the practice pad no more

the mullet kid · 19th April 2008, 8:15pm

it's been bought over by a dude with money to burn. in it's place is gona be a studio that berkely would find hard to match. 5 pearl masters 6 piece kits ordered (gold sparkle has arrived and i almost jizzed), new old amps, none of yer jcm2000 pish. biggest ampeg rigs that can be fit into the rooms. which means there's gonna be hunners of old stuff to sell. £150 for a pearl export with all hardware anyone? there's gonna be a major rebuild, enhancing what are already among the best built rooms in the city for rehearsals. we got more front door parking than all the participants of the dakar rally could fill and food to make the maggie jealous. pyas.

unit b1 glasgow north trading estate, craigmont street, maryhill. 01419467656.

Neil. · 19th April 2008, 8:20pm

Still thought, nostalgia and all that.

the mullet kid · 20th April 2008, 1:31am

very true mate. i've had some crackin times when it was the pad, great people and great laughs. unfortunately due to variuos circumstances the place was within a month of folding completely. at least this way there is still something left of the pad.

CHUCK LIDELOL · 20th April 2008, 1:37am

Didn't even know it was ill.

Wreakin_Havok · 20th April 2008, 2:29am

will u still have Wolfdogs on the menu?

Mulac · 20th April 2008, 2:46am

Take it you're still working there? The pad has a special place in my memories. Man, more carefree times.

**Kenny Everett** · 20th April 2008, 11:48am

Glad to see it's getting a revamp, I stopped using it a while back because the gear was atrocious and wasn't being maintained.

Anything good amp wise getting sold off?

MarkMono · 20th April 2008, 12:23pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny Everett

I stopped using it a while back because the gear was atrocious and wasn't being maintained.

Bingo, I'm surprised its kept going this long.

Friendly? Check.

Nice relaxed atmos? Check.

Working amp? No-one is sober enough to answer any questions.

**Kenny Everett** · 20th April 2008, 12:26pm

Aye, it was always something. Amps not working, or cymbal collars being missing. Wee things that conspire to wear out your equipment.

Glad it's being redone though.

the mullet kid · 20th April 2008, 3:32pm

aye calum, i've managed to keep my job ...so far. man, it's been 7 years already. t-bone barfin into a bin after a bucket still ranks highly in it's hilarity

we're gettin in a wummin to do all the cookin n stuff so i'm no sure what they'll be selling but i know the burgers still kick ass. wolfdogs may be extinct!

the basic deal was that for about 3 years the gear in here had seen almost no maintenance whatsoever so the obvious degeneration set in. new ownership, new impetus, a new standard in practice thankfully we are now able to carry out many repairs in house which means gear is gonna be in primo condition from now on in - or at least once we get all the new amps n p.a stuff. we're having a clearance sale in about 3 weeks or so. i'll probably post a list of the gear we're selling up here so if anybody wants something, pm me and i'll sort ye out.

markmono - i've not been sober since i was 14 and i'm perfectly capable of answering questions. just very slowly. lose the fear man!

just outta curiosity, which guitar amps would people like to see in the rooms? we've got a range of jmp's, 800's and 900's but we're wanting to provide a wider selection. any suggestions?

**Kenny Everett** · 20th April 2008, 3:40pm

I'd stick with the tried and tested personally, but something exotic never goes amiss and is handy should someone want to hire it.

Orange Rocker 30/ Vox AC30.. that sorta thing.

Jaemi · 20th April 2008, 3:47pm

Cheap drum kits, aye?

the mullet kid · 20th April 2008, 3:48pm

i'm wanting to avoid jcm 2000's if possible. they're simply not reliable in any real way. marshall haven't built a good amp since 1988 from what i can figure. does anyone have a different experience?

drumkits with hardware for £150 i think

Jaemi · 20th April 2008, 3:56pm

Hmm, I've been needing a hobby and been thinking about it for a while..

J.M · 21st April 2008, 9:29pm

[quote=the mullet kid;3334991]i'm wanting to avoid jcm 2000's if possible. they're simply not reliable in any real way. marshall haven't built a good amp since 1988 from what i can figure. does anyone have a different experience?
QUOTE]Id beg to differ lol

the tsl is smashing all rounder! I reckon kennyboy is right, stick with the standard 800 or 900 and have one or two rentable! Rectifer/5150 would be popular!

or get a H&K tri amp and il be there everyday!!

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