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Thanks for all the comments folks - really appreciated. I may possibly have had a speck of sentiment in my eye last night. Mrs B is gutted for me too and has said “we need to get you a new one, don’t we” Naturally I said, “yeah we do - a fretted 5 string so I can forget all about it”8 points
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I absolutely love this song - I did know about the Bruce Woolley version, and I quite like it. SHAMELESS PLUG: Did I ever tell you all about the time I did this? Yes, I probably did. But here it is anyway.4 points
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I can completely understand the feeling of wanting to give up with it - but often I find it's modifying/adjusting/fixing a bass which makes you feel closer to it in the end, and once sorted it will all be a distant memory. Try and forget about it for a week and come back to it fresh when you see Jon. At least he's agreed to have a look, it would be much worse if it was a custom from abroad and you face the endless 'dunno if I can sort that' sort of comment from so called repairers you might get in contact with (most of whom are qualified for no more than a re-string)4 points
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There really were some lovely basses at the Bash this year. He Mouse was stupidly good, as everyone has said but the one that most smacked my gob and made me fall a little bit in love (OK a big bit) was one of @cetera‘s Spectors. This finish to be precise. NB no photoshop involved, just a very slight change in camera angle... get a load of this if you missed it...4 points
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I am selling my 5-string, built by Swiss luthier Tino Tedesco. Very pretty flame maple top, active, EMG soapbars, ebony board. Very low action - modern Jazz Bass sound with a great B string! Excellent condition!3 points -
When did we start posting private correspondence in the Status column? Oh well, here goes... Derek. I don't need the adult diapers now until Friday. Thanks.3 points
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A beautiful monster.3 points
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He kept them on in bed?3 points
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At this point people usually suggest sitting down with the drummer and talking things through or having a 'band discussion' or helpfully reconfiguring your FOH so that the drummer gets 'his sound' and everyone's happy. Well, that never works, so wait until the next time you see him and then punch him in the nuts as hard as you can. No preamble, no 'Can we talk about your bass drum amp, Tarquin?' Just an overwhelming pre-emptive strike on his testicles. He'll probably leave the band on the spot, which is fine. If he doesn't leave, keep pulverising his gonads until he does then find another drummer and carry on.3 points
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Via this article from the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/oct/30/the-buggles-how-we-made-video-killed-the-radio-star You can either have the original. According to Geoff Downes: "Bruce [Woolley] tried to stop our version of Video and released his more straightforward version [as Bruce Woolley & the Camera Club] before ours, but it wasn’t a hit." Or the copy: Personally, kinda liking the Bruce Woolley version, though the Buggles one is still the winner. So: who knew the Bruce Woolley version even existed, and can we talk about Trevor Horn's bass playing...?2 points
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Either way, once Jon has looked at it I’ll be able to report back a full diagnostic. Unless I have done something monumentally stupid, in which case I will go strangely quiet.2 points
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Just for balance, I moved to London in July 1974. I cannot imagine living anywhere else.2 points
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This may come as a shock to some people, but not everyone lives in a large city. Some of us live in small villages with next to no public transport. My obese chelsea tractor might be out of place in a London street, but is quite handy when the rivers round here flood, which they do with some regularity - I live where the Windrush meets the Thames, and when we get heavy rain there is often a foot or two of water to drive through just to get to the end of the road. I have played gigs in marquees on fields thick with mud - 4 wheel drive can come in handy sometimes!2 points
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There isn't a bass on earth worth buying over 1500 quid. I really believe that. Music, soul, love, groove, is created by the fingers and the heart of the player. It's ace to have a lovely quality bass (or any instrument), something well made, that feels great, looks great and sounds great. But to me, you can achieve nirvana on an Ibanez, a Mexican P bass, Yamaha.... or a used Stingray, Lakland.... whatever, etc etc.... I just can't believe that in the hands of 90 percent of us, anything more than that is required. The chosen few, I guess, can afford a Fodera or similar... but honestly... why? Especially when Vinny can't come up with a better headstock.... There's WAY too much emphasis on expensive gear. Amps included. Treat yourself to a Peavey TNT 1x15 off eBay and kick some donkey..... Anyway... I expect I'll get shot down for that. Back to headstocks....2 points
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Here's the full, sordid tale...2 points
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And here's Trevor playing the tune live for the first time - 25 years after the single was released. He also introduces Bruce Woolley as "an original Buggle", he's in the band on stage.2 points
