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[quote name='Raymondo' timestamp='1501444064' post='3344722'] Mmmmm I think that's the point. I do not know how old you are but I am sixty and alongside all the "artists" That we all know and love...Beatles ,Stones ,led zeppelin...erm ...Maiden , er ...oh I don't know ..whomever you think is cool (groovy baby!) there has always been "pop" acts... that have been contrived to "make money". Indeed all the great acts "made money" when they could...it's what made the world go around. I have a friend who was a part of the original Black lace ..Agadoo and all that pap....He is a brilliant guitarist and musician that made a lot of people happy with his " pop"music .... You don't have to like it ...but hey ...somebody does...and that's the whole point of music...well I think so anyway. Enjoy your career...I have enjoyed mine and I genuinely wish you well. [/quote] [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1501499248' post='3344996'] Nowadays? There has always been a "money grabbing music industry". One that at best "uses" and at worst "shafts" the artists. From Malcolm McLaren to Simon Cowell and Colonel Tom Parker to Norman Petty, Don Arden to Alan Klein etc etc and right back to the beginning. The very next day, after that guy discovered the log sitting outside his cave made a good sound if he hit it in a particular way, an agent turned up offering to make him rich for a stupidly large percentage. Modern pop bands struggle these days because there is no music industry any more and the great public expect their music to be free. For too many of them music is just a background noise that has no relevance in their lives other than to prevent and break up the silence. [/quote] [quote name='fftc' timestamp='1501536978' post='3345417'] Sorry, but I have to disagree with almost every assertion in this post. Bananarama weren't that bad. Music is more varied now, and there are tons of artists playing their own stuff. And Olly Murs might not be as good as George was, but Laura Marling probably is. I do agree about the TV 'talent' shows but I think that is a very narrow window on the modern 'pop' world. It staggers me how much variety is out there now. Granted, a lot of it is not to my taste at all. I can't get with any of the booty shaking stuff, and grime is another world entirely, but then I'm in my mid 40's so it wouldn't be right if I was into it! Doesn't detract from the fact that variety is out there. Take a look at some of the Mercury nominees over the last few years. Even just some of the artists who have been in discussion on this forum. Thundercat, Royal Blood, Rag n Bone man, Field Music. All current, all pop, all different! [/quote] Well said those chaps!

Same price quoted at PMT, GuitarGuitar and Absolute... they must be serious!

[quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1501569544' post='3345507'] And nowt wrong wirh a B.C. Rich mockingbird, bich or eagle either. Dean does some great affordable basses for all styles too [/quote] Indeed. I always wanted Neil Murray's quilted maple Mockingbird when I was starting out on bass... lets just say it was more of an "aesthetic" comment than a tone, quality or VFM one!!!

Hmmmm, don't know the country scene so well so let's have a look at the basses used in some fave classic and modern folk/folk rock bands... Fairport Convention: P bass, Jazz bass, Ricky, Steinberger copy, Riverhead Burns Flyte-alike, Ibanez Soundgear, Carvin Jethro Tull: P bass, Jazz bass, Ibanez Soundgear, Wal, Goodfellow, Iona: Chapman Stick, Wal, Warrior, Steinberger, Stingray, EUB Steeleye Span: Ricky, Fretless Jazz, Overwater, Fender Mustang, Tele bass, Gibson SG double neck Jamie Smith's Mabon: Stingray, Wal, EUB Oysterband: DB, Fender PJ, Squier jazz, Fender P bass. So I think we can conclude that the best bass is whatever you like (probably avoid BC Rich and Dean though!).

As was said before... Celtic or Concert... world of difference. Since you're in Dorset what about Totnes... with Dartington College there might be some call...?

Fantastic. Made during or around the sessions for BB King In London https://open.spotify.com/album/6ES6xzXpxBhcjciskqKCgv Note Pete Winfield on piano

[quote name='cetera' timestamp='1501241950' post='3343523'] I'd love to get him along to be a guest speaker/do a workshop...... but we're lacking funds to fly him in from the Santa Cruz mountains [/quote] Well, let's hope he just happens to be popping out to the Tesco Extra in Addlestone that afternoon and can pop his head in on the way back... It could happen... honest...

[quote name='cetera' timestamp='1500979645' post='3341415'] I'm also working on one or two more NAME bassists to do talks/workshops if poss..... [/quote] Nice, Gary! If your mate Tiran happened to be in the area that day...

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1500682297' post='3339643'] Is there a reason the pickup can't be re wound? Should be possible as long as they aren't epoxy potted. [/quote] It's pretty much a sealed unit... a lot of the SB pickups were...

And it's not a filter based preamp - BMT... not going to sound in the slightest bit Wal-like...

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1500401719' post='3337512'] That's just lovely Rob. Congratulations. Regarding the fretted 4. Tell the good lady,she'll have at least 20 months to calm down [/quote] Rob, if I may quote the late, great Sid James.... "Phworr, wot a lovely pair!" You must be chuffed. PS I don't want to say "I told you so..." about selling that 4 string of yours but...

