Kirky

I use D'Addario EXL160S - D'Addario seem to be the only short scale strings that are available on Stringbusters.

It was monophonic but dual oscillator, big sounds for bass and synth lead. I had one at the time, along with an Oberheim "System" - OB8, DMX and the sequencer whose name I can't remember. Good gear. Don't remember the Pro-One being all that cheap.

Could be a Pro-One.

Thanks for the prompt response.

Dave, Do you do either the DI-EQ or twin version as a kitset? I do enjoy building these things (as long as the instructions are good). I couldn't see any mention of kitsets on your website or ebay shop. Many thanks, Martin

I'm not a Zep fan nor a QOTSA fan but caught this and through the bass playing was very good. JPJ was the epitome of cool, I thought.

"For once in my life" - Stevie Wonder. really tricky one to learn to play, but I did it, only for the guitarist to chicken out - we played a CD.

Me too please. Martin

I've ordered the parts and am going to have a go this weekend. Do you reckon it needs the carpet on the underside or could I just glue the platfoam direct to the wood?

I was lucky enough to see Simple Minds at Mainstreet in Auckland 2 nights in a row at the time New Gold Dream was released. The whole band was great, but Forbes was superb. I totally went off them when he left, not specifically because of that, but because the whole style changed for me. Sons and Fascination is another great album. Another band I loved from that time was Japan - similarly expressive bass playing.

I'd be interested in building one too. Any idea where I can get the foam strips from?

An aside - what was the logic of Fender and other manufacturers putting thumb rests [i]beneath[/i] the strings?

Ain't Nobody.

Not me. Tucked up in bed with a red wine and a Nabokov (not that one) avoiding X Factor and Big Brother.

Wow that takes me back - I used to live on Mattock Lane 22 years ago. Have fun.

Leeds is Yorkshire, not West Midlands. And Manchester is in the North West.

Leeds area: Cockpit New Roscoe Wardrobe Brudenall Social Club Faversham Irish Centre Rio's Fenton Manchester: Ruby Lounge

I'd agree that theory grades are worth doing, they'll vastly improve your understanding of harmony, structure, melody, etc etc. In a popular beat combo context, its unlikely that the fact you have passed an exam is going to make you more attractive to potential bandmates. I've got ABRSM grade 8 theory and it taught me a lot but impresses nobody. Practical exams are worth doing also, but I'm not familiar with the Rockschool type ones, just the classical ones. Do it if you want to increase your knowledge and ability, not to add to your CV.

Good luck mate. When I left NZ in the late 80s it was because I though it was a cultural desert. I think it's much less isolated these days. I almost yearn for those beaches again...almost... Martin

Use all the spare time to learn the harmonica. Read all those classics you've always wanted to but never had the time. Try and see some sights wherever you are. Learn a language.