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I have an exel spreadsheet of my basses and guitars. I also have an exel spreadsheet of the sold ones. (it's very large lol) AND I have all my current one's serial numbers (this is mega important) Recently I sold three on my 'Police/Sting basses' and a Rickenfaker, which leaves me 26. My GAS has gone these days, I have literally lost interest in gear, unless it's something to help what ever band I'm in. Recent purchases are inears bits and pieces. I do have a Brian May Super on order (these are the expensive production Red Specials, with the proper trem) and I recently bought a signed Red Special (it was a promotion through BMG guitars to punters who had seen Queen on tour. I will hang it on the music room wall when the rest of my house is finished)

I use an ipad in my 80s duo and band. It has the backing tracks on it that we use and the words. I gave up learning words years ago because I don't need the hassle. I work in a demanding job full time. I mostly know the words but do need some help sometimes. Over 100 songs in my duo set alone means it can be weeks before I sing a certain song. The other night (happens occasionally) a drunk person fixated on the ipad, shouting that he's reading the words and pointing at it. This went on for about three songs. So i said, it's like having someone watching me whilst I'm having sex (and i laughed) Then i confessed to the car accident that I had 15 years ago, on the M25, when I was crashed into by an HGV, twice. (not a word of a lie, it really hurt. I was stationary and it piled into the back of me at about 30 mph, I head butted the windsecreen twice and didn't know what day it was for about half an hour) and I explained the crash has affected my memory a bit.They left me alone after that But when I saw Seal, supporting Duran Duran a few years ago, he had his words on an auto cue on the floor, that looked like a monitor. Lulu had some words on a music stand when I saw her. there's a lot of it about. If you can remember them all, you are really lucky. I'm 54 now and have been gigging since 1986. I do remember a lot of words but not all of them It's not a crime😃

I tried my KZ10s with the P2 on saturday night. A bit of a game changer really. I have ordered a set of these foam tips as the silicon ones aren't great

when you say 'push fit', do you mean you can push them in by hand. When I've installed the ferrules into headstock I usually use a fly-press and so the hole needs to be slightly smaller than the ferrule, so that it can't rattle loose

you could always order one online and if you don't like it, you can return it

a ha, Yellowhouse. We did a gig together at the Margate Winter gardens, in about 2008

yep +1 for karaoke version. I use these in my 80s duo and full band (in the band, the bass and drums are left out, as is most of the guitar and keys. We use the B/Vs a lot)

will contact them later. Should I just get the transmitter/receiver or the whole set including the in ear bits, or should I stick with the ZS-10s

Where is the uk can you get the MIPro stuff. I've googled it and am struggling to find out a-ha, Cybermarket. Never heard of them. Will be trying ZS10 and P2 this weekend

I did 2 different Police tributes. One just played in local pubs, the other did bigger gigs. Do you have to be a fan of the original artist, or maybe you become one? I am a fan of the Police, so it was easy for me. Both bands I was in, were also big fans How important is it to be visually/musically identical? How much latitude are you allowed? I look a lot like Sting, even when not on stage and as he is the focus it worked well. I spent quite a lot of money on the correct basses and the matching outfits Do you ‘get into character’ or is it just a gig? I spent a lot of time watching Sting live and copying his moves but I don't speak like him Does it feel musically limiting, or is it fulfilling your needs? (Maybe you have a side band?) Try singing and playing some of those songs. Driven to tears is the hardest playing/singing at the same time song I've done Do you have any qualms about tributes ‘stifling original music’? Absolutely not. Why would it Have you ever met or been seen by a member of the ‘originals’? What did they say? No, but I tweeted a video to Stewart Copeland and he commented on 'you got the sound right but I pity the poor B'stard in the cute shorts' What is the overriding thing being in a tribute act has taught you? Nothing I didn't already know. You can't please everyone all the time. I always put 100% effort into every gig, big or small Having done it once, would you do it again? If so, would the musical angle be very different? I would yes but not The Police now. My knees hurt and a bad shoulder means I can't jump up and down and so it's not authentic enough now anyway here's a few pictures of the gear etc

yes, side dots present and correct

I have a northwest 'jazz neck' on a self build P bass. Very good quality and highly recommended. Mine has the vintage yellow tint.

There's a couple of Costello's songs in this set she is learning. Nice player Bruce too. I dont play much bass these days but will learn the songs with her, it should be fun

My wife is off to try out (on the bass) a new band next week. She's already got the set list and Pump it up is on it. What great bass playing on this song, I'm sitting in my office trying to learn it (I keep a Precision Lyte in my office) She's going to really enjoy playing this one. She's not gigged for nearly 6 years now

welcome back😀

well spotted

I drive a Rolls Royce, because it's good for my voice

and he has big hands

yes, it was unbelievably good

£1200 should get you a cracker. I haven't played many modern USA examples so can't comment on them but I have played a fair few Japan models, all of which were excellent. I bought my wife a Jap PB70US in olympic white, nearly 15 years ago. It is a lovely bass here's a gratuitous picture for you (paid £350 for it)

When I first DI d my PF500 the guy on the desk said it was a very hot signal. I've had no problem with mine at all. Just turn the gain down on the desk and all is/was fine (I dont use my PF500 as my main now, it's just a spare)

I think I sold 4 recently, don't think I've bought a bass since my JMJ Mustang in June 2021. This is POOR FORM 🤣

yep I have 4 Vintage 6 strings. An SG, JD telecaster, 335 a-like and an old Geoff Whitehorn signature. They are all very good instruments, particularly the Jerry Donahue telecaster. My older brother had a Vintage P bass. It was giggable straight out of the box. Great hardware and pickups too

Yep, I've seen the SharpeeZ but not for a good few years. I'll keep my eyes peeled