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I wouldn't use anything else except D'addario. Always EXL 165 Nickels. I've used them for some years now, they've always been superb. I've sampled lots of other strings, but nothing, nothing at all beats these for me. I bought a double set a few years back, and there was a t-shirt included. Also been worn loads, and it's still in regular wardrobe circulation. I really hope they do another one again one day before mine wears out!

I saw Nine Below Zero last year, at a very small venue, which was packed out. I've seen lots of bands before, in places large and small, but I must admit I really enjoyed that one. Stuck in my mind as one of the best gigs I've seen for some years.

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1446370877' post='2898782'] You might be surprised how much more fill it gives to your sound, even at lowish volumes. A big plus is that it's also closer to ear height when stacked. In fact, I feel I miss something if I only take the combo, could be psudeo in play. [/quote] +1 on this. When I run my 500 alone, it sounds great....when I add the 115 cab, it really does give it an extra push to the stratosphere!

We play it every gig - as we are The Howlin' Wolves, it's kind of become our theme song!

Glad to hear you're on the mend. I too was thinking about not seeing you on the site for a while, as I researched one of my old posts with a 'Dan related question, which you kindly helped with. Keep up the good work!

Can't help with that, but I run a Rumble 500 amp with the 1x15 (the 115) cab. What can I say? Basically, it's an awesome rig. The new Rumble range is indeed excellent, and superbly well priced. .....and they look soooo cool!

Hope it goes well Steve. We played there back in August, nice plaice - sorry!

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1444903143' post='2887098'] Apologies for the thread resurrection but I would love to know the outcome of this experiment! [/quote] Well....... The first bridge was a bit of a disaster, as at a gig last June, the E and A saddles loosened themselves during a gig. I spent the gap between every song screwing them back again. Bit embarrassing! I luckily had an old Geddy Jazz at the time to use the next day, as we had the opening slot at a Blues festival, which meant leaving home at about 9.30am. Bought some threadlock, but it was too tight.... So, after advice, I complained to Hipshot who sent me a nice new set of saddles, FOC. To their credit, great service, and the new ones didn't shift an inch. However, a few months later, me and the 4003 parted company, and it's now residing in Latvia. I'd changed the pickups to Classic Amplification, 70's style as well, as the modern 4003 sound I find far to dense and lacking....and I've tried a few! I eventually picked up a '74 4001 (not my first I've owned, but my fave). Had this since earlier this year, and it sounds like I wanted to 4003 to be....and it's a YOB bass too! .....and it's sticking with the original bridge!

That's good! Has the '75 not been discontinued now? I thought it was replaced by the AVRI '74?

Our trio is for us, our only band. That was a necessity when we hired a new drummer - no second band'ers. It means no diary clashes, booking is simple, and the whole things run much more smoothly. As a gigging band, 2-3 times a month (more in recent weeks), I could not give my time to anything else - it would basically clash.

I've had to change my vote from 1 to 2, as I've ordered another one. Always nice to have something else to play on....although 2 is my limit, regardless!

I'd love to know how much the Ged's differ in tone from a standard 70s Jazz bass? I suppose the closest 'new' version would be the AV '74?

I really like the sound of these. Saw some YouTube clips where it nails the 'Tom Sawyer' tone - which for years I thought was Ged's Ricky...!

Cool! Have a great time, sounds nice and relaxed.

1, and it was made in 1974! Have got a little GAS though - as I should invest in a backup/another bass.

I remember a corker some years back - a muso wanted ad, with the sign-off, 'no dickheads'! It made me laugh - or imagine some poor player thinking somewhere 'that's the band for me - but as I am dickhead, I'd better not apply'!

I always mean to check them out - it's just their name which has always deterred me!

Great news - wishing you all the best!

Now filled - first gig tonight with our new sticksman!

I thought the RTB mix sounds quite good! Can't wait for the album/DVD.

[quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1442765526' post='2869305'] Are you handy for London? They're on at the Borderline on Wednesday October 7th. [url="http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/YGB0710Y"]http://www.ticketweb.../event/YGB0710Y[/url] [/quote] I think it's the original frontman and drummer, and two newer recruits. Probably a good show, though. Shame that the original Ricky-touting bassist, Derek 'Mo' Moore isn't still with them.

I must admit, didn't really know much about this band, except for a photo of Ian Curtis from Joy Division wearing one of their t-shirts. Started doing some digging and listening, and I'm impressed. I suppose it's progressive, but I think there's an awful lot going on. I believe they were based in Germany - I think I detect a little of the 'Krautrock' genre in the mix too. There's some tasty bass stuff on there as well. I gave their live album from '74 a whirl yesterday, and it was quite a revelation. Just nice to hear something exciting - even though it's about 40 years old.....! They seem to be a band that kind of slipped under the radar - you never see their name or albums cropping up in features. Got some more to discover, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the journey!

I probably listen to a good 2 hours a day, always have done.