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Looks like you were having a blast in those pics. Well done. What is the band ? Dave

I dont even know what the song is and i'm generally hard to classic rock. 😂 Dave

Because he plays chords a lot i struggle with Lemmy songs being a fingerstyle player. I have managed Ace of Spades by using my index finger like a pic. Good fun to play tho. Dave

See where you're coming from now but i dont think i've ever bought a bass on a whim like that. I've always known beforehand what i was looking for. Sometimes it worked, other times not so much. I prefer to do a little research these days. Was different back in 70's and 80's where you had to read magazine reviews. These days its so much easier to get reviews on youtube or online. Dave

white Ric 4003 back in 80's. Moved it on fairly quick tho as just couldn't get the tone i was looking for. Would like to have another one tho. Dave

Cabs have nothing to clamp onto. Grills are flush mounted on front of the cabs. I did find something i can modify from String Swing clips that are designed to clamp to the top handle of an amp but as its a cab i;ll replace the straps and fit a bracket each side edge with a connecting strap between them and will fit another longer strap down the side, under the cab and connect to hanger at the other side. They are a US company so its whether i can get them in UK. £14 each hanger Dave

That's a possibility but my OCD wont let me get away with that 😂 Dave

I'm waiting on a new Mesa TT800 lightweight amp and wont be racking it.. I'm trying to reduce weight. I've just realised my cab handles arent fixed into the cab sides. They pull out for lifting so the strap thing wouldn't really work as it would mean the handles would be sticking out causing the bass to hit against the handles. Mmmmm this is getting complicated. Dave

I think i might need to rig something up myself as having no luck finding what i want. I wont have an amp rack to attach it to so i might look at side of cab mounting but using smaller 25mm wide straps onto an L shaped bracket with it secured to cab handles at each side. I could make 2off as i always take 2 basses to gigs. My cabs have side handles like yours. I would glue rubber strip on the inside to rest against the cab with causing damage. Dave

I'm looking for one that takes the weight of the bass as i dont like leaving my basses resting on the strap locks. I did consider them tho as a last resort. Dave

My cabs have flush mounted grills so not an option in this case. The D'addario one shown earlier in this thread looked promising but same problem with no edges to cabs. Dave

Cracking venue @wateroftyne. Looks like everyone had a great night. Dave

Enjoyed that 👌

How does it attach to cab ? I'll look at website for details. Checked them out but they need a cab edge to clamp onto. My cabs have the grills flush mounted to the cab so nothing to clamp onto. I could use them with my current amp rack but i'm expecting a new Mesa TT800 amp that wont be rack mounted. Dave

That might work

Small cozy venue tonight with the punk covers band. Played there about 2mths ago. Wasn't very busy when we started of but punters just kept coming in and halfway thru first set it got to a decent wee crowd. Lot of singing along too. Singer is just recovering from Covid 2-3 weeks ago and is struggling for breath so the audience were helping us out i reckon. The band have a good wee following in this venue so that always helps. Went really well with lots of great feedback especially the bass compliments from several people. Aparently i nailed every song and one guy said i did a fantastic job on Eddie & Hot Rods song Do Anything You Wanna Do. He's a fan of them and reckoned i got it spot on. He also asked if i was a Geddy fan as i had a similar style and tone which was a very well received comment. Seemed to be a few bass players in the audience tonight as i was getting comments about my playing and bass gear. Few mates from way back came along for a listen and they were very impressed and commented on FB page that it was a cracking gig. I was even asked to give a young lady a hug. I did oblige solely for the PR of course. No pics or vids as yet but will post if i get any. Had to stop of for a kebab and pakora on way home at midnight as nothing to eat since 3pm. All in all i'm going to bed very happy with todays job. Dave

Dont fancy putting screws into my Mesa cabs like that. Something like this. The elbow sits over the edge of your cab and the strap attaches somewhere either on your cab handle on the top of the cab/amp or to the other side of the cab handle. Other options might be an adjustable plastic clamp to suit cab width or depth ? This is the company i found but they dont make them anymore. Dave

Really looking for something that will take the weight of the bass as i dont like standing my bass on the strap locks. The ones i'm thinking off must attach to the top of the cab somehow and sit at the edge of the cab with the hook for the bass. Off to a gig now but will see if i can find a pic of what i'm thinking off. I came across one but they dont make them anymore. Dave

Does anyone use amp mounted bass hangers. Was thinking of getting one to save taking up a lot of floor space with normal bass stands. Cant seem to find any. What i had in my head was one that hangs across the top of my cabs but below my amp if that makes sense. Dave

That's a handy tip to know as i usually like to keep as active as possible when i have a flu like illness as i feel it helps keep my lungs clearer. Dave

Half an hour into my drive home the adrenaline has gone and i just feel sleepy. 😂 Dave

Got a punk gig tomorrow night. Not sure how its gonna go as our singer got hit quite bad with Covid few weeks ago and she's getting out of breath quite quickly. She still wants to do the gig but will be taking it easy with no jumping about like she normally does. Lucky enough that its a small venue usually filled with followers of the band so that should help make it a bit easier for her. Audience participation will be required LOL Dave

I like that. Dave

Now that's a late night gig. I've never heard of that before. Personally its a bit too late for me, i'd be falling asleep during it but that's an age thing. 😂 They do the same in Glasgow area with the motorways shut down completely after 11pm on a Sat for repairs. Some of the detours have taken me an hour just to get back on the motorway again. A journey that normally takes me an hour to get home takes me 2 hrs. Dave