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[quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1382483193' post='2252840'] I see your location is Mayo on occasions-- I am originally from Ballina but am now in exile here in Galway [/quote] Indeed - Kiltimagh to be exact! I've been going over since I can remember.....I was born there (Mayo), have family outside Castlebar (near Manulla and beyond), but grew up in the UK. Can't afford to go over full-time yet, and my house there is a work in progress! Naturally, I've been to Ballina, and have also visited Galway a few years back. Great city, bit livelier than rural Mayo! [size=4]If I could get the work, I'd be there tomorrow - and as soon as my job here goes (which it may well), then it'll force me to get the house finished....just need a few extra Euro first....... [/size]

+1. My favorite DF album is actually 'Be Seeing You', the 1st one they made with Gypie after Wilko left. I love the Wilko albums, but I think Gypie's arrival gave them a real punky kick on that one.

Does the 'Go Compare' man count as opera? [size=4] [/size]

There's a BB on Ebay right now, BIN at just under £1800...... [size=4] [/size]

I like really like lots of jazz and fusion. That's it, really. Just thought I'd throw my POV in! [size=4] [/size]

Been looking at the classifieds and Ebay recently, and there seems to be quite a few vintage basses going for very good prices indeed. Over the weekend, a '74 Ricky 4001 with case, went for about £960. It wasn't one of the collection only items either - the seller would post. A couple of years back, you wouldn't get much change for £1600 plus. Now they're less than a new one! Are people still interested as ever in 'vintage'? New Fender's etc., are still selling for more than some older ones, so the money is still circulating. Just wondering if any BC'ers actively only play exclusively 'old' (say 30 years older or more) against newer? It looks like it's never been a better time to buy. I've been tempted (had a couple of older ones myself) but always worried about electrics and the like failing at a gig...... [size=4] [/size]

I like his quotes, but I detest his music....and I can really leave The Smiths, too. Always leaves me cold. But if I saw the book cheap, it could be worth a read. I've read autobiographies before from people that I'm not a fan of, but because they provide an interesting read. On a side note, I used to work with a plum that was a Mozzer-maniac. He like to be called Morrissey, and even had a name tag made with it written on! He owned over 70 Mozzer t-shirts, it was all he'd be seen in! He didn't share my musical opinion that the first Smiths LP was passable in places, and then it was downhill all the way! [size=4] [/size]

I've been watching the TOTP repeats on BBC4 for ages. I think it's mostly really good - the current '78 ones are TV gold. You get punk, soul, novelty, and Legs & Co.! Current number one is 'Summer Nights' - love it! [size=4] [/size]

Don't know how true this is, but an ex-bandmate of mine who plays full-time with a guy who's very well connected told me an appearance on 'Later' is normally part of a purchased PR package which includes other slots on radio/t.v., etc. He did mention it was in the thousands......! As I said, I can't validate this, but it would make sense as to why they tend to book the same artists/bands quite regularly, especially when they're pushing their latest 'my best work yet...' album.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1382036834' post='2247128'] And Chas seems to be gradually turning into Jeff Lynne. [/quote] On 'Later' the other week, I noticed the same thing....and also the similarity between Dave and Maurice Gibb, especially with the hat he was wearing! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-PRklG4W7E"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-PRklG4W7E[/url]

Thanks for all the kind comments. Must admit, I'm very happy with how it looks, actually better than I expected! [quote name='M@23' timestamp='1381959267' post='2246212'] How does it compare to the MIA? [/quote] Quite interesting actually. I've not cranked it up through the rig yet, only through the Orange practice amp. Initial opinions are that it is definitely more 'woody' than a modern MIA - more old-skool than a new one. It has less P-bass grind, and more of a 'wooly' tone. Still P, but different. The feel is very similar indeed - obviously there's small differences in the price of materials used, but it doesn't feel much to me. I just wish the neck was a little less glossy, my only (minor) gripe. As I mentioned, I had a black one a few years back and loved it - amazing for the price.

Thanks Gary - yeah, it's tough to admit, but even in my late 30s my Dad is the most practical person I know - I'm hopeless at that sort of thing! I'm also doing to force my to use finger style in practice more, using a pick with the cover is very hard, and that's what I need - a good deterrent!

I still get miffed by the amount of acts that appear time and time again, every time they've got a new record to promote. There's so many people, including established acts, that when they're in the UK, I always think....maybe.....please put them on, and not x band/act again for the 3rd series in a row......

I was taken as an 11 year old to see them in 1985! Must have been influenced - great live act. I can still remember how well they were received. I always remember the order of potting the coloured snooker balls from 'Snookerloopy' [size=4] [/size]

I've been after a backup for my MIA P, and after spending time on the BC classifieds, opted for a Fender Classic 50's P. I had one a few years back, and loved it. So I thought to make it different from the MIA, I'd add the period touches. Always been a sucker for those! The bass was from Marcus on here, the thumbrest from Paul (Thunderbird), and the chrome I had to buy new, but very reasonable from an Ebay shop. Fitting was not too bad - I'm lucky to have a practical Dad, as I'm hopeless with anything involving practicality! So a quick restring and basic set-up, and she's good to go. It might not be for all, but here are the results..... [attachment=146280:005.JPG] [attachment=146281:008.JPG]

Just received a Guy Lewis thumb rest/tug-bar from Paul. Effortless transaction - superb comms throughout. Really great and a pleasure to deal with - many thanks Paul! [size=4] [/size]

Just took delivery of Marcus' Honey Blonde Classic 50s Precision. What can I say? Bass is even better in the flesh than the photos! All exactly as described, excellent communication throughout the transaction. Deal with Marcus with 100% confidence.

Don't! I tried this for about a week, and my one bass went haywire in the neck department. Off it went for about 10 days, and I had to hurriedly source a backup. I'd never had one before, and on this basis, wouldn't again unless I wasn't gigging. [size=4] [/size]

Santana - from the fantastic jazzy era of Welcome, Lotus, etc., to end up with dross like the direction they took after about 1979.... [size=4] [/size]

I've never played a Gibson or Tele bass....but the 'bassiest' basses I've played have all been P's.

Sold some CD's to Richard. A man of great taste, and an superbly easy transaction. [size=4] [/size] [size=4]100% cool to deal with - excellent Basschatter![/size]