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[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1502902444' post='3354306'] If they wanted something more vintage looking than a jazz bass it sounds like they wanted an upright bassist!? [/quote] I'd have been happy to have brought one Pete....turns out an old hofner type was what they prefered. To be fair the jazz was a purple levinson Blade...bit modern 🙄 Communication is key. 🤓

[quote name='dand666' timestamp='1502887599' post='3354179'] All my work at the moment is depping. I dep 2 days a week every weekend. We can be trusted :-) [/quote] This. I only dep these days, originals bands. Deps are no different from permanent members, in that both can be ijits, or easy to work with, proficient or not, prepared/practised or half a@*sed in their approach. Clear & timely communication is key on both parts, if you use a dep. This includes (from the band); Songs Keys Song Arrangements Venue Times Important image considerations (yes this is important see BRX above) I have turned up for a video shoot with the "wrong" bass as the agent forgot to communicate that they wanted a vintage instrument, not a jazz bass..and I didn't ask beforehand. Also give more than one contact number out for the day of the event. If you can find a recommended dep, all the better. Most deps I know aren't after your job, and have a number of different reasons for depping. I've played gig's where the regular bassist has turned up & we've had a lovely chat afterwards. There's a facebook page for dep musicians I believe? Sorry, gone on a bit. John

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1502826841' post='3353831'] I had one, head with single 110 cab. Incredible piece of kit...until just out of guarantee it gave up on me and not a single amp repair person had a clue what to do with it once they opened it up. Yamaha didn't support with parts either, so was consigned to the scrapheap. [/quote] Oh that was frustrating! I'm a Yamaha fan, and their qc is usually pretty good, but that's not helpful. Thanks for the heads up.

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1502814149' post='3353725'] it lived a long and happy life before being sold on again. [/quote] Such is the lot for the poor amp/cab/bass... If you know of any gear that has been affected by the content of this thread, please call..😀 Thanks again Andy.

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1502811570' post='3353702'] I had the head for a while. Gutted I moved it on really. Spent ages looking for the cabs. And then when I'd sold the head it seemed everyone found their cabs and sold them. [/quote] Thanks Andy. Did you have it long enough to comment on it's reliability as I've read some reviews/ comments about faulty units...but that's true of anything I guess. J

Anyone any experience of either the 1x10 or 1x15? Fancy the idea of the digital head with programmable presets. Couple near by to try. I only dep these days and have backilne provided for all gig's, but....might be nice to have something of my own occasionally. Thanks, John

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1502605460' post='3352368'] Rainey And Purdie, excellent stuff. RAP in all it's glory. [/quote] That'd be a hell of a retirement home lounge.

Oooh, Stonehouse...just 45 mins from me. That range of teles look great.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1502571445' post='3352293'] He makes it look so easy I was almost imagining I could do it too. [/quote] Love it! He lost me between 2.10-2.22 though 😊

My current favourite guitar. Yamaha AEX 500 hybrid. Lovely piezo 3 band eq and mini bucker. Everything from sparkling highs to jazz box lows. Strung with nickelwounds 12's. Use it with my Trace acoustic amp.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1502051511' post='3349040'] Somebody sent me details of this forum/site when I was looking for something specific. Some really nice gear available. [url="https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/liste.php?rub=7"]https://www.zikinf.c...liste.php?rub=7[/url] Edit: [b]DON'T LOOK!!![/b] I will not be held responsible for your GAS when you see what's available here. I'm having GAS issues and I really don't need anything! [/quote] Yeah thanks! I can't unsee this now.... https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=1447254 Brother in law lives nearby...

Saw him at Salisbury a few years ago. Really enjoyed it, very relaxed & fun evening.

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1502238029' post='3350205'] I like that! Sounds almost foreign, inspired from a far flung land. Or just out of your hunger haha. I have some noodles I need to record. [/quote] I was hungry, & I picked up the bass to distract myself...so the idea did develop, but all you could hear is my other half coming in & out of the kitchen chatting about something or another, hence the short recording. TBH I'm now more worried that I've agreed to something when I wasn't paying attention...again 🙄

😁😇 OK, no more tapping... seeing as you asked so nicely.

OK so very short noodle whilst waiting for dinner last night, think I'll build this idea and share with more videos as it develops (unless someone pays the ransom ....and I'll stop) 😁 Recorded with my phone sat in top of my practice and...hi tech..i know. http://youtu.be/XgfwB1lj1CE

my favourite 6 string bass. Wide tonal palette, flat (shallow) profile neck was perfect for my playing style. Sold mine ridiculously cheaply, regretted ever since. Little bit jealous 😊

[quote name='Jakester' timestamp='1501078197' post='3342307'] Yep, went in on Monday and spent money. Nice chaps, dangerous having that so close to the office!! [/quote] Haha, same here. I've warned domestic management 😁 Made me laugh that I only noticed it when I was walking to V&R to drool over a YOB P bass they had in, and heard this loud telecaster twang coming from the other side of the street...and it's on Quiet Street....