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[quote name='Raggy' timestamp='1429021761' post='2747111'] Speaking of which, when can I hear this Demeter in Swindon, any gigs lined up? I am intrigued [/quote] Unfortunately it's had to go back for a repair, as the power now stay permanently 'on' regardless of the position of the mains switch! Outside of the house I have only used it on one rehearsal, so not enough imo to allow for a comprehensive NAD thread...

[quote name='bumnote' timestamp='1428958421' post='2746498'] Chi Mike will want [s]one[/s] two [/quote] Fixed.

PA is not backline, it's more, er... frontline! Breakables - strings, plectrums, drum heads? But I wouldn't expect that to include a PA either! Promoters - in the main, useless tossers.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1428666531' post='2743550'] We use the TH500 as our reference head in the shop. Seems to work with every cab we've ever partnered it with [/quote] I have to say the TH500 stood up very well against the Demeter Minnie 800 head on my recent purchasing visit to Bassgear. It also has stuff the Demeter doesn't, like a drive control.

One of my basses into one of my amps and one or both of my cabs (see below).

Set up a page on BandMix - you can post pics, audio and video (as well as listing 'influences' - which always seems pointless to me!) See link below.

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1428873948' post='2745619'] Are you saying Andy Summers was bad-mouthing Sting? [/quote] Sting to Stuart Copeland: Why don't you play it like this? Stuart Copeland to Sting: Why don't you f**k off? (Allegedly)

Me too.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1428858078' post='2745331'] The last two basses I've bought have had active/passive switches so you can play in either. I think it's something that should be on all active basses. It gives a lot of options... [/quote] +1 to that - on the G&L L1505 it's like a vintage/modern switch!

[quote name='mrdreadful' timestamp='1428865852' post='2745480'] What the title says. What does one of these things entail? The only image my mind conjures up is a load of guys sat in a circle with their gear playing at each other which, to be honest, sounds a bit sh*te. [/quote] I've only been to two, but yes people do set their kit up round the room, and everyone wanders round, looking at other people's kit and going 'ooh', 'aah' and such like. Occasionally someone will demonstrate a fuzz box , causing everyone else to fall to the floor clutching their bleeding ears. Outbursts of frenzied slapping may also occur. Other things that happen: - raffles - coffee-drinking and pastry-eating - mini-talks from pro players

No, eBay won't let you contact someone you're not transacting with. Of course you could always try a bit of detective work to find a way to contact them yourself...

To me, it is not enough just to say 'thanks'. So I say 'thanks, that's very kind of you' or 'thanks, glad you enjoyed it'. I don't find it embarrassing, just surprising!

I use a piece of that tacky rubber mesh sheet that people use to stop things sliding around on their car dashboards - available quite cheaply from places like Wilkinson's and the Range. You might need to cut a hole for the cab handle.

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1428503043' post='2741891'] Ole! [/quote] Actually 'Ole!' is a misquote of 'Vale!', which sort of means 'OK!' *expires and joins discreet in mass grave dedicated to victims of own pedantry*

Just popped into Bassgear and while I was there the deal was being done for the sale of this bass. I had a bit of a chat with the buyer who was a really nice chap. You heard it here first!

Fantastic news!

Packing up after a gig, hopped up onto the lowish stage but slipped and barked my shin - under my full weight. It was painful for days. Another time I was opening a gig bag pocket and caught the velcro down the side of one fingernail. It made a painful cut which then became infected. D'oh!