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Picked up the Thunder 1 a couple of weeks ago. Hadn't played it for a while but the Roto 66s were still fresh. Blew me away. Took it to play four songs at an OM that evening. Lots of comment on the tone even though I was just straightintobthe PA with no DI box.

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I stumbled on this, watched it. Yes the show was based around Peter H as the main presenter, which is OK and why not. I would agree maybe the show's title isn't quite on point but I don't mind as it was interesting to see Peter today with a few snippets of his history. I wonder also if some of the other "names" - were thinking, "why aren't I the focus of the show?". I could see in Peter, any mention of Ian was emotional, they must have had great respect for each other, even at their young age. Knowing band arguments, it was interesting to note when Barney (Peter's long time friend) told him not to play on a new New Order track, that usually culmiates in either a.. confrontation or "ok then Bye". I could see it was a sore point, indeed a mistake by Barney who I would supect would have been intoxicated by their sucess, money, new tech and even seduced by the hedonistic lifestyle of London. Which would have been equally as intense as Mcr but very different values. Anyway, I liked the show, was easy viewing. It's a contrast to today where when we want some real nitty-gritty we go to YT

Maybe give it a watch then? Seems rather incurious that someone who frequents a site called Basschat wouldn't want to at least attempt a peek at an all-too-rare TV show about the subject. Each to their own, I suppose. Testify! 👏

With any luck, these programs might encourage non bass players to listen a bit more to what we’re doing and maybe understand why.

Casino by Al Di Meola. Taking me back to ‘70s, when I discovered ADiM thanks to the local lending library (remember those anyone?). Listening to it now, I still love what he does, but who is that on the bass, they sound familiar? None other than Anthony Jackson. Steve Gadd on drums too, no wonder it still sounds great.

Gosh we can all be very precious about this. Any programme aimed at bass players would have a pretty small audience. This is a programme aimed at a wider public who have more than a superficial interest in music. The songs mentioned are generally not technical, but are ones someone aware of 'bass' (many 'music lovers' aren't - sorry to shatter your illusions) would appreciate as being part of their success. And, to be fair, a 'great bassline' is one that lifts a song beyond the everyday. Of course MY list would look very different, but this programme doesn't target me. I'm just grateful for a programme that will, hopefully, rause awareness and understanding of the role and potential of my chosen instrument and the people who play it.

Any ‘real world’ feedback from gigs and that now the pedal has been in the hands of players for a wee bit?

I run my always on MXR M87 comp into my VTDI and I like what it does. However, when using the VTDI (which seems to be more often than not at the moment) I’m definitely adding grind (more SVT than B15) and a fair bit of top end. There is definitely some added compression but it’s different from what the M87 is doing.

Great programme but was expecting more actual bass lines highlighted, analysed and dissected, leading to why they are considered the greatest.

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'Boosty's DNA included'

I'm going to have to respectfully agree to disagree on this. To me the description when I looked up the programme seemed quite clear on what to expect which is why I decided to watch it, the description when I looked out up was as follows: Three bassists deconstruct the basslines that defined their careers, beginning with Joy Division and New Order founder member Peter Hook

With my kids in their 30s it's a long, long time since I could enjoy Xmas, but I've discovered one thing that really works for me ... a decent Xmas Market.

Thanks. Yes, available on CD or vinyl, rough trade have it, of Jumbo or Crash in Leeds.