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Great fun with a welcome return to my local pub. A bad start in that 1) I managed to forget my mic stand and 2) we showed up to two musicians thinking it was open mic night and telling us that we had five songs! Luckily we were able to explain that it was OUR show and they got a booking of their own. Two hours of acoustic gothic tunes, ranging The Cult, The Cure, Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, Fields of the Nephilim and the, un, Monster Mash finale! Oh and a couple of our own, for good measure. We're back there in January.16 points
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And another Oxjam Beeston gig report... Hurtsfall played at the Malt Shovel at 5.00 in the afternoon. My previous experience of Oxjam was over 10 years ago with The Terrortones where it seemed poorly organised with the venue changing at the last minute, everything running late, and the promised backline not being present. Luckily on that occasion the bass player from In Isolation who played before us was happy to let me use his rig. Little did he know that I'd be taking his place in the band 6 years later! This time it was a complete contrast: everything was extremely well organised and running on time! We were sandwiched between two bands of very different styles to our goth/post punk sound, and for once I didn't spot anyone in the audience that we knew, so we were playing to an audience who were completely unfamiliar with our songs. Despite that we seemed to go down well and although there were people drifting in and out as we played, plenty stayed to the end of the set and we got some appreciative comments afterwards. Still strange to be back home before 6.30 in the evening. This is the only photo I've seen so far of our performance seemingly taken from the back of the pub:14 points
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Withdrawn. Different plan9 points -
2 gigs this weekend, Friday night was the 50th anniversary of the Aberdyfi mountain rescue team and Saturday was a 50th birthday party held in Aberystwyth museum which is splendid old music hall complete with stage and footlights. Both gigs were fine but people didn't come for the music they came to talk to their mates. Fair enough but hard work for the band. We seem to get a lot of bookings of the "wouldn't it be nice if we had a band" variety. Not complaining, 2 paid nights out with my best mates and access to 2 very good buffets!9 points
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We played in Southampton at ‘The Hobbit’ on Friday night, and a social club called ‘The Martin Club’ on Saturday. Annoyingly we had to shorten our set on Friday due to time constraints, but had a great time with a small but enthusiastic crowd. Saturday however was nothing more than a paid rehearsal in front of the other band (Mutiny on the Beach) - I felt bad for them because they invited us down and we’re embarrassed by the poor turnout. We made the most of it though and had a great laugh all weekend. Mutiny on the Beach are gonna head up to Essex to support us at some point, so it’s great to make new friends if nothing else.9 points
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They got "Bela Lugosi's Dead" performed on two mandocellos and "She's in Parties" on a bass and a mandocello.... hopefully better than a kick in the eye, so to speak!?! A couple of the locals complain about us "turning the pub into a youth club" - considering Nick and I are both 50yrs old, I am tempted to use that quote promotionally!9 points
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This surfaced from our gig on Sat night. SLF Gotta Getaway. This is the 2nd time we've tried playing this so its not quite there and a bit of work in progress. Great song tho. The vocals are louder in the mix but camera was just in between PA cabs which were angled outwards. Dave9 points
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40 minute set as part of the Oxjam Beeston Music Festival, which is held annually in 20 venues in Beeston Nottingham with 100+ bands and artists. Fantastic gig and the crowd really got into our set. Oxjam Beeston, entirely run by volunteers, has raised £150,000 for Oxfam since 2011, not including this year. As you can see from the headgear, we're a Country Band8 points
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Performed for the first time with our new backing tracks to a fairly captive audience of mostly stallholders in a market! Very well received, it was great to look around and see them nearly all having a little boogie almost without realising they were doing it. The sound was great, we were setup super quick and off the stage so quickly afterwards we caught the crew napping.7 points
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The gig turned out to be a lot of fun. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=862602832054443&id=100001681941959&mibextid=Nif5oz I'll add another full song clip later tonight. Blue6 points
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At least Maddy shows up and dances! People pay big bucks to go to holograms of ABBA, so low is the bar these days.5 points
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Someone was kind enough to take some photos.5 points
