Skybone

Not helping my GAS for an 8 string... 😄

Sounds like a phone call to Ashdown is required tomorrow.

I Kissed a Girl - Katy Perry

Was just listening to that album on Spottyfoo

Working through the Steven Wilson / Porcupine Tree back catalogue to find the rockier offerings.

The Boxer - Simon & Garfunkle

I'd disagree, as my volume is only on about a quarter, and it's plenty loud enough (probably even too loud, dare I say it!). The guitarist used to use a Marshall solid state 150 stereo rig, and the Ashdown was plenty loud enough then. He moved to a 20w valve Marshall head through a 4x12, and again, it's plenty loud enough. Depending on the situation, I may have to raise or lower the volume, but never by very much.

Shoot To Thrill - AC/DC

That sounds ace, would have loved to try out for them, just a shame that I'm at the wrong end of the country. Good luck finding a suitable replacement.

You know he speaks the truth though. 😀

I'm in Love With My Car - Queen

All this talk of the Ric-o-sound in the Bass section has got me wondering... Not only have I been seriously looking at an HX Stomp XL, but also wondering whether the HX FX can split the left & right inputs into separate chains? Anyone got one & tried it? I downloaded the PDF manual, but couldn't find any reference to it. Thanks in advance. 👍

All this talk of the Ric-o-sound has got me considering an HX Stomp XL...

Not very by the sound of it. Left my last band earlier in the year, been informed by the guitarist that they've auditioned about three or four bass players, and they've still not found a replacement. Apparently, a couple of them didn't even learn the tunes.

Sweet. Enjoy!

We're Only Making Plans for Nigel (Lawson) - XTC

Bonny Bonny Wood.

More than happy to throw a few quid into the pot to help keep this forum going as it's quite good.

Urban Gorilla - Hawkwind

Totally agree with this, you can polish a 💩 only so much until you realise it's still a 💩.

Unfortunately, I know exactly what you're saying. I quit my last band earlier in the year for a number of different reasons, most of them stemming from the singist. I put a few ad's out there, saying what I was after (original material, etc.), but was still approached by covers only bands. Also approached by a couple of people wanting to do originals who sent links to their material, but when I listened to it, calling it "woeful, formulaic rubbish" would be generous. Anyway, @NancyJohnson, I don't think it's too much to ask. You can only polish a 💩 so much, until you realise it's still a 💩.

Good bands need good singers, unfortunately, most good singers come with excess baggage that doesn't always make them good team players. As much as the singers think that the band revolves around them (much like their ego's), they also have to work as part of the team.

Don Ouse Forget About Me - Simple Minds

Thanks, I'll have to try and spend a bit of time playing with it all.