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  1. All non-musical, but... Nestle, Coke and McDonalds because I'm old enough to remember the 1980s. Wetherspoons because the owner treated his worlers abysmally during the pandemic. Amazon because of their shameful tax arrangments. Once I've brought that lot to their knees, I'll make a start on Pepsico and Proctor & Gamble.
    11 points
  2. NASA. That rejection letter really stung. I wouldn't go into space with them now even if they begged me.
    10 points
  3. So I’ve committed the sin of splitting this baby up and returning the neck to its original owner. What we have is an Ash G&B body nice matt finish, Seymour Duncan Vintage P pup, bridge with spiral saddle threads. £250 posted. Thanks for looking.
    9 points
  4. Here's my current board for Wild Rocket and some irregular psych and kraut jams we have between a bunch of mates here. Hopefully it won't change for quite a while. The brains per se is the bottom right box. This has an active splitter with phase switch, a mute for each output plus a modded Sunn Beta preamp replica. The Beta goes to the DOD eq, Meatbox clone and Hi-band Flanger which all run into a HB Bass Block 800 and a 1x15 for my "clean" low/low mid side. The rest runs into the echo return on my Sound City 120 and a second 1x15. Some gigs I'll the top and bottom of an 8x10 in the same sorta configuration. The Nomad and Sledgehammer are in the parallel loop of the Sy-1 and I generally have one or the other on all the time. Then I have the Lantern Rowan Flanger and Ross Phaser for various parts. Then the Sundrive and Cosmic Trigger are always on for my core base tone. The Sundrive is set with gain at zero and I find it really helps to gel the dirt and synth tones together as a sort of very gentle natural compressor. I use the boost on the Sundrive the odd time playing clean to get the level up a bit but generally it's left off. Likewise with the Cosmic Trigger boost. All powered off a pair of Strymon Ojais with some daisy chaining. PS knobs may not be set where I usually have them..
    9 points
  5. My main board for the doom band, made from an IKEA Hejne shelf with two T-Rex power supplies under. I should get some better quality patch cables but it works great now. The red PSM-5 is for switching on/off the delay/reverb pedal loop.
    7 points
  6. Posted this in my introductory thread but realised I didn't leave it here. This was my attempt at covering both acoustic guitar and various effect options for bass (rotating between the octaver, chorus and filter) in a gig where I needed to play both at different times, however in the week or so since this picture things have already changed as I took the acoustic guitar pedals off for an acoustic only gig, then made a stripped down bass pedal board for this weekend...
    6 points
  7. London Weekend Television. The wife of their chief executive asked if her husband could get up and sing Eric Clapton's cocaine (small pub gig during Edinburgh Festival). I said no. She had a strop and said she'd make sure my band would never appear on LWT while her husband was in charge. .....and she was right, we didn't.
    6 points
  8. Never thought I would actually do this but something has come up that has fired up a serious case of GAS. Here we have my Japanese 57RI P bass made in December of 1985 according to the pencil date on the neck butt. In my opinion the BEST P bass colour combo - two tone sunburst, gold anodised guard and maple board. It comes with the original white pickguard and pickups - currently the pickups in her are Toneriders but i do still have the originals for those into that sort of thing. Set up a while back at Jacks instrument repairs and currently sports the excellent and superb Elites Detroit flatwound strings. couple of small dings and the usual belt buckle rash on the back. I will dig out the luggage scales to answer the usual BC question. Don't see too many around at this age - most i see online are 90's ones. Depending on your 'vintage' this is either very Duck Dunn or Alex James I don't currently have a gig bag or case as this travels in my duo gig bag but if that's a deal breaker I can buy a cheapo one. As this is only on the block for something that has cropped up I'm not looking for trades at the moment. If I've overpriced I'm open to ONO offers The bass is based in Bolton but could do meets. Any further questions please shout.
    5 points
  9. G & L are a stealth make and i really dont know why. They are awesome Here is an example of a TRIBUTE L2000 Ash body, maple over maple neck. MFD pickups (industry legend these...) Active passive switching, pickup selector (check the attached diagram out for details)..there is a lot on offer here. Superbly set up, new strings only very very slight traces of wear. its a 9.9/10 imho. A shade over 4kg so not super heavy as Ash can be on occasion. All the usuals, can box and ship at buyers expense, pop on round...i'll even hoover and put the kettle on.
