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  1. Daz39
    Like owning a Ford Focus you mean? ubiquitous and therefore best?
    6 points
  2. Graham
    Indeed, respect comes from being rich enough to afford a US made Fender, rather than musical skill?
    4 points
  3. Flanker2
    The bass is sold. See you in another seven years fellas. Thanks for all the kindness. 🙏
    4 points
  4. walshy
    For sale my beautiful natural ash P bass. All original inc pick up, wiring, ashtrays, bridge cover Fender Hard Case Just back from a full health check and set up from Bass Doc up here in Newcastle. Happy for anyone to come and try, take apart and inspect anytime. Based near Hexham, Northumberland. Can ship and buyers risk and expense but kettles always on and there’s a high chance of biscuits if you want to visit. Will add weight and dims when I’m back at home. Not really after and trades but welcome to try.
    3 points
  5. Maude
    Our youth are far too clued up on these matters and therefore their music is very straightlaced and safe. Music is so much better when it's written by a drug fuelled, chaotic anarchist with a chip on his or her shoulder.
    3 points
  6. Sibob
    Little update! Neck carve next apparently Si
    3 points
  7. casapete
    One thing worse than an EC gig? A snooker tournament..............
    3 points
  8. mikel
    Don't get me started. I saw Brian Ferry at the City Hall, Newcastle a week past Sunday. The couple two seats along from and one row in front of us, spent the whole gig taking photos, including flash, and videos of the gig. The guy directly in front of us continued blocking my view, every couple of minutes, by leaning into his partner to say something in her ear, then lighting up his phone to take pics of Brian and the band. Why not simply stay at home and put a DVD on? Its an event, live in the moment, suspend reality, enjoy the spectacle. Why spend all the time trying to capture a "Live" concert on a phone, so you can impress the mates in the pub next weekend? Give me strength.
    3 points
  9. chris_b
    The band I'm playing with at the moment have the answer. You need to get a bus to another post code to be able to hear yourself think let alone have a conversation.
    3 points
  10. Bassman Sam
    Alan, from ACG has just updated his profile and the bass in question caused me to have stirring that I haven't experienced in a long time.
    2 points
  11. Bluewine
    Yup, and Steven Tyler is on a "free" stage. BTW, all stages are free except The Amphitheatre. My band doesn't have a date yet. Last year we played before Frampton. Blue
    2 points
  12. Skybone
    The Cult: She Sells Sanctuary Sisters of Mercy: Alice Fields of the Nephilim: Moonchild
    2 points
  13. Woodinblack
    The new A Perfect Circle CD that came out at the weekend. Much quieter than previous stuff, and I like it
    2 points
  14. Tech21NYC
    Maybe the XLR isn't really darker, maybe the 1/4" is brighter... While the pedal was in development dUg used it on tour through a multitude of amps and different PA systems and the filters were set to his specifications. He prefers going into the efx returns when using backline amps though that isn't always an option. In those cases he just plugs the pedal in front of the amp. My suggestion would be to try the pedal for yourself and not come to tonal conclusions from something you read on a forum. In the video interview with Pete Thorn they are using the XLR output and there is no shortage of high end.
    2 points
  15. bartelby
    To be fair, I don't think she mentioned playing the P. Just owning one. Take one with you and gain all the respect and kudos. Then get out your preferred bass...
    2 points
  16. bubinga5
    I want this bad boy for my 50th. 18 string. Forget a P Bass. You turn up with this.
    2 points
  17. Daz39
    A fiat fight - one that breaks down fairly quickly. (although not as quickly as an Alfa fight - which lasts until shortly before squaring up time.)
    2 points
  18. Daz39
    I’m not; it’s the attitude that only a Fender P (a US one at that) is sufficient. You’ve also derailed a thread about dream purchases with a very narrow minded opinion.
    2 points
  19. stingrayPete1977
    To be fair I can only think of one thing worse than an Eric Clapton gig, an acoustic Eric Clapton before it!
