King Tut

I’ve just picked up a Bass Collection Jive Bass from this forum, They go for £545 new but you can get them much cheaper used obviously. It’s an absolute stunner - really well set up and a feel!

My AVRI 64 is exactly the same! I’ve used a paint pen to highlight the dots but seriously thinking about some luminlay markers, unless anyone else has some ideas that dont require drilling?

I purchased some pickups and a bridge from Vin. Communication was great and the the package was sent safely and promptly. Items as described and my Jazz now sounds much improved. Deal with confidence!

Looks great. I’ve done a couple of cabs in Tuff Cab. One of them gets loads of abuse in the back of our van and gigs. It’s not indestructible but it is really ‘Tuff’ and easy to touch up!

Yeah my clip broke off too - I glued it back on, but then i started using pouches. What i like about the ones you plug directly into your board and guitar though are one less cable ( and a spare) to mess about with and it makes guitar changes much easier. We do a lot of quick changeover multi band shows and the less you have to faff about with/lose/repack etc the better!

Is this the right room for an argument?!

I’ve used the Line 6 G30 for years now and it’s been pretty much faultless but not very convenient what with the pouch and extra lead. I’ve got an ‘Amoon’ set and these sound great but the latency builds up when using effects so only use these for home use now. Our two guitarists use an Xvive set without any problems so I’ve just picked one of those up. A bit disheartened to read on here about the poor battery life but it’s not like I’m out every weekend so we’ll just have to see how we go!

On my iPhone nothing there:

Well on the mobile version (ipad) I’m blowed if i can see an option to say what’s on my mind!

How does one update one's status on this site?

No mate - you are somebody special, someone who’s overcome the odds to successfully indulge in your passion. You’re a legend mate, a lovely bloke and it’s a pleasure to know you!

I just bought a pristine BB2 from the OP - Thanks James, to go with my well used BB2 for the bigger gigs we do with Stray. Can’t wait to unleash the pair of them in anger!

All this talk of shifts is interesting. I can see where @Supernaut is coming from but that’s really a one size fits all solution. I ran a successful local trio for about five years and both the lead guitarist and I were both train drivers. Yes we can plan our shifts months in advance and if the will is there it’s possible. Bear in mind I was working a four day week as a train driver, in some respects I had more free time than others. With regards deps, I’ve stepped in last minute to do covers gigs and once a complete set of original blues stuff, and we’ve pulled in deps too. In Supernaut’s defence, it’s really down to the band leader to set the rules. If you’re gigging loads, don’t have too many peers who are good enough to dep and the potential bandmates (who work shifts) don’t have that much going for them to tip the balance then I get that. But we’re not all in the same boat.

Add me to the club please. Just picked up an immaculate 500 EVOii along with a Schroeder 2x12 cab from this forum. Sounds fab at low volume, I’ll use it in anger at rehearsal later this month before gigging it in anger at The Colne Rock n Blues!

I bought John’s Schroeder 1212L and Ashdown ABM. Goods as described and a great price. John made me welcome and even offered a cuppa. Good comms. Deal with confidence

I’ve just retired from 42 years on the railway. Mostly on the footplate driving but with a spell of 11 years in management in the middle. In the early days I was so frustrated as the shifts prevented me joining bands. What I learned was that the best way round it was to form my own band and organise the gigs around my shifts. It was a bit of a juggling act but the desire was there so I made it happen. In the last third of my career things became easier as I was involved in a lot of training. We had a local agreement that allowed us to take overtime worked on training as time off in lieu and that saw me through to retirement. Happy daze! To anyone who’s got a young family and lots of financial commitments and struggling with doing what you love I’ll say always put your family and your livelihood first. have a great day everyone, colin

I sold a TE Elf to Jonny. Comms was really good and prompt payment made. He’s a jolly good fellow!!

My world was shattered when I saw Dave Brock on stage with Hawkwind at Minehead in Carpet Slippers!

How do you find the M compared to the T? I’ve got the tube version and often wondered what the mosfet one is like!