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[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1372609710' post='2127650'] Contacted bassgear via email today to see if they had stock of the Aguilar TH500 carry case. Despite being closed on Sundays, Barrie replied within minutes offering to reserve one for me so I get one when the next batch arrive. Truly fantastic service! [/quote] Our mottos is 'we never close' Or was that The Windmill strip theatre during WWII?

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1372521821' post='2126792'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me and the Lady Bones have just got back from a trip to Bass Gear. Phil is a lovely guy who let me get on with a vintage 4001 which sounded ace thru Mark Bass and Berg. They have a wide range of stock, and lots of stuff you don't see in the run of the mill type places. The Ritter's will take your breath away. I was just sorry to have missed Barrie.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Very nice to be made to feel welcome and not a hindrance.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I highly recommend you take a visit [/font][/color] [/quote] Sorry I missed you too! I'm only in the shop 2-3 days a week and Saturdays are usually fairly quiet. The Ritters are killer instruments. I snuck one home a couple of weeks ago and am struggling to bring myself to take it back again I'm guessing the MarkBass was the Big Bang. I have to admit this really surprised me as I thought it was going to be too bright and aggressive with the Bergs but it just seems to work really well with them. That Ricky is fun to play isn't it? I can't resist slinging it on a super long strap, grabbing a pick and trying out my best Bruce Foxton impressions (which are, of course, rubbish!).

[quote name='tedmanzie' timestamp='1372546277' post='2127151'] i suppose this is better than primal scream [/quote] But did you see the female bass player with the see through top and the sparkly black bra ? Definite highlight of the PS set for me!

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1372546188' post='2127150'] Don't underrate Keef as a player, he's been doing it long enough and knows a bit. [/quote] Just got into his stride for the encore - loved his tone on Satisfaction!

This bass comes up for sale over, and over, and over again on US EBay. You'd think they might have sussed it out by now

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1372512110' post='2126632'] Seasick Steve - country blues for people who buy CDs at ASDA. [/quote]

Excellent - hope the weather stays dry and warm

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1372502871' post='2126486'] Are these being collected from you or from someone else being sent to you? [/quote] From other people - there's loads of people out there who seem to have a phobia about dealing with couriers so I often volunteer to sort this out for them so they don't have to bothered with anything other than packing and printing the paperwork

I book basses for collection by courier all the time and from all over the world - Australia, USA, Continental Europe, Scandinavia and, of course, UK. I've never had a single problem with damage. The odd box that might have taken a whack but the contents has always been fine

I'm with Luke Haines, lol "This Seasick Steve performance with JP Jones is the worst thing that has ever happened in the history of everything"

[quote name='paulconnolly' timestamp='1372455438' post='2126085'] Thanks for your contribution. It was really helpful . Anyway, moving on [/quote] Sorry thought the OP was "is anyone watching" rather than "who likes". I was watching, I didn't like, in fact, to be really honest, I thought he was atrocious and felt like that was a chunk of my life I will never get back

[quote name='simon1964' timestamp='1372451448' post='2126008'] I think Molan's figure of £650 would be a very good deal, but you can certainly get very nice used Stingrays at around £700 - £800. So I'd agree that one is over-priced. [/quote] Last Ray I had was an immaculate black 3 eq model. Cost me £600 without even trying to negotiate. Generally black and white go for slightly less than natural. Other colour prices bounce around all over the place but really nice Birdseye and flamed necks can definitely add value

I've tried many times to 'get' Seasick Steve but I find him duller than a very dull thing indeed

Decent condition used 4 string Rays are readily available at around £650.

We were entirely spoilt by having a bespoke build stage and top notch sound crew so it wasn't too tough for us. It's a bloody tall ceiling though! If you get a chance see if you can get up to the balcony area that overlooks the hall when someone else is playing. The view of the hall with people in and music on is amazing. In fact, if it's open maybe get someone to take some pics of you playing from up there. They'll look great in the portfolio

The new price is not being passed on to dealers yet so there should be plenty of pre-increase stock kicking around for a good while yet. There's a lot less of the new stainless ones around so I think may be the first to start rising. Increases will only be applied to dealer orders post July 1st so should take some time to filter through. It'll be interesting to see exactly how far this will push the 'street' price up. Fodera prices are also rising on July 1st but it's only about 10%. Sounds like there might be a few more increases on the way as well

I've played in that hall - acoustics are great fun We played for a Price Waterhouse summer ball and it really was an amazing setting! Hope you have a brilliant time.

12's are most definitely the 'flavour of the month' at the moment with the various different 2x12, 4 ohm, Neo cabs offering a great one cab solution for lots of people. Meanwhile I've just gone from a pair of 1x12's to a 2x10!

[quote name='AKAK' timestamp='1372176103' post='2122504'] Molan: i sense a business opportunity for someone who has a music store as obviously there is interest in their gear. [/quote] Now you come to mention it. . .

I hear a certain bass store near Reading has a big stock of Elixirs arriving soon

TecAmp have confirmed they do not have a UK retailer or distributor in place at the moment. Umm, interesting . . .

I've written to them asking about UK distribution - will report back if I hear anything