    2 points
  20. Maude
    A couple of bass-centric beauts utilising the Fairlight CMI.
    2 points
  21. cetera
    A sweeping statement that means nothing. I love a good US Precision, but I've played and owned better Japanese made Fender P's for half the price. I love a good P sound but have an old Tokai P that delivers an identical tone (possibly even better). The Precision is an icon and I love it. But there are imho equally good and/or better and more versatile instruments out there..... many of which suit alternative styles of playing better.....
    2 points
  22. Daz39
    Ignorance is bliss apparently.
    2 points
  23. Jenny_Innie
    The American Fender ain't no run of the mill Ford Focus. It is an icon. An iconic sound matched by nothing else and never bettered.
    2 points
  24. lemmywinks
    I used one of these, someone on here linked me to it when I was in a similar situation: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GMM74T0/ref=asc_df_B00GMM74T051942047/?tag=googshopuk-21&creative=22146&creativeASIN=B00GMM74T0&linkCode=df0&hvadid=214462264766&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17959555060353432343&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046574&hvtargid=pla-421630808123 Cheap and cheerful, does the job admirably and weighs nothing. I no longer have the rig but you can see it in use here:
    2 points
  25. Barking Spiders
    That wasn't a big hit but should've been as was this by Peel faves the Red Guitars
    2 points
  26. Hellzero
    Killing Joke with that massive hit :
    2 points
  27. Maude
    The thing I love about the 80's is the variety and changes the music scene went through, it started out with the last throws of punk and disco, then new wave, post punk, new romantics, electronic, goth, alternative, rap, hip hop, acid house, hair and glam metal and everything else in between, all in a decade, amazing. Here are some of my alternative 80's favs.
    2 points
  28. Jenny_Innie
    Everyone should own a Fender Precision. The proper American one - used to be called Standard, now called Professional. Get yourself a new one of those and understand that you own the benchmark against which all other basses are measured. Respect will be yours when you stand on a stage. An unquestionable seat at the top table of bass playing.
    2 points
  29. skankdelvar
    When I saw The Who at Wembley Arena not long before Entwistle died, Townshend went off on one about something gloomy. Being slightly refreshed I yelled out 'F**k off, Pete, you're such a miserable c**t'. In fairness to him he laughed and gave it a rest.
    2 points
  30. Owen
    Good luck to them all. Any of us would be more than happy to have had so much exposure in the industry that people were discussing us on forums
    2 points
  31. skankdelvar
    For myself, I believe that talking through a band is a matter of context and degree. It's one thing if it's a willowy, ethereal lady folk singer singing a mawkish ballad about The Land of The Faerie Queene while tearfully accompanying herself on an un-amplified autoharp in a folk club. Silence is mandatory, lest one be assaulted by some ghastly old hippy in Jesus boots. Quite another if it's four hairy-4rsed blokes hammering out Sex On Fire at full beans in a boozer. Frankly, they just have to take their chances
    2 points
  32. peteb
    I've always thought that if a punter can have a conversation without seriously raising their voice then we're not loud enough. Or as a guitar player I used to play with (who also owns a very successful PA hire / installation company) would occasionally announce to the audience "tonight ladies & gentleman, we will be using volume as a tool... and if necessary as a weapon"...!
    2 points
  33. Happy Jack
    You've seen Coldplay, then?
    2 points
  34. Jimothey
    Just wanted to see whether it all ties in together, All the hardware is going to be chrome I’m still not 100% sure whether to paint the headstock Cream or would it look better Black or should I just leave it Maple???
    2 points
  35. Maude
    "That's a lovely rack tom." "Agreed, but don't call me Tom."
