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[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1425233617' post='2705381'] ...for what it offers I'd say it stands out above most of the other basses at this price point. [/quote] Well there you have it. I'm sure Sire did their research and obviously know full well about the competition. If they hadn't raised the bar there would be no reason to buy one and therefore no reason to make them in the first place. Supply and demand.

[quote name='taunton-hobbit' timestamp='1425206072' post='2704935'] If you do it - you'll regret it (voice of experience)... [/quote] +1... ...well you will. Really.

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1425232244' post='2705362'] ...how are Sire able to actually manufacture such a good quality active instrument at such a low price point? [/quote] Magic pixies. Stands to reason.

Fantastic. What was NWR's rig, exactly? I wouldn't worry too much about the tuner thing. If the band sound out of tune I blame the guitarist. Mainly because he really is usually out of tune... anyway what's a few cents here and there?

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1425211441' post='2705044'] It doesn`t work Mark, we all just have to accept it and continually buy/sell. [/quote] I'm being good at the moment, there's something very special I'm saving for...

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1425173080' post='2704780'] What about the Rootmaster head? That sounds pretty damn good and the 400W version is 4kg. And they're about to release the 800W version (also 4kg) with a polished Stainless Steel front (I have already got an order in for one of those, factory direct, coz I am a bit excitable....) [/quote] Sounds great, but I actually like my Streamliner a lot... so was thinking of using it with a 210... but then I've got a Schroeder 21012L which isn't a lot bigger or heavier, so I'm just going round and round really... must resist buying amps and cabs! Is what I'm telling myself.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1425209526' post='2705006'] I struggle with the spacing at the bridge end more than my fretting hand, my Wal is 18mm and that's about as tight as I can manage. [/quote] Same here, the problem is at the bridge end. And at the bell end - but that's another thread.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1425209060' post='2704998'] Behave [/quote]

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1425208671' post='2704987'] I spent a couple of months sleeping in that basement back in 2006, it was a partially flooded stinking mess of a place back then... [/quote] I've got news for you - it still is!!

A fiver with four-string spacing? That's the only way I can play a five, unfortunately. Not much help, I know.

It's all just getting better and better.... unfortunately.

Thanks. I suppose in that case what I really want to know is 'which 2x10 cab?'...a question beyond the remit of this thread. I'll start a new one.

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1425168073' post='2704740'] Now finding Synth/Keyboardists are a nightmare [/quote] Fixed it for you.

Well done all, especially Bleat!

[quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1425156020' post='2704637'] They're hard to find because they're so important that you simply can't compromise. [/quote] Very true. It can be said of all players really, but if you haven't got a decent drummer you definitely haven't got a decent band. There's no faking it or playing round it or covering it up. It's the elephant in the room. Especially if it's Nick Barker.

Well now, here's a thing... I very much like the idea of the Fender Rumble 500 and I like the spec. But I've already got a great bass head that I like a lot, in the form of the GB Streamliner 900. Now the thing is... How about I use that with a newly-bought Fender Rumble V3 210 Cabinet with Eminence Ceramics that weighs 20kg, for just £265..? OK it's 5kg or so heavier and a little bigger than the combo, but I'd be saving £151 on the purchase price for a little rig which surely can't sound too bad, can it..? What have I missed? Would there be a better cab for the job, at this price point..? [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_rumble_210_cabinet_v3.htm"]http://www.thomann.d..._cabinet_v3.htm[/url]

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1425153484' post='2704615'] [/quote] Yeah, you've gotta have a mix of old and new technologies. Works a treat... nicely done.

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1425152797' post='2704602'] Good stuff, but there's no smile in the band . In one pic, you look like you're gonna tell Mr.guitar off;) sorry only Imho [/quote] I should have worn my shades!! I'm actually having a great time, but I always look worried when I'm playing!! We really enjoyed it, honest - we do look a bit deadpan though, I'll admit. But then most of the songs are about Armageddon, destruction, terror, the end of days, the collapse of western civilisation, corruption, loss, death, grief and tragedy at sea!! Edit: I see what you mean. No, I'm wondering why Dan the singer has got his finger in his ear...

