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[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1471155193' post='3110790'] In terms of songs provided as examples, the list seems pretty erratic. There are loads of songs mentioned on it that noone would have heard of and a LOT of genre-stretching. For example, LovexLove isn't "jazz disco" it's upbeat easy listening with jazz guitar and disco-influenced production. It's not genre defining, it's genre following. And Spacer isn't rock-influenced either, it was produced by the Godfather of disco for goodness sakes. Yet the most disco influenced rock songs (or should that be rock influenced disco songs) ever "You Sexy Thing" by Rod Stewart, "Missing You" by Rolling Stones and "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen don't seem to get a mention...! I tend to think of disco as being three main sounds - East coast, West coast, and Philly. Philly was all romantic melodrama with those orchestral parts and many tracks were played by house band MSFB. East Coast was all about the New York scene (Chic, Sister Sledge, Sheila B, Diana Ross, Blondie etc) and looking sharp. West coast stuff was pretty much party-on, inspired by Brothers Johnson, EW&F, Kool, Quincy, Rod Temperton or any acts associated with them. [/quote] That's the trouble with trying to categorise music - it's either good or bad!! Do like the second paragraph though. Final point of order, I don't think Rod Stewart was ever in Hot Chocolate

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Fender Rumble V3 - under £320. I use one or two of the 112s and am very happy with them.

Here we go - a little relaxed, but still a great mover - Lou Rawls [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCW1i5HQ0o0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCW1i5HQ0o0[/url]

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1470662295' post='3107423'] A good cover. Nice Bass break in the middle 02:50. [/quote] Ooh discotastic! That was full on glorious Disco Cheese, whistles and all Great thread to be resurrected on a day off, I'll go and dig something up now.

Well it's got a nice bridge (with the right spacing) thanks Miles'tone and I've had a couple of good conversations with the guy who will do all the heavy woodwork - just need the parts P Bass to sell to fund the next bit

Looking good!

I know I have been surprised how difficult I have found pushing a couple of songs up one - A to Bb to accommodate a sax player, but we've only run through them a couple of times. Do you find you do a lot of the songs through muscle memory? I'm sure I do which is part of the problem.

[quote name='TimAl' timestamp='1470252109' post='3104531'] Howdy fellas, I'm working on this very thing at the moment - full colour printed acoustically transparent mesh that's easily fixed to the cab grille & also removable, along with standing slightly proud of the grille to ensure no unsightly bulges where the makers badge is As Andy kindly says I'm just working on final samples & am doing the house PA at a festival next weekend. Once I ensure they're up to scratch they'll be up on www.gig.ink I'm behind SCRATCH-IT! by the way, generating bespoke & custom scratchplates, but am expanding the range to offer these alongside the plates. Apols for blatant sales pitch. Cheers Tim Oh, im on my mobile at the mo but will post a pic tomorrow so you can see what I'm talking about [/quote] Looks like a great idea Tim - good luck with it. I will be checking those grille covers out when they are up.

Another happy customer - thanks Simon, bridge safely received today. Let the build commence (oh wait, I need a neck and body now...)

Was digging (I guess that's an appropriate term) Phil Lesh's tie-dye speaker covers - will try and find the clip.

[quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1470157012' post='3103704'] A quote often seen on basses for sale adverts. Why does it make a difference? [/quote] Similar to some on here feeling that any instrument that has been displayed for any amount of time in a music shop is ex-demo.

Great build. Nice shape headstock too - always amazes me how many brands seem to fail in this department!!

[quote name='Panamonte' timestamp='1469971600' post='3102353'] Rick Danko and Levon Helm were pretty tidy. [/quote] Big plus 1 to this!!

1999 Crossroads gig - Nathan East.

I really enjoyed the orchestration, but thought the singers struggled (seemed under-rehearsed, and struggled to deal with the re-working of the songs). Yes, Marc Almond was a car crash, I think I even saw some horrified looks from the musicians trying to keep with his timing (or lack of). But overall, really glad this happened, and will watch again on iplayer.

I froze the video and although the quality was very poor there was a hint of Aria Pro to the headstock.

Another stunning job Andy - love watching your builds.

May be worth contacting Oli Foxen, think he is still active on here or try Facebook and search Ampstack

Fabulous job, love it.