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Yamaha BBPH Peter Hook bass This is a limited edition bass which is now discontinued by Yamaha. From what I've read online there were only about 352 basses made (I'm not sure if this is worldwide or UK only - but the majority were just for the UK market) Great condition, includes original gig bag, case candy and overlay for control panel which comes with the new bass. I brought this new during the Covid lockdown. Looking closely this has 1 very small dent next to the controls, which is hard to see unless you are looking very close to the body. You can see this in one of the photos next to a 1p penny for size. But it is not noticeable at first sight. It's only a couple of mm and has not gone through the body finish. Plastic is still on the control panel plate. Strings have been recently changed, but i'll throw the original strings in as well. You are very welcome to come and try the bass out. I also have a Clone theory pedal (not for sale) all set up if you're after that Hooky tone! I'm also open to a Zoom/Whatsapp/Teams video call if that would be helpful to you. Only selling as I now have more basses than i'll use and the Joy Division / New order project I got this for is at a stand still, so this isn't getting used. Afraid i'm only looking at cash on collection as there are far too many scams around on paypal and bank transfers, plus i don't trust couriers (most of whom don't fully insure instruments). I may be able to travel to a mutual location and my band (Sounds of Seattle) travels around England and Welsh borders a fair amount so that's another possibility. What Yamaha says: Peter Hook pioneered a singular style that defied convention and became a defining aspect of the sound of Joy Division and later New Order. The Peter Hook Signature BB combines elements of his favorite BB1200S and the BB734A he currently plays on tour with Peter Hook & The Light. Combines elements of the BB1200S and BB734A basses Reversed VSP7n Split Single Pickup Active preamp with 3-band EQ and active / passive switch 3-piece alder / maple / alder body Red finish inspired by Peter Hook’s favorite BB1200S Limited Edition in Europe General Specifications General Construction Bolt-on (6-bolt miter neck joint) Scale Length 34" (863.6 mm) Body Body Materials Alder / Maple / Alder construction Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane Neck Neck Materials Maple / Mahogany 5pcs Neck Finish Satin Polyurethane Fingerboard Materials Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 10" (250 mm) Fret wire Medium Number of frets 21 Nut materials Graphtech Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret 40.0 / 56.3 mm Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret 21.0 / 23.0 mm Electronics Neck Pickup Reversed VSP7n : Split Single Coil / Alnico V Middle Pickup - Bridge Pickup - Controls Master Volume, 3-BAND EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble), Active / Passive Switch. Pickup Switch - Hardware Bridge Vintage Plus : Convertible stringing, Brass Saddle, Steel Plate String spacing 19 mm Tailpiece - Tuning Machines Lightweight Open Gear Pickguard - Others String gauge D'Addario EXL-170 / 0.045-0.100 Case Gig bag there are far too many scams around on paypal and bank transfers, plus i don't trust couriers (most of whom don't fully insure instruments), so i'm only looking at cash on collection. What Yamaha says: Peter Hook pioneered a singular style that defied convention and became a defining aspect of the sound of Joy Division and later New Order. The Peter Hook Signature BB combines elements of his favorite BB1200S and the BB734A he currently plays on tour with Peter Hook & The Light. Combines elements of the BB1200S and BB734A basses Reversed VSP7n Split Single Pickup Active preamp with 3-band EQ and active / passive switch 3-piece alder / maple / alder body Red finish inspired by Peter Hook’s favorite BB1200S Limited Edition in Europe4 points -
I wanted to personally thank Gaby and all that she did to ensure smooth transition for this cherished Wal bass. I will take well care of it!4 points -
It was the busiest Oxjam I’ve seen. Probably helped by the football international break. The Bendigo Lounge, where we played, was rammed at 5.30. I hope the big crowds mean big money for Oxfam.4 points
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I’m assuming Maddona is a Madonna tribute act?😂4 points
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Well! Seeing as I'm rarely playing since I left the stages, I'm keeping a bass or two and letting go of the rest. Lusithand Alma compressor - £150 - runs 9-18v, Nuno can confirm this despite the misprint of '9-12V' and I've used it as such without a problem. Owned from new, fantastic Diamond like bass compressor. Boxed Pedaltrain nano+ with softcase - £45 in line with other ads I'm happy to do a small price reduction if all bought together. Best, Ander.3 points -
Pushing up Daisy's what?!3 points
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I actually have a bit of experience in the vintage guitar market, I used to stand shows in the 90's and 2000's. Once a guitar is "outed", it stays outed, and this seller will have a lot to regret regarding his current stance/position with the guitar and his future reputation. He may actually be causing himself more trouble than he anticipates right now. It's a very small world, and this will not go unnoticed. Rob3 points
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I’m pretty much amped up , but everything I’ve heard from people that use the Elf suggest that it would be a good amp to have.3 points