[indent=1][size=6][b]Cowboy Hat and that Fuzzbox Voodoo[/b][/size][/indent] [indent=1][size=5][b]Rhythm Factory, London - Wednesday March 4th 2015 - on stage 8:20pm[/b][/size][/indent] [indent=1][url="http://www.rhythmfactory.co.uk/contact"][b]http://www.rhythmfactory.co.uk/contact[/b][/url][/indent] [indent=1][color=#141823]Variously described as:[/color][/indent] [indent=1][color=#141823]1) Morphine meets Nirvana meets Dr John 2) Johnny Cash meets Henry Rollins meets Lou Reed. 3) Jack White meets Santa Claus 4) Snow Patrol meets Frank Zappa (!)[/color][/indent] [indent=1] [color=#141823]Make your own mind up ! [/color][/indent] [indent=1][b][color=#141823]Rhythm Factory, 16-18 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1EW[/color][/b][/indent] [indent=1][color=#141823][/color][/indent]

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1425152206' post='2704591'] I notice in one pic you seem to be playing above the 7th fret [/quote] What?? No way! It's just the camera angle...

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1425148876' post='2704546'] Looks like a good bit of fun there Mark and looks pretty busy to me good job mate my only slight criticism is that the bass player is playing a bass with burst and tort best have a word with him mate and let him know that black/tort and maple or rosewood board is the correct gigging bass But seriously good job will have to get mobile again so I can see some of you boys do Ya Thang [/quote] Thanks, mate! The Squier sunburst is really for the vibe of my Americana band, but I didn't want to take a valuable vintage bass along to play among that criminal bloody rabble (Happy Jack, Billy Apple, Bluejay and the current mrs discreet )

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1425148418' post='2704538'] Looks like it was a nice busy night there Mark. [/quote] Thanks Lozz - not as busy as the 100 Club, I'll warrant! Almost a shame we were gigging at the same time, albeit very close to each other!

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1425147027' post='2704522'] Glad it went well Discreet Your singer has a unique dress sense! You are looking marvellous stylish in the back [/quote] I thank you! Yes, he's got a woman's top on. He looks nuts, and is. Having seen these pics I'm of the opinion that maybe I should get down the gym and leave the Häägen-Dazs[font="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"] [/font]alone for a bit...

[b]Hour of the Dog, Alley Cat Club, Denmark Street, London - Friday, February 27th, 2015[/b] Thanks to Silvia (bluejay) and the current mrs discreet for these pics.

[b]Hour of the Dog, Alley Cat Club, Denmark Street, London - Friday February 27th 2015[/b] A bit of a chaotic night. I was supposed to be doing two sets with two different bands, but due to a fairly major error by the promoter, Cowboy Hat and that Fuzzbox Voodoo did not play - I did do the planned set with Hour of the Dog, albeit about an hour late, which was a bit of a pain to say the least for those who came to see us but needed to get home via public transport. So apologies to Happy Jack, Billy Apple and bluejay, who staunchly made the effort to come and see us! Thanks guys, and I'm very sorry about the bands which preceded us - they were, shall we say... not really up to the standard one would have liked, to say the least! The gig itself was very enjoyable. There were a fair few there, the atmosphere was typically rowdy for the Alley Cat and we got an enthusiastic reception. We also got good feedback after the gig too, which was nice. I was using an Ashdown combo which was surprisingly good and the on-stage sound was better than you'd expect. The only downside was a lack of monitoring level for the vocal, but hey. Silvia (bluejay) took some pics (thanks, Silvia!) and so did the current mrs discreet (on her iPhone), so here they are. Should these go in the Live Pictures and Videos thread..? Sod it, I'll put them in both to be on the safe side... I thank you!