Recent content by Tonfifty

+1 on this - great little pro-level amp

I think it plays more of a role than people think, if only subconsciously. I'm in a 3-piece rock band currently making the transition from battle of bands/open mic to the paying pub circuit, and we each, and the singer in particular, have a 'look'. None of us are spring chickens, but we found...

"I like to keep my stuff pristine" - you're supposed to hit the kit, godammit!

+1 - I will shamelessly steal that for some upcoming business negotiations/showdown - thanks!

First of all - congrats! I have a platinum plain band which has been fine - sometimes (not often) I feel it's 'clanking' on the bass frets. In which case I thread it on a silver chain I've worn round my neck for the longest time

Clubs and pubs, SE London and West End - having a blast discovering a whole new community of musos - what it's all about IMO :)

This is killer advice - gravedigger 'gets it'

Killed By Death (sorry, couldn't resist that)

I have found it's best to visit a store with enough budget for any of them, which relieves the pressure of what 'line' to buy - then you can have a lot of fun playing all the basses, the assistants are happy because they smell commission, and you may be surprised what you come out with. The...

+1 on that - never 'got' DLR

Frank tells it like it is you don't have to like his music, to see what a rare mind his was. I for one love his music, and miss him often. A friend of mine used to work for him and Gail on album artwork, and said he was a nice, if reclusive guy, rarely emerging from his studio in daylight hours...

I also have the Pro1E and would recommend taking it to Wal themselves in Surrey (currently). Those old Wals' electrics were custom designed and feature unusual and hard-to-find components. Mine needs a service and some TLC, so I'm giving it to them, but don't expect a super-fast turnaround, so...

Bands and bass aside, this sounds like a nasty, abusive relationship which you'll never be able to 'fix'. I would walk and offer no explanation - deep down, they will know why