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yep i washed the cars and when i went to polish them the sun came out and it was too warm. HONESTLY it was sunny up here that day. Dave

I tried and didn't work then remembered i usually upload onto Youtube first and then just share from youtube. Hopefully someone else will give you better info. Dave

Did all the things i wanted to do and needed to do around the house with the exception of a few loft repairs where the internal chipboard is splitting. Its not a big issue and is very common but thought i would try and support the boards before the fall off. I started getting the wood i needed but still to get in the loft and sort it. Wanted to wash and polish both cars but just managed the washing parts. Other than that its all sorted Dave

Brilliant album. I was lucky enough to have seen Jeff Berlin with John McLaughlan in 80's Check out Bilbo's tab page on Basschat where you'll find a lot of the bass lines written out for you. Dave

Our rehearsal studios opens up this month so we'll be back in rehearsing for any up and coming gigs when they are made available. We know we have one in October. Whether people will be out and about by then is a different story. Dave

Welcome aboard. Bass players are much nicer people. Basschat is just one big happy family of like minded people who most of the time get along really well. We never argue...........we just debate............strongly. Has to be the best forum i'm a member of. Helpful, great laugh and so much knowledge available whenever you need help or advice and i've been playing for 40+ yrs now. Dave

Watched this guy before on songs i was trying to learn and he's one of the best. What versions have you used for tabs I use Ultimate Guitar, Songster, Big Bass Tabs, and any youtube demos on the song. Some youtube clips will break it down for you on difficult songs. Dave

I enjoyed that. Very nice relaxing bass music. Dave

Def like those red VS4's that @ead and @Cuzzie have shown. That could be the direction i'll go if i decide on a passive P Dave

Like that passive red one.

That's a lot of Sandbergs @TRBboy. Your fav one at the moment from that lot i'm guessing the last pic. Dave

To be fair i quite like the centre point but i know what you are talking about with it dulling down the tone a bit. Dave

I wasn't even aware there was a humbucker with split coils option. Have to say i do like the humbucker solo'd on my VM4. Gorgeous punchy tone thru a loud Mesa Mpulse rig. Not my usual tone but i do love trying it at rehearsals. Normally i have it set mid point or slightly towards the P pick up depending on song. The volume balance between the P and MM is pretty close on my VM4. Ideal for what i play at the moment. 70's Glam Rock covers. Dave

Aye i wish you good luck with that one and it was nice knowing you. Just remember that Hospitals are dangerous places to be in at the moment Dave

You can hear the album on Youtube too.

No probs. Happy to help. That's what we are all here for. Just advising caution with basses you've been attached to. Dave

I'd wait a bit before selling the rest of your gear. Sometimes the novelty of even a custom bass wears off a little and you start playing your other basses sometimes because they suit the band you eventually join. Once they are gone you might regret selling them on a whim. I've bought custom basses over my many years and loved them but eventually i go back to my Geddy Jazz which is currently the cheapest bass i've bought as it was on sale at the time. My main bass at the moment is my Sandberg VM4 but every time i lift my Jazz i just love it. Unfortunately the Jazz doesn't fit with my current band. It may well be that your custom is the bass to end all GAS but it takes time and gigging to find that out. Its just my own personal take on it tho. Dave

Looking forward to the finished site @Bilbo Cant thank you enough for all the work you saved me Dave

Kinda where i'm heading but i wont change my current VM4 cause i really like what it can do. I do fancy a 2nd hand VS4 preferably passive but if not i could use it as a starting point for what i have in my head. Dave

quite a few owners have commented on how the tone is affected when in passive mode. Some enough so they removed the active circuit and made passive. (don't know the details on what was done)

Another question about Sandberg necks. Are they all the same dimensions ie width and depth of neck like Fender P and J necks are different. I love my VM4 but i generally prefer my Jazz and Warwick Thumb necks being a bit thinner. Dave

Do all Sandberg necks get the same fret levelling treatment (PLEK) Was just wondering about the passive VS4's Dave

Very nice indeed

I had exact same fretless P bass in early 80's

Never heard of the shop. Is it a local shop or an online one. Edit : found it on line Out of curiosity is it the white or black ones you use ? I bought the white ones