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I think if you weren't interested in music in 1979, then you probably won't appreciate just how ground breaking Peter Hook's bass playing was when Unknown Pleasures was released. By the early 80s most bass players who weren't playing fretless or slap were influence by his playing. He may only have one style and be a self-avowed non-musician but he's been massively influential for a whole generation of musicians. Mick Karn was had similar traits - single style, non musician - and is IMO equally influential, but he doesn't get anything like the same stick as Hooky.

I went on tour with a soul band last May, and they made a compilation video of one of the shows. Turned out pretty nicely. It was the only show that tour I used my JMJ Mustang, I played my vintage '73 Mustang on all other shows. But it was great fun. Germany is an amazing country to play!

Compared to What? -Brian Auger's Oblivion Express

Yes, sir!

As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls - Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays

I just wanted to comment something. While my custom molded are being made, I had a couple of gigs this last weekend. My KZ KZ10 broke so I did not have any in ears (I have a spare cable but back home and the gig was out of town, I could not go and get it). I had to go with a friend of mine (also professional bass player) to a store nearby to get one. There were not many choices, and I got Shure 535s. A bit expensive but my friend told me that they were the ones he was using. I went to soundcheck and, even though I could hear the bass and everything a little bit more clear than with the Sennheiser IE400, the sound was awful. With too much mids. So I tried to change the eartips to another pair that comes with the headphones, foam and bigger. They sealed perfectly and went back to soundcheck. Oh man what a sound... I just love them. Compared to the Sennheisers, they are clearer. I can hear everything better. I find the IE400 to be more musical, much better choice to listen to music. However, when I play with them at a gig, when everyone was in a bassy part, I could not hear myself that clear. I could feel there was my bass, but not hear it clearly. With the Shures, I can hear it. I compare it to the IE400 because they are the ones I had been using for a year and I had the IE100 for spare. However, I have a friend who had problems with the custom impressions and the IE400, so I tried with the IE100 just to see if I prefer custom impressions. I have always avoided the Shures in general because it seems like the general consensus in all forums were that they were not good. All I can say is that I love them. I used it in both gigs and they were amazing.

Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell

Going by memory but I'm pretty sure these had a 62mm heel. That is what the attached image has been resized to. Print settings must be 100% actual size at 72PPI.

To me, jamming along to a song you've never heard before is as good as it gets.

Had a very busy weekend and a break from the norm with some great dep gigs. Fri night & Sat morning depped in a production of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, a very professional show and a chance to flex my reading chops, I then went straight from that gig on Saturday 120 miles down to a Holiday Park near Scarborough to dep for a band playing at an end of season party to finish off a very busy Saturday. Quite a contrast but some fun tunes to play. The theatre show was in a really nice old Theatre in Newcastle city centre, I took a few photos from the pit where I was sitting, it really gives the place a proper old timey feel rather than some of the sterile newer places.

With high output basses, be sure you are using the gain switch in the low gain position.

We've discussed it many times, but nothing concrete one way or the other.