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It's worth pointing out that New Moon includes public liability, and for a small up-charge also cover theft from unattended vehicles.

New Moon!

Pickup is in a different position, and that’s partly where to P magic lies.

Yes, that often follows 😄

For example..? Just curious...

Hey-up.. the boss wants to come. We'd better get the tins of paint and polish out...

I love lyrics. I don't need them to be clever, just natural. The less self-conscious the better. Dylan's the master, obviously (IME). I can listen to songs like Highlands and Tempest, which are just 10+ minutes of story over a simple track, without getting bored. Predictable coming from me, but I think Knopfler is one of the most overlooked lyricists of the last few decades. His stuff is perfection. And Warren Zevon. He wins with this couplet: 'And if California slides into the ocean / Like the mystics and statistics say it will / I predict this motel will be standing until I pay my bill' Genius. Having said that, I love Rush and Yes, but their lyrics suck. Based on the words alone, I wouldn't have gone near 'em.

They've always been well-attended in the past - it's about time we had another!

Watch this space...

Myself and a few other Tyneside-based BC'ers did this recently... More here.

I'm sure I saw an interview where the subject was broached - he acknowledged it but basically said 'I don't care. I like him.'

Anyone listened to the Hackett + Orchestra live album yet? Hmm.. not keen.

I shall acquiesce to @walshy, @cd_david and @Ghost Rider on this one...

A handful of us got together in Newcastle today to talk nonsense about our basses, mostly Precisions. We had 18 in total.. Here's some pics.

The tone stack is a classic passive Baxandall, which is just a different approach to the type of stacks we’ve become used to in other amps (along with driving the output gain higher than I’m used to on other amps). The Walkabout is a variant of this, with additional parametric functionality. Personally I wrestled with the WA EQ for years, even when I finally understood it. Thankfully it sounded great flat-ish. Maybe part of the HandBox’s tone and character comes from the simplicity of the circuit? I’m not sure what they have coming up re: additional EQ, but if someone had very specific EQ needs, or is used to tweaking a 5-Band EQ, I can understand why they might feel the need for more specific control. I’m interested to see what it’s going to be...

It's a selectable option for an up-charge. I also spec'd Hipshot Ultralites to counter any possible hint of neck-dive, of which there is none. Have a tinker with the customiser: https://public-peace.de/configurator/jake-c/ Be warned, once you get going, it's hard to walk away.

My chambered Maruszczyk Jake (on the left) weighs 7.2lbs, has a neck profile that mirrors my '71 Precision, and it absolutely sings.

Yes indeed - some of their stuff on FB is gorgeous.

Limelight, anyone...?

I would probably have liked Marillion more than I do, but I just can’t get past the drummer. All of his fills sound like he’s tripped over his kit. Max respect to them for doing what they do, though.

Looking forward to seeing it on Monday...

Lovely! What's the weight?

My inbox is creaking under the weight of mailshots from dealers desperately trying to big up Fender's latest overpriced & underwhelming offering. Who the heck is in their focus groups?

Two things: 1 - Don’t be so insulting to the rest of the country. It’s not a cultural vacuum outside of the M25. 2 - Don’t be so insulting to other Basschatters. Learn to make a point without relying on barbs. Thank you.