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[quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1415704362' post='2602783'] Those are heavier. You'd have to be 5'2" and under 8st to understand that. [/quote] It's all relative really. The heaviest "light" cab is still a light cab, and the lightest "heavy" cab is still a heavy cab... Having used (and owned) a number of Barefaced cabs, their lightness always amazes me. They all have slightly different tones (although some people say that they don't like the "Barefaced tone"!) but of course, their tones are not for everyone and every situation. I like them, but I don't get offended when people say that they don't! In the last couple of years, the range of "very light" cabs has increased - with representatives from manufacturers such as Vanderkley, Purple Chili, TKS, Bergantino, Markbass, Gallien-Krueger, Genz-Benz (and others I have no doubt forgotten!) as well as Barefaced. All offer different solutions to the various problems of weight, tone, volume, style, finish and build quality, etc. It is a very interesting section of the market and if you have a budget of over £500 (per cab) then you really have a lot to choose between! I find myself rather envious!

Yes, Barefaced are good and offer a number of options that may (or may not) suit your needs. GK neo have already been mentioned, and there are others - such as Bergantino (if you have very deep pockets), Purple Chili, Markbass, Genz Benz and TKS (to name a few off the top of my head!). The TKS cabs are very popular on here at the moment, and there are plenty of people who own them or have tried them. But - you may find that your amp might not partner so well with some of the above manufacturers. The RH450 was extremely popular among BC members a few years ago, but a lot of users subsequently sold their amps on as they weren't happy with the sound they produced. It's a minefield!

It's OK - kind of a mutant offspring of Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke and Larry Graham, but with less taste than any of those players. But maybe I'm not one of the funky people...

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1415536051' post='2601212'] I think the Ox would have liked this one. [/quote] How dairy suggest such a thing!!

[quote name='ThePapabull' timestamp='1415290833' post='2598875'] should the socks be clean or dirty? [/quote] [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1415293962' post='2598919'] They should be as funky as possible. [/quote] Love it!

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1415291063' post='2598879'] Some would look upon a Fodera player as a man with an uncompromising taste for quality... [/quote] That raises an interesting point actually... You don't see many female bass players with Foderas. I am totally NOT going to be drawn on any suggestions as to why that may be...

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1415261976' post='2598441'] Nr 3. [/quote] [quote name='jazzpunkrock' timestamp='1415286880' post='2598793'] nr 3 Squier Vintage V [/quote]

Ah - the old "can of worms" question again.... This could get interesting! My own opinion is that they are not worth the vast sums they cost. To be fair, I haven't played one - but I personally would find it impossible to justify paying such a sum on what is (for me) essentially a toy, or part of a hobby. I'm sure they are incredible to play, and the attention to detail in their manufacture is staggering. But the prices??? But there are quite a number of BC members who own them - I'm sure they'll be along shortly with their counter-arguments!

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1415215882' post='2598058'] I am eagerly anticipating Mr Lee joining Mr Wilko Johnson in a cheery rendition of 'Boris The Spider'. [/quote] Now that I would pay to see!

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1415279181' post='2598680'] Other bass sounds that I love include Bruford era Jeff Berlin [/quote] Oh yes indeed! [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGRx5Ja2stc"]http://www.youtube....h?v=zGRx5Ja2stc[/url] Although Neil Murray (another bassist with a monster tone) does a good job here: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkU7AYhRULs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkU7AYhRULs[/url]

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1414941069' post='2594865'] I've just ordered a pair of JBXN jazz bass pickups for my Squire VM jazz. I'll post sound clips of before and after to go alongside the soundclips of my stock electronics vs. KiOgon electronics. [/quote] Great! That sounds like an interesting comparison

These ones? [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/la_bella_760m_james_jamerson.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/la_bella_760m_james_jamerson.htm[/url] Of course, the funk is in the gunk -- and also in the fingers... but it would seem to be a good starting point!

[quote name='geofio' timestamp='1415122909' post='2596954'] it was his grand mothers yiddish accent when she pronounced Garry it came out as Geddy !!! [/quote] I'm sure it was his mother.... but that's certainly close enough

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1415139267' post='2597218']perhaps it's not really appropriate to keep this type of thread open if it's simply an opportunity for folks to moan and speculate. If people are posting here to wish Howard well and a speedy recovery, I'm of course all for it staying open. [/quote] Agreed.

Don't get no groovier than this... [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynfk7izWNE8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynfk7izWNE8[/url]

One of their best tracks IMO... but I'm not a fan of the Wal/Superwound elastic bands combo Jazz or Rick for me please Ged!

Sorry - just one more: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me8koyuX4YE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me8koyuX4YE[/url]

This... [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A18BafsZtDs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A18BafsZtDs[/url] And this... [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pCw3Aw9yyk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pCw3Aw9yyk[/url] This is nice too... [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynIHsHYaig0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynIHsHYaig0[/url]

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1414936380' post='2594807'] Perhaps you could enquire as to why he hasn't replied to me since 26th May 2014 regarding a job I paid a deposit for on 21st October 2013?! Si [/quote] That's none of my business. He's a mate, I'm not his business manager. However, I do have his mobile number if that would be helpful. PM me if you would like it.

[quote name='Groove Harder' timestamp='1415094513' post='2596515'] I believe that his Mother was Polish and pronounced 'Gary' as 'Geddy'. Could be be wrong though. [/quote] [quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1415094877' post='2596519'] The story I heard, many years ago, was a variation on that theme, and that his mother had a heavy Yiddish accent, thus making "Gary" sound like "Geddy". [/quote] [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1415097794' post='2596558'] Correct. She couldn't pronounce Gary. [/quote] Yep. It is all explained in the rather excellent "Beyond the lighted stage" rockumentary. He wasn't christened Geddy - it is a nickname used by family and friends - and even by Dirk himself.

[quote name='r16ktx' timestamp='1415100144' post='2596595']it is clearly not fit for purpose - the contract is between seller and purchaser, not manufacturer and end-user. [/quote] [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1415100234' post='2596596']The Sale of Goods Act clearly states that the onus is on the [b]retailer[/b] to remedy the situation. [/quote] This, and this^