Count Bassy

The Class 08/09 is also a classic.

It's not really that clear cut. Both are magnificent examples of their time. Obviously the diesels superceded steam, for good reason, but the 9F was, perhaps, the pinnacle of Britsh steam locomotives. PS: I have driven a 9F, so I might be biased.

How can I keep the caterpillars off my pak-choi?

The problem with a lot of lead singists that they are arrogant cnuts who think the band (and world) owe them a living (well a mic & PA at least) Not that I'm bitter, understand.

General public? Paul McCartney Susi Quattro Possibly Bill Wyman Flea perhaps ........ err, that's it. Much as bass players might dote on Jaco Pastorius (I don't), the general public would not a have clue who he was, and would probably think you were talking about the fella that shot his girlfriend through the bathroom door.

Shed felting is a bit passe these days. Neoprene rubber is the way to go.

Anything by REM. Most things by The Eagles.

My brother is a bit like that. He'll only go to see expensive bands, Stones, Springsteen, Neil Young, etc., but you wouldn't catch him watching a pub band.

I tried this, but found that the ATMs then wouldn't accept the remaining credit card.

The number of people who turn up at open mikes and set up their tablet for the lyrics and chords is really depressing. If you can't be bothered to learn the words and tune then stay at home until you have! Your performance will be better for it as well. PS: These are not only people who are just starting out (in which case it is sort of understandable).

I've said it before, but will say it again: Nigel Clutterbuck must surely get the prize for the name that sounds most like his playing! (when slapping at least)

"The Warwick Fatnecks": Sounds like a bassball team to me.

I didn't know this, but it seems that: "G taper is reverse audio till midpoint and regular audio after that" and "a linear should work, but the control won't "feel" the same".

I have Fender USA Urge Mk1 (32" scale). Hardly play it now as I've moved to 5 stringers, but can't bring myself to sell it, it's such a beautifully designed and made instrument.

I actually quite like the LEH one. No bigger than it needs to be, a bit of style, and functiona These are just Fridiculous.

I have a man to do mine for me.

In most cases the value of the pot , and its characteristics are written on the side of the pot itself. Unless the company are being deliberately awkward.

What does the writing on the side of the pot say?

And , possibly, more drugs than they know what to do with!

My lesson from when I was self employed (learnt the hard way) was if they are unable to pay what they owe you on time just go for the juggular, (i.e. the small claims court). I was way too soft on one customer, kept getting excuse after excuse, eventually getting a cheque (it was that long ago) that bounced, and shortly after I eventually started court proceedings they went bust & I ended up with nothing. I like to give people a chance, but I think you've gone beyond what anyone could expect in accepting this crap from him.

Looking at the T shirt I 'd guess that he has cats.

Saying "Ohms and Watts" is just lazy. Please use the full version , i.e. "Holmes and Watson".

When I was at Uni (75-79) Freebird was almost the compulsory last song at any "Disco"/party.

To a large extent Fender did get it right with the P and J bass body shapes. They fulfill the essentials of balance, access, and comfort etc. If pretty sure that when they came up with them they didn't just draw a shape and say "That'll do". Even the P & J shapes aren't really that far apart. These shapes can be tweaked by other companies, but in many cases coming up a dramatically/instantly recognisable different body shape is to the detriment of basic function. They same way that the vast majority of cars are basically the same shape. IMHO of course.

Only if one is worried about weight I guess (I'm not). I like a fiver because of the low D, mainly as a low minor 7th when playing in E.