Lozz196

That`s a very good call, let your subconscious do some of the work.

I suppose a major Specials fan who plays bass could buy it and it ends up as their number one bass that they play every day and will cherish. I think £20k is steep for any bass but to someone that could be doable. If a Bruce Foxton or JJ Burnel owned Precision came up that had been used in their original work then I`d be tempted, however I already have my fave bass so it would be a waste for me as nothing replaces that.

Just repetition until you get it imo Steve, I’ve been going through this myself with the latest song we’ve decided to do and just going over & over it is getting me there, I can’t see any quicker way to be honest.

Well as I learned on a short scale bass, though didn’t know it at the time, I can’t see any problems in doing so.

For me it was by ear to my fave album - get the G in tune then match the rest. I found it easier with the G than the lower notes back then.

When I learned how to play I first off went to lessons so as to learn what the notes were, and where. I then bought the songbook of my favourite album and taught myself how play it, and gave up the lessons. I would probably be a lot better if I’d continued with the lessons.

Looks really nice

Yeah they should have waited for the mid session interval

It’s a shame as I think their website is very good, with details such as the weight of each individual instrument of a certain brand/range. Their demos are pretty good too.

Apparently Horace Panters Fender Precision, which he used on Ghost Town, is to be auctioned, expectations are of £20,000. Bit (as in far too) rich for me I have to say, but although I was never a major Specials fan I thought his playing was fantastic.

That’s a shame, you’d expect a 700w amp to have something in the tank. I used one of the smaller Venture amps, I really liked the tone but also really had to push it, was only for stage volume too.

It’s metal, but not as we know it…..

I’ve found Fender flats to be high tension and as above the JMJ Mustangs come with them. And of all the flats that have come on the various Mustangs I’ve had imo the Fenders sounded best with them, you can get the thump but also highs and aggressiveness if needed.

It’s a shame these shops are going. I remember back in 1991 when I needed a bass amp head just going to Denmark St area and checking out both what I liked and what I could afford. I then had the difficulty of getting it home - fortunately I hadn’t bought an SVT!

Unless it goes somewhere you’re really not comfortable with, or interferes with your life in general I’d say stick with it Daryl, as you say you’re getting pretty regular paid gigs which always seem to be decent from your posts on here.

Good rehearsal last night, first time going through Won’t Get Fooled Again and we got further with it than expected. Have decided I’m going to start using my amp though, the studios amps are ok but it’s a different amp each week which takes me a while to get the sound where I want it.

Does indeed

Result

It`s certainly individual

Fender Rumble 800 (the non effects one in my case). I don`t think it gets max power without an ext cab but as it`s delivering - at least on paper spec wise - 400 watts then that should be plenty for most venues.

I`ve been using the RM500s for a good few years, both EVO I & II versions - I prefer the EVO II as the facing plate is matt rather than shiny so easier to see the controls on a brightly lit stage. Very loud, very good & flexible eq, I wouldn`t say you can exactly get the glassy shrill top-end of a Trace but using the Shape function and the eq you`ll get near it. Drive & compression are ok when used sparingly imo, but then I don`t like too much of either anyway. In terms of reliability I only had one slight issue where it was "hissing & popping" a bit, sent it to Ashdown and they changed whatever it was and sent it back, nice & easy. As per above all done free - I did send them a parcel of coffees & biscuits as a thank you. I`d thoroughly recommend these amps, I really like the look of the latest version in the proper Ashdown blue colour, however as I no longer gig there`s no pint in me getting one. If I were still gigging I would def get one though.

Looks great, and I’ll bet it sounds even better