Cosmo Valdemar

Notting Hill Gate - Quintessence

It's more hated than forgetten, but in years to come St Anger will be understood and embraced.

Remake/Remodel - Roxy Music 

From Here To Claire  - Godzilla Black

Ghost of Perdition - Opeth

1 hour ago, Bass Culture said:

I couldn't find a dedicated thread about this podcast already so thought I'd start one (someone's going to prove me wrong and link to one straight away now, aren't they?! 😁).  I recently came across this when looking for something to listen to during my walk into work each morning.  It's a really simple set-up - Guy and Gary talking to a huge number and variety of people they've worked with over the years (I think culled mostly from Mr Pratt's address book) about their experiences within the industry.  The conversation is pretty unpretentious and pleasingly free flowing and they mostly do a great job of keeping out of the way and letting their guest do the talking.  I've listened to about 8 or so of the 30+ podcasts available.  Giles Martin was brilliant - insightful, enlightening and entertaining - as was Dave Crosby, to name just two.  Very strongly recommended.

David Crosby?! I wonder if he's read Guy's book...

Frost Hammer - High on Fire 

White Hammer - VDGG

Do They? (Know It's Christmas) - Band Aid

Billy Boo The Gunman - Blossom Toes

Fat Man - Jethro Tull

1 hour ago, NancyJohnson said:

Studio. Stripped back Gibson cash in.  Yuck.

Well, I wouldn't buy it; if nothing it's simply from the perspective that if you're desperate for a Thunderbird you'll pull the trigger on this then wonder why you didn't just buy a IV.

What was so bad about the Studios? I did try a Studio 5 once - I didn't like it much, but I'm not too fond of 5 strings or modern Thunderbirds so it was never going to work for me.

10 hours ago, 12stringbassist said:

The vintage sound thing is just a pointless bass cut.
Fortunately, it can be ignored.

It's not pointless at all! Instant Machine Head. And it's great when running in stereo for copping the early Geddy and Chris Squire tones.

Admittedly,  if I'm gigging straight into one amp, the vintage mode isn't really useable live, but in the studio or in stereo it's invaluable - it's what a Rick should sound like to me.

16 minutes ago, barrycreed said:

@Cosmo Valdemar This is similar to the one I saw for sale. Set neck I think. But no idea of the neck profile on these ones.

Ah, the Gibson Studio! I haven't played that one.

3 hours ago, barrycreed said:

I spied a 2005 tbird with what looks like a regular high mass bridge and a smaller headstock. Are the neck profiles thin on these as per the Epi 60s new one?

Do the Epi Pros have comfy necks? As in which one to avoid with a baseball bat neck ...

The bolt-ons have necks closer to Precision size, but they could never be described as baseball bats.

My Vintage Pro has a supremely comfy neck - for me. I like a narrow nut but not a shallow profile - this Thunderbird has a nice deep curve to the neck.

I'm Still Standing  - Reg

Underground - David Bowie 

Calling @Bassassin...

Same Old Song And Dance - Aerosmith 

Winter Wine - Caravan

20 hours ago, 12stringbassist said:

It must be 2017, that I first saw a huge HiWatt rig in a shop not far from me.
New. Maxwatt 300 amp plus 4x10 and 1x15 cabs. I sent a mate a pic in 2018 to tip him off, but he didn't bite.
I had an excursion away from my regular Hartkes into Blackstar, which didn't go well.
I was reluctant to change over but before covid struck, I started to think a spare rig might be useful.
The shop was closed since early last year. It wasn't in their online store.

After a few attempts to get to the shop to try the rig, I managed to get there today and (ringing to check the shop was open), the rig was still there.

I played through it with an active Jazz bass and it sounded great.
I haggled for a deal, but it was already reduced as far as it would go.
I was sorting out purchase of the head and the 4x10.
Some one came along to lift the head down and he said how heavy it was.
I picked it up and it was REALLY heavy. Oh...
I asked what the 4x10 cab weighed. Two guys got it down onto the floor.
I could only lift it 3" off the floor.

Damn. If I couldn't get it in the car, what use would it be?
I left the shop dejected and cash unspent. Damn.

So that's where all those unsold Mavericks ended up...

Raining Blood - Slayer

25 or 6 to 4 - Chicago 

I Me Mine - Beatles

47 minutes ago, barrycreed said:

I’ve seen folk on demos commend on the extra reach to the 1st fret. Any truth to this ? In my situation i’m 6ft odd 

You'll be able to reach no problem. I'm 6ft 3: