Mykesbass

I was told by someone who knows a lot more about these things than I do, that often the highly figured woods are the less stable ones, so that was possibly the cause of the problems with your Lakland neck. No worries with one from Jon, those carbon rods are going nowhere - couldn't even tell you where the truss rod adjustment is on mine and it is now 5 years old!!

Branding possibly? The way they name their model lines is a little confusing with the SGR models hardly having Ibanez on them. I had previously thought, wrongly, that particular name was their budget/mid-price line. Perhaps they should have done as Gibson did with Epiphone, or Fender with Squier and kept the original name for the premium models.

And of course, Wham! Last Christmas isn't exactly a bundle of laughs.

Oh, and this isn't miserable, but isn't exactly a happy ending [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgIwLeASnkw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgIwLeASnkw[/url]

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1482227060' post='3198547'] It depends on what your idea of perfect is. I first discovered this when I set up a Fodera with a super low action. To me it was perfect, so easily playable that I could almost glide around the board with the lightest touch. Imagine my surprise when I saw a review here on BC from a player saying he couldn't understand what the fuss was about with Foderas. He'd tried it and found it unplayable - buzzy, clangy and not able to get a decent tone because of this. There is a middle ground set up to a set of Fender specifications for a bass. I've used that as a general start point but found that a lot of younger players say it's too high and complain about the action. [/quote] But if you felt the customer was a serious prospect would you not have accommodated them and given the set-up a quick tweak to their satisfaction? I never bough a bass from you guys, but Phil was very obliging when I bought an amp there.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgYFXCUEL4Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgYFXCUEL4Y[/url]

When it comes to poor set up that really is the shop's responsibility. It amazes me that the one thing a bricks and mortar shop has over the likes of Thomann is that they can ensure every instrument from a beginner's cheapie, through to a custom shop Fender are absolutely perfect ( and still they don't)!!

They should be. Have a look at parts 2 & 5 on this link: https://www.gov.uk/employment-status/worker

[quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1481738228' post='3194748'] Ive already got an old Yammie 310 knocking about ( for me). Went to mansons and picked up one of these used but mint for £140 [url="http://www.fairdealmusic.co.uk/a-folk-cedar-antique-burst-solid-top-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-6423.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiA-MPCBRCZ0q23tPGm6_8BEiQAgw_bAj-tZAm0Oy8zf6GQlOLhZbdfLVuOWQOgOuDJ9qm0zhoaAuR-8P8HAQ"]http://www.fairdealm...0zhoaAuR-8P8HAQ[/url] Had a play on a few and this ticked all the boxes. Thanks for your inputs chaps. [/quote] That's a great buy - the Godin family of guitars can be ridiculously good bargains second-hand as they are not a well known brand, but the quality is excellent.

[quote name='Downdown' timestamp='1482167126' post='3198175'] Surely if the venue is paying the band then they're effectively on the venue's payroll, just like the temporary bar staff? For that evening. [/quote] No. This is treated as freelance work. You are not on their books for PAYE and National Insurance.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1482162112' post='3198128'] If I come into your place of work to carry out a job I'll be required to be insured against my actions, that goes for Tesco or a pub if you are going in as a worker not a customer. If the venue employed you directly it would indeed be their responsibility to ensure their insurance covered having a band with a stage and loose cables etc. Coming in at the request of the bride or the venue as a sub contractor you will need your own insurance, same will go for the disco, caterers if they are bringing equipment in, bouncy castle whatever, it's all standard stuff. We had three PAT test venues and one public liability request last year but probably more like a dozen gigs that should have asked us if they were doing their job properly. [/quote] ^This. As a band you are self-employed, you haven't gone on the venue's payroll for the night.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1482157797' post='3198084'] Are you sure it isn't about Lee Marvin? [/quote] Only if they played the 7" at 33 rpm.

Orange Juice - "just like the Four Tops I Can't Help Myself"

Spandau Ballet - Listening to Marvin all night long (Hank or Gaye)?

So subjective, but I've always loved the way double bass, acoustic guitar and vocals work so well together on the album this comes from: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohmSPv-rtSQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohmSPv-rtSQ[/url]

Deep Purple were named after the song Deep Purple, but I don't think they ever performed it!

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1481718480' post='3194481'] *1980 in America. [/quote] Yes, but 1980 should be regarded as the last year of the 70's (can of worms opened)!

[quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1481282293' post='3191153'] Carry on with what you're doing but make it more so then you'll be the one who gets noticed and is talked about. The others will start to feel a bit left out and, with a bit of lick, start trying to out perform you. Instant stage show. [/quote] Having seen Bertbass in action I must say this is great advice!

Not exactly a looker is it!!

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1481133906' post='3189966'] I heard the horse and cart's making a comeback too [/quote] But cars are probably an improvement, can't say the same for streaming or downloads

[quote name='sirmuppet' timestamp='1480785885' post='3187164'] I checked those out. They look pretty cool. Haven't heard much about them [/quote] Just put OBBM into the forum search bar - they are very highly regarded on here. Only cables I buy now (not that I've had to buy many as they've not needed replacing)!

From those styles you just listed I'd go for a P. I'm sure you will get plenty of other opinions though!

[quote name='timhiggins' timestamp='1480535166' post='3185224'] What about this one..i thought it was lovely [/quote] Has he not had that bl00dy toothache fixed yet? edit - yes, it's cute and cool at the same time.

+1 to reverb - home practice on a completely dry amp can sound a little dull.