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They will probably have done a lot of work on designing and building a crossover so that the right frequencies are delivered to the correct drivers. If a "punter" puts 2 cabs together they will both be working with the whole signal so if there are mismatches in the drivers that might be apparent in the sound. With a good crossover the different drivers should fit together like a jigsaw, because they will be handling different frequencies. snap!2 points
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Just so that you all know, I am showing quite remarkable restraint in not making a comment here.2 points
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Also I hope the OP doesn't mind this turning into a thread about horrible headstocks............2 points
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I’m personally of the opinion that we're too reliant on cars. What London is doing is ultimately good, Birmingham are introducing charging in the near future too. I’d rather not breath air that’s polluted by car and lorry exhaust fumes. If you play in a band and absolutely need to drive to a gig to carry your equipment then car share, organise amongst yourselves so you’re travelling in the minimum number of vehicles. I’m no doubt going to get a lot of dislikes for this, but we simply can’t carry on as we are, gridlocked roads and pollution, it’s unsustainable.2 points
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I've seen a lot of drummers who want to put the kick drum through the PA, so it's not a surprise to see this. I think this is the drummer's equivalent of the guitarist who is massively loud but insisting that he needs to turn up because his cab is pointed at his ankles and he doesn't understand physics: the drummer can hear all of his other drums perfectly loudly because they are all facing his head, but the bass drum is projecting forwards, so he can't hear it as well and thinks it must therefore be far too quiet because he lacks the intellect and imagination to consider that people out front may be able to hear him perfectly well. The band I've just started playing with have a novel solution to this issue. The drummer has an acoustic kit with the exception of the bass drum which is a small electronic pad, which goes through the PA. This works brilliantly as he gets to hear it in the mix without deafening the rest of us with the actual bass drum volume out front.2 points
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Just checked and it failed. This is a good thing because it gives me another compelling justification not to go up to London when the Missus starts banging on about art galleries and Peter Jones in Sloane Square. Thank you, Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London - you may have f**ked up tens of thousands of people but you have immeasurably enrichened my life.2 points
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Postmodern Jukebox put up a version the other day2 points
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my favourite version - it's the B-side on one of their singles...can't remember which2 points
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If only I had that excuse.... 😂2 points
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Ahem...... 'John Deacon' anyone?! 😂2 points
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Actually you can be more confident in a bass after a neck repair. If done properly (and I've no doubt it will be) the neck will be stronger than it was before the break. Take a bit of time out, decompress, then get it sorted. A bass that's had as much attention as this will be, in the end, fantastic and what's more, a very personal instrument.2 points
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Cheers Trev! It's a beauty indeed...... and I've had it upgraded with active EMG DC pickups and an EMG-BT 18v circuit.... I've created a monster! lol!2 points
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I was thrilled to finally see my fave bassist/singer Peter Cetera (ex-Chicago) last night at the Barbican in London! Front row centre seats AND I met him after! It doesn't get better than that....!!! 74 years old and still has his amazing tenor voice intact...... and he played a fantastic set list of classic Chicago and his solo hits. Textbook!!!2 points
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As a young lad I was transfixed by the effect he had on girls - that cheeky lopsided grin and big eyes. I just wanted to be like him. Which, given that I strongly resemble the cactus in my avatar, was always going to be a big ask. But he was the epitome of cool back then.2 points
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Of course, regardless of what anyone else says or thinks, he is by right afforded legendary status simply because of his excellent contribution to Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds.. (IMHO of course)2 points
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Like new condition. Comes with papers, tags....and gig bag.1 point -
Considering selling my Road Worn Mike Dirnt P bass. Excellent condition with case and candy. Unfortunately one of the latches on the case is broken. Would consider a cheaper p bass plus cash my way. £750 and can post at buyers expense Any questions please let me know. Thanks Iain P.S. Will get some better pictures after I’ve finished work today!1 point -
No thanks, I just put one out.1 point
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Don't let Bridgehouse's cack-handed fettling put you off!1 point
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Up for grabs is this lovely Stingray. It is spectacular. Good weight, super resonant, superb neck, low action, freshly strung with DR Hi-Beams, original hardshell case and it has that super cool gunmetal grey (discontinued colour). Sounds lively and fat. One of the good Ray's. Very good condition - only two minor scratches dings. See pictures. Open to trades. Fender Pro and Elites would be a perfect trade. But others do have interest as well. Not really into 5 and 6 strings. Located in Denmark. Contact me for shipping quote. 1025£ plus shipping.1 point -
