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How about a Fender Rumble 500 combo and matching 2x10"? My previous rig was a Hartke LH1000 and Laney 4x10" & 1x15" cabs and I prefer what I have now in terms of volume, weight and sound

I played a 6 for a few years but didn't use the C string too much and ended up back with a 4. In my current band there are songs where I need the low C & B and being in a function band there ain't time to switch basses otherwise I'd love to still be able to play a 4, neck like a pencil compared to anything else.

Pretty sure I've had this off and on since yon time

I honestly thought I was watching one of these videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOF1FJ7wGhw Bass player at the wrong gig? - more like musician on the wrong instrument - sounded like Sound Control in the early 90s on a Saturday morning

I've been using my 500 V5 since the beginning of the year for wedding gigs so it's on for 4-5 hours at a time and for rehearsals. Absolutely love it still - it's a perfect match for my Yamahas. I bought a Roqsolid cover for mine the day I got it so it still looks brand new. If you do decide to sell then I'd be interested in your 2x10" cab

Three things will help you - a good wide neoprene strap as mentioned above, Hipshot Ultralites and move about as much as you can. This is what I do as moving about moves the weight of the bass around and I can play a lot longer before I notice any pain or discomfort

I had a Trace 1110 4x10" combo that had an external power amp in but I think it was done at the Trace factory. I expect that it would come in handy if you used a combo (like I do) and the head failed - if you carry a spare head then it means just plugging it in rather than having to carry a second rig

Someone is going to get a free year's supply - surely that's only going to be one set if they're as good as they say they are? I have a set of the stainless ones and I'm waiting for the D'addarios to go dead before I replace fit them. Looking forward to seeing how long I get out of a set

[quote name='gapiro' timestamp='1441627688' post='2860331'] (ps, any tips for curing this GAS would be appreciated) [/quote] Just try lifting one on your own, especially anything involving stairs - worked for me

William Shatner eh? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lul-Y8vSr0I[/media] It is a great song but has to be considered a tad novelty [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE_MpQhgtQ8[/media] And who could forget - (NSWF ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXtx6N3ww7Y I drew the line at posting the adult version of Agadoo from the Blue Album And anything by The Proclaimers, Paulo Nuttini and most of the UK pop charts for the last 10 years

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I need to take some pics but I'm sure that having them takes half a pound off the weight of the bass. The headstock now sits higher with them and it's not tempted to slide downwards as it was previously. I was at times finding the bass a tad heavy but after fitting the new tuners I hardly noticed it at all at tonight's gig Looking at the Hipshot website, it will be the HE6C 1/2" d-tuner that will match these. I managed to get a set of Licenced tuners from the US for £65 all in, definitely worth the price

I'm sure those had mahogany bodies and EMG HZ pickups. Nearly bought one a while back

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1441279766' post='2857459'] I can recommend Lemmy's autobiography very much. That guy has lived the Rock and roll lifestyle to the hilt and I wish him the best of health but to be honest, if you burn the candle at both ends, something's gotta give. Maybe it's time for him to take it easier. Maybe one off shows instead of tours. Just a thought cos I'm sure lots of people would be disappointed ! [/quote] I can also recommend his biography- - I sat down to read it and ended up reading the whole book in one day. Just couln't put it down. I've seen Motorhead 3 times in recent years and was disappointed when the tour was cancelled twice a couple of years back due to Lemmy's ill health. I have tickets for next year's gig and hope he is going to be well enough to do them. They are very loud but I love the music. It's getting to the stage when a lot of these great performers are going to be touring for the last time - I'm also going to see Jerry Lee Lewis next week as I was too young to appreciate him when I was young and this is the last chance I'll get to see him. I was also fortunate to see the Frantic 4 lineup of Status Quo twice and they were fantastic, Even though Alan Lancaster is looking rather frail these days he still put on a great performance. I'm also really looking forward to seeing Saxon as I kept missing them when they were in Scotland so I'm hoping everyone will be fighting fit come January.

And the answer is 1/2" Fitted them tonight and as an added bonus they fit using one of the existing screwholes on the back of the headstock so no drilling required. I bought the Licensed ones from a seller on Ebay in the USA.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1441193333' post='2856779'] I quite enjoy playing it as I play a game with the drummer to see how many variations we can make on a bass run/drum fill at the end of the turnarounds. [/quote] That's something we've done for years on any song that we've either been playing seemingly forever or that we don't like but the crowd do. Certainly livens things up - especially the slap bass bits on 500 Miles or the Popeye theme during I'm a Believer The latest one is playing Spirit Of The Radio during Don't Stop Believing. It's sooo close at times

I have the Z-Direct one and it's how I DI into the desk for all gigs. Means that I have a consistent sound from venue to venue, I can adjust anything on my amp to suit the room for monitoring without affecting the sound out front and there are plenty of EQ options on the desk. Also removes another level of EQing from the mix.

I don't use any effects on this one. The way I play it is to play the low C then when I play the D I slide it back down to the C. The next part is a quick D then slide from the F up to the G and back down to the F. No effects and it works perfectly. The singers sing the do do bits. No slap, all fingers, even the bit that is slap

No one has mentioned Amy Winehouse's version of Valerie. Stupid, stupid song. It's about a guy who misses his ginger girlfriend and as far as I am aware Amy wasn't that way inclined so it's just plain silly. Plus I hate that pseudo 60s sound and was never a fan of her voice. I'd rather stick needles in my eyes The other two would be Sex On Fire and Dakota as they've been on every wedding and function band's set list and they weren't that good to begin with. Especially the wailing on the KOL tune

I totally agree. I know it's something that is said a lot on this and other forums but this is the best sound I think I've ever had. I feel like I have more control over this bass than any I have had before. Plus it felt like a bass I'd been playing for years as soon as I began using it. If I have time tonight I'm going to change the tuners tonight but leave the D'addarios on it as for some reason they seem to be lasting a lot longer than the last set I had. Last set I managed 7 gigs before they were completely dead but I'm up to 11 so far and they show no sign of getting dull.