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Thumbs look very different and seem to get a lot of respect on here. Can someone explain whats special about them to someone who has never seen, heard or played one before-thats me Are they light weight, distinctive sound or just very good Go on sell it me!

I don't like it but only because it is emotionally strong and takes me somewhere I don't want to go. I find it almost painful to listen too. His voice is as amazing as ever!

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]In answer to these two bits[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"I like a big, beefy sound but with quite a pronounced mid-twang (pronounced 'MID TWANG') and a hint of top sizzle... well-defined and articulate, but with a lot of oomph... and the descriptions on this forum of the Warwick 'growl' and 'heft' are quite intriguing..." [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"Which Warwick?? Or should I really be looking at a Spector??[/font][/color] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]I would say your looking at a Warwick. The Spector's I have played have been great but have a pure, transparent and powerful sound, Warwick's have a more definable character and tone. Their slogan was something like "The sound of wood" and that Warwick growl is the result of that philosophy. [/color][/font] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]I have not played many Warwick's but have an FNA. Definitely worth a look on the 2nd hand market. I use mine with flats and it has a great range of terrific tones. [/color][/font]

Last call https://www.facebook.com/events/1467874850153434/

I think some people are missing the point, its just about having some fun. There are often pleasant surprises. Check out Clive playing at one that I went to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs1zxz-5gok

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1412420261' post='2568764'] I've seen 3 out of 4 of these bands play before and it'll be a good show! A proper good alt rock night it will be. [/quote] Thanks Paul, I'am now looking forward to it-always wanted to play at The Thunderbolt-see you there http://www.thethunderbolt.net/whatson.ihtml

Here's what the bands playing say about themselves: [color=#000000][font=HelveticaNeue,][size=4][b]The Angry Badgers[/b] musical influences include The Pineapple Thief, Lou Reed and Nine Inch Nails. These are drawn together with hard hitting lyrics, in a soundscape of guitar riffs, synths and rhythm. The "Badger" sound, that is best described as alternative psychedelic post-prog industrial rock. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=HelveticaNeue,][size=4][font=Helvetica, Arial,][b]Secret Veils[/b]: this 4 piece band describe their music as "[/font]Whispery, smoky tones and visceral groove"[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=HelveticaNeue,][size=4][font=Helvetica, Arial,][b]That Hidden Promise[/b]: "Extraordinary, electro rock loop wizardry".. [/font][font=Helvetica, Arial,]That Hidden Promise is a solo act, that has been performing live with current set up since March 2011, after deciding to try and bring something different and fresh to the solo performer arena. So armed with songs which deliver inventiveness, thought provoking lyrics, catchy melodies and a hard, raw edge, THP creates the beats and percussion live, combined with electric guitar, giving the songs the platform, but also a performance to talk about.[/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=HelveticaNeue,][size=4][font=Helvetica, Arial,][b]The Wires[/b] are a high energy acoustic Duo featuring David Beaver on Bass guitar / vocals and Yan Skuse on Acoustic guitar / vocals[/font][/size][/font][/color]

[font=HelveticaNeue,][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Hi, I'm hoping some Basschatters can make it along to see my band play its own brand of "[color=#141823]Alternative psychedelic post-progressive industrial rock"[/color][/font][/size][/font] [font=HelveticaNeue,][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]As we're a relatively new band, I was having problems finding gigs for the "Badgers" to play. After some persistent pestering I have a few gigs lined up. The first is a cracker as theThunderbolt. They got back and said they liked the name and what they heard on sound cloud and that they had a free night on the 8th of October. If we could put something together we could play then. Now we have an interesting 4 band line up and are all set to go. [/font][/size][/font] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The only thing is......... we haven't played locally and are not yet well know so I'm not sure where the audience will come from. [/font] [font=HelveticaNeue,][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]If your able to come along that would be great, if your able to drag a few others thats even better. If not maybe you could like our Facebook page and share the info. You can find more info about the band on The Angry Badgers" Facebook page[/font][/size][/font] [font=HelveticaNeue,][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Links? SoundCloud link in my sig and FB link below...my ears tell me we're worth seeing live [/font][/size][/font] [font=HelveticaNeue,][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#222222][url="https://www.facebook.com/events/1467874850153434/"]https://www.facebook...67874850153434/[/url][/color][/font][/size][/font] [font=HelveticaNeue,][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Cheers[/font][/size][/font] [font=HelveticaNeue,][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Ed[/font][/size][/font]

Not for me, just another guitar solo. I like this version though https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsbgx7QHBMY

Thanks for the replies. I bought it at the start of this year but only started using it for longer periods recently. Unfortunately I don't have proof of purchase anymore. I'll try the washing thing, its worth a shot. It is unbranded but it seems to be real suede with some padded sticking inside, which is why I like it. Note: A red shirt? luckily I was wearing one but it had white lines in it. The dye did wash out of that so there is hope Cheers

So what do you think, throw it away? It seems a shame

hmm I'm leaning towards a noise gate too. Anyone have one of those Mooer Noise Killers?

Hi, I was thinking of trying one of these noise reducers in a loop with a couple of nosy pedals I have in my chain. Are they any good?

I have a nice suede guitar strap that I have had fitted to my bass for sometime and this weekend we played a mammoth practice session. After we had finished I was alarmed to find that the red dye had come out of it and stained my shirt. Is there any way to "fix it" as I like the strap?

Thanks, Dark and growly sounds good to me!

Hi, another strings question I'm hoping that you can save me a bit of time and money here by recommending me some strings for my Ray 35. I have ended up with either flats or half rounds on my other basses and like quite an aggressive sound set up...by that I mean with some punch! Any suggestions?

Just bought a pedal and the seller went out of his way to ensure that I was happy with it. Very good to deal with. Thanks