mr zed

The 25th Anniversary/Reflex HSS has the rear humbucker closer to the bridge than the sweet-spot.

Damn & blast.....my bass with the bubinga body, rosewood neck, ivory fret markers and unicorn horn nut will be relegated to bedroom duties if this comes into force!

Just received a haze machine (and fluid) from Mat who packed it to within an inch of it's life. As others have said, a pleasure to do business with. Thanks Mat.

My band is having a Christmas do tonight - the only night in the year where we get to go out together and have a few beers. Going watching a local band (like you do). I'll check if the bassist is on BC.

The nut may be cut too deep on the E string- worth checking.

I also cannot see this as an upgrade - just different. Personally I'm very happy with my 2012 Jazz with the CS pups and for me the change wouldn't suit. I'm currently looking at getting a Precision but the American Standard is my first choice. The prices of the professional series are just daft.

Off to see Ocean Colour Scene tonight in Manchester.

Don't have a clue which venue it is but those were the days when monitors were MONITORS.

You can alway tell if they're on here as they will have Barefaced cabs or a Flea Jazz Bass.

I'd like to see the White SR5 with a black pickup cover, maple board and black neck binding!

Darwen is an example whic springs to mind - just outside Blackburn. Always something going on there.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1480408196' post='3184037'] I'm sure they are, but anything can happen. OP - get your money back, and walk away. [/quote] Indeed- I'm sure PMT are fine but I remember their stores being Sound Control who also seemed to be stable. Just a precaution - money back so you can spend it where you like - even a non-musically related activity should you wish.

Get a full cash refund. We've seen plenty of examples of stores closing in recent years and vouchers/credit being worthless.

Enjoy the wait - the anticipation is part of the fun - and you've got six months of anticipation you lucky so & so. If it helps, I was playing my Stingray HH this evening at a rehearsal and it sounded immense! I'm not helping am I?

Anyone got any tips as to the best eq settings? Also neck or bridge pickup or a combination? Whenever I try the technique it just sounds awful. Ta very muchly.

I'll bring my Musicman 25th Anniversary and Stingray HH along with my Genz Benz STL9.0 and Berg HD210's

Funkgod Lurksalot - Spector Euro4 , Spector Legend4, TC RH750 , TC RS212 & RS210 Mr Zed

I'm very precious about all my gear (and other cherished possessions). I work hard for my money and enjoy the pride of ownership having something nice brings. I never play my basses in a buttoned shirt and a belt is always covered by a tee shirt for fear of scratches. My basses stay in their hard cases when not being used and come out at the last minute on a gig. It is the first thing packed away at the end of the night. I treat other people's gear in the same way - with respect. I'm THAT guy I'm afraid. I love the road worn look on a bass if it is intended to look that way. I'd be gutted if I put extra damage on a road worn instrument as it's not supposed to be there. Some may say OCD but I think I suffer from CDO. This is similar to OCD but worse as I struggle that the letters are not in the right order.

[quote name='3below' timestamp='1479279497' post='3175224'] There are degrees from universities and 'degrees' from 'universities'. [/quote] Indeed - I spent 4 years of my life studying for an MBA with the Open University Business School whilst working in a full-time role. I was committed to 20 hours study time per week, studying at the weekend, sometimes throughout the night, on family holidays etc - it was a real challenge. Now the OUBS is very well regarded and their MBA programme is triple accredited however it is not one of the top business schools. When a new manager started with our organisation, we got talking and the subject came up. "Where did you study for your MBA"? "Open University". " Oh right - very good. Have you been in prison?" Still not sure if he was joking or not!

Have a listen to Within Temptation's version of Radioactive (Imagine Dragons cover) and their version of Titanium. Faster is also a cracker & one of their own.