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I don't bother trying to create a perfect emulation of the recorded sound (which was probably DI'd anyway), just get as close as I can with the bass in my hands.

I stop YouTube vids the moment the dreaded thumb comes out.

It's already easy to find what you're looking for. On the Basses For Sale page, type your search term in the search box (duh!) and open the grey pull-down menu, then select 'This Forum'. Job done.

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[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1429906063' post='2756344'] I had something similar with my Genz Benz Shuttle... the feet were hard plastic and did not grip at all. I sorted it by replacing the feet with nice rubber grippy ones. No issues since, no extra bits to carry around. The head is light but it will not vibrate off my cabs no matter how loud I play. [/quote] I've replaced the feet on my Streamliner with larger ones, so that it will clear the handle on my Compact when used on its side. The 'feet' are in fact doorstops from Wilko, which can be cut down a bit if necessary, but they're not very grippy. If anyone knows a source of large grippy rubber feet, please do share. (Cue links to pics on fancy dress websites.)

Full disclosure: you may have to cut a slot for the cab handle!

£2 with free delivery from [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Multipurpose-Non-Slip-Mat-Furniture/dp/B00AVJ9GBY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429887121&sr=8-1&keywords=non+slip+mat"]Amazon[/url]:

[quote name='stoo' timestamp='1429826260' post='2755445'] How about a modular combo with some sort of latching system so you could have any arrangement of castor/sacktruck wheel base layer, 1 or 2 (or more) 12" (or bigger) cabs, and then a 2U rack top for amp + tuner on the front and cable storage on the back? Could be stripped down to fit in smaller cars or for carrying over awkward terrain, or clipped all together for a one trip load-in for places with better access. [/quote] Don't forget the sandwich toaster and coffee machine...

Go to 4:50 [media]http://youtu.be/NsDbh0buYHE[/media]

[quote name='zbigniew' timestamp='1429814377' post='2755306'] I bought a Tokai Hardpuncher ltd. edition a few years ago off ebay on a whim, it is a fine bass now strung with flats. I sometimes miss the lack of contour and wish I had bought a normal Tokai p-bass. I don't think I can ever sell it because I would regret it too much (sold a Rickenbacker years ago and have regretted it ever since), and it is hard to find another one like it. Great basses you have Glorihanah and nick [url="http://s127.photobucket.com/user/zbigniew73/media/Tokai_81_Hardpuncher.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s127.photobucket.com/user/zbigniew73/media/Tokai_81_Hardpuncher_back.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s127.photobucket.com/user/zbigniew73/media/Tokai_81_Hardpuncher_body.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s127.photobucket.com/user/zbigniew73/media/Tokai_81_Hardpuncher_hdstck.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] That's lush - a re-imagined slab-body Precision!

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1429609893' post='2753055'] an 18", a 12" and a selectable HF horn in the same cab. I reckon that's the panacea speaker - covers everyone's frequency response needs [/quote] It would also meet the laxative needs of humans and elephants.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1429567157' post='2752780'] It's not a gig, you know... [/quote] I know but as the OP more than hints, you've got all these people watching and listening so you don't want to play some random lame Am7 riff, which is what happens otherwise. Anyway what better test of the bass than to try out the stuff you're going to end up playing on it live!?

Tbh I really struggle to play ghost notes. They tend to come out as harmonics unless I have 2 fretting fingers on the string in question, which to me makes them harder to play than ordinary notes!

Soul Man Heavyweight Champion of the World My Girl I have been known to take a list of songs with me just so I don't dry up!

Exotic woods of the coffee table persuasion, especially when dressed away to show contrasting layers of other exotic woods. Bleargh!

Matt bought a gadget from me, smooth as a smooth thing, no complaints from me

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1429459883' post='2751560'] Don't worry about perfect fit, get a padded laptop bag, with front pocket (for cables) from Tesco for £15. Worked for me for the last three years. Good luck, Karl. [/quote] This, but £10 from Family Bargains! If you prefer a hard case, get one of those aluminium-look camera cases with removable foam - about £25 from places like Maplin.

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1429301333' post='2750319'] Nik at ceriatone is working on a single channel, small format ("lunchbox" as he calls it) B15 clone, final spec still to be settled. Their amps are usually available as kits so I'll be looking forward to that. He's said it'd be a little more expensive than his OTS Lunchbox (mini dumble), so I'd guess somewhere in the $400 region for the kit without valves or headshell, or $800 for a complete head. [/quote] Ooh! Fun project!

We definitely need a go-go dancer on a podium.

Did this come with the sea foam finish already on? *shakes piggy bank*

[quote name='2stringsmcginty' timestamp='1429277053' post='2749964'] yeh, sorry left you all hanging for some time as DIY / house renovation projects have taken over Here she is [attachment=189735:photo.JPG] A couple of scratches behind the strings just below the neck, presumably from long nails or a pick but nothing to detract from it need to make time to play it now [/quote] Ooh, liking the look of that! How is the balance when it's on a strap - not too neck-heavy?