gary mac

I haven't seen one of those before. Looks great and the same colour, I think, as my P Deluxe from that era.

Price aside, too many things would put me off buying this, not least, the fact that you had to discover for yourself, the route under the p/g.

First off, are the strings old?

Treat yourself to a pack of micro mesh sheets. You can then rub down with a very fine grade one , that won't leave any visible scratches but will leave a super silky smooth surface.

I was once told, "now you've got that nice new, loud amp, you really must play the right notes"

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1455998075' post='2984460'] Ha no. I'm playing with them now. He's a really good drummer and an all round nice guy. He remembers that night. This was a band a long time ago now. [/quote] Felt really sorry for him that night.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1455975456' post='2984133'] I left 'my' band in the end as the co-founder of 10years was just getting worse. He was convinced it was everyone else. If the audience are complaining and you're not building a following because of him then you either get rid of him or you leave. Or you just put up with being in a band that's going nowhere. 'My' band is still going but they beg for gigs and don't get repeat bookings. They seem to be happy. . [/quote] I wonder if that's the band I auditioned for a few years back in Buntingford. It was quite a weird audition, with the drummer throwing up in a bin behind his kit. I didn't get the gig.

Very nice, what a looker

I love the Doobies from that era, What Were Once Vices is still one of my all time faves and still gets played regularly. The track Road Angel is just such a fine example of a great rhythm unit. As far as recommendations for other country/rock type bands. Check these out these chaps: The Truth and Salvage Company [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wp6yF-JanI&list=PL4qVgbdG-neq--yJeudqvZio96z1ZB5gH[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAo-hwM-Jcs&index=2&list=PL4qVgbdG-neq--yJeudqvZio96z1ZB5gH[/media] The Decemberists: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMogdVmchi4&list=PL559E1711B07598F1&index=2[/media]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1455831617' post='2982888'] Ohh... If only my guts would allow me to gig such an amp... [/quote] Same here.

Matchsticks will work but you would be better off with a more durable wood. I've used cocktail sticks and also proper little timber dowels (from hardware store)/ Put some wood glue in to the hole, push in your choice of wood. Leave alone for a while to let the glue dry. Trim off any excess wood. Refit the strap button.

I must stop myself from looking at Mark's for sale ads Once again the perfect gent, we did the deal, the item was in the post the same day and received here the very next morning. Great comms as always. Great packaging. Great piece of kit. All round...........erm Great

If he really won't listen to reason and at this stage you don't want to go down the sacking him route, I would suggest recording a rehearsal. Maybe if he hears it for himself, he will feel differently.

Thieving gits Sorry to hear this.

[quote name='Painy' timestamp='1455576404' post='2980470'] Oh the cynicism! I've no idea where the idea a Basschat member could be fickle in their choice of instrument could have possibly come from. People will be coming up with a neat little acronym to describe the process next like maybe EPD for Equipment Procurement Disorder or something like that. [/quote] Love it If you decide to start up an EPD help group, count me in.

That's a depressing sight I always get a bit fidgety and nervous when mrs mac wields the Henry Hoover near my old Fenders. Don't know anyone in your neck of the woods, sorry.

That Mrs Painy is most definitely a good sort. Nice set up, will look forward to the proper review.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1455391114' post='2978775'] Used PayPal twice this afternoon with no issues. That's not to say they didn't go tits-up [i]after [/i]my purchases, of course. Good luck. [/quote] It was you, you git, you broke it

Is it sorted John? Was planning on buying a bass related thing this evening.

That is impressive and quite lovely

That looks so right, although a little precarious

Dave Gilmour quite often played bass on Floyd recordings.

Not something I've thought about and to date have strung up three, maybe four times with Elixirs. No damage to report.