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I think he’s much bigger in the US……I read that he was a kind of Ed Sheeran in the early days, became more ‘serious’ on his 3rd album. Also read about some spicy tabloid stuff, which seemingly put some people off of him. I listened to B&R with a clear mind, and to me, it was a very good listen. And he seems to surround himself with some amazing players, which must give him some credibility.

Watching the longer video had me checking out John Mayer. I’ll admit to knowing very little about him, as an artist, except for the Pino connection. Listened to ‘Born And Raised’ - liked it. Not sure where to go next……

I’ll have a think and try to post a link….thinking it was a TB thread. Leave it with me. 👍

Peter Hook & The Light, last night. Doing both Joy Division and New Order ‘Substance’. Enjoyed it, good show. Only complaints were the overpowering subs, and bass tone……E and A strings may have been missing as they just disappeared. First time seeing PH. He was great…..but they had 2 bass players….both Yamaha’s…..so Peter didn’t play all the time as he does lead vocals as well. At times they played together, which is fab, but I’d have loved to see PH playing things like Disorder himself. 👍

I’d go for late 70’s onward too - Never Say Die (love the whole album), Heaven And Hell and Mob Rules. Of course - there’s lots on forums about the bass on H&H…..with the band saying that Geezer replaced Craig Gruber’s original lines faithfully. CG had said that the band looked after him very well for his efforts….. I read a long piece once talking about how H&H doesn’t sound like Geezer….people had picked it apart. Either way, it’s a fabulous piece of work, bass and otherwise. My top 2 Sabs albums - that, and Mob. 🤟

Thanks all, sounds like it should be ok. I’m probably being over paranoid…..but I’m there for a few nights…..and obviously want to go out during the day. Last time (I wasn’t away as long) I did similar, I stuck them under the bed. I like @casapetes idea of the wardrobe. 👍

I’ve got a gig, an away trip coming up. Got to take a couple of basses. However, I’m staying a couple more nights after the show. I’m in a Premier Inn. Obviously I’m going to out most of the time…..I was thinking about always taking my gear in the car with me, rather than leaving it in the room? Has anyone done similar? I’d rather not cart them about, but…..? 😔

Personally, it’s not something I care about either. If I sell a bass, and am happy with what I get, I have no further interest in that instrument. Whether bought by a collector, a flipper 🦭, or as a use to keep warm in the winter…..it’s down to the new owner with what they do with it. 😇

I’ve used lots over the years, but I’m currently on a flats tip. Ernie Ball Cobalt, to be exact. They’re quite bright, with thump. However, as they’re on all my basses, I have considered putting rounds on something……and I have got a new set in the case…..😉

Legend is too weak a word to use IMHO. A musical giant……that late 70s/early 80s soul sound……he just had it. Together with all his other achievements…..hard to comprehend how much he did. ☹️

Hi Brad, what a fabulous addition to BC! 👍 With your lengthy and impressive CV, I’m 100% sure that all of us on here would have heard some of your work….what a list. Welcome aboard. 🤟

My 2024 Pure 2x10, made in Italy, is unsurprisingly fab. My slightly older Ninja 2x12, from Indonesia, is identical in its quality. But made in Italy just looks better on the label! 😆

I agree. I was drumming for band I helped form, some years back, and I was dumped by email. It was a trio…..I immediately tried to ring them both, neither would even answer their phones. Dusted myself down, and within days, I met and got involved in another project. 👍 That’s the good bit…..the bad was it was the thing that ultimately made me never want to drum again, and I haven’t. Anyway, it’s always best to maintain dignity, move on, and put it behind you. I’d like to say they’ll get their Karma, but TBH, I’ve seen enough people in life carry on without a care to make me doubt that exists! 🫣

I went for the Pure when I got my 2x10. Amazing cab, the weight is unbelievable, and it sounds sooooo good. 👍

I sold some vinyl on there some years ago. One buyer, clearly an A-grade tool, wrote to me stating that he loved the item, but in retrospect, he’d decided the postage cost was too high (it was rock bottom). He threatened negative FB unless I gave him some back. I offered a pound (he’d be charged less than two for a number of 7” singles). He was happy, and went on the leave positive FB. 🤓

Looks like it’s gone now off the BB site. Ok, own up, who caved in? 😉😁

I maintain for a quality USA instrument, that retails often for over 3k, you can find one a good selection for under £1500. A used US Fender is always way more than half price, for example. 😀

My first bass was one of those. Weighed roughly the same as Geoff Capes! 😄

Bet that’s gone within hours. 👍

Lovely basses, Will at BB regularly has an amazing stock, priced well, too. Think they represent quite a bargain used, at the mo. At one time, I had 2 - a 2 and a 3 EQ. Sadly, both now moved on. Reason? What I play, the band never liked them, eventually. I found myself selling 1, never using the other, so in time, let it go as well. I had no complaints, problems, or anything else. I love them. Only slight gripe, some (one of mine did) are affected by a weak D and G string. No amount of set up would fix it - I had the pickup replaced by a Nordstrand - problem fixed immediately, and it sounded amazing. It now lives another life with @Yoda 😀 Cracking bass.