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  1. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Very much so. 'Searching' is a far better choice. There There My Dear was easily as good as Geno and both were better than Come On Eileen - IMHO. Frampton's is a bit of an odd choice as it's a live album comprised of songs from other albums 🤷‍♂️
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    Just flicking through the list of albums I currently have in my music library, I been struck by how few that I’d regard as classic would be able to be performed by their respective artists as they’re either inactive or dead. Quite depressing really. Sadly I don’t have Sky, so won’t be able to watch the Simple Minds episode which is a shame, as I really like them. Likewise ABC. I remember seeing Heaven 17 perform Penthouse & Pavement in its entirety. That was excellent. I wouldn’t mind seeing the Stereophonics episode, but the rest leave me a bit cold. Desperately trying to think of an album/artist that would fit in here. Maybe Joe Jackson performing ‘I’m The Man’? Pretenders performing the first album? Supergrass performing ‘I Should Coco’? I’m sure I’ll think of more after I’ve hit Submit Reply.
  3. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Why Does It Hurt When I Pee? 🤣
  4. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    I thought it was Bill Haley and HIS Comets, rather than THE Comets?
  5. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    That’s very quick indeed. We so rarely hear about the excellent courier service received. I used DHL to get a bass to Belgium fairly recently and it went door to door in less than 24 hrs.
  6. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Bump.
  7. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    @Paul S - I think you have some experience with buying from Japan as I seem to recall? Apologies if I’ve remembered incorrectly.
  8. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    I think if I maxed out the EQ on my Euro X my speakers wouldn't last too long. Did you turn your trim pot down?
  9. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Another owner here, same colour too. Mine is permanently tuned a half step down and it sounds fabulous. I can't really justify having another identical bass, but GLWTS anyway 🤘.
  10. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Purchased a bass from Mark @Max Normal. Great bass for a good price. Recommended seller. Thanks again.
  11. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    There was a time a little while back when the TC clip-on’s were impossible to get, which was rather annoyingly when I was looking to buy one as they are highly rated. I ended up buying a Peterson Strobe Tuner which has been faultless.
  12. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    I think I would have carried it around the corner and sat on it in the shade whilst I waited for a taxi. Good find tho 👏
  13. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Yeah, it's a nice bass that one. Sorry to hear you're not able to play it at the moment.
  14. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Another +1 for all the above. I had two angled jacks cables made doe the transmitter before I even used the one that came with it. Made by OBBM I believe, before he stopped doing them.
  15. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Get one. You won't be disappointed. I've found the clips on the transmitters to be very solid indeed, although I don't clip them to a strap, I clip mine to my belt or back pocket. Never had it come off yet.
  16. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    I think they were in Victoria Road as I recall. The studio we used (The Whopping Conker) wasn’t far from that on the other side of the road.
  17. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    I've heard her sound an awful lot worse than that IoW clip.
  18. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    I was one of a few on Basschat that pre-ordered this limited edition model after @cetera (a Spector endorsee) instigated it's production in early 2022. The original options for finish were black gloss, white gloss and tobacco burst. Gary kindly looked into getting some made in my preferred finish of Ultra Violet and Spector agreed. Here is the Basschat thread regarding the Euro X. I believe there are also some photos in the Spector thread. There are only a few of these in existence in this finish (and I mean low single figures) and they sold out immediately. I ordered it so that I could have a something for a hair/metal type band that never came to fruition, so it has not been used. I now have some other projects on the go which means this is unlikely to see the light of day. This bass has not been rehearsed or gigged. It is as new as the day I received it. It comes with a Spector branded gig bag and it's adjustment tools in a white envelope (still sealed). I also have the Spector box it was delivered to me in. The finish on the bass is stunning and really awkward to capture due to it's mirror like properties. I've done my best. Specification: Body: Maple - Refined X shape Top: Genuine Figured Maple Neck: Maple Nut: 1.64” Fingerboard: Rosewood Headstock: Black Inlays: MOP Spector Crown Frets: 24 Scale Length: 34” Radius: 16” Hardware Colour: Gold Bridge: Spector Locking Die-Cast Active Tone Controls: Spector TonePump (which is adjustable via a trim pot) Controls: Bridge Volume, Volume, Treble Boost, Bass Boost Pickups: EMG P.J Easy access battery compartment Weight: 9lb Collection would be preferred or meet at a mutually agreed halfway point if possible. I don't want to send it via any of the horror story couriers.
  19. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Yep, been there. Not an experience I'm in a hurry to repeat.
  20. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    You sent me the live one.
  21. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    I’ve only got a few. Zappa and Alice Cooper. It’s definitely an enhanced listening experience for me. I really should look into other artists/titles. Would love to hear Seeds of Love in multi channel.
  22. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Which basses do you consider to be your ‘good sounding’ ones?
  23. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Not at all. It just makes no sense. There is an inherent risk in having only one bass with you at gig. We could debate the level of that risk at length, but I think most would agree there is an element of risk. That risk can be mitigated against with the type of gig. You could probably get away with a quick string change in pub, but that may not extend to getting the test meter out and then the soldering iron etc etc. You could also argue that if it's a multi-band event, if your bass goes down, there will be others there that could dig you out of a hole. Although judging by the 'would you lend your gear' threads that pop up here from time to time, I wouldn't bank on it. To me, the 'I've never broken a string' argument always seems similar to 'I've never had a puncture' whilst driving a car. We all know it can happen, and it rarely does (although I've had two this year already - both potholes - £350 each time), but you would be a bit silly heading out without a spare (although I don't carry one as they're all run-flats, hence the £350 a pop). Going back to my original post. You're playing a theatre gig where several hundred people have paid £20+ quid for a ticket and there are no other bands on the bill. For whatever reason, your one and only bass goes non-functional mid-gig. What do you do? The feeling of dread that it may ever happen is (almost) completely removed by having other(s) to hand. I haven't read all the posts here, but it seems to me that those who have had the unthinkable happen tend not to want to have that experience repeated and those that haven't seem happy to let it happen. I sincerely hope those who have never had it happen don't experience it, because when it does, it can be horrible.
  24. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Yes, I’m fine thanks for asking. I just cannot understand why, if you people have more than one bass, why they wouldn’t take it.
  25. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    I think that comes under ‘operator error’. Give yourself a slap upside the head 😂
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