I’ve had a few Burns/Fenton Weill - they were known before Steinbergers as ‘Martian cricketbats’ I believe. Have a look here - http://www.blackguitars.com/burns-weill-RP2.html ...and yes you are correct it is ridiculously overpriced. They are nice to collect but not exactly ergonomic! The bass player from Egg and Jet Harris used them however so they must have been reasonably well regarded at the time - for image alone perhaps?1 point
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Doesn't work when you're playing in pubs and have to carry the PA, the lights, etc. as well as your own rig.1 point
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I'd be in a queue for a flat pack.1 point
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Don't overlook used BBs from the 80s/90s such as the 1100S and the unreal but rare 3000S. Both PJ configuration, both awesome, however people are asking silly money for those basses now. Some guy was asking for a grand for a Taiwanese BB1100 recently. For me, any of the Yamaha BB series are worth checking out, new/old and regardless of the price/affordability.1 point
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I always think of buying gear as 'choose two from three' - you can only have two of the following - light, cheap & good sound. So, if you want it to sound good and be light, it's going to cost you. If you want light weight and cheap. it ain't going to sound so good, and if you want good sound and cheap, it's going to be heavy. The only exception would be if you were lucky enough to find someone selling on a modern lightweight high quality cab for less than it's worth. Otherwise either your back, your ears, or your wallet is going to suffer!1 point
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Have to agree with that - I've always had great gigs there1 point
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Nice! I was at the Hyundai/Kia HQ on the south end of the city not long back for some meetings regarding an installation at the remarkable Hyundai Motor Studio/Ilsan. The company has sure come a long way And you likely would not recognize much of the city; the place changes so much, year to year.1 point
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Good morning, Mihran (or Andi, or Ultradust; s'all good...) , and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.1 point
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Dingwall made in Canada FD3-A, MACH II 4 L pickups (3 x pickups £220 option) - Are now upgraded to new Super Fatty II models. Controls, volume, Glockenklang 3 band eq (£320 option), 4 way pickup selector: 1. bridge pickup soloed. (in parallel) 2. Bridge and middle in series with each other.[/font] 3. Neck (series) in parallel with bridge (parallel) similar to a PJ[/font] 4. Neck (series) P-like without being a P clone 3 pickups[/font] Pickups can be configured to Neck and Bridge in Series leaving Neck and Middle in Parallel. Dingwall USA strings are available but the bass has a new set of Newtone "Dingwall Fan-Fret" string installed. Two piece Alder body* Chameleon Flip-Paint changes colour when moved in the light. (Professional respray at considerable cost - Premium flip paint) My original prototype half pick guard sanctioned and now part of the Dingwall specs. Three piece select maple neck Bird's eye maple Fingerboard - satin finish, 34 - 37", Luminlay side dots £320 option - (The best glow in the dark type) Banjo frets Novax® Fanned -Fret System™ 5 piece Maple neck[/font] Hipshot ultralight tuners (black) Extra strap lock on rear of bass - £45 option Custom Dingwall Bridge (Black finish) Weight - 8lb 9oz/3.9kg Manufactured in Canada Comes with Official Dingwall Case in spotless condition. Bass has had a replacement nut as previously it has spent some time in F# tuning. I have no choice, I am gutted. Especially as I will have to buy a cheap bass so I still have a 5 string.. Box for packaging is available however you are solely to look after the cost and responsibility of shipping, tracking and insurance. (recent bad experiences) OR you can collect and have a nice cuppa with me.1 point -
1. Never heard of a drummer doing this? 2. Mic him up, 2 mics, bass & o/head, just put a teensy bit through the pa. But if you are playing pubs/small venues he shouldn't need to be going through the pa at all. 3. Is he deaf?1 point
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Sounds like your drummer is a selfish fool who's thinking about his own sound at the expense of the band ! it would give me the raving hump ,and to be honest i wouldn't put up with it i have played with scores of drummers over the years at every level ,and have never come across one who mic's his own bass drum through a bass amp what sort of music do you play ,and does the rest of his kit go through the p.a. ?1 point
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A chance photo of John Deacon used to trawl back over already known info, it’s pretty poor journalism...and I use that word loosely. I’ve got a lot of respect for John Deacon, he’s done the right thing IMO when it comes to Queen. Queen was the four of them, it doesn’t work without either of them. Taylor and May should have had some self respect, and respect for the band’s name, and known when to stop with Queen. The current incarnation is awful. And Roger Taylor needs a dictionary, sociopath? He sounds like he holds a grudge tbh that John won’t join in killing the band1 point
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..or near offer...of course.1 point
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This. Frets are just like that shïtty Autotune nonsense. 😉1 point
