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I'm aware that the World has changed quite a bit, and will continue to do so, but when I started playing (mid-'60s...), the objective for us, as a group, was to write songs and/or adapt other's material to our format, and put on a concert. Our means were more than modest (I was the only one with a salaried job, for instance...), and we weren't looking to 'play out' every week-end at all. We begged, borrowed or 'acquired' a hall to play in, organised flyers and posters and put on a show. OK, it was modest (No; make that 'very modest'...), but, as our expectations were low, we were never disappointed. Obviously there was no notion of 'making money'; just the satisfaction of playing to a moderate audience of mates, neighbours, whomsoever... was enough, and one heck of a buzz when we finished our set(s) to enthusiastic applause. It's true also that my mentality at the time (and, to an extent, still is...) is more akin to 'Just William' than Beyoncé (I think that's spelt right..?), but I've participated since in similar ventures, some more long-lasting than others. But for advancing years and retreating health, I'd still be doing stuff of the sort. S'a matter of wanting to, really; it's not difficult. Just sayin'.

Wot, one of these..? Wood Magnet ...

Just for balance... Several years ago now, I saw an ad (not on BC...) for a Hiwatt amp I was keen on. Isn't it always the way; I didn't have the £600 asking price. The amp was in Kingston-on-Thames; I'm in France. Not deterred, I asked the seller if I could buy it, but pay in instalments, 3 x £200. To my surprise, he agreed. I paid using Paypal (not into his account, but his father's...), and three month's later, with Our Youngest, took the ferry to Portsmouth, then train to Basingstoke, from where my elder brother drove us to Kingston to collect it. Uber-heavy, in a new flight case, it almost had to be crow-barred into the boot of the Jaguar. Some folks can be trusted; some folks are trusting. It may be rare, but sometimes the two go together. The amp (DR205...) is now our principal bass amp. A Good Deal; it does work out, sometimes. Just for the anecdote, the car was parked in the only space available, quite far down the road from the address. My brother stayed in the car; Our Youngest and myself went in to see the amp. The bloke had it set up in the back kitchen, with a 4x12 cab. He handed me a Telecaster, to try it out; I plucked away a few chords, testing the inputs, listening for pot crackles; it seemed fine. I handed the Tele back, and the fellow turned the master to full and hit a chord. Our son and I both jumped back a metre or so; it was loud; very, very loud. Lugging the brute out to the car, my brother, who had been quietly listening to the radio in the car the while, asked what the heck that noise had been..? That power chord had woken up half of Kingston; it was audible, and bloomin' loud, all around the block..! No, we don't play that loud, but I'm ccomforted in the knowledge that we have 'headroom', and that it can deliver..!

Because nails would stick through the other side and scratch his belt. ... What's so wrong with screwing this on the bass anyway..? Should it be glued on instead, or riveted..? How does one attach wooden pieces to wooden basses otherwise..? Mystified, of Norwich.

We wouldn't know 'em anyway; they never left their basement.

And none of those are BC members..? How odd..!

How does one procure a 'real' copy of this, please (I'm not a 'Spotifier'; I'm old...). I'd like to listen to it more, in its entirety. The first and last tracks stood out; the others had a 'sameness' to 'em that may be different as complete tracks. Excellent quality of production, though, despite this constant layer of sound behind it all. I'll buy it, if you'll send me a copy (hoping to like it better than the extracts; it certainly shows promise...). No dates for touring France (Lower Normandy...), I suppose..? I could 'plug' your lot for playing the 6x4, Laval, for instance.

No deals on Stealers Wheel..?

Stainless steel, I trust..?

It's mid to late evening somewhere in the world at any time, and the seller posts worldwide. Just sayin'.

@Bluewine: Interested..? ...

In short... Yes it will work, and is a Good Idea, with the (slight...) drawback that the bloke on the FOH desk will no longer have control of mix between Fx and 'dry' bass. It may be needed in some venues, to get the best FOH sound. Other than that, go for it.

As would be Basschat, were it not for the vigilance and diligence of the Mod and Admin team. All sites on t'web are bombarded constantly with stuff of the sort; it's up to their teams to make sure that very little gets through, and what does pass, is swiftly removed. It would appear that jmb are less fortunate, s'all..?

12 Mb/s; is that slow..? First the iLok stuff, then 15G to download, over an hour to unpack each of the zips, then wait for each to install itself before setting off the next one. A modest i5 PC, certainly not up to 'gamer' standards, and my disks are USB2 externals, not SSD. Luckily, I'm retired, and could browse/moderate whilst waiting. S'done now, so all is well, but I'm now a day older, too..!

Saumur..? I'll take that, if you bale out..! A shortish drive, but eminently 'do-able'..!

... and I've only just finished downloading and installing them, nearly twenty-four hours later..! They're worth the wait and kerfuffle (and, of course, the modest price...), and I'll certainly be using them often enough, but what a palaver..! Done now, though, so pleased. Thanks again for sharing the link.

Good afternoon, Julien, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

I'll find out in another two hour's time, when the beggar finishes downloading its 7.7 Gb..!

Wicked; very wicked. Everyone knows that I'm a sucker for all things orchestral..! Acquired (although a bit of a 'faff' to install the beggars, with iLok hoops to jump through...). S'better be worth it..! (Potters off, muttering to no-one in particular "Wicked man; wicked, wicked man...")

Posts asking for evaluations are systematically deleted, as they easily turn into surreptitious 'For Sale' posts, outside of the Marketplace.

Flying tattie cases..? You've been drinking again, haven't you..?

Bitter..? Me..? Nah; whatever gave you that idea..? ...

But of course, it's Swing, innit..?

How about 'New Venture'..?

Good afternoon, Derek , and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.