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One originals band took 18 months. We were super tight though. Last covers band took 3 rehearsals. It really all depends on many different factors. One band hat I play in never do their homework and if it wasn't for me pushing to get more material done, we would still be doing the same songs from 10 years ago. Encouragement rather than telling them works far better. Takes longer but the same result. Think we are on 12 years together now.

I bought Dave's Bugera. Arrived very quickly, well packaged and as described. Really easy deal with no complications and a nice fella too. Highly recommended. Thanks again Dave. Cheers Dunc

Many years ago, the bloke in the flat below used to play music really loudly at all sorts of silly times. Early morning, middle of the night etc. I asked him to stop several times but he just ignored me. Alas, the poor fella didn't know I was a bass player. One morning I connected my stereo to my stack, laid the cabs face down on the floor and put Metal Box album by PIL. I then went out and came back late in the evening. It had played over and over for over 12 hours. He never played music that loud or at stupid times again. I don't think he even talked to me again. I was a lot younger then and now would probably seek a peaceful solution. You never know they could be PIL fans 🤐

Just bought some Ashdown cabs from Si. Tremendous cabs they are too! Exactly as they should be. Great guy in every way to deal with. Always a pleasure to meet other BC'ers face to face. Thanks again Si. Until the next time! Cheers Dunc

I'm sure fine grit would work but I had thought that the rough grit (when tightened), would crush most of the sharp edges on the paper, make a shallower shim and stop it slipping too? Depends on the height needed I suppose. 🤔

Had a couple of vintage Fender P basses and both of them had rough grit sandpaper at the back of the pocket. I would swear it had been in there since production. Both played and sounded well. If I was ever going to shim a neck, that's what I'd use.

Aye, that shop sells some complete cak. They even have a precision body for spares? Grossly overpriced too.

Bought a neck from Lewis. Arrived as described, quickly and in bulletproof packaging. Great communication and a pleasure to deal with throughout. Can't ask for any more than that. Thanks again Lewis. Cheers Dunc

Bought a Vamp from Gary. Great guy to deal with. Everything went very smoothly and overall a pleasant experience. The Vamp arrived lightening fast and well packaged for its journey. Have ne fear he's one of BC's good guys! Thanks again Gary. Cheers Dunc

Someone's stolen his knobs. Supposed to be brass. Wish he would sell me the trussrod cover. Been looking for one for mine for ages.

I'm a sucker for tweed and Oly white. Looks good!

Thanks for the input. I may have solved it. Schoolboy error ? What's the odds on having 3 dodgy leads in a chain of 3 pedals? Changed all them and the level is far better using the line out. DI is much lower. Alex from BF got back rapid to my email and gave me a link for some software to turn the gains up in the cab. Hopefully, when that's done, I should be able to ditch the tube emulator and keep a simpler setup. Could probably do that anyway but can't test it yet as the Mrs is working from home and all noise must cease... Cow ? Hopefully its all solved at no cost. But now I've got GAS for a fly rig or an SCR Di. Ummmm... I've got to say though that the FR800 sounds brilliant. I'm really surprised with the BD121 too. Maybe I should just get a spare BD and save quite a bit of cash?

I think I'll start by contacting Alex but keep those ideas coming please!

Confused post. Sleep needed ? Currenty using a little Ashdown combo which suits all my needs but Ive been trying to sort out a larger bass rig for a new project. Differing problems have arisen and money is always tight around Christmas. After much thought and anguish, the penny dropped! I have a pair of BF800's and although they are the PA in most scenario's, I could use one with a preamp as a combo as, if anything that loud is needed, there would be further PA support anyway. Is anyone doing this with auccess? If so, what preamp are you using? How do you wire it all? I've linked a BD121 via the line out and by DI but not as much volume as expected with a passive Jazz bass. I then added a tube amp simulator pedal to the chain which gave it far more. Still not as loud as I would have expected but haven't turned it up full as I'd rather be 100% sure I'm not making a schoolboy error! I really don't want to harm the BF's... I suspect that the BD doesn't have enough output? If that's the case could anyone recommend a decent preamp Di that would suit? Maybe someone has been using an Ampeg or Tech 21 which is the sort of sound I'm hoping for. However, I could theoretically use the line out on the Mibass head perhaps? But if guitarists would use in ears, I would ditch my rig completely! Thanks...

Obviously with his experience, he is a well accomplished player. I've always thought that it does not matter how "technically" proficient any bassist or musician is. It's all about, what is right for the song. Love him or hate him, Sting consistently does what is right for the music he plays. Hats off to that man!