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  2. This evening I was rehearsing on guitar with the rockabilly band that I recently joined. The guy who runs the band plays upright bass and has a very clear vision of what he wants. My job is to work out what that is (mainly old-school but not slavish copies) and deliver. Fortunately it seems I can do that more often than not. Previously I’ve played my Gretsch Duo Jet but tonight I tried my Palir Titan C4 (Cabronita T-style) which was great, and my Jazzmaster, which wasn’t right for that band. I realise I’m talking to bass players here so you probably want to know about the BL’s bass. It’s blond, that’s all I can tell you.
  3. Greatest bass lines? Try those played by James Jamerson, Larry Graham, Bernard Edwards, Duck Dunn, Nathan East, Carol Kaye. . . . You can almost guarantee none of these players will be included!
  4. Fender blacktop jazz bass. Only played a few times, excellent condition. Includes original fender hard case. Made in Mexico, 2013 model. Champagne/pearl colour. I have swapped the pick guard for the purple tortoise shell. Original black pick guard comes with sale. A few of the pick guard screws have some rust on. All specs can be seen in the last few pictures. Sad to get rid of it but I am no longer the bassist in a band so have little use for it. Sounds incredible, the dual split coil pick ups give an amazing tone. Any questions feel free to ask.
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  5. Anthony Jackson Pino Palladino Gail Anne Dorsey
  6. Just wait until it's on. See if I'm wrong.
  7. We don't play at The Thornton (club) very often but it's always a nice friendly place. We managed to pull a few in, so it made for a good time. Lots of dancing. Lots of compliments. Although we were totally upstaged by one of the guitarist's young grandchildren who stood on stage dancing while we played the last set. The heat combined with a very busy weekend meant that I was pretty tuckered out by the end of it. I have next weekend off so hopefully can crack on with a bit of spannering on my old VW camper.
  8. Those Chromes are pretty stiff flats in the scheme of things. Looking at the problems from the reverse angle, is there anything exceptional about the P Bass that makes them so playable on that bass? A non-angled headstock, yes, but I would still expect Chromes to be pretty tense on a typical Fender.
  9. The Altos are… good. The specs are nonsense marketing waffle, but they’re capable enough for the money. And compact and light enough. If you’re a function band charging £5k a night then no, if (like me) you’re playing at the Frog and Hand Shandy and knocking out Brown Eyed Girl for the 748th time they’re well worth a look!
  10. The DM610 is a large bookshelf/standmount speaker from renowned hi-fi brand B&W, featuring a well-braced 30-litre sealed cabinet with 8-inch mid-bass driver. The larger driver and extra cabinet space create a much better low end range than from most similar speakers. This model allows for either bi-wiring or bi-amplification. These speakers present clean tight bass response, surprisingly clear mids for such a large driver and the pleasant highs that the well-designed B&W tweeter at that time was famous for. They can be driven quite loud, enough for the physical effect of the bass to be felt without audible distortion or a sense of sound compression. Both speakers are in Very Good condition, especially for their vintage. All-original, complete with full grilles (one of which has a small hole, shown in the final photo). Only £125. Collection from Bournemouth BH6 preferred. Here comes the science bit… Type: 2-way closed, shelf speaker Colour: Ash black veneer Dimensions: 490 x 236 x 303 mm (H x W x D) Weight: 7.8 kg Recommended amplifier power: 30-150 W Frequency response: 70 - 20,000 Hz (±2 dB) Crossover: 2500 Impedance: 4 Ohm
  11. Chance to own something very cool indeed! For sale here is my 80s Fender PB-555 😳 Super quirky and rare, but really cool. This vintage Japanese made beast is a rare find that has some killer tones inside. As well as the most noticeable dual angled pickups, this has a series/parallel switch as well as a passive treble boost! I don’t know why they don’t re-produce some of these amazing 80s basses instead of regurgitating the same stuff every time (it sells, I get it) because these are so fun. Scratches and dings here and there, most notably on the headstock, but overall decent condition for a 40 year old bass. Only fault is one of the “F”s on the treble/tone knob is missing. Happy to post at buyers expense. Trades considered, mostly looking for a USA Jaguar bass or Sandberg California VS4.