    5 points
  10. Another bass up for sale, may be withdrawn if any of the others sell. This is a fairly unique Spector Coda, according to PJ Rubal, this one (#100) was originally made for Nick Beggs but ended up with Steven Wilson who I recently purchased it from. There’s video footage of Steven using the bass if interested, and Nick continues to use an identical one on recent tour. It has black mother of pearl inlays and badass bridge as additional upgrades. It has a transparent black finish which goes nicely with the inlays. The pickups are Aguilar NC with OBP2 preamp. Its a great playing and sounding bass. It has a gorgeous feeling neck with birdseye maple fingerboard. A top quality instrument all round. In great condition only a small ding on the headstock and a couple of small blemishes on the body. It comes with a Spector hard case. Happy to post at buyers expense. Collection from Cardiff would be preferred.
    5 points
  11. So our first rehearsal for a while last night at our usual spot. We use a village church and have done for years at reasonable rates with our fees being welcomed to the up keep of the building. After we finished our drummer had this on his car which I am temped to add to our posters and possibly a t-shirt. I also think "The Gospel of Salvation" could be a great future band name!
    5 points
  12. My mum had a longstanding embargo on buying Irish after my brother got shot in Northern Ireland. It was actually said brother who talked her round: 'It was the IRA who tried to kill me,' he said. 'Not the people working for Kerrygold.'
    5 points
  13. In need of a P bass so putting this up to trade. Can also sell but trade preferred. I can add cash if required. know value is all over on these so I’ve just gone for a rough trade value. You can see in the pictures it has a small blemish/split but it’s stable and doesn’t effect the bass. any questions let me know!
    5 points
  14. Kwik fit. Around 2005 my wife took our Ford Focus in for its mot. They said to her it needed £600 worth of work as the brake disc, drums on the back, pads and shocks needed changed. Took it to a local garage that was recomended by a friend and it passed its mot easily. And the garage has looked after our cars ever since. The mechanic in my local place said that KF were notorious for trying to rip folk especially women off.
    5 points
  15. Wow that's a coincidence. My band has never appeared on LWT either. What a bitch!
    5 points
  16. I have Psalm 150 "Praise the lord with strings and loud cymbals" on a t-shirt.
    5 points
  17. Whetherspoons. Not because they're supposedly full of pond life. I never found that to be the case. I used to work away from home, live in hotels all week, and at one time or another went to pretty much every Whetherspoons in Britain for a cheap and cheerful meal and a pint or two. But since the B word that shall not be mentioned I would never put another penny in Tim Martin's pocket. The man is an absolute bell end.
    5 points
  18. I have a few: Brewdog, because of the owner's attitude. Which is a bit of a shame because the beer's decent. Wetherspoons, because of Timbo's treatment of his staff during the pandemic and because of his support for the B-word. BT, for being the worst employer I've ever experienced. Not so much lions led by donkeys as experts gaslit by sociopaths. On my last day, I nuked my laptop and Blackberry for no other reason than pure spite.
    5 points
  19. NOW SOLD ELSEWHERE 2011 Ibanez G104 Grooveline 4-string bass in Deep Expresso, with hard soft-case This is a genuinely rare bass being produced between 2011 and 2015 by the Ibanez custom shop in Japan (FujiGen) as part of the upmarket Prestige line of basses. These instruments retailed for over $2,500 when launched, and the attention to detail is exactly what you would expect from a Japanese custom shop that produce such high-quality instruments. This particular example is in excellent condition having been well looked after. One of the best features of the bass is the way it balances both seated and standing. This was one of the key design parameters and the slightly playful body shape contributes massively to this. The neck is delightful to get around on and the Gotoh hardware is top notch too. I have used some professional pics of this very bass as my skills in this area are very limited. I can assure you that it is the same instrument and will happily provide my lame efforts if you would like some additional images of any aspect of the instrument. There is plenty of positive comment on the internet about these basses (and also about the marmite body shape to be fair, but I absolutely contest the odd comment about having a thin tone; not the case at all). I am happy to answer any questions you may have, and if you want to come and try the bass that is perfectly fine too. Specifications · Body: Ash Top & Back with an Alder body · Neck: Wenge/Bubinga 5-pc with Titanium reinforcement rods and 6 bolts to the body · Fretboard: Rosewood, side dot position markers and 22 frets · Scale Length: 34” (864mm) · Frets: Medium Stainless Steel · Nut: GraphTech Black TUSQ XL (38mm) · Neck Pickup: Ibanez CAP Sonic Arch passive · Bridge Pickup: Ibanez CAP Sonic Arch passive · Preamp: Ibanez E4 with 3-band EQ (and EQ bypass switch) · Controls: Master volume / balancer / EQ toggle / 3-way EQ cut or boost: treble, mid, bass · Bridge: Tight-End Bass 4 with 19mm string spacing · Hardware: Cosmo Black · Included: High quality hard soft-case I would really prefer collection if you are close by, but if you are not too far away I’d rather deliver the bass to you in exchange for some petrol money than send my courier. Or happy to meet up somewhere too. I've borrowed the BassBros pics from when I bought it as they are so much better than mine. I have also included a pic of the bass at ead towers to prove that I really do own it!
