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He prefers 'Fancy Nance'

3 days since I bought anything gear related - an old Pearl Octaver pedal! Got two things on my radar though, both Spector related, and at least one of which I could pull the trigger on early next week.... Best thing I've bought recently and won't move on - the Tech21 Dug Pinnick DP-3X preamp/pedal. Awesome!

Can I just say how fantastic it is, after the slow initial sign up, to see so many attendees now! Gonna be a great day for sure :)

No. Fernandes are an established Japanese make of some 40+ years, well known for their copies of classic instruments as well as their own designs. They also build under the Burny moniker among others....

I've said it before and I'll say it again...... best value (at each price point), build quality, feel, sound and customer service you'll find. Looks sexy and you get to put numbskulls in their place when they ask "Is that a Warwick?"

Lol! There's no way I posted 'derriere'!! I put 'ar*e'!!! 😂

They're only 'cultural forces' because the derrière end of MTV decided to make them prominent. The sheeple like to listen to what their fed as a daily diet.... same as it ever was....

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I'd go Genzler. Fantastic amp!

Love it! I have the next model up 4-pot 34" Fernandes of similar shape in red. Fantastic bass with great tones! I could be willing to part with it though

LOVE the Jackson! Btw, I have red Fernandes with 4 pots (next model up from yours) which could be yours for the right price

The only thing John Lydon has destroyed is his waistline.

Which reminds me..... many years ago I was at a tribute gig (band name withheld to protect their identity... lol!) and a bloke shouted out between songs "Play something you know!" To which the singer replied without hesitation "We already did.... YOU.... when you paid a tenner to get in!"

Heckling the audience can be fun too! "There are some beautiful women in the house tonight!" To the woman leaning on the stage at the front.... "Go on love, turn around, take a look...!" 😂😂

Epi Vintage Pro. Price point, quality, tone, weight - all just right. It's a no-brainer for dipping your toes in and may be the only one you ever need...

Another thing worth considering.... Remember that you are auditioning them as much as they are auditioning you. That doesn't mean be egotistical.... rather, do they sound good to you, do they gel well and are you feeling that 'link' that makes you want to be part of their band? I've lost count of the number of bands I've auditioned for but ended up not wanting to part of.... either due to musical, social or practical reasons.... They have to be worth YOUR time as much as you are (hopefully) worth THEIRS.

Yep, an early fretless Spector NS2 with DiMarzio pickups

I've used my GB Neox 2x12 with GK400RB, GK800RB and Ampeg SVT-III Pro heads and NEVER had to turn the master volume above midday, even on loud stages. Sounds like a Mark Bass / EQ problem you have there....

No it isn't. Being endorsed is very different to being honoured with a custom signature model of your very own. Very few artists get a sig model, but many artists can be endorsed.

Positive. Their endorsements are cost price. Only a couple of 'sig model' artists get a limited number of complimentary instruments.

Their endorsees get them for free and are actively pursued and given free basses to raise their brand profile. Certain other top brands e.g. Spector - don't give basses for free. Even their endorsees pay cost + VAT. When you see someone endorses their basses you KNOW they love and WANT to use them, no strings attached.

Thank *insert deity of choice* for that....! I think I might actually know those

Not for me. Decent London tickets start at £78 + fees. If I hadn't seen them in 10 years, maybe.... but I saw them for less than that last year with the fantastic Doobie Brothers.

Well spotted

I shall play 3 or 4 easy and recognizable bass riffs..... that is all! 😂