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[quote name='untune' timestamp='1330652589' post='1561160'] Hi folks Many thanks for the comments, sorry I didn't get back to this sooner - it just so happened they announced it the same day I've come down to stay with my mate in Cornwall for the weekend, so been on the road all day! As requested by John! The pic is attached - had to steal it off FB as I've only got my laptop with me and the original pic is on my comp back oop North The idea was to make it look as though I was living the dream... actually took the pic in my dads shed and used a little guitar practice amp (that I ripped the cloth off and made a grille for, complete with added actylic paint rust and holes) for comedic effect.. the costume was made from bits I bought on the cheap and modified last year from charity shop finds etc.. my brother-in-law's 30th was 80's themed and I decided to go as a Vince Neil/Steel Panther inspired glam rocker and thought it might be a good idea to recycle the costume for the photo I also managed to break my rather expensive camera when I accidentlaly knocked it over with the cable remote plugged in.... landed right on the jack and forced it in, won't focus on a half press anymore... But yeah, I've never won anything and it was a massive shock, especially since I've always wanted an Ashdown and this will be my first 'proper' amp - I've been stuck with a crappy little Fender practice amp for the last 2 years because I couldn't afford anything better! Really hoping that my good fortune drags out a bit longer because I've got a really promising second interview for a job next Friday [/quote] That's a great little story, congratulations. I have to admit I was going to enter but was far too lazy, however if I had won I would have just put it up for sale so you deserve MUCH more than I would have.

[quote name='Shaker' timestamp='1330538466' post='1559109'] Hi Stag If I can't find a more local solution, and depending on the date, I'll try to get there. Any more local Ricky owners? Shaker [/quote] You should come anyway! I hear its going to be really good

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1330637049' post='1560936'] Tarp Calk? [/quote] lackarpt?

[quote name='soopercrip' timestamp='1330625261' post='1560700'] Saw That on FB. Was going to enter myself but I look a tw@t holding a bass... err,I look a tw@t without one I've just been informed over my shoulder... Well done matey Andy [/quote] You should have got your electric blanket to do it instead then :-P

[quote name='untune' timestamp='1330605637' post='1560150'] DV247 were running a compo with an Ashdown 330 Touring 210H up for grabs, and I just won it! Well chuffed! [/quote] Nice one mate :-)

Put exactly the minimum you need to record and practice in the bedroom. Maybe try and find a solution for a smaller desk to keep going for now and move the desk to the living room for a funky table. Having more than one person in the house and the practice room being communal doesn't work. It will almost definitely impact on your practice.

Good to hear it's back on track

He plays a bit of bass too! Bill Bailey for BC!

[quote name='spinynorman' timestamp='1330608051' post='1560245'] It looks like the Endsleigh insurance only covers instruments. I've been insuring a minimal amount of gear with Musicguard mostly because it works out cheaper to get PLI included on that policy than to buy it from them stand-alone. I can't envisage a situation where the MG policy for the instruments would pay out. Has anyone found a cheaper way to get PLI? [/quote] They cover my amps and cabs too

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1330607343' post='1560222'] thast soundquite good - but the only proof of any insurance company is how well they deal with a claim i once requested a quote from a photography insurance secialist company for a similar amount of cover - they wanted more than my car insurance! [/quote] It's a bit of a standing joke with the band. My car cost me 2 grand, my insurance is between 500 and 600 a year. Now consider what happens in the event of a crash with all my instruments in the car

[quote name='deaver' timestamp='1330602264' post='1560039'] TheBigBeefChief [/quote] Yes! It's that time of year again.... How long for the "I miss tBBC" thread to appear

I thought Mani was the guy from black books played by Bill Bailey

I can't see it making the slightest bit of difference to tone. The carpet is far too thin and the sound isn't [i]supposed[/i] to come out through it anyway

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1330590143' post='1559719'] all insurance is a legalised scam i had kitty insurance - it was costing me 25 per month - thats £300 per year - you either cant claim for small things or its not worth the hassle if you can - my avergae annual vets bills for kitty were about 200 ish - is better off using the 300 you would have sepnt on insurance to give kitty a healthy diet which leads to less trips to the vet and save a wee bit for any vet emergencies to translate into musical terms - if you did decide to go down the insurance route - just work out how many monthly installments it would take before you could have bought a complete new rig! and then have a gas attack [/quote] My lots insured (other instruments too, around the £8k mark) for IIRC just over £100 a year

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1330557237' post='1559551'] Heh. Aunt Wikipedia says: Nothing to do with birds or double entendres [/quote] They named a street in the Hollywood Hills after you? THAT IS AWESOME!

[quote name='fumps' timestamp='1330590684' post='1559733'] I'm great at meeting famous people because i never know who they are. I was at Glastonbury, in the beer tent on the edge of the pyramid stage, we was laughing at the P*ss police when a big fella opened conversation with me & a mate. we chatted to him for ages offering pointers at the lesser known bands & just basically having a laugh with a stranger. As we walked away my mate gushed at how cool i was when talking to him........i had no idea what he was on about. It was Jonah Lomu. Being from a Yorkshire thats a big deal......i just never recognize people until later. but i stand by my comment. people are just people But it was nice to meet such a friendly warm guy, who just happened to be talented at what he did. [/quote] I was chatting away to a couple of guys at a Dream Theater gig recently, had an awesomely random conversation with them and as I was walking away my singer said "You had no idea that was Herman Li and the keyboard player from Dragonforce did you". Was a bloody strange moment.

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1330593734' post='1559787'] I am also GAS free now. There are two basses left that I want to own one day [/quote] All together now ONE OF US! ONE OF US

BUT.... BUT.... You're not happy with the bridge pickup though. That needs fixing you know! What about when you really NEED that awesome bridge pickup sound eh? Nah, you'll be back

[quote name='Stealth' timestamp='1330517905' post='1558645'] Endsleigh looks surprisingly simple and the full policy is only a few pages long with no nasties. I must be dreaming ? Re valuations Vinta=ge and rare did one for mt pre EB Stingray and charged £25 for the pleasure so maybe its just customs. I have a Sei so I guess The Gallery would be "An Authority" [/quote] When I done my ACG I just valued it at what I value it at (which is a bit more than I paid due to the wait) and how hard it would be to replace (very f***ing hard).

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1330529425' post='1558910'] Are you insinuating the other posts aren't properly serious? [/quote] Ofcourse not, it's just that people usually know not to take me seriously so I have to explicitly tell them when I mean what I type

It's rather rude of Tesco if you ask me

Only a slightly serious note, I've tried some timbertone picks and they were actually great. Unfortunately I shredded them far too quickly

Hi Jacqueslemac, The organiser at the venue in mind has only just got back from holiday so I'm hoping to hear back soon