    4 points
  20. Choices… (got one more set on order):
    4 points
  21. I found myself in the unfortunate situation of working for Kwik-Fit for a few months after they bought out a decent fast fit that I had been with for 13yrs. What we were told to do by management to rip folk off was shocking. I didn't hang around long. AVOID at all times.
    4 points
  22. What usually happens is that the buyer then claims the item never arrived and the money is whisked out of your account. I have also logged this as a dodgy buyer with Reverb and they are apparently already under investigation.
    4 points
  23. and to be fair their beer is absolutely f***in awful!
    4 points
  24. Apple. I had a lovely iPod (the one that looked like an iPhone but isn’t) and I’d loaded it with tons of music apps which were quite cool and I used them often. As it was getting old I kept the thing in flight mode to stop it from connecting and doing a weird update as it was ticking along nicely. Then one day it refused to boot up and displayed a message saying unless I did an update it wouldn’t work anymore. Did the update and it wiped ALL my apps as they now unsupported. Most of the apps don’t exist anymore and I can’t get them back. Gits!
    4 points
  25. Hey, it's that guy @lozkerr boycotts! Boooo!
    4 points
  26. I can't stand the whole "we're punk, now buy shares in the company because that's what punks would do" thing.
    4 points
  27. Whilst I'm very sorry about how it stung, I hope you appreciate that I tried to word the letter such that it was clear you nearly made it, and that you'd surely be accepted the following year - - provided you worked a little on your spitefulness. Apart from that bit, you were the perfect candidate, and we'd happily welcome you! Kind regards, BT
    4 points
  28. A quick update - Boogie gear is in the UK and will be on display for the opening of the Gibson Garage in London this Saturday. Dealers throughout Europe will have Boogie products in their stores in April, be sure to let them know what models you would like to see. Also, for anyone that’s able to visit the garage, I would love to hear your impressions as I won’t be able to visit. Please message me or comment on this thread.
    4 points
  29. What an absolute disgrace, an abomination even…lined paper, yet written in landscape?
    4 points
  30. A very rare opportunity to pick up one of these discontinued J-style basses in the UK. Reasonably light, resonant body. Stock Reverend J-Rail bridge and J-Rail neck pickups provide classic tones with added muscle. 34" scale, 12" radius. This is a really brilliant, versatile bass that plays like another worth three times it's value. Reverend guitars and basses make some much larger brands look pretty bad by comparison. I'm only selling this as I have too many instruments and I prefer split coil pickups. Also worth noting that, at the time of writing this is the only one I can find for sale anywhere! Has the somewhat-coveted ZSG (Zach Green) signature of final inspection for added Reverend Rockin' Power. A few small signs of use/dings but overall excellent condition for its age. Get in touch for more information/photos etc. I can post fully insured at cost/meet/deliver.
    3 points
  31. First job is gluing the back together. To get an invisible glue line the joint has to be pretty perfect. The best way I’ve found is using a hand plane. For any plane nerds out there, up till now I’ve used a number 4. I’ve just bought a number 6 though which is joy to use, and nearly as long as the back itself. You can see it here with a single shaving it’s taken off from the entire length of the board Joining the two boards together I used the ‘tape method’, which is the easiest clamping technique ever - raise one edge of one board off the table and put tape across the join. Add glue, then put both pieces flat and the tape pulls the boards together. Here it is taped, already glued:
    3 points
  32. What you also tend to find is they always offer to buy your ‘item’ not your ‘Dingwall ng3’ or whatever it is you’re selling. I’ve had scores of such messages over the years and it’s clearly a copy & paste job. That’s the trouble with kids today. Too lazy to put some proper effort into scamming you😊
    3 points
  33. I’ll see if I’m at the next rehearsal.
    3 points
  34. I've just had a look on Lyrechat.co.uk and they say that 10 stringed lyres are an abomination; that 8 strings are more than enough.
