RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE

[quote name='P-T-P' post='423658' date='Mar 2 2009, 09:00 PM']See, this is where I have a bit of a problem, 'cause the "rag" on his head bore a graphoc of the word "coexist" with the c represented by a crescent, the x by a star of david and the t by a cross. He put it on during the song "Bullet the Blue Sky" and was making a point about the futility of war. He didn't ask you to donate [b][i]anything[/i][/b] to charity at all. The "rant" lasted about a minute and the number he asked you to text was simply to sign up to the concept of "Make Poverty History." a campaign which is largely funded by his "tax free" money. I've no problem if you don't agree with any of his politics, and maybe it's inclusion made the show less than you would have liked it to be, but you say you didn't pay to see a preacher and in fairness there was a whole 2+ hours of concert surrounding that brief detour. As for the £75 ticket. The majority of the tickets to those UK gigs were priced at £40 and even those £75 tickets were cheaper than every other big tour of that time. A wider question, to everyone who has a problem with the money side of U2 and uses it as a knock against them - why is it not okay for a band to make money?[/quote] The rant lasted alot longer than that. .. It wasn't a brief detour. Campaign?? Sign up?? (it's that martyr thing again''gimme yer money'') Metallica to name just one band were cheaper..and better. I've no problem with any band making money ..I've been to hundereds of gigs and never had to listen to a jimmy swaggart type begger telling us to give money.(Text messages cost money..ask Simon Cowell) Most professional artists don't need to treat their audience to such drivel. They just put on a damn good show. I wonder if he'll put the rag on his head and start begging again when they tour here . Is he aware of the recession?? Oh well, I 'm keeping out of this topic now coz I had my rant and can only take so much of this band anyway ciao

Top Bloke ..Top Shop. Haven't been there unfortunately, but have got both my Aggie DB cab & cover nxt day delivery. Will be looking there if I fancy something in the future. Now can I have my free strings?

At least I have a reason for disliking bonehead. I had the misfortune of seeing them at Twickenham on their last tour. Misfortune? Yes! Here's why: Paid£ 75.00 for tkt. 1st few songs were ok (I do like some of their stuff,my friend likes'em alot so I went along) Anyway, about half way through the set bonehead puts this stupid rag on his head and rants for an eternity that WE SHOULD DONATE AS MUCH AS WE CAN to various charities. I've never been to a concert where a number to text is dominating the whole stadium. Where is his tax free money secured??? Why weren't the tkts cheaper?? I didn't pay to see a preacher!! I'm sure that many bands donate without the big I AM!! If Lennon can get shot so can bonehead! By the way ,love 'em or not they are good musicians at the end of the day. Not knocking that.. ..just that tosspot of a singer.Or is that the chosen one ?

I thought that the best fenders were old ones. I'd get a refund and get a used one from a basschatter.

Much as I hate Bonehead and all that he stands for I thought the roof gig was ok.(mainly because of the scenery) The new songs they played are absolute crap imho. Mind you if they did anymore songs I would have got bored. Speaking of people I dislike,Chris Evans was on the roof also. It's a shame someone didn't make a difference and push 'em off.

Active circuitry?? I have a Washburn Status (slightly different I know), it Had active circuitry but after persistent problems the pickups are now passive.

This is not a warwick,but a vester. Fantastic. It has very light strings(roundwound) fitted, they are black topped going into the tuning pegs I was wondering what brand they are. Wouldn't mind getting the fretted version of this.

Well , I have an Eden Nemesis NC-250 250watt Combo for sale . Looking for around £300.00 .

looks impractical

Not sure if this is the right place to post this .. Bass /Drums/guitar require vocalist Male or Female and lead guitar to complete the above . We are 40 ish and are based in Twickenham and Hayes. We are currently rehearsing at Survival Studios in Acton West London. We could play kings of leon/muse/bad company one minute and play teenage dirtbag/video killed the radio star the next. We are dedicated and ego free and play with a smile. And of course ,we wanna get back out there ! Please pm if interested.

I used my new setup for my first get together with drummer &new guitarist on tuesday. I use Aguilar AG500 plus DB112 (NO TWEETER) The bass I was using was my Steiney xm2 custom version with split pick ups(not 2x humbuckers). It sounded very growly . No effects or anything. I did't realise it till next day but, all knobs were dead centre with gain turned 3 quarters up. Master was only turned up a little bit. I played a gig about 2 or 3 years ago in front of a deaf dog,( Fred)and he did growl ....

[quote name='Kev' post='415727' date='Feb 20 2009, 07:51 PM']the whole bass looks cheap, and chances are they are gunna translate to £400 over here, £300 of which your paying for flea's signature. It will sell very well no doubt, but it will not be a £400 bass[/quote] Yeah,that sounds about right

Don't mind the green body. I notice that the body isn't made of basswood so should sound pretty decent. (I could be wrong about basswoodBTW as this seems to be on cheaper basses-correct me if I'm wrong ) I don't like the look of the neck or hardware tho' which imho does look cheap.

You could get a Telecaster bass,put a whammy bar on it , play through a trace elliot stack with lots of distortion of course

Well, you could get rid of one of your guitars......then buy a nice f**** off bass

Just saw the yellow cabbie bass 4sale on the bay. 'BUY IT NOW £250.00' then of course the postage. I bid £175.00 It has been sold. Oh, well.... Still, I'm sure another will come along. Trouble is ,I think I've got my priorities right: I have enough basses at the moment anyhow.

Maybe you could go for a customised bass of your choice.(budget permitting) Status have a site where you can put your requirements into a 'bass' You then consider the woods ,neck,finish etc. Prices start from below a grand

They haven't done anything for 3+ years,altho' they're supposed to be releasing a new album in the autumn. They don't get much press coverage over here. Saw them at London Brixton Academy last time. The smell of parrafin,and heat were memorable.(I was in the balcony) Plus of course......THE FIRE!! When they do come here again it will be sold out in minutes. Hope the band goes well

[quote name='mrhectic' post='408158' date='Feb 12 2009, 11:56 PM']cool! i bought my db112's from bass merchant too! really really helpful, and nice people! what colour did you go for??? when i bought mine, i considered covers too! in the end, i felt it was quite dear for some covers. sorry, no help at all, but just thought i'd comment lol[/quote] Oh, you have the same colour as me

Yeah, Burke Shelley rrawks!!

[quote name='mrhectic' post='408158' date='Feb 12 2009, 11:56 PM']cool! i bought my db112's from bass merchant too! really really helpful, and nice people! what colour did you go for??? when i bought mine, i considered covers too! in the end, i felt it was quite dear for some covers. sorry, no help at all, but just thought i'd comment lol[/quote] Howdy! Mine is 'Boss Tweed' And what colour is yours ....

Thanks guys. I suppose the question to ask is'should I go for Aguilar cover same as cabinet'(which is pricey) or do I go with another option?' I do like that trolley tho' & will probably get that at some stage . unless you have any more suggestions....