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[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1421824577' post='2665323'] See I don't think they are, and that's why I still love em. They are a bit loose, especially Alex. Bands like Meshuggah are what I'd call incredibly tight. [/quote] Meshuggah are awesome! Even if you don't like the genre, that is some tight playing!

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1421763518' post='2664654'] Jeweler's Rouge ; worth a try. What's the worst that can happen? [/quote] You get propositioned by Gareth the barman !

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1421688952' post='2663987'] If I am honest with you, I really can't see why there's such a problem with glossy necks? Can you describe on what part of your hand you are you are finding it sticky? [/quote] I've never had a problem either, hence my comment about wiping your hands. The neck is naturally slippy with the lacquer, so it's your hands that are causing friction.

Just wipe your hands between each song with a bar towel or something. I do this to my strings as well as I sweat like a ****!

What's wrong with a pub table? I'm generalising as I don't know where you play, but most venues have some kind of small table they could give you that would raise a combo to a perfect level.

There's even videos of guys unwrapping their basses. I mean, why do we have to see that?

Anyone's kids could do that if you deprive them of any kind of fun and force them to practise 18 hours a day ( he said very jealously)

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1421670722' post='2663732'] I agree with all of this, Ed has cost me a fortune! And it would be great if a good player compared all the eubs from the stagg right upto the fancy ones with all styles shown. [/quote] Couldn't agree more. The bass whisperer gives reviews exactly like they should be done. He plays nice clean, clear lines , whilst giving a great explanation of each piece of equipment. I could watch his videos all the time. If only!

Where's Hawaii ?

Why do people have to slap all over sound demos of guitars or amps? I want to hear what it sounds like, not slapping. There seems to be a school of thought that if you don't slap, your no use!

I get sick of all the bedroom " wizards " that think they can play, who insist on clogging up your searches with their covers of songs. Ok, there's a lot of really good guys on there too, but a hell of a lot of tatt !

Wagon wheel Brown eyed girl Why does it always rain on me Not my favourite songs by any stroke of the imagination, but guaranteed crowd pleasers.

There was a place we used to play where you could almost guarantee a fight every weekend. Very often cat fights. The thing is, it was always a good night in there, plus our gear was safe on a little stage. We didn't mind trading off the rough aspect for the fact that it was a good crowd. They would let us in to set up and sound check in the afternoon and we always got a lock in too. Another place we play, it's arrive, set up, play. Half the folk aren't even listening and it gets tiring. You have to feel that your entertaining someone. These days I'm always glad when a party or wedding comes along. Thats usually a good night as people want to get up and enjoy themselves .

I wouldn't trust any courier. I sent a combo in a box with very adequate packing. The guy mailed me and said the tweeter was hanging off and one of the main speakers was blown. There was a big bash in the grille too. I had to get him to send it back to me. I was royally cheesed off. There was a programme on telly a while back that showed the lack of care that some of these places have. They don't give a f***!

I recently got tickets for the black keys and was quite chuffed until I found out the place I got them was another of Ticketmasters offspring and I'd paid pretty much double the starting price. What's the point of Ticketmaster if they are going to give a huge percentage of their tickets to getmein and Viagogo? The only time you can get tickets from Ticketmaster, is if it's a small band or if you are really spawny. I agree with Tonybassplayer, sign the petition and get these pesky legalised ticket twits shut down !

Fair points guys, sorry

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1421486500' post='2661749'] ubit My JB-75 came with Wilkinson tuners £25, Wilkinson bridge £12, Wilkinson pickups £30 - £40. D'Addario strings say £12 - £14. Ash body and a Maple neck. Where's the cheap plank ? [/quote] Sorry mate, I'm not trying to slag off anyone's guitar but those are hardly high end prices are they? I'm sure they play ok, just not for me. You would not expect a great guitar for a hundred quid. If you're buying second hand that's different.

Thing is, even at full price, these guitars are only like a hundred quid, so it's not like your getting an amazing deal is it? Not trying to knock this thread. I'm just thinking if you put work into the bass, it's still going to be a cheap plank, is it not? I'm sure someone will prove me wrong here, forgive me if I sound sceptical , it's just I'm always wary of hundred quid guitars.

In all my years of playing, I've never had a duff string. I never even thought about it. I guess I've been lucky. That would be very frustrating if you have a big gig coming up and your string sounds dead. I use rounds exclusively, I've tried flats but couldn't get with them at all.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1421326604' post='2659848'] They look lovely!! But I think they'll struggle to find their market at $3000? Si [/quote] Who needs the short scale? I've got the solid body Les Paul bass, and it's a joy to play. I never could get with short scale basses.

Reminds me of the time I seen Roddy Holder walking down our street

Not a movie , but the series Hemlock Grove had an amazing soundtrack. We always had Shazam on whilst watching it, some really good obscure bands were found in the watching of this great series

Welcome Kaz, I'm sure you will enjoy your time on here and might even learn something.