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[url="http://www.hardcase.com/all-products"]Hardcase[/url] used to make a range of cases called Amp Mate but they seem to be discontinued. You might still find one used.

Have you looked in Maplin? I suggest you don't!

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1421335881' post='2660055'] Part of my question is; can a 'music' computer be hooked up to the internet safely? [/quote] Yes. I have one. It's called a Mac. I'll get me coat.

Blimey! You could house a small family in that control cavity!

[quote name='luckman67' timestamp='1421275970' post='2659427'] A Hercules guitar stand I've always liked the look of these. [/quote] Also a great choice!

Well that's you set for life. No need to even think about acquiring more bass kit, oh no indeed!

[quote name='sarah thomas' timestamp='1417509420' post='2621003'] To explore what Hector's saying, you could try out the exercises and principles of 'The Inner Game of Music' by Barry Green. Great book. [/quote] Another vote for this book.

'Any line, pointer, or screw on a control knob should point towards the player on a line perpendicular to that of the strings when the associated control is at its maximum or centre detent position.' - Reg. 4(1)(a)The Bass Guitar Regulations 1998 (as amended) That is all.

Do you read music 2strings? Part of your problem may be assuming that chords change on a beat, whereas they (or at least the bass line) change just before - known as anticipation. Have a look at the piano music for the song, and see whether the lowest note is 'tied' to a short earlier note where there is a chord change. I can't add a pic at the moment (bloomin' iPad) but will try to do so later. EDIT: More thoughts! Some people have a confidence problem that stops them playing on the beat - they sort of wait for everyone else to play the beat, then join in. Is this you? (It used to be me!). Also please tell me you do read music - if not, it is unreasonable to expect you to lead a worship music group, whatever your spiritual credentials! EDIT 2: Sorry just re-read OP and realised you're not the worship leader! Still it would help you to be able to read rhythms if nothing else.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1421102329' post='2657284'] Your argument is convincing, but I'm going to stick with my Streamliner... [/quote] Me too!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1421096601' post='2657159'] Er... so this has the disadvantages of both heavy valve gear and soulless solid state amps..? [/quote] What's not to like! Edit: Markbass also made the Audiophile range for Music Man in the 90s. I believe krispn of this parish has or had one.

[quote name='interpol52' timestamp='1421100307' post='2657240'] This kind of post will become one of my Daily Annoyances in the Off Topic section. I'm biting my tongue here. [/quote] ???

Welcome Mohawk! I suggest a trip to Wunjo Bass in Denmark St to have a look at the Squier range of basses and whatever else might be in your price range.

I think Jonesthebass has mainly answered that one. Maybe add: Brown Eyed Girl Stuck in the Middle I Feel Fine

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1420999309' post='2656019'] Why don't we make the Fender slagging thread a sticky then all those who wish to slag them off can do so to their hearts content. [/quote]

I have suffered this, but I only stood in with the band for one gig. I had worked out and memorised the bass line for 'Who's Crying Now?' by Journey note-for-note. The keytard [see what I did there?] played a very [i]similar[/i] LH line, with the stresses and anticipations in the wrong places. Sounded horrendous, or would have if anyone could have heard my bass over the volume of his keyboard. EDIT: Just remembered a completely different stand-in job where the keytard was complaining about his sound through the PA and monitors on soundcheck. The guy who was doing the PA explained that although the keyboard didn't sound great on its own, he was going for a good-sounding mix, so he had EQ'd the keys so they didn't clash with my bass. The keytard had a hissy fit and walked off-stage, only returning when it was time to play.

Welcome Graham. My one piece of advice for using Basschat would be to avoid getting caught up in Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS). Just get a playable instrument and a practice amp and [i]enjoy[/i] the learning process.

Lovely. Put me in mind of N.E.W.S. by Prince - and that is meant as a compliment!

I've seen them online but never tried one. Seems like Fender reaching out to the Yamaha market!

I have all the albums, and love Gaucho. For an explanation, start [url="http://www.steelydandictionary.com/"]here[/url], but I suggest you look it up on your own first!

I was all ready to sign this, but unfortunately they haven't thought it through: [i]We are calling for Trading Standards and the UK Government to step in, increase and change the laws around companies ripping off legitimate fans wanting tickets to their favourite artists.[/i] Although there is a Trading Standards Institute that lobbies the Government at national level, it is the Government who make the laws, not Trading Standards. Current Government policy is to [i]decrease[/i] restrictions on businesses (so-called 'red tape'). Consumer laws are mainly enforced by Trading Standards services, which are delivered at local level by local councils. Councils have suffered huge funding cuts in the last few years (with more to come), and are unlikely to prioritise this ahead of issues like food fraud. Also the Office of Fair Trading (to whom the petition is addressed) closed on 1st April 2014, with its responsibilities passed to various other bodies. I am afraid the petitioner needs to re-think the petition, and put forward a reasoned and coherent argument before it will be worthwhile signing.

I had the yellow label Opto Stomp (bought and sold on BC) to use on guitar. It is smooth and noise-free, and is one of those effects where you don't really notice how good it is until you turn it off. In the end I found it a bit subtle, and eventually settled on the wallet-worryingly expensive Origin Effects Cali76. This has loads more knobs, and allows me to enjoy subtle compression with the guitar volume on about 7, and audible 'quack' with the volume maxed. I should also mention it takes up more than twice as much 'board space as the Opto Stomp!

If Fender doesn't give you what you want, and another make does, it's a no-brainer.