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  1. I played fives pretty much exclusively throughout the 2000s and 2010s, and still do with the soul band. I started playing a 4 for my ska gigs just after lockdown because I just didn't need the 5th string, and still do. So I now play roughly 50/50 fours and fives. I love them both. At the end of the day they are tools, and as with all tools you use the right one for the job. You wouldn't use a screwdriver to hammer in a nail, and you wouldn't use a hammer to insert a screw unless you are my ex-wife. Anyone who will argue that fives/fours are totally superior to fours/fives is completely missing the point.
  2. Last day in this office today after 17 years. Feels really weird.

  3. A knackered jack socket? Well, it's obviously a scrapper then. I'm going to the tip tomorrow, if you give it to me I'll get rid of it for you... 😁
  4. And a lovely little thing of squelchy gorgeousness it is too. It's in near-mint condition and has some retro-fitted solid oak end cheeks in place of the stock plastic ones, which are very nice. I might treat them to some smooth satin lacquer at some point, or maybe some Danish oil. I've only really gone through the basic bass sounds so far, but already I've found some absolute peaches (and that's before I get anywhere near modifying them). There's one called 'TaurusBass' that has made me very happy indeed Yes they are mini keys, but that doesn't bother me in the slightest. If I feel the need to move on (i.e. if I actually learn to play it properly) then I can get something with bigger keys. This will keep me happy for some considerable time though. I might even have a guff about with the vocoder at some point Please don't laugh at my 'training wheels' stickers on the lower keys Like I said, I've never learned to play keys and I need the help for the moment.
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  5. 👆 what Ped said.
  6. 12th October, 2025 The Memorial Hall, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Rowford, TAUNTON, TA2 8JY
  7. Any chance of this splendid beast making an appearance at next year's South West Bass Bash? The bass, that is, not Dolly.
  8. Bestie @Witters shared this with me this morning, an interesting insight into the various synth noises the Gedster used on 'Subdivisions', from the Signals album. I hadn't realised the bass sound(s) in particular was so multilayered. https://youtu.be/eQfxdwVHe5g?si=XUX2b63dMqdOW1aQ
  9. Definitely better news than the return of the Manc knuckledraggers, that's for certain.
  10. Managed to pick up a boxed barely-touched Novation Mininova for an excellent price. They're smaller keys, but more of them, and it's polyphonic just in case I fancy doing something daring, like learn to play keys properly
  11. Dead From The Waist Down - Catatonia
  12. Rich

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  13. After nearly 13 years? I doubt it somehow Also the seller hasn't visited the forum since June 2012.
  14. Bargain!
  15. OK, another to add to the list. Novation Mininova. Just been listening to a youtube video of all the bass sound patches and there are some monster sounds in there.
  16. Yup, I remember the 101 (and the 09 I used before it) being pretty basic. I mean, it did the job I needed it to do, but only just really. Me neither, all these do though. I made sure of that before adding them to the wishlist. A good point. I know the K has all its controls to hand rather than on external menus/editor -- I can't speak for the Korgs but they look fairly plug & play. The Roland has downloadable models etc but it also has its own sound shaping stuff, so it doesn't need external gear.
  17. Yup, price. All things being equal I'd have one, but their secondhand values are huge. Twice the cost of the Korgs.
  18. Following on from my earlier NSD post and my new-old Novation Bass Station 1, it's proven to be enough fun that I've decided to treat myself to a newer and more able unit. I've looked at what's out there (i.e. frequently on ebay) and have compiled a shopping list of those units that seem to be realistically affordable. As per the pic, they are: Roland Aira System-1 Korg Monologue Korg Minilogue Behringer MS-1 (Roland SH-101 clone) Novation K-Station Novation Mininova Of these, the K-Station is the only one I have experience of (I used a real SH-101 back in the day, so I suppose I have sort-of experience of the Behringer too) and I know the K to be a superb thing, but alas it is also the generally most expensive of these five. I'm quite taken by the Roland, but have no experience of it. I've seen youtube videos of them all and they all make the most gorgeous bass noises, so any one will probably do, but if anyone has real world experience of any/all of them I'd love to hear your opinions. Ta in advance!
  19. Yup, they're definitely full size keys. I'm having some fun putting sounds together. If I can find a K-Station in the New Year I think I'll pounce on it. I really wish I'd never sold mine, a couple of years back. It was a superb machine.
  20. I fancied a wee synth for some phat & pharty synth bass noises, so I picked up one of these little old ladies. It really takes me back to be mucking about with oscillators and LFOs and ADSR again!
  21. Well, it could be worse...
  22. Level 42 are playing at Bristol Beacon (ex-Colston Hall) the previous night. Anyone else going?
  23. Sanding Bridge Feet? I'm pretty sure I saw them at a folk festival some years ago.
  24. The manufacturer's blahblah can be found here if you're interested. It's a great little unit, extremely clever, but not for me alas. Superb near-factory condition. No box but it does come with a little right angle USB adaptor which I bought to make it easier to program in situ on my pedalboard. No velcro on the base, but I've fitted some little silicone feet. £55 posted within mainland UK, or if you're nearby you can collect from me and I'll knock a fiver off and put the kettle on. No offers please, I really need the cash.
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