NancyJohnson

I'm surprised that as MTV put it out live on YT that they didn't leave it up. I suppose indicative of the fact MTV are more if a general (rubbish) entertainment channel now rather than music. This show was probably the most music they've played in yonks.

I don't like FF one bit, but I do find Dave Grohl charismatic and while he has something, musically it's not for me. That said, yesterday's tribute show was a wonderful thing...aside from the changeovers and some of the between-set tributes, it didn't drag and there was so much joy. It was just a pity they didn't bring out Kiss Guy for Monkey Wrench and give Wolfgang another song.

There's so much conflicting commentary, it would probably be easier to just tune to EADG and find a new singer.

I don't want to pour scorn onto this project unnecessarily - and not wanting to disappoint - but you've done your measurements, right? Sometimes simply screwing everything together doesn't work. The bolt-on Thunderbird neck pocket is fairly deeply recessed into the body and granted I'm only doing measurements off the photo above and concluded what I've posted below. Assuming the short scale length is 31/32" (if it was a four string), won't the bridge be hanging off the back of the body? You've effectively lost 2-3 inches off the neck length, you're using the existing neck pocket rout and to compound things, if you're going with a five string the low B will require an even longer throw than the assumed E-string scale. The reason the Thunderbird/Fender neck hybrid worked was because the two instruments shared (pretty much) the same scale length and the Fender neck is fairly easily accommodated by the Epiphone rout.

It's exceedingly difficult to just choose one, I have a top five that I'm more than happy to dip into and listen back to back with equal joy. Funnily enough four of these are from the 70s, when I was an impressionable teen. Pony Express Record came 20 years after Sheer Heart Attack and is equally as bombastic. If you give a damn: Queen - Sheer Heart Attack Rich Kids - Ghosts Of Princes In Towers Japan - Obscure Alternatives Aerosmith - Rocks Shudder To Think - Pony Express Record

About 20 years ago there was a wonderful surfpunk band from Los Angeles called Summercamp. They were signed to Maverick, the label Madonna set up. They spawned two albums (one unreleased) and the individual members have all gone on to do other stuff. So this morning it'll be the Summercamp albums, vocalist Tim Cullen's solo LP, The Playing Favourites, The Pen Fifteen Club.

I've read this a couple of times now and it still isn't making any sense. I'm assuming that you're saying there's two schools of thought; #1 the nut slots need to be cut in the centre of each string diameter (and equidistant) and #2 the slots need to be cut to accommodate even gap spacing between the strings themselves? If you look at this image (first one I found), the gaps between the strings look fairly even: ...let's do this metrically and try to keep it simple. Assume the equivalent string gauges for a 5-string set are 40/60/80/100/125 inches - so roughly 1.0/1.5/2.0/2.5/3.0 mm, the 3.0mm B-string would have a 1.5mm radial overhang from the centre point. Assuming you wanted the strings to have equal gaps (let's assume a 1cm gap), the math would point to the nut slots moving .25mm less per string from B-G. So you'd have the B-string slot, the B-E distance would be 11.25mm, E-A 11mm, A-D 10.75mm, the D-G 10.5mm. Visually, different string gauges (going back to imperial here) for any of the strings within the set would be fairly indistinguishable; for example an extra light E might be 0.090" up to 0.110"), but I doubt whether we'd really perceive a .020" difference if we were using a balanced set of strings (ie 30/50/70/90 against a 40/6/80/100 set or .050 to .110s) To be honest I've never really thought about this; we should be playing more and not worrying too much about stuff like this!

I haven't been to Reading for maybe 20 years. Purgatory. Most of these festivals are like a three/four day live version of ...Later. Much better to see a band you actually like in a sweaty little club rather than stand in a field and suffer 150 that you can't bear. Back on OP; Bring Me The Horizon. Not really my thing although I'm more than familiar with the genre. I did tune in for about ten minutes. The live show looked great (obviously lots of £££ spent on the stage) and the band were decent enough. I just couldn't bear the vocals. It just seems so passé swearing every five seconds as well; it's just not shocking any more.

I remember when Slade used these, so I do have a soft spot for them. Aren't purchases like this all about the chase and haggle? If he's come down £100, offer him £525 and walk away. Inevitably they'll come down again, then meet them halfway. There are some ridiculous prices out there for 100% original ones. Just stress it'll need refinishing etc. and look at it from the project perspective.

