Rich

[quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1448009489' post='2912184'] It Bites - Manchester 1986, went along with some mates who were smitten with them, for me they really sucked. On a positive note they were supported by The Cardiacs so the night wasn't wasted. There have been others others but It Bites, take the crown. [/quote] Weird isn't it, I saw them round about the same time and for me it was the exact opposite -- hated the support but loved IB. Mind you, IB's brand of proggy nonsense is right up my street anyway, so they were never likely to disappoint

[quote name='chardbass' timestamp='1447842031' post='2910793'] The plastic peeling bits mentioned in the OP are supposed to be there for protection surely? Peeling them off is part of the fun of a NBD :-) [/quote] This! Peeling off that plasticky protective film stuff is a big part of the fun of a New [i]anything [/i]Day.

The controls are slightly fiddly and they'd be hard to adjust on the fly. But I never adjust controls on the fly, so... *shrug* ☺ The rest of the instrument is so damn good, I'm happy to look past any shortcomings in the control layout. It doesn't affect the playability or the overall look.

I always wanted a Superheadless. Still do, actually. A real 80s funk monster

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1447525992' post='2908376'] If you are interested in that sort of thing, see if you can put another neck on. [/quote] [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1447160074' post='2905339'] Might struggle with that, being a thru neck and all. [/quote]

I haven't tried the Hofner so can't comment on that, but if I was after a semi I'd have the Chowny in a heartbeat. They really are terrific instruments, comfortable and easy to play and the range of tones available is quite astounding. The blueburst is beautiful.

I sold my trusty old 90s wooden Status to get my V7 fiver, and I don't regret it in the slightest. Now the neck has settled down and relaxed a bit, I've done a proper setup and got the action down to my preferred fag-paper proportions. It's almost playing itself now. Sure the tuners aren't Hipshot-smooth, but they hold tune perfectly well. The bridge is nothing to write home about, but it's solid enough and nothing moves if you don't want it to. The only thing I miss is a ramp -- I had a homemade one on the Status and had got used to it.

I'm going to move this to GD for greater visibility. Very sad news. I agree with Billy and Lozz -- Phil, Eddie and Lem were the definitive Motorhead.

Dammit. [url]http://loudwire.com/motorhead-phil-philthy-animal-taylor-dies/?trackback=fbshare_mobile_top[/url]

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1447159077' post='2905329'] Today I are mostly working my way through the Queensryche back catalogue, and realizing that I had forgotten just how very very very good they were. [/quote] Oh good lord, Eddie Jackson's bass tones are sublime. His sound on 'Disconnected' (from Promised Land) is just HUUUGE. It sounds like god clearing his throat.

I've had two on two different basses -- one was a permanent fixture on my Wal for well over 10 years. Yes the tuning can be a slight faff, but it is only really when you re-string, and the convenience is well worth it. To my mind it's one of the best mods you can make to a 4-string bass.

Today I are mostly working my way through the Queensryche back catalogue, and realizing that I had forgotten just how very very very good they were.

You might also find this useful. A great resource that many of the peeps here have found invaluable. [b][url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/74284-the-majors-bass-boot-camp-session-index-1-36/page__view__findpost__p__719274"]Major-Minor's Bass Boot Camp[/url][/b]

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1428912519' post='2745759'] Good gracious..! As many as that, eh..? You were lucky the bishop had a spare one, then..! Did the triplets get untangled in the end, or was that just another trick with mirrors and stuffed penguins..? [/quote]From what I understand, the actual answers were 1. Puff pastry 2. 1954 3. Three doors down from his uncle's house 4. No 5. Folded in half.

My experience of tributes as a bit limited, but the Australian Pink Floyd were breathtakingly good when I saw them. Not a dry eye in the house when they did this. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxo0OJkbaMY[/media]

It takes guts to open up like that -- respect is due. Glad you're on track and all the best for the future, one day at a time.

Porking Heads Chubbywumba The Flab Four Pud Charlotte My Cake'n'Ale Romance

Eagles tribute -- Life In The Fat Lane Lou Reed tribute -- Pork On The Wild Fried

Very nice! One of these days I would very much like to try a fretless 5 with the filter EQ and the MC pickups.

Bryan Adams' 'Summer of '69' -- the last line of vocal before the outro guitar bit is "me and my baby in a 69". All the lyrics sites will tell you it's "...in '69", but the 'a' is definitely there.

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1445778064' post='2894039'] Possible alternative way to the same end: Buy/lend him a wireless rig, so he can go walkabout, and find out how crap he sounds for himself. [/quote] Cheaper alternative: 30ft lead.

[quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1445758122' post='2893824'] Tom Pudgy and the Heart Bypasses [/quote] Tom Pâté, surely..?

Chunkee Monkees Cake That