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MB1. The b series combos and many of the smaller speaker cabs are being made in china.Had a look round Sound Control the other day and there were very few that werent made in china. The SVT Classic range of speakers and valve heads are still being made in the states as far as i know.

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='97702' date='Dec 2 2007, 05:51 PM']just wasn't meant to be mate.[/quote] MB1. Same scenario with me and the J.D, found i got on better with a bottle of it.

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='97685' date='Dec 2 2007, 05:29 PM']I think black on gold looks good IMO.[/quote] MB1. Chris Squire eh? Here Today!.... Gone....Already!...... That were a quick one!

MB1. GREEN?....Sorry im colour blind! (clear or white,really,wouldnt buy a gold bass personally!)

[quote name='Johngh' post='96883' date='Nov 30 2007, 06:36 PM']Place you bets with MB1, he's out to loose a mint ! [/quote] MB1. I think only a polo in this case! Stick with status John ,you wont go wrong!,and, in the words of Wesley Snipes "always bet on Black!"......apparently!

MB1. Friday Night at Legends in Rochdale,not enough room to swing a cat! but appreciative ,rowdy audience,were great! Good Gig! Many Thanks to all involved!

MB1. Take the Skinheads bowling.........take them bowling!

[quote name='6stringbassist' post='96835' date='Nov 30 2007, 05:33 PM']I was actually listening to your soundclips on the Yves Carbonne site the other night, they sound really good. It's a great looking bass by the way.[/quote] MB1. A Veritable Must Have item for Pub Gigs! Confusing though! its bigger than the bar!.

MB1. If i catch my Ampeg doing anything with an Aguilar.... it will be severely repremanded!

[quote name='Vasquez Rich' post='96285' date='Nov 29 2007, 06:48 PM']Yes, I always end up being the daddy in the bands I'm in anyway, that's pretty much what I'm trying to do, but, and I'll be honest, it ain't easy to get people to even think about joining when your not in your 20s, or even older! Richard[/quote] MB1. Theres lots of older bands, still doing there stuff ,if you can play youll find a way!. Dont be disheartened by such uncouth youth!....There Loss!

MB1. ???????? ??????? ??????? ?????????ASHDOWN PERHAPS?????????? !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[quote name='chris_b' post='96793' date='Nov 30 2007, 04:30 PM']I bet I was playing a 4 string longer than you! I went 5 string with a Stingray which I thought was the cheapest "pro" quality bass and I struggled! That extra string really shows up poor technique, or exclusively 4 string technique. But I stuck with it and now won't go back. I don't know why you would want to take 2 basses to a gig. A 5 string does everything for me.[/quote] MB1. Take Two Basses to a Gig?....No Way!.....I prefer to..... Wash And Go!.

MB1. Anybody else building basses in the U.K at the moment? ....................

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='96758' date='Nov 30 2007, 03:55 PM']I see from those lights that I'm clear to land. [/quote] MB1. Bruce Willis Pops out the back ,pre gig ,with two wooden paddles ,just in case the l.e.ds fail.

[quote name='colda' post='96612' date='Nov 30 2007, 12:38 PM']easy, 4 fingers = 4 strings anyone who plays more that 4 must, by definition, be an inbred mutant [/quote] MB1. ......lots of inbred Mutants in gigging bands in your area?

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='96763' date='Nov 30 2007, 03:58 PM'][/quote] MB1. Or a Budding Laundry Assistant?.......... Careful with that Trouser Press Eugene!

[quote name='mcgraham' date='Nov 30 2007, 12:30 PM' post='96611'] I hope not too many people have been turned off such a topic, as I have a question that I myself can't seem to find an answer for by myself, and I was hoping for some input. I've played 4s, 5s and 6es, got on best with 4s and 6es but it's been a few years since I had both around at the same time. After having the Smith I discovered that, like Elros, I used the additional high C somewhat when practicing at home, it got no use whatsoever in a band/group performance context. Even when I wanted to use it and could hear parts that used it, it just did not work. Quite the reverse with the low B, I tend to avoid it in practice and rarely hear parts go below that low E. When in a band context, if I hear a part that goes lower or I need a lower note, I simply downtune to the appropriate note. My question is, how did/do you guys make the decision as to how many strings you'd need/like/want/have? I am considering perhaps a 6 string jazz by Shuker in the future, literally just a 6 string Geddy without any trimmings. But I don't know, my fear is once I'd got it and the delight of a new instrument wore off that I'd just sidle on back to my trusty 4. Any thoughts on such a choice or how to make such a decision? Mark MB1. Im looking forward to a lovely Christmas dinner with all the trimmings in the future! Stick to the 4....

[quote name='Boy Thunder' date='Nov 30 2007, 03:10 PM' post='96725'] Ok.. so here's the thing... I've played bass for quite some time... a purist at heart... 4 strings, 1 lead and an amp... no fuss... setup in seconds... I am now of the opinion that I would like to have a go with a 5 string bass... Just to see what I think of it. What I'm after is a little advice from you guys... A cheap(ish) yet relatively good quality bass... What should I look at and how much should I budget? I appreciate there will be plenty of views and I'm open to all of them.. Cheers in advance.... MB1. Get your mum! something rather nice.... for Christmas instead!

MB1. Yeah Right!..... this guys seen more gas than Gaviscon!..... Ladies and Gentlemen, your bets please!

[quote name='OldGit' post='96652' date='Nov 30 2007, 01:26 PM']yes I gave Jon a good thrashing with a .175 F# string for using the same S, more or less ...[/quote] 175 ?.......... Made in Scotland ,From Girders! No wonder theyve started reopening welsh mines!

MB1. Hello Moto!.......Sorry!

MB1. If that had L.E.Ds on it, we'd be asking, "Permission To Land!"....

MB1. Laundry?...Wash the car perhaps?