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That's great news, well done that man!

Just been searching the Jaco 'tone' and the idea came up about the Zoom 708ii pedal. Bring new to effects in general, just wondering if that is an up-to-date model, or if there is another product on the market that would offer basic effects (distortion, chorus, etc.,) with a things like a Jaco thrown in? Be used mainly with a US P if that helps!

Haven't opened it yet, but a Planet Waves string winder/cutter. Normal Christmas surprise - bought it myself a month or so back!

Thanks all! Just ordered a long smoke ultra suede from Bassdirect. Thought I'd push for the extra (£6!) to get the top of the range! Looks like a lovely strap - and better for the shoulder..!

After a lengthy gig last night, I've decided to upgrade my leather Gibson strap. It's just the basic unpadded leather variety - solid, narrow, and not forgiving...never really thought about changing until my shoulder has recently started to crack fairly often! Should have done this years ago. Just finished a check on BC, and looks like the strap field has moved on a lot - they look like machine gun belts or something Rambo would be proud of! Quite taken with the good views of the Mono GS1 - but looking for advice on the size. Just measured my current strap and I'm wearing it at 48cm....which I assume would be a large mono at the shortest setting? Only ask as I'm on the cusp of a long strap short, or a short strap at the longest....if that makes any sense? Buying blind off the net, so I'm thinking that the large would be the size to go for? Will order once I find out ASAP!

Don't forget this is all on tonight! I've seen 'Flame' before, but will definitely record it to watch again - wonderful stuff, and I think most of us have experienced some of it!

Jaco/Chris Squire/Geddy? All 3 game-changers in my world!

I bought from BD in the summer, and it was delivered next day. +1 on the couriers this time of year - they are literally swamped with packets.

Don't forget 'This Chritmas' by Donny Hathaway....great track. Fully agree with the OP - real lack of the festive stuff. Last big ones I suppose are 'Last Christmas' and 'Missletoe And Wine'!!

I played a gig last night with our originals band, with two others on the bill (one before, one after). Sound wasn't bad - but the most noticeable thing were the other bassists - you simply couldn't hear them! Both were playing Jazz's - but for whatever reason, they didn't give out any tone, or even any bass. I took my P-bass, simply as I knew I'd get a 'big' sound whatever the acoustics. Must admit, I was really pleased how I sounded. Didn't think anything of it until our drummer commented on it later, and how the first bands' bassist was apparently open mouthed and staring at me and my gear during our set! I've found that's one big plus point of the P - I'm pretty rubbish at EQ, but I can get a great sound really easily live. I was just really surprised that nobody in the other bands seemed to notice what their sound lacked, even the bassists themselves!

Ordered! Many thanks for the kind offer Kevin as well - the true spirit of Basschat!

Got 'BTLS' already, so will go for this too...as I am a fan! Should make for an informative Christmas Day afternoon after a few liquid relaxants!

+1 on 'Mystery Song' - great track. I think that anybody that plays must give a nod to SQ....hard working band, still very successful and loyal fan-base ...and seemingly nice guys as well. You can't ask for more than that.

Cool, thanks!

Been looking at this - is it worth picking up? Good insight? Just wondering - is an hour for each album, or with both combined? I'm a massive Rush fan, so am pretty tempted anyway...!

Jaco Pastorius' Word Of Mouth! Joking aside, I think most have been covered....but I do think The Fall have suffered without Steve Hanley...never the same when he left.

Thanks George!

I've just bought a gorgeous Rickenbacker 4003 from George! Seamless transaction - loads of photos, totally accurate description. Communication 100%. Packaging was superb, would have withstood a nuclear attack! Deal with total confidence - really great guy to deal with. Thanks George!

I saw them last March, and he was still with them then - and I struggle to think of another drummer I've seen who was sooooo spot on all night. Amazing. Maybe going next year as well - but a real shame if Jet can't do it....but according to the Wiki, he is 74!!!!

Where's Jet???

I'm getting one of these - should have done it years ago! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Planet-Waves-Pro-Winder-String-Winder/dp/B0002E1G5C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354641275&sr=8-1

Great book. I've must have read at least 5 or 6 Jimi bio's! Actually, some of Jimi's live stuff is amongst my favorites - 'Who Knows' (with BoG), 'Tax Free' (got a great version from 69....LA Forum if I remember) and 'Jam Back At The House' at Woodstock....pure chaos!

Massive JH fan here too. Also must disagree on the IOW - on the basis of the video and soundtrack, it still blows me away! Everything Jimi did was years ahead - and as a result, left us with material that still sounds inventive in 2012. Big nod to the bassmen....I love Noel's playing (although I have read it often knocked) and Billy's. Very different, but each taking the sound to different paths.

Is it short-scale? Maybe it's just the way it appears!