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  12. I don't go to many open mics. The one above is a bit different as each person can choose to do a solo performance, or pick a song from a book the organisers provide for everyone to play together. Indeed! and playing fiddle while working out a harmony line from the guitar chords in real time is about as much as my brain can manage!
  13. Perpetuum Mobile — Penguin Cafe Orchestra
  14. A weekend of Eagles tribute shows. Halifax Playhouse on Friday - a beautiful old hall, formerly a methodist church. A lovely, friendly crowd. A bit of a nervy trip back to Tyneside which involved negotiating a couple of floods. Next day, another Playhouse - this time at Alnwick, a little closer to home. Another lovely crowd. The front row of seats is int he same level as the band, and one particular highlight was when a chap in the front row spilled his drink, sending ice all over the stage. He got on his hands and knees, and crawled around under our feet trying to pick it ip, which he couldn't quite manage as ice is rather slippy. It all went on for a comically long time. This is the stuff you really remember in years to come. Next stop - Edinburgh & Whitehaven. Pics...
  15. It'll inevitably be the same old hoary favourites, Seven Nation Army, Smells like Teen Spirit, Peaches, Runaway, Walk On The Wild side ect. Also, expect revelatory and hitherto unheard anecdotes about how Bernard Edwards didn't know what strings came with his Stingray and such like. Such a great opportunity wasted. Still, a crap series about playing the bass is better than no series at all.
  16. Made in USA, June 2009 Walnut body Buckeye burl top Ebony fingerboard Ebony pickup covers Ebony ramp Maple neck Di Marzio custom pickups Bartolini 3-band preamp (18 volts) Hipshot hardware Zero fret/24 frets 35-inch scale length Excellent overall condition Mono gig bag, seen better days but still functional. Open to a partial trade for a 4, 5, or 6-string fretless or a 4-string fretted guitar to get back into slap bass. Dane Alderson with his Aryel Deluxe 5: youtu.be/EgUeQYpiHgI Reason for selling: I have another 6-string bass whose simpler electronics suit me better (balance/tone and that's it).
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  17. I was thinking exactly the same thing.
  18. These cats are alive. fretless: Bunny Brunel and Gary Willis 4-string frets: Jeff Berlin and Jonas Hellborg 5-string frets: Tom Kennedy and Jimmy Haslip 6-string frets: John Patitucci DB: Edgar Meyer and Steve Rodby and Marc Johnson (Where are all excellent European players, my list is too Americain.) Stewart Copeland should be here, because I would like to learn more about drummers' rhythmic approach to songs.
  19. Two standout things for me with Sire (other than price), is the basses will work without a battery in them (so a full passive mode, with EQ), and the preamps have a level function to balance out active and passive. I used to have active turned down very slightly so when I used a bit of low end boost it mated the pure passive mode.
  20. Absolutely brilliant in every way! What a fantastic idea and wonderful results! congratulations!
  21. Blackberry - The Black Crowes
  22. Aklot currently £32 on Amazon.
  23. Raspberry Beret - Prince
  24. The ROLAND KD-8 Kick Pad is a lightweight 8-inch high-quality trigger pad designed for V Drums, featuring a solid durable metal and rubber construction. Its compact size and lightweight design make it easy to transport and store, making it a versatile option for drummers looking for a reliable and high-quality kick pad to enhance their performance. Designed to replicate the sound and feel of a traditional kick drum. Great condition: tested and in full working order. Will work with all Roland TD modules. Selling due to kit upgrade. Width: 27cm Depth: 26cm Height: 40.5cm Weight: 6 lbs 7oz Only £55. Collection from Bournemouth BH6 preferred.
  25. what a mighty machine could play some imperial circus dead decadence with this, one of my favourite bands
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