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I've never seen the difficulty in using Eagle, and I came from zero experience with using any CAD type programs. There's some great tutorials and its very powerful. The free version allows PCBs big enough for most pedals. Si

Pretty bloody interested in this! Going for a look now! Si

The '66 is a Production model soon, however it's orderable now if you email Tom Si

I would always take a 5string to a gig where I didn't know what singer was turning up, got caught short a few times with singers wanting stuff in Eb, D, C etc, 10mins before the start, where the 5 string simply helped with positions. Not essential, but slightly easier to transpose on the fly. Si

I have a Rat & a Knightfall 66, very different pedals!! I've used both in the same band situation, and whilst the 66 sits a bit nicer in the mix for that band, the Rat really is snarl city and you gotta love it for that Both together would be pretty sweet though! Si

I mean its a 1963 all original Precision with original Blonde case, from a dealer. Its pretty rare all in like that, in the UK anyway. The Pino thing probably isn't adding THAT much to the price. Si

I'd like to try some 6 strings if anyone has any plans to not bring theirs and can be convinced otherwise!? Si

Hi guys, Thanks for the input. Absolutely, this type of question will always be subjective, and I agree that most people will adapt to an instrument. Nothing wrong with researching an initial spec though huh . I largely gig Fender 4s, so a 19mm spacing is what I'm used to 80% of the time. That's not to say I'm looking for a 19mm 6string, because I don't think that would lend itself to chords?! I'm not fussed about slapping. I've been borrowing a Carvin Bunny Brunel, which was setup as 17mm. Seemed comfortable, but did notice the difference between it and 19mm. Scale length I'm less fussed about I think, however I'm still not sure I enjoy 33" Agreed that I need to try as many as I can, however as someone mentioned, not loads of them around We'll see, ongoing project. There's a lovely Shuker Jazz 5 for sale here, but 35" scale and 19mm spacing, could be a toughie Si

Considering a 6 and thought I'd do a little canvassing for what people are using with regards to: String Spacing? Scale Length? What reasons for the above? What type of playing/techniques are you using that above choices help with? Thanks Si

Ashdown have always been spot-on with regards to customer care! Good lads & lasses for sure Si

I had a Skyyline 55-02 once and didn't think much of it. Beautiful finish, but dull (sounding, playing) neck, polite (boring) preamp. Meh. I'd love to try a Lakland P as good as my '71 Fender P....now that I'd buy . I would really fancy a Skyline Decade 30", but I emailed Lakland and there's no plans Si

[quote name='jonsmith' timestamp='1412605607' post='2570290'] Well the basic premise of the programme was supposed to be how one band had not only had success together, but spawned so many solo careers as well. As Steve has had a prolific and quite often artistically successful solo career I can understand him being a little peeved about the final edit, which seemed to imply that he just wandered off into the sunset some time in the 70s, never to be seen or heard again until now. While commercially not up there with PC's, PG's or even MR's, It could be argued that Steve Hackett has had a far more successful solo career than Tony Banks, with several top 30 albums and a few even getting into the top 20. Despite Mr Banks claiming that his first solo album made the top 20, the accompanying visual said otherwise...yet his solo career got quite a bit more air time than Mr Hackett's (not hard as Steve's got zero coverage). Seemed a bit odd to me to have not mentioned it at all, especially as Steve was the first one to record a solo album (which actually caused a bit of resentment within the Genesis machine, despite two of them appearing on it). The conversations with the five of them in the room were very interesting though, especially some of the looks and body language. Even Mrs S clocked some of the stuff that wasn't said (verbally at least). Would have liked to see more of those discussions and less prattling, mainly from non-entities with little of consequence to say. I don't need someone who probably doesn't even really know that much about the band to help me understand - just show me the story, let the band talk and I can make up my own mind - but such is the nature of these types of programmes. Good idea, dreadfully executed. [/quote] I largely agree with this. I generally enjoyed the program, but why the hell do I need to hear Al Murray talking about Genesis? Si

[quote] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]But I can't stand the handles this is the 3rd time I've picked the cab up by the top handle & it has swung back & bashed me in the shines [/quote][/font][/color] I mean.......3 times man.......are you still holding on for a different outcome? Si

I would assume its intentional, his other P builds are the same on the website. Just wondered if it was just an aesthetic thing, or there's science behind it Si

What's the thinking behind more of a space between the two halves of the pickup? Si