franzbassist

It's a really good bass.

Not a favourite of mine, but The Outfield spring to mind.

Jaz Lochrie

I do!  No issues whatsoever.  Punchy as you like.  Or slippy, whatever's needed.

1 minute ago, Wilson_51_ said:

Another recommendation for ACS custom moulds. They’re brilliant.

Agree 1000%.  Used them for 30 years.  

These are the biz, and Nick is a BC legend.  Win win in my book.

1 hour ago, Rich said:

Oh good choice sir.

Always loved a bit of the Tzuke. That album has some awesome playing by John Giblin on it.

First year at uni.  Took my 1.1 Fiesta down with me, upgraded the radio, added speakers on the parcel shelf in the back, and had a shoe box full of tapes to dip into as the mood took me.  Good times!

These are the albums I remember playing the most:

U2 "Unforgettable Fire"

Level 42 "World Machine"

Stevie Ray Vaughan "Couldn't Stand the Weather"

Kate Bush "Hounds of Love"

Killing Joke "Night Time"

Judie Tzuke "Ritmo"

Icehouse "Primitive Man"

Plus plenty of older Purple, Rainbow and Whitesnake.

The vintage blonde P looks fab!

I know GHS do a set but I can't seem to find them anywhere in the UK.  Anyone know of any is stick somewhere, or of another brand that does pressurewound nickels?

This hit me hard.  Bernie was one of my heroes when I was in my teens, and I saw him a few times when he was in Alaska, the Moody Marsden Band, and solo of course.  Great player, but above all a kind, generous and humble human being.  No age too

Rest in Peace Bernie.  Thank you for the music.

11 minutes ago, Mickyk said:

Which shrinks when it dries out again.

Not in my experience, but horses for courses....

£50 posted

On 20/08/2023 at 20:58, Cosmo Valdemar said:

How deep is the scratch, how deep is the scratch - I really mean to learn...

You beat me to it

And yes, I'd either leave it or do the iron with a damp tea towel trick.

Steve bought a pedal off me.  Super smooth deal and I wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again.

Versatile synth pedal in very good condition with original box.  Particularly good for those 80s basslines!

Price includes 2nd class recorded.

For me, it's La Bella white nylon flats on a fretless, and has been since pretty much they were introduced.  They are very versatile, aren't "thumpy" or dull at all, and have plenty of sustain right down to the low E and B. I love them.

I love 5s. I've played them so much over the last twenty years that any less, or indeed more, feels odd to me.

Here are my two Franz basses from Germany.  They are just fantastic ❤️

Bright Onions stuff is great and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them.  I have had a few AB switches from them over the years but currently I am using a Quad Momentary Footswitch to work with my MS3: currently set up as up/down banks, tuner, and tap BPM.

Hello everyone.  Thanks for the updates: lots of interesting opinions and insights!

I know some history to the piano we have. It is metal framed and was made in London at the turn of the last century.  I have no idea what it's worth, but the good news is it's in sufficiently good nick and holds its tuning that a local village primary school are going to take it gratis.  I'm happy with that

Welcome Ollie.  I've spent time in Killington VT (ski-ing holiday) and Henniker NH (work). Nice part of the world.

I have an old family upright piano that I'd like to move on but I have no idea where to start.  It's in decent, but not great, nick.  Any ideas?

Great one cab solution.  I've heard nothing but good things about these combos.

2 hours ago, funkyjazz said:

thanks! And what about the difference between the two keeping upright in mind?

Well the larger cab moves a lot more air.  The smaller cab sounds great at low to mid volumes but struggles when pushed hard, understandably.  The second driver is really good for adding detail when playing upright.

1 hour ago, funkyjazz said:

great that you have both the one with and without the midrange as I `d like to know how they compare on upright.

Are they the ones without tweeter?

Yes, I didn't feel I needed the tweeter and I was right.  Plenty of natural top end without any harshness.