    3 points
  35. Thats the giveaway, they offer the full asking price and don't 'buy it now' so they get the chance to email/message before paying. I get these fairly regular. I decline and send Reverb the link to chase up. They never do but I'll keep doing it with the hope someone actually does.
    3 points
  36. Firstly I must apologise to the OP for overcomplicating the original question, but such is forum life. It is demonstrably right. Volts X Amps = Power in Watts, or P=V x I. That is for DC. In AC, it is the same, but in the early days, it was hard to measure the Voltage and Current (Amps) at exactly the same point in time using simple analog(ue) meters. Once impedance comes into play, current and voltage are not in phase and therefore is it incorrect to use Ohms law when measure voltage and current (amps) with separate meters and declare them as watts. So it was commonplace to measure each and multiply them as VA or simply Volts X Amps. Modern test equipment allows us to measure the precise voltage and current simultaneously. I have just deleted a large amount of text as I had almost ridden my hobby horse off into the sunset. Happy to answer, argue, correct anything that is demonstrably untrue however as my College learning was now 50+ years ago............although as far as I know Ohms law has not been repealed.
    3 points
  37. Not had the courage to even take it out of the box yet, this really took my fancy after reviews and it seemed quite simple to use, plus 250 effects there must be some in there I can make use of/have fun with!
    3 points
  38. Take a trip to places like Seattle, Nashville, Portland or Brooklyn. You might revise your opinion.
    3 points
  39. Use the spare money for some lessons, upgrade yourself instead? Unpopular suggestion, no doubt, but I thought I'd throw it out there. If you improve your playing, you improve how every bass you'll ever own sounds.
    3 points
  40. The Cave - a barber shop in Aberdeen. Needed a quick haircut and was looking for a new place as my old one closed. So I went into their place. Got told by the lady (receptionist?) that it was appointment only. Place was empty. I said I was just wanting a single gauge buzz cut. Lady went to the back shop to speak to the barber. Guy actually looked at me through the open door then shook his head at the lady then disappeared back into the back shop. In full view of me! Well, F you then, you snobby C! Went to the place next door to it and got sorted out no bother. Also Wetherspoons can eat a D. Owner's a knob. Managed to successfully dissuade my staff Christmas night out from going there and go to a nearby establishment instead, and will continue to fight the good fight. Me and Gibson (USA) are on a long term break...
    3 points
  41. The USA is such a huge and diverse place that there is a market for a very diverse range of music. Pretty much every new artist that grabs my attention is from the USA and this is across a wide spectrum of genres. I found on every visit I make to the USA that my preconceptions are proven wrong. I would totally disagree with the macho/conformist argument. Mainstream fodder is invariably rubbish whatever continent you live in.
    3 points
  42. Back once again, the funkiest paint job in the pedal kingdom: To be quite honest though, it's not quacking as well as I remember - probably due to my dull flatwounds and the rest of my setup. It has no use in the bands I'm in. So I dunno, might sell it, or I might keep it until I invariably get a new Bass/strings and lust for the purple funkyness again.
    3 points
  43. Currys / PC World - their "Sale" prices are usually everyone else's everyday prices. Hotpoint / Whirlpool / Indesit / Candy / any other white goods manufacturer within the group - After having a washing machine, tumble drier & fridge freezer need major repair work after owning them for a few months, and then repeated work a few months later, any confidence in the group was non-existent. Music related, unfortunately, Rotosound strings will be avoided because of too many dead strings in new packs.
    3 points
  44. Love this pedal. This into my Ampeg V4B sounds fantastic for rock
    3 points
  45. Not musically related either but Tesco and Sainsburys. Two-tier pricing? Pay more if I don't sign up to Clubcard/Nectar? No thanks. I'll buy my groceries somewhere else. In fact, I won't sign up for anything with a reward app. Get your tenth coffee free? A free sausage roll? Nah, I'll pass. Also Currys. About twenty years ago I went into a Dixons store to buy a laptop. They asked me at the counter for my name and address. When I declined they insisted I must provide my address, so I told them I'll just spend my money elsewhere... which changed their minds and they sold me the laptop, without extended warranty and me giving them my personal details. The next week I started receiving junk email, special offers and extended warranty offers, addressed to me, from Dixons/Currys/Carphone Warehouse group... they had to have taken my personal details from the debit card I used to buy the laptop and updated their marketing lists regardless. So now, I won't ever buy from them again.
    3 points
  46. if Tonerider were more expensive everyone would be using them.... 🤔
    3 points
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