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It's nice of you to pose the question, Douglas, but I suspect that the boundaries of the existing T&C's will be put to the test with increasing frequency over the next while. Indeed, I venture that basses with non-compliant logos will now regularly be flagged up by at least one individual. At that point the mods will have to decide whether to ask the seller to remove headstock shots or face the possibility that the OP's campaign be escalated. The thread has majored almost entirely upon legal minutiae, the details of which are entirely beyond my interest. I care only whether this thread and the intent behind it will entail more work for the mods. Some have laboured the point that it is illegal to sell re-logo'd replicas; they are legally correct but in practice it makes f**k-all difference and hardly anyone but them gives a sh*t.

I find your lack of faith in the location field disturbing.

Well fielded, Sir.

Making a mountain out of a molehill is perfectly acceptable unless someone tries to pass the molehill off as a mountain. That would be an attempt to deceive and I would probably have to go onto mountainchat to denounce the practice. In fact, I've seen several molehills for sale recently, each of which had been described as being a molehill but nevertheless had a little cocktail stick 'flag' stuck in the top with the name of a celebrated mountain written on it in biro. There was a 'Snowdon', a 'Ben Nevis' and - unbelievably - an 'Everest' with a little plastic figure purporting to be a representation of the Dalai Lama. I have referred the latter instance to dalailamachat and enjoy considerable optimism that the moderators will recognise their duty of care to Buddhists and stamp out this repugnant trade in fraudulent models of this much-loved religious leader. Imagine the pain and suffering when someone thinks they've bought the real Dalai Lama and it turns out to be a tiny bit of cheap Chinese sh*t. Some people might think that's acceptable. I don't.

Were I in your position I would caveat the above as a suggestion for discussion. Some might read it as a commitment to action. In which case, do you and your chums really want to be trawling through every ad to (i) ascertain the nature of any logos and (ii) make sure that in given circumstances any headstock shots are removed? For was this not the ill-favoured reef upon which the Hall / BC dialogue monologue foundered? That the bloviating buffoon demanded an eyeball inspection of any ad which might fall foul of his trademark?

You'd have to address your query to Morrisons' customer services department; they would be best placed to resolve the issue. I'd check myself but I've got a batch of 1959 Les Pauls to 'age' before the end of the week. These things don't relic themselves, you know.

I feel that the voice of the counterfeiting community is sorely under-represented in this discussion. We counterfeiters provide a useful service to impecunious consumers and concerned citizens alike. The thrifty musician benefits from our admittedly variable skills in replicating desirable instruments; the 'worried' individual is afforded the personal satisfaction of broadcasting their concerns in public forums. Moreover, the spare parts industry receives a useful boost while artistically inclined individuals are rewarded for honing their skills on Photoshop or similar software packages. Likewise, manufacturers of specialist water-soluble adhesives receive a financial fillip above and beyond their trading turnover with the original manufacturers. Most importantly, counterfeiters contribute to enhanced GDP, the benefits of which ultimately trickle down to the poorest and most vulnerable members of society. Those who parade their indignation at our valuable role in eradicating inequality should perhaps look in the mirror and ask themselves 'Who is the real criminal?' I am ill-suited to render an aesthetic verdict, being habituated to covering bacon in maple syrup. Nevertheless, I sympathise with your concern, being myself similarly agitated by Morrisons' Cheese and Tuna butterfly cakes. I might be tempted if it's the bacon and maple couscous with cash my way.

I've got some loose Tesco popcorn that I've put in a 'gourmet brand' bag. £1.99 posted or WHY

No.

Quick google image search of other Ga-620's suggests the knobs are all original apart from the Strat knob and in comparatively good nick. If you decide to remove them there's probably a Guyatone obsessive in Japan who'll sell a kidney to buy them off you.

The only version I could find was horridly low res - so here's a new one

May I offer a suggestion? * Identify some rock cover bands that work in your area / region * Check out their web sites and look for setlists * Copy the setlists into Word. Note songs played by more than one band. Decide whether to (i) adopt them because they're absolute classics or (ii) avoid them because everyone else is playing them * Keep an eye out for songs that make people say 'I haven't heard that for ages'. If all else fails, google '100 best classic rock songs ever', print out the results, give copies to your band mates and tell them they can only choose 10 each. My suggestion: Bad Girl by ZZ Top. Dead easy guitar part and much less obvious than Legs or Sharp Dressed man

Most talented musician ever. Not enough people say that.

Good luck with your project, chap. It's a handsome little amp; love the Strat vol knob

Slightly iffy upside down image of a GA620 schematic here and a better one here: https://imgur.com/GYC295B

A few years ago I found myself living next door to an 'erudite' musician. A brass player, a teacher, a composer; as a conductor he's done the Proms for years, works regularly with major international orchestras. We had a few conversations about music which I found enlightening from my very limited perspective. This chap had a way of explaining things which made things very easy to understand yet I never felt like he was talking down to me or using his knowledge as a tool to buff his self image at my expense. The thing that sticks in my mind was when he scored a gig with the Berlin Phil. He came round to tell me, bringing his unaffected delight and a couple of bottles of wine for us. Such a nice man.

Interesting piece here which supports the view that Ringo was a talented and innovative drummer who played for the song. As evidence it analyses his parts on Ticket to Ride and In My Life. IMO, Ringo was by no means the Beatles' weakest link; Lennon was a very basic rhythm guitarist and - it has been suggested - frequently prone to error. Great frontman, though.

I once auditioned for a band where the drummer had a shiny new huge elaborate kit and a shiny new huge electric fan pointed at him. He couldn't play either but he sweated buckets.

Songwriter, guitarist and a band-leader in both the sense of dynamics and musical direction. Though overlooked by critics and record-buyers, Malcolm Young exerted a force upon rock music that cannot be underestimated. How cruel that his life ended so early and under such sad circumstances. Let us remember him in happier times - a bit more of him in this vid than usual.

3 US Billboard Top Ten, 3 UK Top Ten. Not exactly a ton but still respectable.

No Macc Lads. Inconceivable.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1509896289' post='3402386'] You can't give yourself kudos or credibility that has to come from other people. [/quote] Very good point. So: Kudos to Blue; he has credibility. Sorted

[quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1509382082' post='3398475'] Hey groove-hacker! I will show you two notes that will completely overhaul how you play! Plz send PayPal... [/quote] Troublingly accurate parody

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1509387692' post='3398547'] Did you see what happened to the German Autobahn thread? [/quote] I did. A credit to Off Topic. I even searched for a clip from the Brothers McGregor (ITV) where they explain Einstein's theory of relativity by using the example of a bag of chips thrown from a moving car while overtaking a cyclist. To the occupants of the car the chips appear to be going backwards yet they hit the cyclist in the rear of his head, thus proving the chips are moving forwards.

This is a thread which begs for a Hamster intervention.