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Superb. Were you using an effect on Radio Ga Ga ? Bass sounded excellent. Great overall tone with the new bass. I'd go see that show. Singer did a fantastic job on Freddie's vocals. Not an easy task. Guitarist spot on too. Drums and keys also an excellent job. All good i'd have to say. Cheers for sharing Dave

Get in there with the big spoon and stir things a little bit. Its what we're all here for. On the other hand (excuse the pun) you'll be a prime target no matter what you say Dave

I started with a pick mainly because it came with my first bass out of our mail order catalogue and being a fan of Thin Lizzy and Kiss that's how they did it.. After a few yrs i changed to fingerstyle and then a few yrs later i occasionally used my index finger as a pick altho nowhere as proficiently as a genuine pick player. I tend to use it for certain songs or if my fingertips are getting a bit sore on longer gigs. With regards the Epi guitar i see no reason why it can't be gigged. Many people do use them same as Squier basses or guitars some of which are better than the originals. Dave

Yourself.

weirdo Yes i'm only joking with that comment. Please don't take it seriously in any way whatsoever as i do not wish to offend anyone. That should keep me right with everyone Dave

That'll be a NO then Dave

I gigged in 80's/90's without a bass rig. 3 piece band DI'd and thru monitors. Loved my tone and had no trouble hearing it. Our drums were Simmonds kit so everything could be turned down thru PA. These days we sometimes just take a vocal PA. Dave

Now you're talking. Now that's a rig and a half and a wee bit extra just in case its required. I might push the boat out and get the matching Mesa Powerhouse 115 cab and give me the full 600W from the Mpulse head. Dave

Not too shabby at all @Stub Mandrel Dave

Wouldn't lecture you on 810 cabs but what i've found after 40+ yrs playing bass is the depth of the cab seems to make a fair bit of difference IMO The Berg AE112 and Markbass rigs i had weren't that deep. I've tried a "deep" lightweight cabs from Markbass (410) that sounded good. The Mesa lightweight cabs i've been looking at are also quite deep but i've still to try them out. Over the years I've gone from the standard Marshall stacks to 215's then onto custom cabs that i used for 20+ yrs then trying various good quality lightweight cabs and back to what i still regard as heavy the Mesa PH212. I buy a bass rig for the tone i like to hear. My full band loved it when i changed to the Mesa rig and i've had many comments at gigs on the depth of tone i have. Some gigs its just my backline and others where its thru the PA then its down to what i hear on stage. The lightweight cabs just didn't do it for me. My band told me they could "hear and feel" the bass on stage with the Mesa rig. They didn't have that with my lightweight rigs but then again they also said same when i was using an Ampeg 810. I'm not a fan of 810 cabs to be honest. Not just the physical size but the tone doesn't justify the effort of humping it around for me. At the end of the day its down to personal choice and each individual being happy with whatever they prefer to use. When you're younger its easier and how a rig looks on stage plays an important part. Now that i'm older and wiser its purely down to how it sounds. Dave

Maybe i need to find a song that will impress people. I've always talked about learning Hit Me so that would be a nice wee challenge Dave

I tried the Berg AE112 cabs and then Markbass rigs but i was just never really happy with my tone and i kept tweaking things thru the set. I have a Berg HT322 cab that will never be sold. Its heavy and bit bulky for a one man lift but it has castors. I went back to larger cabs and bought myself a Mesa Mpulse 600 with Mesa PH212 cab. The amp is heavy as it flightcased but the cab i can handle on my own most times except when it comes to stairs. The amp sits on top of my cab when moving around only separating when it comes to stairs. I love the tone. I set it at sound check and never have to touch my EQ all night. Its the tone i've been searching for many many years. I might at some point if the band starts gigging more go for the Mesa lightweight gear. Its expensive tho but reviews are good. WD800 with 115 cab matched with 210 i think. Dave

When i was younger i used to enjoy doing Roundabout by Yes while waiting on drummers setting up. Fool For Your Loving by Whitesnake or Neon Nights by Sabbath were others i'd pick the good bass parts from and do snippets from them while setting up. I'd go with Roundabout as i play finger style it seemed to impress people that i managed to get that Ric click sound from a Jazz bass. (I used my finger nails to catch the strings) Think that's the best i have to offer. Dave

I've never been asked to play that kind of song for an audition. Its always been from the bands set list. Usually they pick 3-4 songs and ask me to select one from their set. I don't actually have a song that i show off with. I've always been able to play any song i've been asked. Some easy and some took a couple of days to get spot on to my satisfaction. I guess i'd lose that job then Dave

Tea ???? i didn't get tea Mick. Top bloke to deal with. Dave

Sad news about the band but on a plus side the next chapter awaits you. Sounds like you've achieved what you always wanted with the band and its time to turn the page. Take it easy and i'm sure something a little less stressful and demanding awaits you with a new band. Huge respect for making such a difficult decision for the right reasons. All the very best. Dave

Thought everyone was able to speak Chinese. Wan Tun Kung Po its easy when you give it a try Dave

I thought it was obvious too.

Had one in 80's in white. Found it to be a bit of a one trick pony and didn't keep it but recently have reconsidered mainly cause i'm in a 70's Glam covers band and a Ric would certainly look the part. That one is a cracker. I would consider that colour or the Blue one. All the best with it. Dave

And you gave all that up and moved South. You just couldnae hack the way of the Islanders.

Thought the Status would have gone by now.

Best purchase last year was my Mesa rig. Mpulse 600 and PH212 cab.That added to this years Sandberg VM4 has almost removed GAS but not completely. I still have a hankering for a nice P bass. Maybe that'll be 2020 best buy. Limelight, Sandberg or one of the Vintera P basses but who knows what the New Year might bring. Big birthday next year plus 25th wedding anniversary means i need to do something special. I do need a new car tho so this might all be null and void Dave