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This could turn into a BC evening by sound of it. Sad to say I'm down Lanark / Biggar way so wont manage. Curious about the buttery thing. Is that the same as a soda scone or is it of a lighter composition. ?? I'm a Scot and well travelled all over our wee country including Aberdeen City and some of the surrounding areas and haven't heard of it. Post a photo. Hope the gig goes down well guys. They are usually a good crowd in that area and up for a good night out so should be a night to remember. All the very best Dave

Great stuff. Real feel good factor coming from your post. Well done. Dave

my Jazz (Geddy sig) - my goto bass my Warwick Thumb NT with EMG's - bought new in 89 my Overwater 6 stringer fretless i bought a few yrs ago. WAL custom - had a fretless one & sold it in 80's - would love another cause they have a distinct clean sound. either a Rik or Prec but not sure which. Dave

I've just picked up an Epi T'bird for £100. Has a few knocks but feels and plays pretty good. Moved the strap button to the neck heel as suggested and what a differance. I quite fancy trying the Gibson out now. I guess as people have pointed out its nice having the genuine article and yes its a bit of bass snobbery but then again isnt that we are all about. People buy Fenders rather than Squiers because they want people to know they have a Fender and not a copy so whats the big deal. Vanity plays a big part in being a bass player so enjoy it and go for what makes you happy. Now where's my wife's purse to see if i can borrow some money for a Gibson T'bird. Mmmmm Dave

Nice looking amp but we don't see many Carvin amps over here especially in Scotland. Difficult to judge an amp when you've never really seen one in the flesh. Not sure how they would support the amp over here if you experienced a fault ? Shame cause their gear does look pretty smart. Dave

I'm using 2off AE112 cabs with horns. I tend to turn the lower cab horn back to 9 o'clock position and the top cab at 12. I'm running them from a Genz 600 Streamliner and the sound is quite deceiving. If you stand in front of them at a gig you dont appreciate how full sounding they come across. Move forward into the room and all of a sudden you get full bodied Jazz bass sounds - Lovely. The full band has now stated that it is the best sounding bass they have ever come across. We are all 50 ish with lots of band experience across all styles of music. Quite a compliment. Sound wise it has a nice warm feel from the tube pre-amp. No harsh top end or thudding bottom end - just nice well defined and nicely rounded bass sounds. Cant go wrong with Berg cabs IMHO. Dave

Agree I bought one for my Berg HT322 cab and its a great fit. They hadn't done one for a Berg cab before but they double checked my sizes against manufacturer and i got exactly what i was looking for. No fuss just good down to earth service. And at pretty reasonable prices too. Well done. Dave

Great review but i just can't get used to the idea of 5" speakers and tiny cabinets. Have looked at the gear in local shop and it looks seriously old school well built. Maybe give them another look. Have you any idea how the amps sound with different manufacturers speakers. I have various Bergantino cabs. Dave

I would have thought ignoring your fans and thinking you're above them socially would be in there somewhere. Signing autographs and talking directly with your fans is something all starts should do. Its the fans that put them there. Dave

Nikita - Elton John My Sharona - The Knack Dave

Buy another rig and have 2. That should make a differance - LOL Dave

R.I.P. Mr Bolder. You are and always will be a megastar in rock bass world. Met Trevor along with rest of Uriah Heep at Glasgow Apollo and he was an absolute star. Extremely easy to talk to and just down to earth. I'm pretty sure it was this gig that he tripped backwards on his lead during a bass solo and didn't miss a note. He was using his Kramer DMZ and what a fantastic clear sound he had. I've been a fan since my formative Bowie fanclub days back in early 70's. Sorely missed by many. My thoughts go out to his family and all who knew him. Dave

I'm going to the Glasgow gig. Haven't seen them in a few yrs but I'm not a huge fan of Clockwork Angels. Preferred S&A. Sound has changed and Geddy doesn't have that clear cut bass sound. I still like them and have been a fan since 76 - have all their albums too. This will probably be last time i go. Think tickets are getting a bit pricey too. Dave

I was talking to Keith Turner from Quasar and on one of his early 1984 recordings i was positive he was using a Rik. He told me it was a precision or jazz with the neck pup only and strings lowered enough to achieve a click / fret buzz when plucking with fingers. I think he quoted Carole Kaye as his influence for this but would need to check if that is correct name or not. Dave

I have a few basses that have been bought as birthday presents or have some link to a special occasion with my wife so wouldn't sell these ones. Others i have like my Peavey 5 string i bought for a specific band and particular sound. The band fell thru and i would probably sell that if i needed to. I like a collection of basses as sometimes its good to put a new slant on your band sound. My 6 string custom Overwater fretless was a special i had always wanted and was able to afford for my 50th. Wouldn't do that too often. Currently looking at a Korean made Epi Thunderbird for a very good price from a friend who needs the cash. My goto bass is generally my Jazz. Dave

[quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1367509809' post='2066210'] I don't get the top premier cru mojo at every single gig. If I do it's right from the off. The drummer takes a couple of songs to get in his groove and the singer/guitarist used to go off the boil at the end until we sorted out what the problem was. So it used to be best to catch the middle of our sets. When you know you're all firing on all cylinders it's the best feeling ever. [/quote] Curious - what was the problem with singer going off the boil towards the end. ? Dave

From very first song and feels best when the band are acting as a single unit because we have rehearsed sufficently to ensure no mistakes. Add that to the audience feedback and encouragement and you have the single most exquisite feeling in the world - sorry 2nd best. Got carried away there for a mo. I've been playing for 37yrs now and still this is what does it for me. As the set progresses i find i am more relaxed and can enjoy it more but that initial first few songs is what really hits home for me. Dave

I like mine. Great looker and great to play. Dave [attachment=133805:Overwater Lindavid bass.jpg]

[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1367262943' post='2063426'] And, as someone mentioned on here a long time back, if they ask for your cert, ask for their fixed installation certificates. Most will walk away. [/quote] Good point. At work i need to have every piece of kit checked and all fuse / distribution boards checked so works both ways i guess. Must admit i never gave this a 2nd thought to be honest but i'm lucky enough to have electricians with the gear to PAT test. Dave

Not able to open youtube on works PC - damn !

Thanks Rich , very much appreciated. Unit works a treat. Used throughout 6 hr rehearsal on Sunday and it does exactly what it says it does. Fantastic bit of kit. All the best Dave

I think it was approx 1yr but so long ago it might have been longer. I attended lessons for 9-12 mths and wasn't long after that i played in a rock band. We were s**t tho from memory. Totally disorganised - LOL Dave