Conan

The differences in shape and profile between my Status and Geddy lee Jazz couldn't be greater - and yet both feel like slipping on an old pair of slippers!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1368119436' post='2073507'] Mr. Nice chap from Lakland replied to say they frequently offer strings to all their UK dealers, but none take them up on it... [/quote] Hmmmm. The old vicious circle isn't it? If there is no demand for the strings you can't try them out... and if nobody can try them out there will never be any demand for them!

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1368088163' post='2072935']So, if you're running good gear, be safe and get the best cables you can for sensible money. I use OBBM's cables, because they are good quality and they won’t break the bank.[/quote] This. It's the old ha'porth of tar argument isn't it? How many of us own thousands of pounds worth of amplification and basses, but scrimp on the cheap items like strings, picks, straps and leads!? False economy. OK, maybe there is no real sonic difference between crap speaker cable and OBBM's stuff. But I'd rather not take that chance for the sake of an extra tenner here and there.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1368086280' post='2072906'] Just admit it, man. You're no better than Starbucks. [/quote] When I was importing coffee from Costa Rica (and paying all due taxes on it, I might add!) and using my Italian espresso machine.... I was MUCH better than Starbucks!! Although I do have a bit of a soft spot for their caramel wafer things...

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1368028544' post='2072254'] Just wondering if any of the contributors to this thread (those wondering how to avoid import tax) were outraged with Starbucks, Amazon etc. for their tax avoidance antics. [/quote] Yep. And I have no problem paying the costs/taxes for stuff imported from the States, I just like to know in advance whether I will be charged, and how much. Is that a lot to ask?

Had a ticket to see then in Newcastle on sunday night but was ill.... Gutted.

Some people will go to great lengths to get an audience...

[quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1367931373' post='2071131']BTW your neck and body build is going along nicely [/quote] Thanks for the update Dr Frankenstein.... but how is his bass progressing?

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1368025627' post='2072211']If I send you a fiver will you rip us a copy on your CD Bhuna please? [/quote] Ah! Some top-quality punnage there my friend! Back OT... I don't really have what you might call heroes or idols; but there are quite a few bassists whose style and or tone interests me. Owning (or at least borrowing) the same type of bass that they used allows you to get some kind of feel for whether the instrument facilitated or hindered their playing. Or at least it kind of does, because every individual bass varies of course - but at least it gives you an idea of what was going on in their hands, if not in their heads! You can also explore some of their individual technique better if you have a similar instrument, knowing that the differences between the way you sound on a sixties J and the way Jaco sounded on one (for example) is down to the differences between you and he, rather than the guitar itself. Does that make sense?

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1368024843' post='2072194'] You don't avoid the duty though. It goes on the value of the products, not who they were bought or sent from. [/quote] And annoyingly it seems to be completely random whether you get charged or not! How does that work? Do they only check a certain number of packages?

I'm quite a big Muse fan, and I especially like the drummer. Think I'll go and listen to the Origin of Symmetry right now in fact. When I'm in the mood, I like to Pop a Dom CD in....

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1367925810' post='2071032']Need some black pup covers though - anyone got spares ? [/quote] I suspect the Bass Doc will be your man there... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/4905-the-bass-doc/"]http://basschat.co.uk/user/4905-the-bass-doc/[/url]

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1367923006' post='2070980'] Nope It's an intro thread that reads like I should already know who the geezer is. I'm not psychic.....[/quote] Fair enough. I can see where you are coming from now...

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1367922399' post='2070967'] Guy who? That reads like I should already know you or something? [/quote] Are you just trolling?

Excellent! Now all we need is for Geddy Lee to join up too! BTW, has the original thread been deleted? I would have been interested to see the conclusion to it...

Stick a SansAmp through one of these...? [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Bergantino,_Active_bass_speakers.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Bergantino,_Active_bass_speakers.html[/url]

This is it's bigger brother... but gives an idea of what they can go for. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trace-Elliot-AH600SMX-Bass-Amplifier-Amp-GP12-SMX-Preamp-w-Hardshell-Case-/251269323246?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a80d199ee#ht_2244wt_721"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trace-Elliot-AH600SMX-Bass-Amplifier-Amp-GP12-SMX-Preamp-w-Hardshell-Case-/251269323246?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a80d199ee#ht_2244wt_721[/url]

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1367349523' post='2064588'] Actually, if I'm not sorted with something by June, I might be knocking on your door cap-in-hand again. [/quote] Nee botha. Bring the little 'un over this time so the girls can have a play!

What a great thread! I was about to mention Hannah Hannah, but to be pipped to it by the bloke what wrote it is pretty cool too! Flaunt the Imperfection is still one of my favourite albums. Some beautifully tasty (and tasteful) playing on there Gazza. Great stuff

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1366898481' post='2058736'] The vintage I've used in the past has the nicest mids and top-end of any cab I've every owned. Presumably the S15 continues that... [/quote] Seconded! And proof of the flaws in the "tens for mid-punch and fifteens for bass" argument