Mykesbass

As apparently is Esperanza, that's another good thing!

[quote name='neilp' timestamp='1456610248' post='2990820'] When exactly was it that the world decided that Precisions and Jazz Basses were no longer Fender products and the copies no longer rip-offs (however well-made and good to play)? [/quote] When the man whose name is on the headstock left (and the quality left with him)?

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1456605767' post='2990756'] Much to the surprise of absolutely no-one at all on BC, I've got one gathering dust in my spares box! PM me your address & I'll bung it in the post Jon. [/quote]

Although fairly good with Ebay feedback, if you do read the one negative and two neutral and add those to your tale a picture starts to emerge (esp the comment about trying to get money off)!

[quote name='AndrewR' timestamp='1456587223' post='2990540'] All I need now is the "Avon Rose Morris Japan" headstock badge to complete. This was always missing from when I bought the bass secondhand in the late 1970's - anyone know where I can get hold of one of these badges? [/quote] You may be able to get one of these 3D printed.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1456509603' post='2989886'] I just like browsing. If you don't know what you want, then it makes sense to just browse, ignoring the ones that are out of your price range. [/quote] Me too. I always laugh when I see those adverts - "If you are reading this you'll know all about..." Err, no, I like gear, I like looking at all sorts, please tell me about it

[size=3]Sorry Synthaside, but another reason why you should stick to writing code - what on earth is an upcoming pregnancy?[/size]

[quote name='skampino' timestamp='1456435914' post='2989116'] Hi Marvin, is the UK VAT include on Thomann prices? [/quote] Copied and pasted from Thomann: [color=#000000][font=verdana, tahoma, arial, helvetica][size=6][b][center]€289[/center][/b][/size][/font][/color][color=#000000][font=verdana, tahoma, arial, helvetica][size=5][center]£228.57[/center][/size][/font][/color][color=#000000][font=verdana, tahoma, arial, helvetica][size=4] [size=2][center]Price includes VAT and free thomann[url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/helpdesk_shipping.html"]shipping[/url](where applicable) £ price - guideline price only[/center][/size][/size][/font][/color]

[quote name='jrixn1' timestamp='1456429673' post='2989013'] Natural History Museum: Upstaged by Dippy the Diplodocus. [/quote] Beaten to it (and no camera phones and very little digital photography when I played there). Dreadful acoustics!!

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1456413876' post='2988792'] Oh totally - wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same! Weight isn't a massive concern at the minute. But it would be weird to have an amp that weighs more than your cabs. As in weighs more than 2 retro 2x10s - only weight I can find for the ABM900 online is 28kg... the retros weigh 13kg! Horses for courses and all that! [/quote] Would have suggested you get to hear one before making your mind up, but they're pretty thin on the ground, so can't imagine much chance of finding one in Ballymena!!

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1456411313' post='2988744'] I remember our Barefaced chats! I would doubt I'd go for the Carvin I'm afraid. It may be on a level with anything else out there, but it's a case of better the devil you know. If I could get an Orange TB500/1000 or Ashdown ABM900 for the same (or less) money previous experience tells me I'd be happy with them, so the Carvin wouldn't get a look in! [/quote] [quote name='Huge Hands' timestamp='1456412842' post='2988775'] Each to their own - the only thing I would say in defence of the Carvin is that I've tried to lift a ABM900 and the Carvin is a feather in comparison. I imagine the Orange stuff is heavy too. I was going for compact and light (due to back problems) which is what sent me down that route. There doesn't seem to be many on BC that use Carvin amps (a very generalised sweeping comment based on my limited reading here), but I'm very happy with mine! EDIT: Good luck in your search - I'd be interested to hear what you do go for in the end. [/quote] Another very happy Carvin user, and having had the chance to use the Orange Terror a few times at jam nights I can honestly say I'd rate the Carvin way above it.

Ah, but is that Bread, the band, the TV series or the wheat based staple of our diet?

Not only includes the best piece I have ever heard on the competition but also has the highest overall standard! If you've never listened and voted before, make this month the one when you do!

I play fretless for 90% of what I do and own neither chorus or reverb. Got a nice overdrive for a couple of songs though!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1456315814' post='2987677'] Heavy blues = Zeppelin, surely? [/quote] I think Robert Plant must have left his echo box on

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1456312282' post='2987611'] I once drank two pints ( and I'm not a particularly fast drinker) whilst listening to a band do their version of 'Red House' at a beer festival. That was pretty epic. (in the sense that it seemed to go on for a very long time rather than being notable for anything else). [/quote] Red House needs two pints (and I'm teetotal)

Can't find an absolute definitive answer, but it looks like Airline might be a possibility. Company was in operation from 58, and I can see basses online from 62 (also one circa 1960).

Sounds to me that you need to look at Led Zeppelin's more blues influenced stuff, Since I've Been Loving You, Levee Breaks, I Can't Quit You Baby - as already said, a lot of it is just taking the old standards (I Can't Quit You Baby) and making your own heavy interpretation of them.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1456260850' post='2987255'] Well, I know which one is the more fun..! [/quote] Moi aussi! Especially with pieces like yours this month - formidable!

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1456255660' post='2987186'] Well I got my shortlist down to nine! Have voted now but this was the toughest choice yet. Well done all! [/quote] +1 to this, absolute knock-out selection this month, well done all, some of the best tracks ever IMO. So, 9 votes cast on here, 121 cast on the EU referendum. Is it worth moving the competition to Off Topic on Eurochat?

So, a shortlist of seven - I hate you lot this month

Oi you lot, sort it out, I'm not halfway through and already got four definites. Can I have some back from when I didn't cast three votes please

[quote name='jbu09' timestamp='1455990814' post='2984384'] Have to say, initially, I'm finding it a little tricky to navigate in here. I see a general search function that reveals a huge list of related search word topics.. I was hoping to find some dedicated forums based around my gear so I can chip in with what I know. Any advice? [/quote] This site hasn't really developed in that way, in fact there's on thread wanting to start a club for a particular brand that sort of got shot down in flames (don't worry, it's pretty friendly on here most of the time)!! There is a Gear Porn section - try a search there, or in Bass Guitars or Amps & Cabs rather than a whole site search to find topics relevant to your gear. Or, start your own thread. And welcome to the forum of course

Best one yet, the Duke of Wellington, Shoreham by Sea - pub owned by Dark Star Brewery, so full of people who love great beer and music. Really enthusiastic crowd, and the band played brilliantly. Really pleased, as with all bands, we've had a few bumps along the way, but are now really getting it together.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1455980265' post='2984214'] Depends how many gtrs they stock... and action is one thing... not sure tweaking the neck is something something they'd do lightly.. [/quote] Any senior assistant, manager or owner of a music shop should be confident and competent enough to tweak a truss rod.