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[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1470150716' post='3103629'] Can I assume that you have confused a euphemism with a [i]double entendre[/i]? [/quote] no, I wouldn't want you to blow your own trumpet. It takes a lot of brass to do that.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1470135760' post='3103453'] That had better not be a euphemism. [/quote] if you want a euphemism I can give you one?

Am I alone in enjoying the trouser flapping goodness on stage through my bass cab? I would love the convenience of not having to take it, but can IEMs give the full body bass experience?

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1469823897' post='3101385'] Thomann are now showing them at £1001 (exchange rate is hurting now) and not back instock until Sept 21st. [/quote] The sad little gear snob inside me, does baulk at the thought of paying a grand for a MIM.

In the past I have gigged expensive basses and a cheap no name Asian origin bass. The band didn't notice any difference or care and the audience certainly didn't. My current beater is a Charvel, which is a great bass I would be happy to gig with, except I need 24 frets so its my Shuker that is used.

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1468094668' post='3088595'] Equally, people who have never tried Barefaced before (which I'm sure there are several) shouldn't be commenting at all! [/quote] what about people who have never tried Barefaced before, but gig regularly in a band with a bassist who has been using Barefaced for a number of years, thereby having some experience of Barefaced sound (on stage and FOH) at various gigging levels (indoor and out), and with different amps (ss and valve)? Should they be allowed to comment?

[quote name='Bassmonkey' timestamp='1469457973' post='3098441'] Nick Lowe quickly learned not to criticise Billy's guitar skills.... [/quote] Hard, but fair.

Confused Leeds Utd fan here

[quote name='lowhand_mike' timestamp='1467889801' post='3087028'] pointy headstock - check chunky body - check 80's style - check good for metal? - check [/quote] I used it at rehearsal yesterday and can confirm it is indeed good for metal

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1469438289' post='3098201'] If the space is there why don't you have the Eb and D frets going right across? [/quote] On Shuker 1 the space is where the bendwell is, so not possible there. But I want to keep in standard tuning, I'm not sure I could get my head around 2 extra lower frets on all strings!

Latest from Jon: Ok on the pickup, the ramp is about 5mm wider each side than the pickup housing so its kept to a minimum and a good ‘anchor’ for the thumb! Heres a few pics of the body, all routed and carved, drilled etc. I’ve got the rout for the pickup ramp to do, then its spraying time!

Any recommendations for 9v power packs? They all seem to be made in China, and i dont really rate the lifespan of some, but which ones will actually last? Ta.

Stunning. How's the neck?

Can't comment on construction benefits, but my gigging basses have to have 24 frets due a bass solo I do in one of our songs.

They were not any good for metal.

musical differences.

Finger style is better, because that way you do not lose any picks

looking good

VHS? I remember we used to mix down on to Betamax.

Yup it's marked Jackson

it's really comfortable to play too, even though I prefer medium scale. The only problem is the j pup is now suffering in comparison to the SD. At some point in the future I may upgrade.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1468288905' post='3089883'] You can't lay down a basic funky groove without tapping and slapping, go home and stay there. Blue [/quote] Larry Graham and Bootsy Collins may have something to say about that.