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Ooooooooooooooooh!3 points
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I run hot and cold on shipping and have thankfully never had a major issue....but there's nothing like 'Saturday, 2PM at Clackett Lane Services' for everyone's peace of mind...3 points
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Tonight (Monday 16th) on Channel 4 at 10pm there is a showing of ‘Summer of Soul’, a 2021 documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Apparently the footage was rediscovered in a basement and then restored. Features many great performances including those by BB King, Stevie Wonder, Mavis Staples, Sly and the Family Stone & Nina Simone.3 points
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Think the Fullerton versions are the US built basses rather than the cheaper "Tribute" series basses. Fullerton is the home of G&L as far as i know. The Tribute basses are circa £300 over here whereas the Fullerton US made basses are up in £1k - £2k range if i remember right. Dave EDIT :- just saw the other posts with Fullerton info.3 points
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Being an ASAT bass, it can only be MIA, there is no Tribute ASAT bass.3 points
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I One Two Break Three ～ Quëën Déjà vu? 🤔3 points
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Electricity ～ OMD3 points
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Thanks Dave, Here's the " No Diggity Clip" from last night. Lots of guitar https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02N9EHNX93ezEbN7SXGXeS2W41yrrSu5Yc1czF1DiZta4eJSH4M2TwpKAjYWrPybh1l&id=1470144703&mibextid=Nif5oz Daryl3 points
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Really enjoyed that Daryl. Def drop the Blues part of the name as that doesn't really sound blues to me. Its got more of a Country feel. Sounds great tho. I would come see you if i was a bit closer. Dave3 points
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For UK deliveries : If anyone would rather have a no hassle bass sale and needs a courier, use https://lenspeedlogistics.com/services/single-guitar-delivery-from-55/ Scroll down to coloured map to see where they deliver in the UK mainland for the 55 quid price. They dont require a hard case. They dont even require a cardboard box. A padded gigbag will do. If you phone up , you get the boss, Len, who's a good bloke. They deal with a lot of antiques as well as bass gear, so are ultra careful with your goods. They are of course fully insured. They may not be quick. This is because they're a small outfit, and to make money, they need to coincide a pickup with other jobs near to you. Its sheer luck if they have gear to deliver or pickup in your area within a day or two, so it's 50-50 if you get a quick pickup or not. I have waited a week before for a collection from me, but i live way down the country compared to Lenspeed. I've already used them several times, and have posted on BC about them before. They did stirlings jobs everytime and Len's courier will keep you updated. A fabulous service3 points
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Pop music is and has always been more entertainment than an art form. No big surprise, really. To rewrite a common mantra here on Bass Chat slightly: "No one in the audience can tell the difference or care, so why should you?". They are primarily there to be entertained, not to listen to music in specific, or at least that is secondary to them.3 points
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Played a smallish venue at Withernsea last night...pain in the derrière to get to as you can’t avoid going through Hull and the never ending roadworks are, well, never ending. Strange layout, long and thin with rooms off to the side. Couldn’t crank it up too loud as you’d deafen the punters at the front which meant the back of the place was a bit quiet. Despite it being ‘off season’ the place was packed and up and dancing from the off. The Landy was well chuffed and even made between spot sarnies. It’s a bit of a trek but worth it with this kind of reaction so hopefully we’ll be back there sometime in the new year. One thing, another one of them small stages which was a challenge but apparently the previous week’s band had been a 5pc with keys...god knows how they managed it 🤪......smallness demonstrated with pre first spot pic of drummer waiting out the ubiquitous bingo.3 points
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You seem to be ignoring tonewood. I only play in rooms with oak joists.3 points
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Markstyrene? like polystyrene but with improved low end register and fitting with the Italian lifestyle.2 points
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There is probably a smart way, for me, I'm convinced the swearing got me over the line2 points
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Leap! Van Halen2 points
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What an interesting thread. I would have said it was fake based on the routing, it looks like I did it and was not what I would expect of an expensive guitar. Shows how little I know about Rickenbackers. Be interested in how this finishes. Always like learning new things. Thanks Rob2 points
