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I do enjoy this YouTube series. Here's ep.36 on Roundabout.

The thing with anything like this is that some only give it the amount of time for then to feel uncomfortable....then turn it off. The trick is, even if you don’t like it, to immerse yourself in it for longer, to give yourself the chance of ‘getting it’, lots of this kind of music is largely drones and meditative in nature, so requires a bit of context.....not 57 seconds against he context of the ‘normal’ you were doing before. Not saying that everyone will like it, obviously not, but go for much longer than you feel comfortable! A few people have said, ‘oh that made me feel uncomfortable’ etc, but that just means it did it’s job of illiciting an emotional response....so clearly it’s doing something ‘right’ Si

My wife would have complemented me on that

Apart from the fact that - if anything - the Pistols purportedly embraced nihilism and anarchy (while MacLaren raked in the cash), the main objections would seem to me to be (i) the probability that no promoter would book you for fear of a riot kicking off (ii) you'd probably have to change your home address on a weekly basis (iii) thousands of people would pile into your social media platform and try to get you sacked from your day job (iv) some hard-core EDL lads might turn up to any gig you might somehow mount and they're actually fairly f**king scary so when you tell them you're mainly doing it for the controversy value they might express their displeasure at the perceived levity with which you might seem to be approaching their cause by administering at best a severe talking-to and at worst a savage physical beating. Shortly after which the Antifa might stroll by and give what's left of your band a serious kicking. So, yes, great idea.

Apart from the bloke with the Mic getting lost at 5:30 and maybe a tad bit more Reverb, it's nothing a bit of added Cowbell wouldn't sort out. 👍

I shall be moving onto the other notes when I feel I have fully mastered the A and not a moment sooner

Found this today. "Marie and I had a second fun-filled day at Summerfest yesterday which was also the last day of Summerfest 2018. Bands we saw included Paper Holland, Soccer Mommy, Aleem, and Bad Boy. The day ended with Cheap Trick thunderously rocking the house filled with adoring fans. Surprisingly, they were not, in my opinion, the best band we saw yesterday. That was reserved for the local Maple Road Blues Band. https://www.facebook.com/Maple-Road-Blues-Band-181086306205/ We had never heard of them before, but went to see them because we had noticed that they hail from the same suburban/rural county north of Milwaukee where we live. They played to a much smaller venue than Cheap Trick with hundreds instead of thousands in the crowd. Yet their excellent musicianship and passion for their craft captivated the audience with both original music and standards. I think Stevie Ray Vaughn was smiling down. Sometimes the best is indeed right in your backyard." Nice, I don't see very many of those. I'll take it. Blue

Thanks guys -- Now spoken to Scott.

Here's a couple of mine, The TT was an impulse buy purely on the aesthetics, I just love the red and black combination and I think the ebony fingerboard just adds to the looks. It's all passive with Hausell (can't find the umlaut key) pickups and it sounds utterly immense. The neck pup has a more P like mid range punch that you usually get with a J style single coil. The VM is a swamp ash body with 'Berg own brand pups and a Glockenklang pre-amp. The poor thing is currently looking for a new home

dood, It’s possible to cut a top hat into the base of the cab but that would entail getting into the innards to make sure the damping material wasn’t unduly disturbed. As with a previous Wizzy10 I knocked up a shelf for the cab to sit on. It’s located by its weight (21 lbs) and corner notches. Here’s a pic of the underside. You can find the bracket online.

Subtle? The white and orange combination is already less startling but to seek a subtle relicing is like hoping for a nice relaxing road traffic accident.

I felt we had a great gig last night. It was a 50th birthday party, venue was a beautiful walled communal garden area from and old manor house. The hawaiian theme suited the beautiful summers evening perfectly! The audience took a long time to warm up to us, I think some of that was to do with set list but mostly the fact that people didn't come to watch music, it was a social evening with BBQ food and booze on tap that had most occupied - we were largely in the background. That being said as the sun set and the drink flowed more and more people got up and started dancing. Being called for 3 encores is never a bad sign!! We are a hobby band and don't gig much, it was the first time I'd played live for a year - nerves were high on my side but we sounded tight and I'd played as well as I ever have done. A couple of wrong notes and one time (during encore) I messed up a little but on the whole a fun evening!

Started veneering the top today using @Andyjr1515 very helpful instructions, the headstock is done and the body is drying But now for the last big decision Maple or Ebony fretboard Looking at it I'm thinking everyone is right definitely Ebony! Also I've been trying a gloss poly finish on a offcut of the veneer here's a comparison of gloss and raw I think that when is done it will look nice and lustrous 😀

Couple of last minute jobs for tonight - nothing major.. made up the bridge grounding wire and trial fitted the electrics harness.. And whilst I was at it, trialled the knobs.. Yeah, they don't look too bad...

Gave it a good few hours to dry out - and I’ve now done a wet and dry pass (1200 grit) with water. Body and neck are both silky smooth, and so I will leave it overnight and give it another pass over tomorrow. It’s looking pretty much how I wanted it to now:

Do you get to wear Black Shirts? And little silver double lightning bolts? Cos that's really, like, cool. All the birds go for that look. And high black leather boots. All shiny and stuff. But you need loads and loads of, like, deodorant and stuff, cos people don't half niff a bit when you keep sticking your right hand up in the air all the time. But just as long as there's something brainless to shout all the time, right? 'Ere, I 'ad that Max Mosley in the back of my cab once ...

