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  1. martthebass
    3 Shorties in my lineup, all for use in the Glam band. The silver sparkly one is the header, a 2012 Squier Mikey Way sig Mustang...took some tracking down that one. First back up is the 2002(?) Fender CIJ comp stripe Mustang, only has this a short while and it’s just had a fret level and set up so will be getting it’s first outing this weekend. Last but not least, bringing up the rear is a silver Squier Jag SS, cheap as chips but punches well above it’s weight.
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    I once heard that the trumpet section was added after the track had been ‘completed’ and they had to fit in as best they could....don’t know if that’s just anecdotal.
  3. martthebass
    I'm also an engineer, based in Yorkshire and use phrases like 'It'll be reet'
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    I think mine was GG's first album - think I was about 8 or 9. It's such I shame he turned out to be a nonce as we would definitely do a few of his numbers. Ironically, last year we supported the Glitter Band and they did some of his numbers - it was a very mixed reaction with the audience......
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    Hard sometimes Blue. I nearly always get a crap sound on stage when I use a Mustang, but the 'sound lady' always said it sounds great FOH, it was only when I started going wireless again that I could come out and check the room and verify she was spot on. Doesn't help the on-stage vibe though...
  6. martthebass
    You could go off someone y'know
  7. martthebass
    Glam Fever.......no prizes for guessing this one.
  8. martthebass
    Starry night finish.....very special. Would love a Sterling 4H in this finish
  9. martthebass
    Think it depends where you're listening from? I generally use a Mustang with the band. On stage, I hate the sound, woolly, non-distinct, flatulent. FOH it's a great sound, lovely thuddy and well balanced in the mix.....
  10. martthebass
    Smoke on the bloody water!
  11. martthebass
    That is some serious flame!
  12. martthebass
    I think a fair bit depends on the type of band you are. If you're a archetypal 'pub rock' band then your average WMC reception (in these parts at least) will be tepid in general. I go out with a 70s themed Glam Rock outfit and have always gone down well in WMCs as it seems to gel with the age demographic. Totally true about the absolute silence required during bingo though.....
  13. martthebass
    I've found a fair difference between EBMMs. My 2001 SR4 (fretless) is fairly skinny front to back whereas my 2016 SR4 Starry Night PDN is a fair bit chunkier. I love the Sterling neck and already miss my US Sterling SUB (bass reduction forced by spouse.....). I'll have to get another one at some point.
  14. martthebass
    Definitely can be. I'll always give one a chance but if the dreaded clique (usually involving 30 minute renditions of Hey Joe) rears it's head then it's a one-visit thing.
  15. martthebass
    Very nice. I have one of these and they are a bit special. Also the sound is a bit different to other Rays I've had in the past, somehow less 'spikey/fizzy' with more low end and punch - don't know if that's something to do with the neck construction and SS frets? GLWTS.
  16. martthebass
    All power to your elbow mate! If I only played what I like I'd be lucky to do 10 gigs per year.
  17. martthebass
    I like it but then again my taste could be considered suspect.....as I also like the Starry Night PDN Ray.
  18. martthebass
    79 - 82....still my favourite period of popular music ever.
  19. martthebass
    You ever played Northern Working Men's Clubs HJ.........a combination of The Doors, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Diana Ross and The Supremes would fail to move them from the 10 rounds of bingo?
  20. martthebass
    Well I bought a Rick 4004Cii for my 50th......that 'learned' me. It wasn't with me on my 51st. For my 55th, I decided on a Breitling as I was less likely to swap it for a bass down the line.
  21. martthebass
    Honestly, a genyooine USA built EBMM Sterling SUB for only 400 pounds Sterling. Great bass in great condition that’s looking for a loving home and helping me keep clear of the divorce court. You can’t go wrong!
  22. martthebass
    As some of the above comments, if it's a genyooine 63 P bass then it would be sensible to approach any 'improvement' process differently to a 2018 Squier P bass. I've had to 'improve' my 2005 EBMM Sterling Sub USA, I'd have preferred to keep it stock but the horrible sticky, flaking paint on the neck convinced me that intervention was required. This was remedied at a fair cost which would never be recouped if sold but made the bass far more playable.
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    I’ve edited this to open up again for a final price of £400. This will only be available for as long as a bass that I have got my eyes on is still available.
  24. martthebass
    Stop it!
  25. martthebass
    This and the Capri Orange at the same time. This is just not fair. If I thought I could sell a couple of mine in time I'd be on with it. GLWTS
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