hiram.k.hackenbacker

Apparently they are....and stop calling me Shirley....ba dum!! 🤣

This thread at least prompted me to look the bass up. GuitarGuitar are out of stock by the way.

Erm....oh never mind 😎

Across the bands I’m in I would have to memorise songs well into the 100’s and my ageing brain can’t cope with some of the more challenging lines. I use an iPad attached to a guitar stand which is usually to my left so it appears I’m looking at my fretting hand when I do glance over at it. Everything is operated by a Bluetooth foot switch with OnSong pre-loaded with the songs in set list order. I don’t need to touch it unless someone calls a song that has been requested that isn’t in the set. For the Queen gig I was determined to learn everything and not have it on stage. So far so good.

Bowie used one openly. Many well known artists use prompters that look like monitors. I don’t have an issue with them.

Well, I guess it might be something like this one. I’m a huge fan of Adele. Great voice, great writer and she’s very funny with it. Scroll to 4:45 if you don’t want to hear the song.

There's a bit to unpack here. You picked it up, yet didn't test it? If you collected it, why didn't you take it back? Why wasn't the seller approached to contribute/cover the repair cost? Is the seller from BC? 'never trust anyone'? You're seriously sticking with that?

Yes, one of the 50 gold tops. I think the blonde version is still available.

I'll happily give it to you in exchange for (insert your own 4 digit number between £6999 and £9999) 🤣

Errrm, no. If it makes you feel any better, 2017 is the same year I bought mine. I still have it 😎

Oh come on, just one won't hurt.

Do it.

Looking good. I'm sure that will heal up nicely in time.

I think you still had that when I picked up the Modulus. Love it.

Had my moulds done on 9/9. The place I went to said the turnaround time has been reduced. Should be around 2-3 weeks from the moulds being done.

If you’re referring to parallax error, the photo was taken head on. Questionable saddle positions and string spacing as well which of course are easily remedied, but FFS, if you’re asking that much for a bass, at least make it look presentable.

We didn't intend to. Events just conspired against us. We still haven't been paid through the electronic system for the gig in question. I'm assured payment will be received by September 20th.

Someone give the headstock a whack and bring those strings over. Could park a bus on the real estate G string side.

No, they don’t pay in cash.

We did. My covers band played a gig at a local pub. The night went very well and after we finished, the pub emptied and we started breaking down our gear. I was aware the drummer and guitarist were talking to one of the staff and I presumed it was regarding a re-booking. I carried on packing and then went to get my car which a 5 minute walk away. There’s nowhere to leave a car at this pub. Upon my return I discover that one of the staff had paid the guys in cash, which had been divided into four. The keys player was given his share and headed home. The manager then appeared asking for the cash back as the pub is owned by Greene King and that we have to invoice for the band fee rather than take cash which was offered in error. We handed back what we had left and the drummer had to go to the cash point and get cash out to repay them. You couldn’t make it up. Probably sounds like I’m moaning, but I’m not as they are actually very nice people and mistakes do happen. We had a laugh about it and joked that none of has heard of anything similar happening….but I’m sure it has….hasn’t it?

Sold a Fender bass to @Brucegill last week. Very smooth transaction and a jolly nice bloke as well. Recommended to all. Thanks again.

Couldn’t really get anymore disco unless it had flashing LED’s as well. I’d like to try one.