Ah, Tommy Robinson. Took a quick Google to work out what you were on about. This story like, so many, is a passing thing, so it's only going to be briefly relevant. The question is whether you genuinely support the right wing politics he espouses, what with having founded the England Defense League, and whatnot. If you do, then you are well within your rights to express your allegience through your music, as many bands have before. If you don't agree with his viewpoint, but are hoping that using a controversial topic for the theme of a band will 'get you there', rather than look like a savvy business move it smacks more of desperation and clutching at straws, not to mention a pretty cynical sellout. Moreover, rather than net you the kind of success the Pistols achieved (and I'd suggest they were presenting something more nihilistic and anarchistic than right-wing anyway) it would likely guarantee you the kind of marginalisation that many other NS, racist, and bigotted bands have been served. While every viewpoint is valid, you already know you are flirting with a very unpopular one. There may be avid support in some circles, but the majority of folks will find it tasteless, and very likely not give it the time of day, just like all the other right-wing bands out there. IMO, of course.

Just wanted to report back and say im over the moon with this guitar. I dont know why but its so much easier to play than my sons HB Strat. Niggles would be i wish it has a gloss neck, but that's a minor thing and i have had basses with the same finish and they were fine No fret buzz that i can hear, frets feel like they are all seated and not sticking out etc. Neck seem straight and very comfortable. I will (maybe) change the bridge later on, or block it. I have no need for the tremolo arm, so would prefer rock steady tuning over that. Its slipping a bit here and there, but nothing major. Very pleased with the outcome. I just need to learn how to play it now.

If your 5 string has no punch and is difficult to amplify then you need a better 5 string bass and a better amplifier.

1972 all original Fender Jazz, with the original case, she’s aged beautifully with great looking wear and checking all over, she was Olympic white but is now a gorgeous buttermilk colour with the most beautiful piece of tort I’ve seen, I think my soul was a small price to pay.

I like him and the Violent Femmes. Used to a cover of 'Colour me once' in a folk duo.

Try the tiny Quilter BassBlock 800...

Mate, I’m just a big a fan of Bernard Edwards... just something about his attack and the lead parts...

We can work this out with a little more information. I'll assume that, by 'ampjack', you mean a Vox-type micro amp mounted on a jack plug. Using that assumption, then, we'll try being a bit systematic about this. Taking the following combinations, can you give the result of each, please..? Casady -Lead 1 - Amp = Buzz..? Silence..? Plays OK..? Casady - Lead 1 - Ampjack = Buzz..? Silence..? Plays OK..? Casady - Lead 2 - Amp = Buzz..? Silence..? Plays OK..? Casady - Lead 2 - Ampjack = Buzz..? Silence..? Plays OK..? Ibanez AE8 - Lead 1 - Amp = Buzz..? Silence..? Plays OK..? Ibanez AE8 - Lead 1 - Ampjack = Buzz..? Silence..? Plays OK..? Ibanez AE8 - Lead 2 - Amp = Buzz..? Silence..? Plays OK..? Ibanez AE8 - Lead 2 - Ampjack = Buzz..? Silence..? Plays OK..? Over to you ...

That's rather lovely, that is

Phil Minton is an interesting bloke. Very good trumpeter, and baritone singer - you can hear him in more conventional mode with the Mike Westbrook band, for example on his settings of Blake:

That swamp ash looks delightful!

Just had the opportunity to meet up with Dan at a motorway services. Dan had bought my Fender Precision and this was the agreed location for the handover. He was running a little early so phoned to suggest we meet at the next services along the motorway. This would have saved me a good 20 miles. As it turned out, I was already at the agreed spot so we met up early. Really thoughtful suggestion though and greatly appreciated. The deal couldn't have gone any smoother. Great guy to deal with and a pleasure to meet. Had a little chat about basses, as you do. I wouldn't hesitate to deal with Dan again anytime. Thanks mate and I hope you enjoy your new bass.

Ha, I did the toboggan ride the first time I came here, yes, unscary, but sort of fun. Not done the elevator thing, I wouldn't get the Mrs near that, she was bad enough on the cable car! We come here a lot as it is so relaxing and beautiful. The jazz has been good too, proper hard hitting stuff, not the watered down populist stuff you get at some festivals.

Now thats a great Idea 👍🏻

Cause my first name is Tony and like you(and I'm sure lots others ) I also have lots of unfinished tracks that need completing and hopefully one day I'll be able to realise them ! Time is always the issue when you have a family !

Going to look good

I hate you, that's 22 minutes I need back. and now I have to watch some of the others too

That's just my teenage boredom threshold, I haven't attempted to listen to that album in it's entirety since 1979, must give it a go now, I've only got those first five songs on my iPod, shocking.

Hey come on - only for those who think the evolution of bass guitar was concluded in 1962, so a version invented in the mid 80s clearly has no relevance!! 😂 If you want a screwdriver thread it will surely be in off topic or maybe accessories, or even repairs - then people can argue that using cheap tools based on 60s technology is perfectly adequate and all you need for a 21.18 century application 👍😏

That's wild.

Where is this going? After 4 pages the answer to the question do the "best" pro players mainly playing 4 string basses is still yes/no/maybe. The answer after 444 pages will be exactly the same. Like the rest of us, they'll use the bass that they want to use. Some wouldn't touch a 5 string bass with a barge pole. Their choice, but I wouldn't see that as any endorsement for 4 string basses over any other, just their preference.

He was playing a five string (possibly Ibanez or something similar) with Tull in the 90s.

I, erm, acquired my copy of that EP from my sister in about 1983. It's been well played since then. I love Paul Gray's playing.

The Damned's Friday 13th EP from 1981. Paul Gray's playing is wonderful and his Ric sounds immense!

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Well we can see where this one is going.

Here's a cut-out-and-keep guide to tort wot I made.

Great gig tonight albeit a little weird. We've just played at the world sheep shearing championships😶

Oh and let's throw Jeff Berlin a bone: 'Water on the Brain' from Allan Holdsworth's 'Road Games'

Just awesome.