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Most puck purchasers seem to use them in conjunction with car jacks, but for jacking up cars, not cabs.

Sorry, nothing there for me to like

5x clip-on 2x pedals 2x multi-fx

Sugar pine is used in some custom builds - in fact I played a friend's Rutter Tel/Jag hybrid which I think was made from sugar pine.

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1446654292' post='2901197'] I got a length of acoustic drum riser foam & cut it in half & placed them under the cab anytime I was on a wooden stage. [/quote] Exactly what I did, works a treat. I started a thread about it [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/224651-the-cab-now-arriving-at-platfoam-3/page__p__2308648__hl__platfoam__fromsearch__1#entry2308648"]here[/url]. However, the latest scientific research shows that the best stand for a bass cab is another (matching) cab*. [size=2]*Just to be clear, I made this up.[/size]

Strangely, when I saw the thread title I knew it was going to be about Bono and U2!

[quote name='4-string-thing' timestamp='1446590311' post='2900712'] I was being ironic..... Take a £199 bass, probably cost about £75 s/h.... trash it a bit then put it on Ebay for £250! Wish I'd thought of that.... [/quote] Don't worry, plenty of people have.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1446590311' post='2900711'] It's been hand-polished!! [/quote] The finish was so shiny that it slipped off that chair when he was taking the photo.

[quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1446589005' post='2900695'] "I won't except anything under £100" [/quote] BIN £100 or make an offer - I guess he means a [i]higher[/i] offer then!

They have come out with some very catchy songs (Monkey Wrench, Times Like These etc) which I expect are in your new set, but a lot of the album content is filler IMHO.

[quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1446460641' post='2899444'] Beware that you could end up backing countless fret widdlers soloing endlessly over exactly the same 12 bar format (occasionally in a different key from the previous one). Other bass players tend to disappear when this phenomenon occurs. [/quote] Very much this! Your unenviable task is to try to make these people sound good...

IIRC it also makes a horrid noise when you play through it!

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1444725385' post='2885278'] Yes, two P basses are definitely better than one, of course! Need you ask? I'd agree that a nice vintage P would be a good option. But for said "dodgy pubs" and overnighters A nice relic, or even a Squier P is a great option I've recently discovered the sense of freedom / relief of playing a bass you're not quite so precious about, as I've joined a pub covers band, and we'll be playing some of those pubs So rather than my lovely mint US P, I'm taking my Squier Classic Vibe (I'd rather get a scratch on that than my US) Have you tried the Squier Classic Vibe range yet? They're absolutely brilliant - honestly Also, my other bass is a Roadworn Fender Jazz, which is my fave bass ever I haven't tried the Roadworn P yet - but people rave about them, another option for you, maybe? Good luck with your search [/quote] Cheers! Well the Limelight is out of the running - I wouldn't be comfortable with the fake-ness thing (don't ask). Another London trip booked for next Saturday...

Although I have no great love for 'coffee table' basses, I dislike wanton destruction of this sort.

[quote name='SubsonicSimpleton' timestamp='1446309852' post='2898523'] Maybe time to start considering just music rather than playing bass... [/quote] This. I consider myself a musician rather than (just) a bass player. Whatever I discover as I play (and sing) has the potential to impact on on all the other stuff. On bass, I feel I am a long way from any 'limit'. About a year ago I sat down with a notepad and identified my musical 'inputs' and 'outputs', and the various tools available to me to improve the flow between the two. In case this seems a bit theoretical, here are some examples (definitely not a complete list): [u]Inputs[/u] Transcription books Tutorial books Tutorial websites Music on CD and mp3 [u]Outputs[/u] My contributions to the various bands I play with My skill set Enjoyment of music Being an in-demand player [u]Tools[/u] Transcription Jamming Learning to improve skill Learning for performance I am nowhere near exhausting these!

I remember reading something by Robert Fripp, many years ago (1980s?), where he says something along these lines: 'Every note on the guitar produces a harmonic of an octave, a 5th above that, a 4th above that, etc. When you play 2 notes together, each of those notes produces such a harmonic series, and many of the harmonics will clash. With a 3-note chord, things could get seriously out of hand.' Is that what you mean?

[quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1446385928' post='2898930'] I didn't find myself missing a hook. I was just overwhelmed by the joy and feedom of expression of it. [/quote] I found myself missing a melody that I could follow, but that's what conventional pop is for.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1446387859' post='2898956'] I'm not sure I could have a bass with 'urine' in its name though [/quote] It does somewhat jump out at you!

Played a dinner dance with a full-on 20-piece big band. A lot of the numbers (especially fast quick-steps) were really stretching my reading ability at rehearsals, so I had spent a fair bit of time 'woodshedding' with the sheet music - and it paid off, I was pretty happy with my performance. Played my '73 P through the Demeter head and BF Midget. This rig held its own against said big band and sounded lush, to me it lacked nothing. What is it with some of these folks though - the band leader's email clearly stated 6pm soundcheck, and there were still musicians drifting in at 6.15 - surely being on time is 'Band 101'!

[quote name='disssa' timestamp='1445102985' post='2888843'] [/quote] Hey disssa I went straight to your reviews website when I saw this - [s]nothing yet though. Is that the 20W or 50W head?[/s] EDIT: Found your review (50W head) - is it a keeper?

[quote name='spacey' timestamp='1414139418' post='2586230'] As with any insurance, you need to hold the actual certificate with a signature. Do MU provide an actual signed certificate of insurance or just a letter saying you are covered by some scheme somewhere. The two are a world apart, a legal certificate of insurance is a bond certificate, with two named parties and a signature of the entity underwriting that bond to its liability value. If you hold the actual certificate you have something to stick down in front of a judge as to who will be Liable for the loss. Anyone confirm if MU issue an actual certificate of insurance as a separate document ? [/quote] Yes they do, and you get a new one every year when you renew your membership.

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1446182071' post='2897523'] Maybe we should suggest enforced bass changes on Basschatters! I reckon it would rekindle a lot of enthusiasm for playing. [/quote] Eh? GAS is bad enough without enforcing bass changes! And think of the oceans of seller's regret...

Do it!