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Hi all One of my bands has just done a run of (sold out!) theatre gigs around the North East, with more to come further afield over the next couple of months. It's been a lot of fun, with a great production spec & crew. I've never rehearsed so much for anything in my life. I'm knackered, but it's been worth it! Here's some pics of the set-up, and a photo from the production rehearsal. I'll stick a video up if anything comes to light. Production rehearsal: Bass corner: My view from the stage: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ-46YU0nnM&feature=player_embedded"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ-46YU0nnM[/url]

My first proper band, many moons ago... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UirR_PEDzGg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UirR_PEDzGg[/url]

NO would be cool, but based on reports from musical friends who have made the trek, Memphis and Nashville sound disappointing. Fer my money, route 66 from East AZ to San Francisco and LA - the ultimate musically-themed road trip. Again, fer my money.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1349179295' post='1822773'] Well, if you want rid of your '71 J... [/quote] It's going soon...

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1349175884' post='1822706'] Doesn't everyone use a DB? The HPF buffers my Piezos on my yn pre-amped guitar as well. [/quote] if the room is tricky or the FOH EQ isn't up to scratch, it's nice to have a para EQ and a notch filter, too.

...assuming the OP is using a DB.

I generally avoid J's because of the scoop. My Roscoe Beck has sorted it, with the neck set to parallel and the bridge set to series. It's marvellous.

Yip - I was going to recommend the Baggs Para DI or the Stage DI. I've been using the Fishman Aura recently too - lovely.

Hello! For what instrument...?

Here's a close-up of the board on my '71P.

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1348401612' post='1813134'] All I am asking for are examples where Leo Fender sacrificed time and cost in the interests of quality. [/quote] Wow... Leo certainly rattled your cage, Kiwi :-)

At the same time, I don't think anyone is comparing the quality of Fenders to ACGs or Foderas, but they are generally good-quality very playable instruments, designed to be easily maintained and last for a long time. All of the above is good enough for me, but I suppose it depends on your definition of quality.

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1348394509' post='1812992'] You haven't done your research. [/quote] I think Johnny has probably done more than most. From what I've read (and that's a lot), Leo was very hands-on when it came to QC, and the workforce were very skilled and loyal.

This thread TOTALLY reminds me of a man dressed up in a Nemo costume:

[quote name='Huge Hands' timestamp='1348148395' post='1810017'] I'm sorry, but I don't get it. I can understand wanting to make the finish look vintage and look the part from the casual viewer's eye, but why go so far as to fake the date stamps? [/quote] I don't get it either... faking details that are usually out of sight is a few steps too far IMO. But, each to their own. Rick - apologies if I'm mistaken, but I seem to recall that you've advertised a detailed (and lovely) fake relic on BC before, clearly described as a fake - but with no markings on the instrument to make it clear. I remember raising an eyebrow at the time - sorry if I'm wrong.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1348058561' post='1808611'] Vintage stuff still appreciates though. I bought my '58 gold guard P, from a very famous denmark street dealer (The good one), in 2003, and its advertised price was £2500, i traded another vintage bass for it, but that was the price, the full on, ticket price in the most expensive vintage guitar street in the UK, and it was £2500!, i remember it was the going rate at the time, and i had it, because it was the first one i'd ever seen for sale in the UK, since I'd started collecting, so snapped it up. Its now worth upwards of 3x that. A boutique bass bought in 2003 certainly wouldnt be. My point is, they climb steadily, you dont have to wait yonks, obviosuly the longer you wait, the more it would appreciate, but 5 years would see you make money for sure, and have had 5 years owning and playing a great bass. certainly better than money in the bank at 0% interest, and what fun is that. [/quote] I generally agree - you're certainly unlikely to [i]lose[/i] money in a five-year period. But to be sure of a return you're going to need to wait a while longer - the market is a bit wobbly and might get worse.

I think the days of snaffling pre-1975 bargains are over. I did OK with my current crop, and past purchases, as I bought them at very reasonable prices. We've seen the prices of early 80's buyout-era basses rise a fair bit... my guess is the longhorns will be the next to bump up a bit. That said, vintage stuff holds its' value better then most band-new basses. New car syndrome, innit. If you want to buy a bass as an investment, be prepared to hang on to it for a VERY long time.

Joking aside, I love this thread - I just wish I wasn't so skint at the moment. Have a bump on me.

Awesome. How can stuff like this be left to fester in an archive somewhere? Criminal. Anyway - this is [i]proper[/i] prog. Atmosphere, emotion, clever... The current 'Clever-for-the-sake-of-it' Prog by numbers (Dream Theatre etc.) is a different beast entirely, IMO. It's of no interest at all to me.

The word 'Funk' makes me sick up a little in my mouth. It just makes me think of white socks and shiny suits with pushed-up sleeves.

TIM!

Lakland flats, bought directly from Lakland, are about £22-ish including shipping. And they're fab.

Jeans and a gig shirt (i.e. not something i'd usually wear for every day stuff). Sometimes a suit with no tie for corporate / posh stuff.

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1347560738' post='1802509'] Ahh yes! Classic rock band get back together for a few more shows only get criticised for doing so. Sounds about right! [/quote] You forgot to mention that was for charity. The money grabbing swines.