Merton

1 minute ago, 4000 said:

That’s an interesting choice. I’ve had Barts in several instruments and they were always far too polite for me. 

I would agree, I've had two basses with Barts and the are lovely, lovely pickups but rude is not a term I'd associate with them.

Nordstrand would be top of my choices I think

39 minutes ago, mr4stringz said:

I see Soame are knocking it out of the park again with the visuals...

 

 

Yep, their Instagram page is pure filth, I’m lucky my Argentinian friend isn’t still there or my bank account would be very heavily in the red 😅

11 hours ago, Sarah5string said:

There definitely needs to be more ladies in these lists, gents!

Nicole Row who plays for Panic At The Disco is bloody great. I could mention Tal Wilkenfeld too but she probably gets a lot of attention already…

Cass Lewis

Robert DeLeo

and more but it’s early and my brain isn’t yet switched on

10 minutes ago, binky_bass said:

A better picture of the top...

Wow! 😍

1 hour ago, agedhorse said:

On balanced outputs that are transformer driven (possible with  this amp if the signal is taken from the secondary of the output transformer), a TRS will not work if the ring terminal on the input jack on the amp of the amp is not grounded. It depends on the type of input jack, and the way it is wired into the circuit. 

Pretty sure this will be the case with the Little Stubby. Proceed with caution!

1 hour ago, Dad3353 said:

Looks and sounds nice, but looking it up, I see 2000€. I'm out. 

That’s good, I’m out too!

Me too. Uh-oh 😅

This is bloody great! FWIW I prefer the original pickup cover and bridge matching the neck-thru

3 minutes ago, NJE said:

I was wondering if there was any difference in power section or whether it was as simple as different EQ and features.

TBH I’m not sure what power stage the Original uses; I’d guess it’s the same ICEPower board that the RM500 uses but couldn’t be sure one way or the other.

The Original 300... less sure again but I have a vague recollection that Mark Gooday hinted it WASN’T an ICEPower board for once.

7 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

They are a bit of a bargain at the moment, aren’t they? 

Yes. My wallet is sweating and it’s not just the heat 😅

PS also contemplating the Pro Neo cabs argh

There’s a demo on the Andertons YouTube channel of the RM and the Original head; my personal feeling is the Original 500 head has a sweeter sounding EQ than the RM but the RM has the drive, sub and compressor which make it more versatile as a standalone head. Depends on how you do all your tone shaping I guess.

If I didn’t already have 3 million amps I’d have an Original 500 as a spare, especially at the current Andertons price.

Airbourne come to mind, shamelessly aping the AC/DC sound.

Greta Van Fleet were accused of being Zep-lite on their first album weren't they...

Good luck in your new home Nik! No words of wisdom from me as I don’t know your area at all I’m afraid

35 minutes ago, Velarian said:

Just acquired this…

 

Thais is pretty much exactly the same as I’ve comissioned @Cosmicrain to build me! Lovely

Wish I'd not gone not the Andertons site following this. Lots of other stuff is reduced too, though not as drastic in reduction there is still a lot to cause me pause for thought. Dammit.

52 minutes ago, uk_lefty said:

Will they be allowed on day release for gigs? 

Thankfully not in a band with him anymore 😅

8 minutes ago, Bassman68 said:

It’s a few years ago, but I’m sure I heard mention that Doug Wimbish played some bass on that album?

Yup, I have heard that Doug, and also possibly Guy Pratt, played on his first album?

15 hours ago, 4000 said:

Massive Seal fan here. The first two albums in particular are just fantastic. Future Love Paradise is one of my favourite songs. In fact Seal’s first is one of the albums I’d most liked to have played on. 

Love his first album, not really listened to the second. Will have to take the time to listen! Agree re. Future Love Paradise

6 minutes ago, uk_lefty said:

This thread has revived at an opportune time... My 80s band wants to start to audition keys players.... Wish me luck! Every keys player I've ever met has had a distinct serial killer vibe. 

I know a good keys player / serial killer too. Small world haha

1 hour ago, la bam said:

I made the decision after lockdown to be in as many bands as I could feasibly manage, and enjoy all the experiences i could.

All will turn out for the best for you in the end. Keep your options open.

Me too. Current count is 5, none of them are particularly prolific in rehearsing and gigging so I'm not madly busy but I'm covering rock, blues, pop, punk and kids music so can't complain.

Enjoy them all @AndyTravis 

9 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

I’ve really no idea what will come of this.

I’m also recording with another project now - involving the first drummer the 602 had.

hmm.

Dirty Den.

Lots of bands! Give them all a bit of time and see which one(s) have any staying power?

14 minutes ago, vinorange said:

As an avid Eden fan and having bought an Eden amp needing some surgery I found out that Marshall have sold the Eden brand and UK stock to Gear4Music. Not quite sure what to make of that.......

As in the brand is also owned by G4M or or they sold the brand (to ANOther) and the UK stock to G4M? Sorry for a pedantic question but it may give us a clue to their future!

Watched 5/6 of this tonight. Love it, really cool.

Speaking of the various all-female punk bands, I used to be in a band with one of the Ramonas. I think she hated me for a long time because of the fact I quit that band 😅