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[quote name='1SHOT1HIT' timestamp='1333439621' post='1601568'] I'm down we can always create a new modern April 1st How's the 11th work for you? [/quote] In the words of the only Yorkshireman in Star Trek: make it so.

I can vouch for the Vox Amplug - clip it in, run your iPhone headphones as well, and rock out. Great for simple, no fuss playing when volume isn't an option.

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1333379372' post='1600848'] Nothing amusing about not getting a T-40 - it is very real. [/quote] I didn't get a T40, and I can confirm that I am not amused. I was offered the act of passion on the morning of April Fool's - but biology provided the punch line

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1333374540' post='1600723'] There is a difference between composing and arranging. If composer comes in with fully written charts with all the parts written out, you are playing his song. If someone brings in a sketch of a composed song and then everyone else chips in their own parts, you would expect a token royalty (main composer gets 40%, everyone else 5%). If it is brought in as a set of chords and the singer adds a melody, the bass player a middle eight and the drummer an istrumental break then it is more likely to be a band song with 4 even shares. But its all open to negotiation and legal challenge. Best sort it out before you write Bohemian Rhapsody: The Return. In jazz, it used to be very common for agents or bandleaders to get a share of the royalties of songs they had no part whatsoever in writing. Its a difficult area and fraught with pitfalls. [/quote] This is pretty much how we play it - as a result, we have a lot of 'band' tracks; with a smattering of those brought in by individuals... the bulk of them from me, pleasingly But yes, sometimes it can feel a little forced or pushy to be discussing credits when you're in the early days of a band - you've other things on your mind; you're having fun; you've no idea where it all might go... but it's best to get some form of agreement in place, good and early. Pity you had such a divergence with the guitarist. I'm not sure entirely where it leaves you with him, but I think you'll want to get it nailed - I mean, you wouldn't want him swanning off and assuming your best material is his to do with as he pleases, if it genuinely isn't.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1333367791' post='1600572'] Not me, I just sent pics and recordings. [/quote] I just sent the pics. Thong and a smile, nothing says "I'm interested" better

I think it would look better with some stickers on it, to make it unique and sound louder. It's a pity the 1st April has passed off - surely someone has a cheap(er) pink Jazz, and we could have had some royal fun with Talkbass

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1333135033' post='1598024'] the fella from the smiths... [/quote] Johnny Marr?

Jealous as a very jealous thing - awesome bass Machines, congrats; and impeccable taste

Naturally, we expect you to clean it up and give us some nice pics Junes not far off, should be here in no time!

A great metal player! Geddit?!?! I'll get my coat.

I wonder which one this was, as I was looking at a couple of Ebay - red burst with case, maybe? They are great basses. Built of super-heavy dark matter, but great basses

Very nice chief, liking that

I can't imagine Derek Acorah is very busy these days...

Slightly unrelated, what was the price Lorne had on his Lynott-used Mockingbird?

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1333115214' post='1597667'] An odd town in some ways. [/quote] Only [i]some[/i]?

I think I need a new laptop, as running my DI is gash at the moment - something to investigate this weekend. I'm still a little back-to-basics of mic and amp

That's very nice Spider - what are you recording/mixing with?

I enjoy how this lad makes it look easy [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mol6awk_aDo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mol6awk_aDo[/url]

Sounds like a complete bell end - and, in a way, I'm very glad they didn't make a £2k sale if that's how they run their business.

Holy moly, Sean - that's absolutely stunning. I love the vintage white. Sadly, I think £2300 will be too rich for me.

[quote name='silentbob' timestamp='1333056045' post='1596893'] Been keeping an eye on Andertons website to see when they get stock of these. None in yet, but price has jumped from £229 to £299 for the 4-string, and from £249 to £329 for the 5-string. [/quote] Yep, I can't see a one @ £249

There are always plenty on Ebay - including some real bargains. Was eyeing up a 614 and a 424, which are not far off ending. If they remain in bargain territory I might well take the plunge. Lots of very underrated basses out there.

I voted H, as it's the only one I've played substantively - and very much enjoy it. I think I'd quite like an HS in future. My Lakland 44-02 has the same set-up, and it would be interesting to see what Ernie Ball could make of it - probably with loads more growl, which can only be a good thing