Sean

Rob bought some strings from me. Great bloke, easy transaction.

I've just found some more! Issues 6, 33, 35 - 65, 76, 79, 84, 87 (some are duplicates). Some are still in their wrapper, all are in very good condition and have come from a smoke-free home (unless you count the occasional toast-burning on a Saturday morning) Collection from Gloucester only. [b]Donation to Basschat recommended.[/b] The words "gifthorse" and "mouth" apply.

I love it when there's "an old character" or know-it-all at a gig. We were playing Pen-y-Graig Labour Club one night and after the first set ended with Walking on Sunshine, this geezer came up to me and told me I was the best lead guitarist he'd ever seen, "and I've seen 'em all", he said. He also complemented me on my beautiful "lead guitar", which was a Spector NS5 and told me I didn't need "one of those whammy bar thingys" to sound good. The advice about just being polite and dashing off to busy yourself is solid. You just don't know who they or their friends are.

In: Mesa Boogie 400+ Shuker Build Course Pingray-type bass http://basschat.co.uk/topic/204436-my-new-bass-its-purple/#entry2037207 Matamp 2x12 Cab Out: MusicMan Sterling 4H Yamaha BB424 Yamaha BB415 Status Streamline 4 Mesa Boogie Carbine M6 PRS Custom 22 Guitar Bergantino AE210 x 2 Lots of pedals and little bits

I just bought a proper man's bass cab from Etienne and it's fabulous. Etienne's a Great bloke - he's already got top feedback, you don't need to take it from me alone ;-) This cab is gonna be married to my ex-Beedster 400+ And will be aired at rehearsal on Sunday. Another proper Basschatter and another great deal. eBay-type feedback: five stars, great seller, would recommend. Traffic was a nightmare going home but the creamy sounds made it all worth while. Have a great NYE gig ;-)

The bodies have a different contour and a different paint job and also the wood isn't as two or three piece. The pickup and preamp can be transplanted and sorted but there are differences. I bet there are loads of Subs that are better than Stingrays and vice versa. For me, it was the Sterling that made most sense. Then I ditched it and made a Yamaha BB into a ceramic MM monster with an East pre-amp. Whatever, subs are great value and easily modified.

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1387838055' post='2316424'] I voted for not giving a monkeys if people want to buy a Barefaced or whatever it may be it is there choice so it has nothing to do with anyone else anyway [/quote] Vote? What vote? What are you on about?

I reckon a couple of those Big Twins with the tweeter and mid-driver would go down a treat for me. Might have to get another 400+ to go with 'em. Seriously.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1387307066' post='2310566'] The more I think about this....... Cockups and equipment failure, fair enough. Lying to a customer about what they were doing with his legal property, property that he had every right to expect was being legitimately repaired under warranty but which was in fact being repaired by someone who may not only invalidate that warranty but - if the fret story is anything to go by - could leave an unsafe piece of electrical equipment....... It's a job for Luca if you ask me. [attachment=150623:lucabrasi.gif] Again, name and shame [/quote] Beedster, Luca Brazzi and retribution. Threads don't get much better :-)

I'm glad it's sorted. I had an SR five string top ender about 7 years ago that had issues (can't remember what exactly) and that was refunded and collected by the retailer with no hassle.

Totally unacceptable even for a budget instrument.

I'm about to start gigging regularly with my Mesa Boogie 400+ and I was wondering what spares should I carry? I'd be interested to hear from any users of big valve amps what they carry as spares. I already carry a good DI but should I carry an array of valves too?