stewblack

I think someone said they would have chosen a different key, which kind of implied it was a matter of choice. Is that not right?

I recall one gig where we were extraordinarily short of room and time to set up. I bunged everyone through one of my RCF cabs (except vocals) and stuck it on a seat behind us. It happily coped with two acoustic guitars, a mandolin and a keyboard. In fact I believe that band would get a better sound if we all went into my pa instead of the ragtag pile of amps which generally produce a cacophony. Not sure if it would cope with the bass though.

Brilliant

I get it regardless of what I type. Smileys or otherwise

That's one thing you could never be. Especially with your pink organ giving us all so much pleasure.

Bought a splendid little combo here a while ago. RM series, really, really good little amp and speaker. But the pots had become a little dirty. And I kept on and on meaning to give them a wash and brush up, but just never got a round tuit. Until just now. Well done Ashdown! After using your knob puller of choice (mine is the shaved remains of the handle off a long since dead kitchen utensil) you will discover, adjacent to the shaft of the potentiometer, a little hole in the fascia, just about perfect to shove in the straw on your can of Servisol Super 10. Squirt squirt, wiggle wiggle, job done. All made easier by Ashdown's little hole. It's good news week.

Block inlays?

Speaking of stuff amps should have built in every time as well as a compressor. I was looking at those new HBs and they have a big easy to read tuner on the front panel. A 9v out for a pedal board alongside the effects loop please. Bluetooth receiver as an auxiliary input. Oh and a drone system to fly them in and out of the car please.

Absolutely spot on. Thank you.

Done

What's the best bit about a bass? What fills you with joy when you look at or pick up a favourite instrument? Or even a less favoured four string friend that might have one feature that makes you smile. My Bruce Thomas Profile makes me so happy every single time I pick it up. It feels as though the God of bass looked down upon me one day and said: This man deserves a bass which fitteth him so well verily it is as if it groweth from his body and he shall not feel its weight nor shall he suffereth from the slightest dive of the neck. It shall always be in tune never need fiddling to achieve the right action and his hands shall glide up and down its neck without even friction, thus shall it be. Oh and Bruce Thomas himself who sitteth at my right hand as a noble Prince of bass shall haveth a hand in the design and making of the bass And Stew looked at what the God of bass had created and he saw it was good.

I'm actually glad they delivered it and then sorted it out with me. Otherwise my buyer would have been put out. But as I said it was my mistake, no arguments I ticked a box saying I'd read the terms and condish, it just stung a bit.

I really appreciate everybody's input. Thank you both for taking the time. I literally couldn't do this to save my life this time last year, but now I write out every song I learn and a glance is enough to remind me how it goes. However, without guidance I'll just start creating my own musical language and that is not my aim!

I never kiss my bass if its actually on fire anyway.

Paul speaks truth. Trace Elliot SMX. Dual compression. Really cool.

Same here.

That's a really good point.

I asked the same question a little while back. Nothing. These heads look interesting but are not causing so much as a ripple on the surface of the bass pond.

Please. Am I the only one suffering from this?

I have the digital version so it was a simple matter to remove the tab. Seeing two different languages simultaneously on the page was a bit too much for my poor tired old brain. I've been playing the 2nd and 3rd pieces today. Very enjoyable.

I have always used Interparcel and never had a problem, despite the wide range of different couriers they work with. The price is way better than the Post Office (even when it's Parcelforce making the delivery) and you don't need to leave the house - they come to you! However, I forgot the small print and didn't put a layer of card on the outside of my last parcel. Why? The bass was in a case and so better protected than any cardboard box. I also wrapped it in clingfilm so it wouldn't spring open. But, this breaches their rules. A fair cop. I had an invoice for ove ten quid as a punishment, with the chance to appeal. I did this explaining that I had secured the instrument in a case and it was a simple mistake. No dice. Cough up or else. I'm torn. It was my fault, a clear breach of Ts&Cs so I can have no complaints On the other hand I had already sold the bass at a 40 quid loss, nor had I charged the full amount for delivery. So another tenner hurts. I think it's a risky strategy to fine a regular customer for his first mistake though. A warning and 'we're not going to charge you this time' would have endeared me to the company, and deepened my loyalty. I have stated it was my fault so no need to remind me, I really just want to make sure others don't fall foul of this.