gary mac

Same here

I thought it would be a breeze playing the mandolin but I've not found it easy, enjoyable and fun yes. I really struggle with some of the chords and find them a bit cramp inducing.

Really enjoyed that, thanks for posting Jack. Off to check out some of the others

Kiogon beat me to it but was also going to suggest checking that E string out.

Is this just something that has appeared during this hot/humid weather, if so, like Lozz, I reckon it's probably a set up issue. Assuming that you're confident with bass tinkering, try slackening the truss rod slightly.

Which is exactly what I did a couple of years back, seek out an original that is. Took a while but a contact came up with one. My wife thought I had lost the plot, "paying all that for a bit of old plastic" Since sold the bass but now have another slightly older model and once again, with the most lovely tort guard.

That era tort is so lovely. It does mean I can't buy a modern bass with a tort guard, as just about variation of it now is just 'orrid.

Should be a good little project. Shows us the end result pics when it's done.

These days I go with Pro Steels from D'Addario, as they give me that agrressive bite. Prior to that I was using DR High beams, which were also great.

Most Squier instruments that I've owned or worked on for customers, have been of decent quality. Most of them need a proper set up, but that's to be expected really and not what could be classed as a fault. On the lower budget models the frets sometimes need a little attention. Hope you enjoy it.

I like to play other instruments but always happy to pick up a bass, haven't yet found it boring. Hope you get the love back😀 Enjoy the drumming as well though.

Yes, that's how I did it with my Shuttle

It really is a fun one and can easily be rocked up a little.

What haven't you got?

Just been rehearsing that one Chris.

I love getting to play disco tunes, happy days 👍

Venue: The Golden Lion. Hoddesdon. Herts. 2 p.m. start. The aim: To raise a whole load of money for the The Great Ormond Street, Children's Hospital. It's bigger and will hopefully be even better this year, with a large stage, pro sound system and DJ (Disco Stu). The first band, Pat and the Butchers, is being billed as a "Super Group", which I've somehow blagged my way in to on bass . This will be followed by three very talented, popular local bands: Homegrown and friends. The Bonnet. The Ding Dangs. There's a raffle, with some great prizes, donated by local businesses. It's free entry, food is available, the pub will be serving. I believe there is also a bbq and ice cream van. Looks like the weather is going to still be good for Sunday, so it should be a great day.

Off to investigate. I'm keen to try out a LB100.

They are great instruments.

Probably 4 mm.

I'm sure you'll get there with it. I had used Mark Bass cabs for years and it took me a fair few gigs and eq adjustments to get the best out of the SC.

I use a SC with a GK Fusion 500 and usually get a sound that I'm very happy with. It has most definitely improved with use and seems to respond extremely well when driven quite hard.