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[quote name='shippo' timestamp='1376419144' post='2173728'] More than Wedding prices? Bar prices (where you still have to take your own PA etc)? [/quote] Sorry that wasn't very clear! Prices are relative to a normal Saturday night in a social club, and yes we would be taking our own PA.

I don't usually charge more unless it's Christmas Eve (at least double), Boxing Day (ditto) or New Year (at least triple).

I'm glad you like the sound after a couple of weeks as I've just installed a set and they are pretty bright for flats! Personally I don't mind the tension - it's very [i]manly[/i].

You can, but you'd be better off just taping up the unused plugs so that they don't short out on earthed parts. Better still, find a rubber cap that you can cover them up with. The caps used to cover up the ends of lengths of cable sold in Wickes will work for this!

Can I suggest forgetting the chorus? To my ear it rarely does any favours to an acoustic guitar - unless you can get a fast vibey sound. However, a bass overdrive with a mix control would give you the option of a dirty 'layer' under/alongside the clean sound. Delay is also a worthwhile candidate. I would go for the TC Flashback Delay, as one compact unit gives you everything from clean digital repeats for rhythmic tricks, to murky analog for spooky ambience, plus the tape echo simulation is to die for.

[quote name='Stickman' timestamp='1376066910' post='2169336'] Really? I'm surprised as I find the opposite to be true - i.e. floating thumb gives me consistent sounding notes across all strings as it enables me to pluck each string in exactly the same way, using the exact same part of my fingertip, due to the fact that my hand stays in the same shape. [/quote] I second that. [quote name='mikekaperys' timestamp='1376067696' post='2169352'] I'm really quite a heavy-handed player... [/quote] ...and I'm not! Could that be it?

Put me down for this too! TC amps and BF cabs are already well represented, so I will just bring basses - G&L L1505 and Yamaha BB400S fretless. If anyone else is coming from Swindon (or passing M4 Jn16 on the way) you are welcome to share a lift and split fuel costs - there is loads of room in my car, can accommodate a full-size DB no problem.

I haven't updated since Snow Leopard. Don't feel like I'm missing out!

PM'd bigd1.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1376256710' post='2171506'] Maybe - I didn't bother to find out what the postage cost is! [/quote] Small orders are £3.50 + VAT = £4.20!

[quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1376304020' post='2171809'] I tend to use Lava ones. [/quote] Me too, but they are pricey. You can sometimes pick up batches used on eBay though.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1376257087' post='2171511'] Chromes are well-known as some of the brightest flats you can buy - it's got to be down to the materials used. I've tried La Bellas (like them, but too 'floppy' for me) and currently use Lakland Joe Osborne Signature Flats, which I like very much - 'stiffer' than La Bellas but not like Chromes - I found Chromes too 'stiff' and too bright for my liking. [/quote] One of my reasons for trying the Chromes was to see if I would want them on my 5-er - stiff is good when it comes to the low B! There is still a lot less top than from rounds when using a pick though. I will see how it goes over time and in a band situation.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1376255895' post='2171487'] [url="http://www.touchstonetonewoods.co.uk/products/straplocks-endpins-170/schaller-strap-lock-spare-nut-and-washer-956.aspx"]http://www.touchstonetonewoods.co.uk/products/straplocks-endpins-170/schaller-strap-lock-spare-nut-and-washer-956.aspx[/url] [/quote] Bargain!

I prefer the white plate but I am biased as I have CAR & mint white on my Sandberg.

I think I may have a complete spare set in black that you can have. I can't get up in the loft just now because my neice's kids are asleep upstairs, but will check in the morning.

Just fitted Chromes to my Sandberg and surprised to hear a fair amount of zing. There was no zing when I put Elite flats on my fretless, so what's making the difference - string brand/material, frets, or what?

Went to a jam yesterday and got andyonbass to play the L1505 through his rig (acoustic image amp, can't remember what the speaker was) while I listened from out front . It sounded as punchy as a very punchy thing. Result!

If you are interested in boots with 3ft zips perhaps someone here can point you to a suitable 'special interest' website!

I belong to Gretsch-Talk and a couple of other model-specific guitar forums. I don't really see the benefit in another general guitar forum, or have I missed the point?

Dry cleaning shops often take in repairs or have contacts who can do sewing jobs. The problem will be finding a zip that's long enough!

Nice bass but that Jazz pickup needs the stealth treatment!

+1 for Richer Sounds - great value and proper customer service.

Mart bought a gig-bag from me, paid promptly and kept in touch throughout. Oh, and a thoroughly nice chap

Having studied this thread in depth I have just taken delivery of a set of D'Addario Chromes 45-100 for my Sandberg VM4, which is basically a P with an extra MM pickup near the bridge. These will replace the roundwounds that it came with. Comments to follow soon!