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Back in the 80s, I always wanted a pair of NS-10s. So I’m almost getting my wish.

That's good news.

Those soundskins might get too much moggie attention. I've got a nice big shed that already has lekky which could be turned in to a studio, but it would need a good clear out, insulated, internal walls, flooring, a ceiling & heating. AKA not going to happen, as I'm selling the place this coming year. However... After talking with the Mrs & telling her that £200 odd on small PC speakers would be a waste of money, she'd be happy with me getting these... Yamaha HS5. I showed her the KRK Rokit5s, & they're a no.

I'm in the market for a small set of monitors, that's easy enough, there's plenty of great options out there... Here's the hard part - They need to get past the Mrs! So... I was gonna opt for a pair of Presonus Eris e5s, but the Mrs saw a pic & said that they wouldn't be going in the spare room. She doesn't want some "hideous big black speakers" in the house. I looked at several monitors & showed her a pair of Audioengine A2+ in white (& red). She said the white ones would be fine. However, for the price of them, I could spend a touch extra & get a pair of KRK Roket5 G3 White Noise. Basically the same as the usual Rokit 5 but in white with a white cone. Downside is, they're 11" high compared to the A2+ being 6" high. Any suggestions for a good small monitor that isn't much more than £250 a pair (preferrably less)? Would the A2+ be a good monitor for mixing on, or should I take a bit of grief & go for the KRKs?

Here's mine. I loved this song when I was a kid. I think I've substantially killed it.

I was expecting at the very least, a Greggs pasty.

I think my fave album of the year has been Resurgen by Fink. Fantastic album. Automaton by Jamiroquai is a great album too. For this month though, The Peace Project by Hillsong is very fitting.

I've got a great instrumental that I play on piano. It's originally an electronica piece. But, I doubt I'll be able to get the keys out until very close to Xmas, but more likely to be after Xmas. I'm redecorating the house.

I've got mine started. I've got the basics of the song & the vocals laid down. Iit really shows my ability to kill a song, I should stick with instrumentals. I still might do an instrumental instead.

Does your doc know much about bass cabs?

It makes sense to take anybody's pronouncements on anything scientific/technical with caution regardless of their beliefs.

What's that meant to mean?

Do whales have tight ring pieces?

To me, one of the most important parts of buying a bass is that it is comfortable to play. I've played many basses, but my Ibby with the flat wound strings on it is by far the bass that fits me best. And, it sounds decent too. A fellow bassist has a very nice Sandberg Jazz. Sounds lovely & is nice to play. He had a go on my bass & his first words were "Wow, this is just so comfortable". I've had a few different rigs over the years & yes, there's a difference there too, but regardless of whether I'm playing through the PA, the Markbass rig I used to have, the valve rig I have now or through whatever battered thing they have at a rehearsal room, the core bass sound is still there. It sounds good regardless. The best thing... Ibby SR basses aren't out of most people's reach. But then if you're used to a wider neck, then you might find the Ibby uncomfortable.

MartinB's idea should work fine. I used to put bass, synth, e-drums & vocal into a small 8 channel mixer & then through my MarkBass rig. Worked wonderfully, but MarkBass is a very clean sounding rig.

Talking Heads. I grew up listening to them & the use of bass guitar in some songs & synth bass in others opened a lot up for me. The overall musicianship is exemplary as well.

I think I know what I need to do.

I've posted this pic in the Poll

IIRC he has been on here before.

Some cracking photos there! I'd love to go see Mr Big some day. Billy is one of my inspirational players. I can't even play 1/2 as well as he can, but I learned a lot of great techniques from his books & vids.

I can only ever dream of being a B-lister. I like playing, but like Bilbo says, if the musicians are sloppy or not up to scratch, it can be frustrating & take the fun away. Finding good musicians around my area seems to be impossible. The ones that are here are already in bands or projects. So for the time, I'm a home player until I move to a different area (which should be in early/mid 2018).

For me, it's probably this... And maybe a bit of this...

I'm loving the new site, but I have 2 small issues... First one is I can't view BC at work on the desktop. Something to do with the certificate iirc. I'll update you on Monday from work as I can still use my phone for BC. Second one, Is there any way to change font type? I can change the size or the colour, but I can't see how to change the actual font. Has it been done away with?

I don't think I'm gonna get an entry in this month. Been busy with the bathroom. Stripped it out including the walls & rebuilt. Got an empty box awaiting painting & tiling, then fit all the wares. Once that's done, I've got 2 bedrooms to redo, a hall & tidy up the rest of the house. In between that, I'm revamping a dining suite & working at my day job. I'll get something in for December's though.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1510146806' post='3404265'] Always a right-angled plug into the bass, regardless of whether it's a top or side socket. But I always thread the cable between bass body and strap, force of habit I suppose. The other end can be straight or angled, depending on what's best for the amp. [/quote] Straight is best for my Ibby, as the socket is diagonal in to the body.