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  1. martthebass
    2 basses in gig bags, 2 heads in 'brand' carry bags, 2 cabs in soft sleeves and a suit bag. The leads, mics, wireless goes in a Gig Skinz bag - I'm looking for a replacement for one of these as it's getting a bit tired but haven't seen anything suitable so far.
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    Also enjoyed it, reminded me of my time in a Britpop band back in the mid nineties. Never bought in to all the 'personanlity' aspect of the Gallaghers but you can't argue with the determination and Noel's work ethic.
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    No.....still haven't input it since the site changeover. South Yorkshire, Sheffieldish.......sorry nowhere near E. Herts.
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    Know what you mean GST, if I can hold the course it’ll be the Omega, if I can see financial pressures (eg. ‘We could do with a new bed’ Mrs MTB) then it’ll be the Breitling....but still an auto.
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    I can always find another bass/amp/cab that I ‘have to have’, but this year when I reach the c.£2.5k figure in the band pot it’s going on a Omega Seamaster or a Breitling Superocean....promised myself one years ago and never got around to it.
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    Up for viewing is a 2005 MM US made SUB. This is the much rarer Sterling variant in the equally rare cinnamon sparkle ‘artex’ like colour scheme which sort of flips between dark crimson and dark green. The bass is active 3 band (the only US Sub that was IIRC) but doesn’t have the coil switching like the full fat Sterling. The neck profile is like the Sterling however, Jazz profile and very fast. The body is slab but due to the smaller proportions the bass is a nice weight at 9lb dead on. When I first got the bass the Matt black painted neck was sticky and the top coat starting to peel so I had it professionally stripped by a Sheffield luthier and sprayed up with a thin gloss with a slight tint. To maintain the headstock look this was kept black and lightly sprayed over. The serial of the bass was carefully kept in situ on the back of the headstock. The black paint has left a few tiny flecks which can be seen under the lacquer in odd places but I didn’t want the already slim neck over sanded. The original drain grate pickguard has been replaced by a nice pearl number. The condition of the Bass is pretty good considering it’s done a hundred or so gigs with me alone, there are some cosmetic dings but nothing too horrendous. In terms of trades, not really, unless you have a nice Fender Mustang bass preferably a competition stripe model in great condition. No hard case but would be securely packaged for a buyer arranged courier. Alternatively you could meet me somewhere in sunny South Yorkshire (or at one of my gigs over the coming weeks in the Selby, Leeds area) or even at MTB towers which would include complimentary Yorkshire tea and a Ginger Nut.
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    Very, very nice. I never did get to scratch my 80's Aria SB itch.
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    Same as you D, Gold doesn't look right to me. For some reason I always think black hardware looks 'cheap' also despite me having a preference for black basses....
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    That looks pretty good NJ. Does the stain stay put well when dried, no chance of sticking to moist fingers?
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    I'm with some of the guys above, I'd sell the 4Ohm 2x10 and get a couple of 8's. I use 2 8Ohm MarkBass NY121's with my LM3 - it gives nice depth and extension (I set the piezos at zero output). A nice compact set up with 1 cab for rehearsals also.
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    Normal austenitic stainless contains 8%Ni. To avoid completely I’d go for plastic wrapped.
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    Another in the never buy a 5er again camp. I've had 5 or 6 and never found them comfortable or necessary for me. I'll find a good reason to have one in a couple of months and will have to berate myself yet again......
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    I really loved the early stuff....17 seconds on vinyl still gets a spin on occasion
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    Thanks for the replies guys, I’ll stop giving myself concerns for the moment then and hope it gives me another few years of trouble free service
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    Pfffft....amateurs
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    This last year I've found myself in a band that gigs pretty much every weekend and has c.50 gigs booked next year. I'm pretty happy with the sound and portability of my current MB set up which comprises, LM3, 2 x NY121 but to make sure I'm covered for breakdowns I carry a Promethean 500W head as a backup to the LM3. The LM3 is one of the last of the Italian made units and I'm beginning to think about what to replace it with some time in the new year. So a couple of questions; what would the expected life of a well looked after LM3 be - am I getting unnecessarily worried about its durability (it's never missed a beat in gigs/rehearsals) and what would make a suitable lightweight replacement?
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    I think, as others have alluded to, that it depends on the circumstances. For example, I have known bands not taken on by agents (for club work) due to having a music stand on stage at the audition. Generally, for standard rock/pop genre I don't think it looks good to have a music stand on stage...
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    Cask Corner?.......a real shame that.
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    Joined a new band this year after 3 years in an 80s genre band. Gigs were thin pickings in the frozen north for the stuff we were doing which severely limited giggage and I really didn't want to do classic rock yet again just to increase the gig count. Fortunately a dep job I did last December in a 70s Glam Rock band turned into a permanent position and this year has been my busiest ever with a gig count of 50 by 31st Dec. Totally full diary up to and including NYE 2018 so a happy bunny at this point in time
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    I'd say that when you get to the top side of 120 then it's probably wise to invest in a wide strap to help you carry the weight on your shoulders....
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    Nut needs to be cut v. low so care needs to be taken to make sure you don't bottom out - I've had a few Stingray Fretless basses and they've all been cut so low that the strings dig into the wood behind the nut (and this is from the factory - nothing to do with me hacking at it). I usually go pretty flat on the neck for maximum whaaah but it depends how light your touch is - IMHO it is the way to go but you have to adapt your attack style. I have always used flats - more for the feel than for the potential damage on the board, I find them easier to slide; if you want a little more zing then half rounds are a decent option (I've used the Status Hot Wire half rounds in the past to good effect but I think these have been discontinued).
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    Looking very nice Adee. I'm a recent convert; currently using a MW Squier Mustang in the band as main bass with a US Sterling Sub as backup......thinking of replacing the current backup with one of those MIM Orange PJ Mustangs. Leave it red it looks great....plus it's an excuse to buy another Mustang in Daphne Blue ;-)
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    I think this is a minefield. A couple of years ago I had a day off and went into my local town (Rotherham) to do some shopping. My normal place of work was Scunthorpe - about 50 miles away from my local. Somebody drove into the back of me, admitted liability, so I contacted my insurer. I got the third degree on 'what was I doing in Rotherham', despite explanations I still got hit with a business insurance premium! Regarding playing, I don't currently declare but I do have business insurance so take this as being covered (after my whine above it's only about £5-10/year) for my peripatetic musical activities - I don't assume my gear is covered though!
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    Oh My God! Beautiful bass.
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