    2 points
  36. Baboulinet
    Hello, After a lot of thoughts, I'm selling my Wal MKII 5 strings (1988 - W3114). Specs: - Wal MKII 5 strings from 1988 (W3114) - Brazilian Mahogany body - Mapple neck and rosewood fretboard - Solid black body - Complete clear gloss finish (body + neck) - 17mm string spacing - 5.2kg. - Original Wal case included, also in a very good condition. The bass condition is amazing for a 20 years old bass. The only changes made on the bass has been to change the frets. It has been made by Christope Leduc last year (May 2017) and he made a complete checkup as well. The bass is located in France close to the Belgium and Luxembourgish border. Price: 3690 GBP or 4200 Euro including EU shipping. Sebastien Pics (I'll make more later this week)
    1 point
  37. thebassist
    My new bass arrived today. I'm super pleased with it.
    1 point
  38. KiOgon
    1 point
  39. dmccombe7
    I'm of the opinion that i pay a lot of money for concert tickets and i want to watch the full show including any support act. Its disrespectful to sit and gab thru any band performance. Been to some local gigs where a crowd of women behind me sat and gossiped all night. They had obviously been drinking but you could hardly hear the band during their quiet songs. If i had been in authority at the venue i would have put them out. Few people did actually complain to staff who did nothing. Dave
    1 point
  40. Frank Blank
    See I like and will keep the 6 but I might, if no other option is available, actually buy another SRC6 and just have it strung with 4...
    1 point
  41. Bill
    New addition to the rig..
    1 point
  42. BigJim
    I'm selling one of my basses! I don't use it anymore and it was only used on 1 song in The Story Of Guitar Heroes which I'm using another bass now for! 6 string (No stinky poo) 1991 Fujigen Ibanez SR886 fully working and lovely thin neck with low action! Everything works as it should and has a (which is very hard to take a picture with the phone camera) sparkly blue finish. 2 Band EQ, Humbucking pickups a really heavy duty 5 Star Hard Case (the name of the company) which has been cut out to fit this bass! It's a cracking bass just not being used! There's some for sale for over £500 so £400 gets it! Collected due to the size of the bass!
    1 point
  43. Hellzero
    Rush terrific XYZ
    1 point
  44. ForestPoetry
    I go to gigs to observe the musicianship of the artists and, where suitable, freak the hell out. People who just use a performing band as a backdrop to some night out annoy the sh*t outta me. Fair enough, you're not obligated to watch, but use the part of the pub/club not currently being occupied by those of us performing/admiring a performance.
    1 point
  45. benn
    For sale here is my gorgeous 2001 Ken Smith BSR6GN neck-trough bass. This is one of the most awesome sounding and playing instruments i have ever owned! Unfortunately, i don't have time to play 6 string basses anymore, and i need to downsize my collection. Walnut core, flame maple top, ebony fingerboard. Very very low action, it plays like butter! The instrument is in great working condition. Only few minor wear marks. The frets are in as new condition! In 2012, it has received an update at Ken Smith factory in US. The updates included: new 18v KS preamp new soapbar KS pickups with series/parallel switches I have the original invoice sent by Ken Smith for these. 1250$ were spent in 2012 on upgrading and maintaining this bass. Original KS hardcase is also included in this price. The bass is located in Bucharest, Romania, and i can ship it anywhere in EU, for 70 euros. The price is now reduced to 3200 euros. I'm not interested in any trades. No PayPal payments please, only bank transfer. For any other information, i'm happy to answer you. Thank you
    1 point
  46. Happy Jack
    Ah now, the big advantage of open mics is that the audience is also the other performers. If they make a racket during your 'turn', revenge is just around the corner.
    1 point
  47. T-Bay
    u
    1 point
  48. Cat Burrito
    Even if it was my dream band, I would never audition for a band advertising for a base player. It's just a principle thing - if you can't spell the instrument, you sure as hell won't respect the role!
    1 point
  49. Al Krow
    Well, I'm not sure there were too many compromises made on the Markbass AC 121 Lite combo (which can be picked up for £650 second hand). 500W through a 1x12" on tap with plenty of headroom - I've never had to turn it up to more than 5/10. At 37 lbs it won't break your back either. @JSB has just reminded me of why it's such a good piece of kit...
    1 point
  50. Jus Lukin
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    1 point
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