Kirky

What is the advantage of the Wl-50 over the WL-20?

IME the GK stuff isn't unreliable at all. I've owned 4 and never had a real problem. Its just their suppliers here in the UK are a bit, um, sub-optimal.

Ridiculous.

I live in Harrogate and gig all over Yorkshire, including York and Leeds, in 2 covers bands. As a punter its Leeds every time - loads of great venues, music of all sorts being performed, a really lively scene and well served by public transport.

Do you have a link?

I was lucky enough to be (low down) on the bill for their penultimate gig, which was essentially the Stop Making Sense set. Amazing show, one of the most memorable gigs I ever saw. I'm seeing Byrne in Leeds in a few weeks - his recent album with St Vincent was very good

I don't mean there isn't good musicianship. Its just the boring old look-at-me widdely widdely macho stuff is not there.

55 and I've never been more interested in new music. I go to gigs in Leeds regularly at medium and small venues, pick up hints from my kids, two of whom are very into current music, have made friends with many of the folk in DIY bands in Leeds, many of whom are 25-30 years younger than me and who have endless recommendations of almost always great stuff. They're interested in my recommendations too. Listen to Radio 6 (Mark Riley especially and plenty of others). There is SO MUCH great stuff out there, and a really healthy live scene. One of the best things is the number of women making music now - they bring a real freshness to what had become a dull scene - not so much emphasis on musicianship, more of expression and performance.

Very helpful guy, sad news.

Nice pics including gut shot of the PF50T here

Stunning work, and thanks for taking the time to post all the updates, it's been a fascinating thread.

Saw the VFs a few times back in the mid to late 80s. Think he was playing Maton acoustic back then. I like them, their version of Children of the Revolution is awesome but the first couple of albums are very good too.

Ouch that's bad news, especially the 10 week wait. I've played 3 gigs with mine this weekend and it was running unusually hot yesterday. Will treat it with kid gloves for a while. Its a real shame about the wait, and a pity that Polar Audio (are they still the distributers?) don't hold more parts in stock.

A three gig weekend for my blues band!! Friday night at the Duck and Drake in Leeds, Saturday lunchtime at Yeadon Carnival (and back home in time for the England match) and Saturday night at the Junction in Otley. Loads of feedback from regular listeners saying the Saturday gigs were the best we've ever played and sounded, which is nice after 6 years playing together. Hoping we can maintain then momentum for our gig at the Blues Bar in Harrogate next Friday(13th).

I had a young, rather drunk lady shout in my ear whilst playing with my blues band, asking if we knew any songs by One Direction. I shouted back "Ask the singer". Her reply, "which one's the singer?". When I told the rest of the band at the break, the singer told us the said girl had then shouted in his ear (whilst he was singing) "are you the singer?" - not knowing the context, he had been quite confused.

Played the Tockwith Beer Festival with both my bands last night. Third outing of my Limelight Fretless - sounded great. Very friendly event in a marquee with an appreciative crowd and I'm pretty sure both bands will be asked back next year.

I was thinking about the Yamaha DXR10 (or 12) for similar usage. It has 3 inputs with separate volume controls so you could play bass along with your music player of choice. Perhaps a bit out of budget (currently £495 at Bax) but I've seen them second hand for £300.

But are you good at playing?

35 and 3/4" from ball to the start of the silk on mine.

The Thomastiks on my Musicmaster are awesome.