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+1 for Shotcut here. I used to put together videos for work using Adobe Premiere but all my old licensed software will not run on modern computers so was looking for a decent replacement without having to spend a lot. It has its foibles but it's easy to use and capable. You could also look at https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/ - that was my preference for both capabilities and the way it works but the install wrecked my Cubase DAW installation and all my Arturia VSTs to the extent that I had to completely rebuild my computer so I haven't had the courage to look at it again.

‘77 Aria Jazz that I rescued from dead a couple of years ago. Stack Knob control plate and loom by @KiOgon.

So if it does let go, you'll have a small screw as well as a flailing string shooting out... just saying. Stay safe.

Well I didn’t spot this thread when it first originated but if I had, I would have told you that the knotted string I have on my old Ibanez 8 string has been on there for at least 14 years- now about 20! In fairness I hardly play it from one decade to the next and the strings are as dead as dodos now but I don’t think there’s a worry about the longevity of the knot. 😀

I suppose it depends on how you feel about that level of spend. I’m delighted with the big sky albeit I bought it to use with Chapman Stick rather than bass. Every band I play stick in commented on the sound and I’ve had audience members coming up to chat about it as well. I have literally only scratched the surface of what it can do but I won’t be selling it anytime soon if ever. I had started out thinking I would get a Boss RV 5 because I liked that modulated reverb feedback that it does but the big sky takes it to a whole different level. I bought mine on eBay- absolutely as new condition, boxed etc. and I think I paid about £280 so you could save yourself a bit of cash that way too.

Oh no! Great player- I shall be listening and raising a glass tonight. RIP.

Believe the Washburns were still in Japan at the time of the Status deal.

Pretty sure it’s a 2000. Should be one piece carbon fibre with the cloth weave showing through the gel coat. Nice bass.

@Doctor J top notch advice!

Excellent- thanks!

So you have actually used it, @lowdown? Any discernible latency while playing and what type of internet connections were being used?

Two bands of full parametric eq would allow you to realise virtually any sound your bass was capable of but remember that that would entail six controls (Boost/cut, centre frequency and Q width for each band) and could be even more complex if you included Q shape. I'm a fan but I don't think I'd want it actually on my bass - definitely outboard but mainly for recording. For live, to my mind a better compromise would be a good filter preamp or even just a semi parametric mid range control - much easier to manage in a hurry. That said, I love the Stingray 2 eq style circuit for a bass that has a pickup at or near the bridge position and most gigs I just play with my bass tone control(s) fully open. I have enough other stuff to worry about.

Ida Nielsen anyone?

Literally LOLing here at the end! Love serious artists who don't feel the need to take themselves seriously!

He literally explains that about 13 posts back up the thread- whoops just saw that Kiwi had already replied to this- was tutting to myself about people not reading the thread and here I am myself- guilty as charged!

Unfortunately, no. The shop I worked in for a while back then had two in stock - the last two of a consignment of Alembic instruments which had been brought in a couple of years earlier - needless to say, I got quite familiar with them! One was sold to Wet Wet Wet- I don't know if it was personally owned by bassist Graeme Clark or if he may even still have it. The other was traded with a shop in England ( maybe Dixie's Music - can't remember) where it was hung from the machines in a shop window display. The fishing line suspending it broke overnight and the bass came down on its point onto concrete and was found in the morning in three pieces, both body wings having split from the neck with the force of the impact.

Played one of these quite a bit in the early 80s- beautiful Modulus Graphite neck and definitely sharper sounding than the wood necked equivalents. That’s a lovely thing.

Oh go on- pm it to me and I can “leak” It quoting a “trusted source” 😂

We need to see that list...

I've been away and this is the first thread I've read since I got back. I've found it hilarious and it's great to see that things don't really change round here! Oh, and as I have to state my position, 'mon the Dan!

To me the line seems pure McCartney. I’ve no doubt that Paul was well aware of Jameson and many others but I think in terms of writing, composition and playing at that time, he was his own man. And agreed- great song and line!

Awesome stuff but then again Dundee is well known to have the funk. Seriously, difficult to do and you have pulled it off. Kudos to the studio guy as well, the recording sounds brilliant. Noticed the autotune more on your sister's vocals to be honest - I'm with the consensus here- you should ditch that or at least knock it back a bit. Let us know if there's a Glasgow/ Edinburgh gig - I'll be there!

Another 18 minutes when I should have been doing something else... excellent stuff!

I think you’re just a bit fed up at the moment, Bilbo. You're right- moving in the circles most of us do on here, it’s hard to find a sustained situation where you have hugely inspirational players to bounce off but over the period, I’ve found that sometimes the folks I’ve played with have been inspired and influenced by my playing and I enjoy that role immensely. Maybe you could be (or unbeknown are) a great positive influence on those around you. I reckon that would be worth bothering about.

Do the ROR instruments have split frets like the IR system or have they now found a way to sense string choice on an unbroken fret?