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Just had a chance to watch the latest iteration video through my studio monitors, and again, I find myself preferring the sound of the Funkle over the Wal 🤯. It sounds to me like the Lusithand preamp is more 'open' than the Wal (in a sort of 'goes up to eleven' way) if that makes sense? Playing around with the filter pre on my Overwater I have now discovered that the filters are indeed one per pickup, and that there is a pull up function on the master volume that appears to replicate the Wal pick attack. Despite my Overwater being a neck through all mahogany construction with what looks like an ash top, it does not sound anything like a Wal, having its own unique sound which I actually now quite like.2 points
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Oh I do love a good comedy price-tag. 1400 bucks (by the time it gets over here, probably 1500 quid) for a Sterling, oh my aching sides.2 points
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No amount of bubble wrap stops them losing it2 points
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Massively overpriced budget instrument with some fancy tech shoved into it. Sterling by MM basses seem pretty decent for what they are, like Squier CV etc etc….. but prices like this are outrageous. I hope absolutely nobody buys one.2 points
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Serimousely? Fullerton is home town of one of Fender's factories that makes the fancier ones.2 points
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Yes Dave that's them!When I joined them I told them about the Graeme Hotel and the singer wasn't interested. I explained that Emergency Exit had some decent nights before lockdown and I could speak up for us and get us in. I met him recently and he said that they got a booking and were looking forward to it! Hopefully they have a good night. They do have a following so should have a crowd but volume is going to be an issue that's a given!2 points
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Still got a fair bit of finishing off and tweaking to do, but the next step was confirming that the neck angle was right - and that meant fitting some strings This is where I'm at: And with big brother: ...with the label giving away the family lineage2 points
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I'm on a tour with Greg Douglass, the guitar player with Steve Miller. We're at Kinross tonight and tomorrow and travelled up from Hull yesterday. Albert was playing last night and is coming to our gig tonight.2 points
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Last night was a punk gig with Emergency Exit in Graeme Hotel in Falkirk. Not the best night i've had. With us not gigging this band as often as we used to the mistakes are creeping in and there were quite a few last night. Its very annoying for me as we previously made very few mistakes if any so rehearsals will now be booked between gigs. Did a couple of new SLF songs. Gotta Getaway went pretty well and punk fans really appreciated that one. Nobody's Hero by SLF was ok but something went a bit off around 3rd verse. Still not sure what happened but i seemed to lose my way a bit but picked it up again. Audience still thought it was good. This was only the 2nd time we've attempted it without rehearsals but we should be better. Its an odd venue. I always feel like i'm just the jukebox in the corner every time i play there. Its a footie bar and most of the audience are run overs from those watching football all afternoon so they just happen to be there rather than there for you. Singer reckoned it was like pulling teeth trying to get a reaction. Personally i would rather just avoid this venue but a gigs a gig as they say. Dave2 points
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The Oxjam Festival in Beeston, Nottingham. Playing with the Daz Kelly Band at the Bendigo Lounge. A large and full bar; not everyone was there for the music but there was enough appreciative folk to make it worthwhile. It was a five minute walk from the car park but we were using the house PA and I’d only got a bass, Elf and a Barefaced 10 to carry. We had a few friends and family turn up and my one drink was bought me by my son-in-law. An over-priced, over-chilled craft ale. 😆2 points
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Tonight: Maiden voyage for a new band! Technically the same band but with an added female singer and a new (and very different) setlist. Went really well, considering we were playing Beyonce, Britney, Dua Lipa, Rhianna, Whitney type stuff to a pub mostly full of drunken blokes that had come to watch Rugby and then some Boxing. Couple of rough edges that we'll sort with a couple more gigs, but we had a lot of fun and sounded great. I was ampless (the ONE TIME you don't check the spare Bass amp is in the van...) which wasn't ideal, but the IEMs did OK. On a personal note - I played a 5 String in public for the first time in about 25 years and... the homework paid off. Can't say I didn't drop a note, but I did pretty well IMHO. As we were packing up, the drummer said (out of nowhere) "You're an absolute dude, I f***ing love gigging with you" and the Boss said words to the effect of "well. you're always on it", so I'm happy with that!2 points
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Clean and Beeswax Buff... Maple Body, Transparent Black Flat TKF Finish... Po(o)p Scoop...2 points
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