Cosmo Valdemar

[quote name='Graham' timestamp='1457875183' post='3002536'] The new Faith No More record Sol Invictus is great and their first since getting back together. [/quote] That was my first thought. Also, Van Der Graaf Generator split in the 70s, re-formed a couple of years later and recorded Godbluff and Still Life, masterpieces both.

Deleted as I mis-read the OP.

I wonder if that's his real name. It would be wonderful if it is. There used to be a character called 'Constantine Isslamow' on the old Mullet Man sketches on Scuzz TV, way back when.

https://reverb.com/news/Nicholas-Harris-Founder-of-Catalinbread-Effects-Dies-at-37?_aid=fb Very sad news, only 37.

[quote name='lowhand_mike' timestamp='1457624494' post='3000320'] crack converters prices are always ridiculous, suprised they ever sell anything [/quote] Not always! Bargains can be had from time to time. I bought a BC Rich Ironbird bass from the Plumstead shop for £40. Admittedly not quite the calibre of the Warwick but still a damn good bargain I thought!

[quote name='cocco' timestamp='1457521934' post='2999260'] I bet it balances better too, infact my only slight gripe is that the controls are all in a line and the jack is on the side of the body. I much prefer the old school gibson look. But thats a drop in the ocean on what is otherwise a beautiful instrument. [/quote] It makes far more sense having the jack socket on the side - when it's on the front the cable pulls against the bottom knob. Unless you don;t run it through the strap but that's just asking for trouble!

Them Crooked Vultures at the Brixton Academy. It was definitely just the wrong side of loud, where things are starting to get uncomfortable. I actually found out later that the gig had left some poor chap with such horrendous tinnitus that he commited suicide a short time later. Funnily enough, I've seen Motorhead several times and never thought it was too loud.

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1457320307' post='2997347'] Just listened to a couple of tracks through headphones; toppy, middy, distorted, not a fundamental in sight - everything that's bad about a bass sound. [/quote] New headphones needed 😀

Alembic in stereo - true sonic majesty.

Looks like a bass drawn by a kid on a pencil case. Everything looks off to me - a bit like that Zakk Wylde SG/Flying V mutant. Awful.

[quote name='Tee' timestamp='1457121345' post='2995673'] They look good, but he seems to only have the 2 pickup option. I'm guessing they're quite pricey too? Although cheaper than an original [/quote] I've seen single pickup Lulls over on Talkbass, and the Tom Petersson sig has two pickups right up by the neck, so I'm sure it can be done. Very expensive though.

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Bloody lovely I think! I wish the JC had the white pickup though. Never satisfied, me.

Blue - are these real ads, or ones conjured to inspire discussion?

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1456921380' post='2993512'] That's not a USA Hamer, it's one of the later import models. [/quote] I thought as much. Still a Hamer though.

Are these real ads?

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1456866388' post='2993117'] I think I read on here that Alembic made an exceptions to their 'no endorsements/freebies' policy for Stanley Clarke and Mark King. Did Wal do any kind of deal with Paul McCartney when he was using his 5-string? [/quote] Remember though, SC (unsure about MK) used and paid for his Alembics throughout his career - the only freebie he received was a special commerative model a few years back. It was never a standard endorsement deal - he played them because he wanted to. It's the same with Sadowsky. Jason Newsted received a freebie after ordering his 8th or something

Here's one hidden on Ebay... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-bass-guitar-/272149795892?hash=item3f5d645434:g:tOEAAOSwFNZW0x46

Hidden in plain sight, listed as 'electric bass guitar'. Bargain too, £150 with no bids and comes with hard case, practice amp and various other goodies. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-bass-guitar-/272149795892?hash=item3f5d645434:g:tOEAAOSwFNZW0x46 Collection only otherwise I'd be straight on it!

What a majestic looking instrument. It certainly lives up to it's name!

[quote name='The-Ox' timestamp='1456104089' post='2985485'] Any standout mistakes in particular from leeds or IoW? [/quote] During the intro riff to Summertime Blues on Leeds, JE hits a massive open E instead of a D. A balls-up but still one I feel obliged to copy whenever we cover it. Also, in the IOW set, JE's backing vocals are a bit eccentric during I Don't Even Know Myself.