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Now on Sky Arts, Phil Collins ‘Going back to Detroit’. Bob Babbit and other great players playing in the studio.

Charcoal toothpaste! Made by Colgate, Arm&Hammer as well as own brand versions by Morrison’s etc. Black paste but not sure how effective it would be for your pick guard.

I probably do mine around 4 times a year too, depending on amount of gigs obvs. Just replaced the first set since lockdown. Always love a fresh set of D’Addario EXLs. Somehow I don’t think players on here who use flats will be participating in this scheme though. 🤣

Needless to say UPS Customer Services at Dewsbury didn’t ring me at 9am today as they faithfully promised. After lots of emails / calls made by both me and the buyer of my bass this morning, UPS have just collected it. What boils my p*ss more than anything these days is the complete lack of communication, despite having the option of phone call / text / email - no excuse for not keeping the customer up to speed in my view. Sure, we all know the problems facing many companies with logistics at the moment, but all the more reason to keep people on side by letting them know what’s going on (or in my case not).

Guess it depends on usage as you point out. Maybe it could work if other band members / mates who play bass etc get involved too?

Happened the same to me today, only with UPS. Waited for them to arrive to collect a bass, supposedly between 8am and 1pm, no show. They then rang me to let me know it would be tomorrow, although couldn’t say when. Supposedly ringing me at 9am to give me a time. Not good.

It's obvious then - it's your sax player who's been stifling creativity...😆

A mixture for me too. Basses - USA (Fender, MMan), Japan (Fender), Korea (Washburn, Danelectro) Amps - USA (GK) China (Fender) Cabs - USA (GK), UK (Barefaced, Loud) Pedals - USA (Sansamp), Japan (Boss), China (Behringer) Cables - UK (obbm, Cleartone)

Got this email this morning - looks like a great idea. https://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/newsletter/preview/649/16535

It is just one of those great classic albums. Brilliant songs, vocals and musicians, and somehow doesn't sound it's age too. Definitely one of my favourite songwriters, she's written (often along with co-writer and ex-husband Gerry Goffin) so many memorable songs.

Think he made these before embarking on the solid state Sessionette range, which were / are good amps too. A friend of mine had the 15/30 valve combo, and I remember it sounded great. https://www.award-session.com/pdfs/Award-Session History0003.pdf Since obbm has retired, I will continue to use ClearTone cables from Award-Session. Fairly priced and use top quality components. I bought some from him maybe 20 years ago at a guitar show and they're still going strong. https://www.award-session.com/cleartone_cables.html Apologies for the slight derail OT.🙂

Unicorn, obviously. 😄

How about just 'vocalist' Dave? 😆

Session did do bass amps Chris. The one I remember was a 100 watt combo, with a large graphic eq. Came in 4x10 or 1x15 varieties. I had the 4x10 briefly, not my best purchase! The guitar combos were pretty good though, especially the 15/30 valve job.

Interesting looking documentary about blues guitarist Buddy Guy on tonight, 9pm Sky Arts.

Yes, the 206's appear to have replaced the 201's and are regarded as the best in their price bracket. Just received this too which may be of interest to the OP. https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-best-studio-headphones-top-headphones-for-music-production?utm_source=SmartBrief&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=0205D92E-E67C-43E4-B0CF-F6FEA0D1AF4F&utm_content=F3C73264-40D7-4C2A-A008-B454D86A5023&utm_term=9116cb7c-8b54-4dcc-9c6a-b6120f003be7

I find a Precision easier to use, but probably just because that’s what I’ve been used to for years. The Jazz doesn’t fit conventional guitar stands very well either. Just sayin’......🙂

Keep an eye out for a s/h Fender Deluxe Active Precision Special. Mexican built bass with a PJ configuration but more importantly for you a Jazz bass neck profile. Later models had Fender Noiseless pickups, and if you’re not into active basses the early models ( without active in the title!) were passive. Great value for money basses.

From yesterday’s i news - ‘Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new’. Henry David Thoreau.

I’ll kick it off with a budget option - Sennheiser HD201’s. Around £30 and a lot better than they should be. I hate headphones generally, but have found these pretty good for using at home with a small Allen & Heath mixer. Comfy to wear and sound fine. Anyway, am sure there’ll soon be more exotic suggestions below. Cheers.

I’m in the process of looking at selling stuff I rarely use, most of which I know I will regret probably sooner than later. Sad to say that getting older does make you think about how much you have in material possessions and in my case how that dosh could be better used to make life easier and less stressful. Subsequently have been having a check on what’s going and what’s staying, and whilst trying to go by the maxim Mrs CP uses when ‘refreshing’ her wardrobe ( if it hasn’t been worn in 12 months then it’s time to go...) it isn’t that easy with musical items. I have a few basses and guitars that have been with me for a long time, ( between 30 and 45 years!) that rarely see the light of day despite me still enjoying owning them, so what to do? Covid and it’s effect on my finances haven’t helped either. Anyway, I’ve made a start with a bass that’s going to a new owner, so will see how I feel after that.

Just heard this on BBC news - grim reading. https://www.ukmusic.org/news/uk-music-calls-for-government-action-to-boost-recovery-as-new-report-reveals-covid-wiped-out-one-in-three-music-jobs/

Absolutely Chris. I also dread to think what they've done to the original string parts on a lot of the songs. Imagine if you'd been one of the string players on those, and now the RPO are all over it. 😠

Old thread update! I'm dreading the next in this series - Motown! As a lifelong fan of Motown, I'm at a loss as to how this will possibly improve upon the original recordings. Even with the addition of the very well respected Beverley Knight and Mica Paris, I just don't get it at all. Still, Christmas is coming..... https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/motown-symphony-of-soul-royal-philharmonic/

It’s crap regarding strings when you have sweaty hands. I am lucky to have quite dry hands so can make mine last a reasonable time, but a guitarist friend of mine can kill strings after one gig! I once let him try a bass of mine and could noticeably tell the difference just minutes afterwards. He uses Elixirs and they’ve been a godsend for him, not only saving money on strings but also time spent changing them a lot. He reckons you get used to the feel of them after a while too.