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    Depends how many you consider bulk. If you want to set yourself up for a long time, just go straight to the distributor and see if they'll sell to you direct in 'bulk'. Similarly, try talking to the manufacturer directly, they'll almost always try and help, and if not, will probably point you to the distributor anyway. Worst case, most shops should do you a deal on large orders. Si
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    It's been 12 years since 10,000 Days was released . To be fair though, it was 14 years between APC's eMotive & Eat The Elephant (15 years if you count Thirteenth Step as their last 'proper' album) I reckon the new Tool album will drop mid-late 2019......and I think it will be the last one too. Si
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    I think this is the case most of the time, the famous one being the whole Maynard talking about Lachrymology thing. Was just a joke, but lots of people took it seriously. One of my favourites being the lyric "finger deep within the borderline", 'the borderline' being a colloquialism for the female genitals. He's admitted (although can't find that video now) that he then just gets silly with it, later on referring to knuckle, elbow and then shoulder deep within the borderline. Not serious lyrics. I think the only time he's being serious is when he's singing about his mother, everything else can be taken with a pretty big grain of salt. Si
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    I quite like the K-200 bass (it's a bit like a cheaper Serek Midwestern), but the Eastwood logo and the tuners make it look cheap and nasty IMO. More 'vintagey' logo, a more rounded headstock and plop some elephant-ear (Fender) style tuners on it and I might be interested, especially if there was a cool single pickup innit like the Serek B90. Basically I want a Serek, which are wonderful, but too expensive for what I'd invest in a short scale....for now anyway. Si
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    Absolutely. Listen to Pino playing with the John Mayer Trio for inspiration! Si
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    Amp doesn't matter, anything goes as long as it's not too bright/tweetery. Precision with flats will do the job. Easy Si
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    Looks like the keyboard is USB-Midi, and so there should just be one cable needed between the keyboard and your computer for it to work. If you're talking about a laptop, then that should be very little space. If it takes ages to start, then that's some troubleshooting to do with the computer. If your daughter will just go on Youtube.....I'd question her commitment to the instrument lol. But in all honesty, connecting to the computer for the sounds will be your best bet. Not sure why you'd spend an extra £60 to achieve something you available to you now. Unless you are talking about a really (REALLY) old school tower computer or such-like. Because the keyboard is class-compliant (doesn't require a driver on Mac or iOS), you could connect it to an iPad (using a USB -> Lightning adapter), and use the keyboard to trigger sounds from an appropriate free app. Best of both worlds I'd say.....assuming you own an iPad or iPhone Si
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    I love my Little Mark 800 and Little Mark II, and so based on your options, I would say go for the LMIII. Si
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    Hi all, Not much to say about these, great tuners, tiny package. This one is as-new and boxed, will get a picture up when I get home, stock image included below until then: SOLD Cheers Si
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    Hi all, This has only just come to me, however something has come up at a price I can't really say no to haha. This is last in, so it's first out. Fortunately, the deal I've been offered isn't going anywhere, and this is really excellent, so I'm not in a rush, win/win for me 2008 Lakland Skyline (Korean) Bob Glaub. This is the full fat Precision, so the 1.75 nut width, but with a nice shallow profile (ala 60's style Precision necks). Beautiful Tobacco (2 tone) sunburst with a vintage mint scratch plate. Nice dark rosewood. There's not really any of these around on the used market, I found one of the newer Indonesian 44-64s at the Gallery (£899) and one on Amazon I think. I'd give it a 8.5 out of 10 for condition, a couple of little nicks, but nothing really to write home about on a 10 year old Precision, I can try and photograph them if needed. Bought this from Walshy here recently, and in the interest of transparency, I'm listing it for a bit more than I paid. However since it came to me, it's been fully setup by a pro with some La Bella 760FS flats, this included a full fret level which is desperately needed, so you're good to go for years now (first time I've used Ray Cooper, near Hemel, really impressed and a lovely guy). I've also replaced the grubby hard-foam case with a Hiscox hardcase. So I'm just listing it for what it owes me, no profit here haha. Showing as 9.4lbs on my kitchen scales. Unfitted strap-locks also included FOC SOLD Because it's just had a great setup, and especially if you don't need the case, I would prefer for collection/meet-up only around Hemel Hempstead/High Wycombe areas. I can ship, but at your risk and cost as always. Sound clip: Any questions, please let me know. Si
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    Oh it’s all about the 1.75 neck for me, don’t mind Jazz necks at all (although the 1.6 on my 44-94 is about as thin as I’d want), but love that full-fat Precision feel. Si
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    Essentially, if you have a good recording interface for your computer, with an instrument level input, there shouldn’t be a need for a DI box. A DI box is only really used if you only have a Mic level input (an XLR input), such as on a live PA desk, or you specifically want to record the tone of the DI box in question. Si // Focusrite Media Relations
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    So you’ve lost a kid already? Lol Si
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    With the greatest of respect, I don’t think you’re going to get a great overview with 370 subscribers! There’s also the issue of everyone wanting something different, the one comment you have so far is to do a play-through of some obscure band. Hardly something for the masses to flock to. The best you can do is just make videos that you like making, make them interesting and content rich, tag them correctly and people will find you! You also have to be consistent in whatever you do, post once a week without fail for example! As someone who looks out for influencers as part of my job, i’ll tell you now that it’s about good quality and consistent content, views, interaction with followers and number of subscribers....almost in that order! Si
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    Excellent strings!! Great choice Si
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    Have you trouble-shooted (trouble-shot?) the rest of your setup? Seems odd that it's totally fine off a gig, but not on the gig. As has been mentioned, they're quite thirsty, so make sure you're powering it right if it's sharing it's draw with a bunch of other pedals. Si
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    Well I can't leave this indefinitely can I haha, so I've renamed the tracks to reflect what they are and closed the poll. As most of you guessed, 1 was indeed the Lakkie and 2 the Fender. Adding to it further, I've now also added a third track which is the Lakland with a set of La Bella 760FS flats, much closer to what the Fender is strung with, very mildly thicker gauge. I should also say that I had to bring up the volume of the Fender up a fair amount in Logic for this test, the Lakland as well being a bit more focussed (although arguably slightly less lows), is a lot louder. You'd probably expect that from a new pickup though, but wanted a fair test avoiding any psycho-acoustic bias. Si
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    Is it definitely the amp/cab setup. How does the bass sound through other setups? What strings are you using? How often do you change them? Si
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    Oh really? I'd say there's a fairly distinct difference, are you listening on headphones or decent speakers? Si
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    La Bella RX Steels (https://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/LaBella_Roundwound.html) Si
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    Just for a bit of fun. Obviously goes without saying that you should use good headphones or speakers, no phones or laptop speakers . Here we have two sound files, one is a 1971 Precision with La Bella 760FL flats, the other is a Lakland Skyline Bob Glaub with La Bella Low Tension Flats. Which do we think is which? 1 - 2- And added after the poll was closed, just for further comparison/consideration, same Lakland bass, different La Bella flats: Si
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    For what it’s worth, I have a Bass Collection Jive bass and it’s very good. Excellent finish, quality parts and nice bunch of people too. Si
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    Yes I did see the Thomann one actually...... but I didn’t want to (couldn’t) pay new prices haha Si
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    1971 Precision that i’ve always been led to believe is all original: Si
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    Very cool! Not often you see the 1.75” nuts with blocks GLWTS Si
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