Secondhand or Harley Benton. Update what you don't like but don't expect any great return when you decide to sell it on.

I stopped for a while about 25 years ago, just got tired and dispondent with the whole nonsense of trying to write, create and do band stuff. There was one key moment where I questioned why I was bothering with it all; had a fire sale but hung onto an old Precision bass just in case. I came back slowly. 2000/2001. A neighbour knew a (very good) drummer who had a lovely home studio, so we had a chat, I bought a Bass POD and we we just jammed at his place with everyone on headphones.

We're all wired differently, but sometimes GAS is so immediate those seven steps go out of the window. A few years back I wandered into WH Smith in Reading and by chance saw Jeff Ament on the cover of Bass Player holding his signature model. It was like someone threw a switch. In seconds I knew that my (eight or nine) Gibson Thunderbirds were toast and so last year and that Lulls were the way forward. In seconds. Logistics aside (build time/delivery) I think within 24 hours my order was in and I'd listed several 'birds here for sale.

I honestly couldn't bear being in a covers-only band, my old lot did Hellraiser once and while that was fun, once was enough. Dunno, it just seems that people get to a certain age the creativity just goes out of them and they just want to take the easy route.

I've pretty much always played with a pick, for me it's more of an attack and speed thing. You can woolly things up and sound more like a finger player easily enough. Felt picks anyone? Failing that, adjusting the tone controls post bass; personally I'd just leave everything open on the bass and alter things via the amp or any pre-processing.

Just as an addendum to this, production of the Jonas Hellborg design strings moved to a different maker, Dogal, who are based and manufacturing in Venice. I'm uncertain of the price... it's probably likely that I'll be in Venice again at some point, might swing by. https://www.dogalstrings.it/en/perfect-pitch

That needs more knobs.

I wouldn't see why not so long as you find a decent colour match. I'm not sure if the base water colour coat would darken/lighten when you apply clear varnish. Test on a piece of wood first or inside the control cavity if there's bare wood in there. End of the day, if you varnish something (like a table), you're always going to sand back between coats and any sandpaper damage disappears on the next coat.

I've got a red flamed Euro LT4 too, Barts and Darkglass circuit. I think one of the selling points is that it's got a chambered body so it's a bit lighter. I like it, but I don't use it at all. If you're interested check the for sale ads. Hard case! Drop-D tuner! Dunlop Straploks! Minty fresh! What what!

I remember recent discussions about shielding control cavities with copper tape. The 'genuine' stuff was something like £20.00 a roll or something, whereas the the same product was also available as slug tape for £3.99 a roll (the same stuff you can put round flower pots to keep slugs off your strawberries). People were literally trying to justify spending more because the slug tape 'doesn't work'. (My father worked in research at the Physics department a Holloway University, Surrey for over 40 years; he was an off the scale boffin. His opinion on the slug tape was of course it would work, why wouldn't it? You're just shielding the cavity from exterior interference - dimmers, microwave cookers etc. - and trying to stop that from bleeding into the circuitry and pushing it out to the amp.)

Brother Toboggan. We thought that was hilarious.

Someone might find this interesting. Nancy Johnson. Came from a photograph by Gregory Crewdson. The name was on a little pile of prescription canisters. The Irvines Are Back. On the Kongfrontation ride at Universal, there was a wall with a load of graffiti on it (I think Universal encouraged visitors to add their own). About ten feet above the general stuff someone had written The Irvines Are Back. The Dags. School band, late 70s Guitarist was watching documentary on Aussie sheep farming. Pre-shearing, guy de-dags the sheep by running the clippers round the animals rear end. Last Three Standing. We were originally a five piece punky band. Two left. Oh, there's been tons of others. 96 Decibels (from a Mott the Hoople song). The Skirts. Individual Cheese Portions. Punctual If Nothing Else. Another band late addition to a bill, same name. Somewhere in Basingstoke. We got there early, soundchecked and one of the staff said we were terrible, but punctual if nothing else.

I'm not certain how big the area is, but using several coats of nail varnish would also be a good call. Just build up coats, rub back, repeat. Given the amount of colour choice and finishes out there (gloss/matte), I wouldn't think it would be too difficult to get a decent colour/finish match. As mentioned above, straight PVA will always have a sticky/rubbery feel to it; it might be different if you make up a paste of glue and wood dust, but it isn't suitable for filling any surface areas. It is after all primarily a wood glue or used for sealing walls for plaster.

Sugar - Copper Blue (deluxe)