Cosmo Valdemar

A used Spector Euro. You can get one for a silly price on here.

If you can hold out til March I'm sure you'll get one for a good price from Cort at the LBGS...

To echo what's already been said... I've never had any problem with Interparcel. I have only used ParcelForce once along time ago and although it went without a hitch I was most dismayed when I found out later about their insurance policy for musical instruments as the lady in the PO had charged me extra for it. Plus, I've read enough horror stories on here so I think they are best avoided.

[quote name='paulears' timestamp='1406048896' post='2507870'] If you haven't played a festival before, it's great fun - because you can see everyone's eyes - something you don't get playing indoors where apart from the front row, everyone is in the dark. I love playing festivals in the daytime. It's not so 'theatrical' the lights doing very little, but the atmosphere works for me. I hope you have a great time. [/quote] This. It really is a wonderful feeling to play outdoors in the sunshine, nothing quite like it. Beautiful pic btw!

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1406018211' post='2507458'] I know this track but cannot get a handle on what part of it the 'tricky first bit' refers to. Can someone indicate the point in the track where this line occurs (e.g. 1.10 or 3.20 etc). Or write out the dots [/quote] It's the bit between the main opening riff and the 'verse'. It kicks off with that quick ascending run. I'm actually pleased to have stumble on this as it's the bit of the song I could never quite get right.

I bought Al's Gator pedalboard and power supply. Very nice it is too. I am pleased!

[quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1405803114' post='2505473'] This is why my idea of performing the whole of Styx's "The Grand Illusion" or Night Ranger's "Midnight Madness" has never got off the ground! [/quote] I'd go!

At least the bass was nice and clear! Top chap Lee Pomeroy throughout by the look of things (although I only watched the first 40 mins or so). I wish he'd used his Rickenbacker for the Jessie J set, that would have been great! Agreed though, most of the acts I saw were pretty horrendous. Just what is up with Paloma Faith's voice? Sounds like it's half full of cake.

[quote name='anothertim' timestamp='1405692788' post='2504416'] To answer your question - no! I've just bought one - love it [/quote] Any chance of some sound clips?

I still really like it!

[quote name='r16ktx' timestamp='1405763496' post='2505008'] That is a pretty arrogant assumption. Why must the OP provide a clip of something that is easily found online? Also, how can you say something like "most of the 'x' replies" where there has only been three replies, of which one was humorous. [/quote] In what way is my post arrogant? Pat Badger probably isn't very well known on here, that's all. And as for posting a clip, the OP doesn't have to do anything but if he had I imagine he would have received a more positive response. Not everyone feels inclined to go search the internet on a whim but if an example is given I know I myself would have a listen and help the OP if I could. No 'arrogance' there at all, genuinely trying to help the OP.

I've never heard of them I'm afraid - basses or amps!

I think most of the "it doesn't matter" replies are because not many on here are familiar with who you are referring to - maybe post a clip of the sound you're after?

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1405631551' post='2503954'] I've used a Sansamp BDDI for live and recording for years, more recently an racked RBI. In all cases, these were/are plugged into the effects return on whatever head I'm using. I just think these pedals give me more of my desired tone than just plugging straight in, so much so, my Ashdown ABM will probably be moved along in favour of a class-D poweramp at some stage. I rarely tweak, just plug in and play. P [/quote] This is pretty much where I'm at now. Tech 21 Leeds into an Ashdown Mibass effects return. The Mibass has more than enough juice but it's actual tone is far too clan and sparkly for me. In my old band I used to play through an ABM 500 and an 8x10 - bags of character already so I'd probably feel a bit strange about using solely as a power amp. I find a lot of these class D amps are fairly neutral in character making them ideal platforms for a Sansamp (or equivalent).

I am not at all jealous.

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1405626040' post='2503860'] Oh yes, the microtubes is a very, very nice box. [/quote] Pity it's £200!

[quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1405545821' post='2502995'] What is the bass retention like on this pedal? I love the John Wetton sound, but I'm worried that the Leeds is a guitar pedal... I understand it is covered by the 'Jimmy mod' which adds bass back to these pedals. [/quote] I use mine as a preamp into a power amp. No problems with a lack of low end. When I first bought it I used it as a standard drive pedal between the bass and the amp and there was no bass loss then either. The Leeds is not a guitar specific pedal, it's designed for use with bass or guitar. I haven't done a direct comparison but I imagine the VT would have more low end on tap though. It depends on the sound you're after - the Ampeg tone doesn't work at all for me! Also, you don't need to push the drive too high to get in the Entwistle ballpark. That sound is as much about technique and string brightness as overdrive. The Leeds comes with suggestions of how to recreate Entwistle's LAL tone, and it's miles off (as the Tech 21 Youtube demo shows) I imagine if you push the pedal to extremes you would probably have to drop the lows to stop it becoming farty. I had the good fortune to test drive a Darkglass Microtubes Vintage the other day and that, combined with the Leeds, realy nailed Wetton's Red tone.

I like the Eight Miles High solos. very dificult to replicate! I remember some guitar magazine transcribed it and had theri version on the CD. If played 'straight' it sounds diabolical. The solo that makes my skin crawl with embarassment is, without a doubt, Hi Ho Silver Lining. Double-tracked, but it's as if he can't remember what he played the first time, so the second take is this awful, fumbling thing. It's truly wretched! I won't post it as I respect you all far too much. And I'm at work and can't access Youtube.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1405295578' post='2500581'] For a decent bass easily within budget, a Yamaha BB424X fits the bill quite nicely: They come in a range of colours, P/J pickups, nice sized neck - tho no specs to say exactly what size. Great working basses the BBs. [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/yamaha-bb424x-black/47057"]http://www.gak.co.uk...24x-black/47057[/url] [/quote] This. My 424X very quickly became my main bass. Very versatile, and a very powerful sound.