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[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1441454691' post='2859003'] I enjoy a bit of woodwork too I used to be an apprentice joiner, but left that as the industry generally didn't fit with my values, but I do still enjoy doing a bit of woodcraft, and last year me and my boss made a pretty impressive shop counter. I've been enjoying this guy's tool reviews - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChWv6Pn_zP0rI6lgGt3MyfA [/quote] Thanks Ill have a look at that Milty. I did a furniture making course a few years ago and thoroughly enjoy working with wood. Im very lucky to have inherited my grandad's planes and saws, they didn't make cheap tools back in those days, and have picked up some very nice chisels and things over the years which are a pleasure to use. Good steel not your cheap Chinese import which have a tendency to break, are hard to sharpen and shred fingers. Can't beat a nice sharp boxwood handled chisel ! Same comfort factor as playing a well set up bass through a decent amp I suppose.

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1441288304' post='2857581'] I have to agree. Besides which, the quality of cheap instruments today is shocking good. Edit - Also, I've sold many instruments to many beginners and parents buying for their kids. Selling the virtues of tone rarely gains much traction. Parents look at the bottom line, and kids look at what's cool/pretty. Well there are people who say that they're tools of the trade, and a builder wouldn't go on site with a Lidl drill, so why should they go on stage with, for example, an SX? [/quote] I tick,both boxes here then as I go on stage with both my US std jazz, currently rrp £1000 and my modded sx p bass, total cost to me £180. I love both,they play and sound great etc and work well for me and the bands that I play with i also,have a De Walt drill for diy and a shed load of pro quality tools cause I quite like a bit of woodwork occasionally.

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1440500126' post='2851241'] 888, the number of the beast ??? [/quote] 3 fat ladies...

888

[quote name='Panamonte' timestamp='1439449825' post='2842873'] 801 Live got a shout in post #136. Mainstream by Quiet Sun has been favourite of mine since the 70s - still sounds good. [/quote] 801 live is a cracker especially tomorrow never knows.

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1439584134' post='2844259'] Yep Another great band. Live Tapes was the 1st album i heard them and loved the bass sound. XII was a god album tho. Dave [/quote] Picked up BJH Gone to earth vinyl album today for £1:50 at a boot fair. Apart from the wonky Mellotron on poor man's moody blues it still sounds great. Live tapes is a good 'un too wish. I stiil had it

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1438976377' post='2839193'] Not an easy call to name the best. Close To The Edge is up there, but I'll throw Selling England By The Pound (Genesis) in the ring [/quote] These two top of my list too although fragile and lamb lies down strong contenders too

[quote name='Mr Arkadin' timestamp='1438378182' post='2834181'] Stay is f***ing brilliant. I would pay to see you just to hear that, so keep it in the set. Now if you could pull off Sue (Or In A Season of Crime) I'd be mighty impressed (probably not a crowd-pleaser that one). [/quote] Yep great stuff Sir

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1437143930' post='2824010'] And when it gets loud again...or you need to, just add another cab of the same MB spec. Possibly be wary of the Traveller cabs...?? [/quote] Whats up with the traveller cabs ? Thinking of adding one to my cmd210p

Just watched 5 mins of it Pile of sh*te so far. Giving up now

[quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1433780645' post='2793906'] Maybe you should. IME adding a 102 traveler cab to this combo transforms what is a terrific combo, into a set up that will give you oodles of volume to cover any situation. [/quote] Thanks. Does sound like a plan. As you said earlier"what's not to like"? The other option I wondered about is a 102hlf. wonder if there is any major gain for the extra size weight and cost.

Had mine for about 6 or 7 years now I think it's a mk2. No problems at all always been loud enough when playing through a pa or at loud rehearsals. Although recently had a couple of gigs where I've not gone through a pa, felt that I was pushing it a bit hard and would have liked an extra cab Maybe I should look at the 102p traveller cab?

Mark Percy !

This came up on the same page. Looks a bit fishy to me. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fender-precision/161698017655?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D31102%26meid%3D40eee02bf0414943ac6e3629cb291e0b%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D20%26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D131509716878

Was just having the conversation this morning about someone working for Hermes being paid 50p per package delivered. No wonder they're in a rush.

Saw them a couple of years ago could agree more with the op. Have covered a few of their songs over the years great bass parts.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1431104950' post='2767888'] Absolutely. When I tell people one of my favourite basslines of all time is from [i]Dancing Queen[/i], I get funny looks. But it's a lesson in pop brilliance and is very difficult to play well, though it sounds simple. If anyone reading this is in doubt, go and listen to it properly. RIP. [/quote] Or indeed try and learn it. Great bass player. One of my favourites

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1430661866' post='2763482'] Just fitted a S1 switch to my geddy lee jazz. Like the sound, but the button is a pain in the arse - seems to stick and more importantly, while it is half way between on and off it makes no sound! Its not the switch, it is the stupid plastic button thing that doesn't work well. I think time to get some sandpaper out! [/quote] I had this problem with my fender s1 switch. I rubbed a bit of WD40 on the plastic bits. Its been fineever since.

[quote name='lonestar' timestamp='1429991854' post='2757059'] When my wife says. Fine, if you think that we can aagord it. [/quote] When my wife says. Fine, if you think that we can afford it

[quote name='karlplaysbass' timestamp='1429707686' post='2754136'] cheers man that come in handy [/quote] [attachment=190351:The-Chicken-Intro.pdf]

Im trying to nail the soul intro version of this and even with the score its a real mare. I dont really struggle with the head just the intro. Happy to send the tab that i have or post a scan on here if it helps.

I've been gassing for a music man or a ray34 for a while now. Tried a stingray years ago and really liked it. Daren't try a ray as I have no money. However I'm intrigued now buthe sire Marcus Miller 5 string. Oh dear

No but this is good

Wire brush and dettol. Failing that servisol is good but as mentioned above chances are it my be best to replace the offending pots. Cheap and easy if you can solder. Oh and make sure you go first with the wire brush.

Very cool Thanks for sharing