[quote name='Ashweb' timestamp='1499986464' post='3335035'] Yeah, but on this side of the pond, everything went glam rock in the 70's with the likes of Slade, Sweet and T-Rex who had a much more powerful sound. The only bands playing 'real' rock n roll were the mighty Showaddywaddy... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9NKs3h1CS8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9NKs3h1CS8[/url] [/quote] That's not true... there was Darts as well! http://youtu.be/R8vxGmPfuHQ

I don't know about Wal sales but it's certainly had a huge impact on the number of "How can I get the Tool tone without buying a Wal?" internet forum threads!

So my Aria SB700 is kaput... no sound at all Now it may be that the pickup has gone. But I also put in a Hollis GX10 active buffer preamp many many many moons ago. When I repair it I'd like to include an active buffer again (if the Hollis has passed away). Not looking for gain boost, not looking for active EQ, just the little extra get from an active buffer... som extra presence, some extra sparkle, some extra authority in the tone. Anyway, that's what the Hollis seemed to add. Hollis went out of business years ago so anyone got any ideas of possible replacement circuits? I've only seen the Creation Audio Labs Redeemer and a slightly dodgy looking DIY one from this side of the pond. http://www.guitar-repairs.co.uk/jfet_guitar_preamp.htm But that looks more like a clean boost. Not really what I'm after. Any experience, other brands, advice much appreciated, ta!

So yesterday my lovely SB700 just didn't work... of course I need to give it a good going over with a multimeter. But I guess it looks like I'm going to be in the market for a replacement MBII pickup. So from a bit of googling and research it seems that there are three choices... Kent Armstrong, the guys from Finland and Reed James NEO Aria-replacements (though it sounds like the latter may have quite a lead time!). I just wondered if anyone has tried any of the above and what you thought of them? They all seem to go for about the same price. Currently I'm veering towards Kent Armstrong with Rautia in second position. However, I've no reason for that other than KA are in England so may be a wee bit easier. Grateful for any thoughts. Which might be "best", more authentic, beefier sounding... whatever. It will all help the decision...

Oooooooh, Rob. That's really gorgeous (well apart from the missing frets and superfluous strings top and bottom Lol!). They say a week's a long time in politics but knowing it's ready and beckoning... that is one loooooooong week!

I vote for "Love You 'Till Tuesday" - I unaccountably had a copy of "The World Of..." not long after it first came out as a 6 or 7 year old. That was my favourite tune. You could do THAT instead of Medals!!!

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1499795517' post='3333696'] There aren't any 😬 [/quote] Which is and always will be the correct answer when discussing the Tin Machine songs on the set list!!!

Well, let's just say I didn't vote for any tunes off the Tin Machine albums!

Done. Went unashamedly populist, I'm afraid!

Late to the party but... Here’s the “official” answer to your question… Based on the UK charts website database. David Bowie's Official Top 40 Biggest Selling Downloads 1 LIFE ON MARS 2 UNDER PRESSURE (WITH QUEEN) 3 HEROES 4 LET'S DANCE 5 SPACE ODDITY 6 STARMAN 7 CHANGES 8 ASHES TO ASHES 9 WHERE ARE WE NOW 10 REBEL REBEL 11 PEACE ON EARTH/LITTLE DRUMMER BOY 12 MODERN LOVE 13 CHINA GIRL 14 THE JEAN GENIE 15 SOUND AND VISION 16 ZIGGY STARDUST 17 ALL THE YOUNG DUDES 18 DANCING IN THE STREET (WITH MICK JAGGER) 19 MAGIC DANCE E.P. 20 ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS 21 THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD 22 GOLDEN YEARS 23 YOUNG AMERICANS 24 OH YOU PRETTY THINGS 25 QUEEN BITCH 26 SUFFRAGETTE CITY 27 FASHION 28 SORROW 29 THE LAUGHING GNOME 30 CAT PEOPLE (PUTTING OUT FIRE) However, given the tracks at 11, 18, 19, and 29 I reckon you could add in TVC15, Fame, Diamond Dogs and Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide and John I’m Only Dancing instead… As a “Greatest Hits package” that’s not a bad set list… Lots of crowd pleasers to choose from and a few for the aficianados too!!

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1499098325' post='3329152'] No it isn't - it's cheaper, that's why Leo changed from stacked pots. Not if you use the right blend pot. [/quote] [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1499690496' post='3332942'] If you use a blend make sure it's an 'MN' blend. That way at the centre each pickup is at 100% Other blend pots may give you each pickup at 50% at the midway position [/quote] KiOgon, do tell. I was always told there was also some problem with the pickups loading each other and reacting oddly if you had a passive blend loom so they need to be buffered from each other... I think Chris May made a similar comment in an SBL video once too. Anyhoo, as I recall that's what some tech type told me once but to be fair it was many many moons ago. Grateful if you can explain how it works in practice. All way beyond by electrical knowledge!!!

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1499165943' post='3329607'] But nobody except you will ever notice ... [/quote] Exactly! And therefore the most important will be pleased so it's 100% worth bothering with!

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