britheguy

I have 3 LP's Status Quo - Down the dustpipe Deep Purple - Made in Japan (Double lp) Only jesting. A 1980 custom in CSB - Heavy as a very heavy thing, plays lovely A 1996 '56 Gold top RI' - lovely sounding P90's and the top is crazing nicely A 2002 Standard Light Burst - The nicest of the lot. Great tone and not to heavy with a lovely flame top (guess I just got lucky with the weight and top) IMO the 2002 standards were a vast inprovement over the previous standards from the late 90's etc. The whole QC thing went awol from the 80-90's with gibson. I've noticed that some 03-04 models are showing signs of the QC slipping up again. If you want a standard try and get a 2002 (I've heard in the grapevine that these are the 59's of the future!!!) However, also look up Robin guitars. I have one of these and the sound quailty is great as is the finish. Check out the Savoy (335's) or the Avalon (LP) You will find it hard to get that sort of guitar for the price. 1400 quid, but we are talking custom shop quality. www.robinlovers.com

Hi Simon, Any luck lately?

"Couldn't give a toss what the general public think, what matters is whether learning covers, or building on original ideas is the best starting point for a band." What!!! who you going to play to then, your mates, your folks, the sound man? That has to be one of the most pap things I've heard for years...Well done you made me laugh anyway;) Without getting into a long drawn out slagging match about what is right or wrong I would have to agree with some of what you have said. It's a horses for courses thing really. I've played in both a covers band and a band playing original stuff. I enjoyed both. At the moment I play in a covers band because that's what suits myself, and my other band members the best. It just grips my shite when I see someone slagging off the other type of bands off. Namely guys from an original band slagging of cover bands. One of the best bands I've seen this year was a covers bands -AKA Ska. Good songs played well. Also one of the best guitar players I've seen this year was a young lad playing in a covers band -Stealy Glint. The last time I played live the set was 45 songs (covers) long. Most original bands I've seen lately play between 15-18 songs. Playing covers is not a lazy boy pastime! My twapennies worth min!

Quote from Dieselfeet 'I can understand people buying off the 'Net, but unless it's a significant saving, or something I just plain can't get up here, I'd rather spend that few bob extra and boost the local economy.' That's a good point. I once got a Les Paul from R&B. It was secondhnd, and I got it for a good price. only a few percent over the going rate for the year and model (from a shop) so I went for the local guy. However, when I was buying my DSL 50, I was quoted 20 quid more for a new one from Sound Control Dundee c/w free delivery, than R&B were asking for a secondhand one. I asked Russ if that was his best price he said "take it now and I'll knock a fiver off...whoopty-do. I really could not see the point of buying the secondhand one for the small saving, giving that it would have cost me 15 quid to get to Aberdeen and park up for a couple of hours.

Joy Division - Love will tear us apart. Reminds me of hanging out at parties where all the girls had big hair, come to think of it, so did most of the guys.

Get him to read this thread!

Getting a band going is not easy, and keeping it going is even harder. Keep at it, something will turn up.

You've not said if you have changed your string gauge. If you have fitted lighter strings this could cause the neck to straighten out a bit. If you have not changed the gauge just turn the thumb screw under the bridge to lift that side up a little bit. I've not seen a SG with a high action yet, so don't worry too much about adjusting the bridge....just go for it. Slacked th estrings first to make it a bit easier. I've found 10's set a SG. I once played one fitted with 8's...it was minging!!!

Bumpty bump bump

is heywah nae a cover:up:

Hi triggs, Please check your PM's Brian

Aye Biz, come on your making me laugh....over 25!!!! I like to sound of smashing up Coldsore records though..

My Morley Wah. Possible Marshall 6101 & Marshall Artiste. Nor sure about the amps yet, but if the price is right. I fancy a Matamp see!!

My Morley Pro Series Wah (PWA) In used condition, but works perfect. 40 ono Cheers Bri PM if you want.

Has anyone out there got a pair of bass bins for sale. I'm not too worried about how they look as long as they work and sound ok? 15" or 18". Something like hysis would do. Cheers

How much for the SG and what model is it? Cheers

i've know someone who can service valve amps etc. PM for details if you're serious about getting it done.

I've not seen any reviews yet of the Chinese ones. I like the sound of my ones, but it's a very basic amp (like all vintage ones) so you either like it or you don't. I wish I still had my Bluesbreaker RI that was a great amp. I've given up on the switching amps.....too much going on for me to cope with;)

Don't worry I won't be doing that. Although I was thinking of selling one to raise money for a Matamp.

Here's some words of wisdom I received last month. I have 2 early 60's Vox AC30's. I reckoned it was time for them to have a service, so I thought I would call the company and ask for any pointers on what was the best way to go about getting these lovely vintage amps checked over and serviced. The reply wait for it Sell them and buy a new one! So does this blow the whole vintage myth out of the water. Are we looking for something that's not there? I could be wrong but all those new amps like Line 6 etc and the multi fx such as Boss GT series have settings for 'Brit Classic' 'Twin sparkle' etc. I can't remember the last time a saw a setting for 'Bandit Country' or '51st ValveState' So why is someone working in the parent company telling me to sale my vintage stuff and buy new????? BTW. Matamp are great. I am at present looking at selling one of my spare, hardly used legs to get one.... 1224 c/w 2x12 cab The leg in question is well gigged and has a well worn in feel to it. Don't be fooled by those bootleg copies.