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Better photos from Friday's gig:13 points
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My left hand, which I damaged in a horse accident in 2023, has regained a decent amount of mobility in the past year and my main issue nowadays is a degenerative neck condition (which could also have been hastened by aforementioned accident). So a long scale bass is now more comfortable for me (I have been using short scales almost exclusively) ... but it has to be super light. I spotted this Fender Traditional 60s P bass at FenderFever and it stated an amazing weight of 7.6 pounds. I asked them to double check and they confirmed. So I snaffled it and installed a DiMarzio DP122 creme pickup for the full Martyn P Casey of the Bad Seeds look. Very happy with it. No band at present but, when I get back in the saddle (obvs not a horse one), it should be very gig friendly.8 points
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My first ‘Ray. Been playing 30 years, always wanted one, only ever tried one full fat US model and a couple of SUBs. Landmark birthday in a couple of months so treated myself. 😊8 points
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Sod AI, I think someone's hacked into my home CCTV. 😬6 points
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Very, very sad to hear this news.. 😞 Such a talented musician with one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard in my life. Her performances and versions of 'Killing Me Softly' and 'First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' will never be equalled or bettered IMHO. RIP.6 points
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Some phone footage of our performance on Saturday...plenty of room for improvement, most obvious being lead vox too low in mix. Psychosapien.mp45 points
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I finally pushed a bit at our seven piece swing band rehearsal last night. One of our members is a music teacher and we can use the music room in her school for rehearsals for free but we almost always leave things where they are in the room to avoid moving the drums. Lately that has had me (DB with my own amp) and the keys at the front of the room and the drummer about 30 feet away at the back of the room with the horns set up between us. It is a terrible way to set up and means that the rhythm section can't hear each other but last night I strongly suggested ( not normal for me) that we should make the effort to move things and it made a huge difference. We have been gigging for about 8 years together and this was the best rehearsal in a long time, when we gig we set up like this so it makes sense to rehearse that way. Glad I raised the issue and so was our guest vocalist who really liked that she could hear the band the way it would sound on a gig. I used to dread these rehearsals but I'm looking forward to next week and will make sure we will set up the same way. 😊5 points
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You all look so cool in your gig pics! Any pics of the bands I play in look like entertainment day at the old folks home and we are the residents! 🥴5 points
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Bought this German Metroline as just couldn't see past it. Absolutely wonderful instrument in every respect, it's a pure joy to play and is at the very least the equal of the Japanese Metro Modern 24 five string I owned previously. One thing is the fretboard doesn't seem as wide further up the neck as on the Metro and also the Metro Expresses which is something I like.4 points
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Sandberg VS-4 through GK MB200 and BarefacedTwo10.4 points
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Absolutely. Also, I find that either monochrome or a limited colour pallet helps immeasurably. The other secret .4 points
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Thanks. IME there are a number of things that go together to make good live band photos: A good photographer - which should go without saying. An interesting and appropriately lit stage space. Ideally the rest of the venue should be relatively dark compared with the area occupied by the performers Interesting looking band/artists. IMO there is no point getting up on stage to perform if you are not also going to give the audience something entertaining to watch. Otherwise you may as well stick to the recording studio. For me, live performance is as much about the visuals as it is about the music. When all those things come together the results are usually rewarding. Of course I only post the photos I think look good. There are probably an equal number of terrible phone shots of the band looking uninteresting also posted on Social Media. I just choose not to share those.4 points
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Hold on, Trump hasn't appointed the new Pope yet!4 points
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Some video from yesterday's gig... you can see I was having a lot of fun from about 1/3 of the way through! AQP05IXz-P74jtaQNnMx7cmbBMTK8Je-gpmm6FLmot0YeGxQhH9b9ChaicpHN82BWZfoy8w8tOWJ9LEqck62juxmlcuJfDDjdFLuu_nLJJm_SKkyOA.mp44 points
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Sandberg California-I VS4 Precision, MN, Aguilar 4P-60 Well, I've spuffed quite alot of money recently, so could do with freeing up some cash. For sale is this rather nice bass I purchased from this very parish about 5 years ago. I love the build quality, the block inlays, body grain and its active umph. I had a d-tuner installed (im sure i have the original in my spares cupboard if I rummage around) and is sporting new super slinkys. There is (what I think is) a surface crack/scratch on the heal which is pictured, this has not deteriorated in any way during my tenure, so presume its not an issue. Comes with original receipt/paperwork, Sandberg soft case in good condition and comfy strap with straplocks The previous owner replaced the stock pickups. • Ash body • One-piece Maple neck + maple fretboard (22 frets with 0 fret), D-tuner • Aguilar 4P-60 pickups • Glockenklang 2-way 9V active preamp (push/pull volume knob for active/passive - tone knob works as tone control in passive mode (passive tone has a classic gnarly 60s P-bass tone and active bass a modern boosted tone) • Sandberg hardware in gold finish (slightly faded over time) • Nut width: 40mm • Weight: 4.2kg / 9.2lbs Price is plus postage or I can meet in the kent county for a filthy carpark bass meet. Tea and biscuits at mine is an option. I will give it a month and possibly withdraw once my wages materialise!!!3 points -
For what it's worth I was in The Bass Gallery in London earlier and tried a used Anaconda Ultra J5. I was quite taken with the bass itself more so than the tonal voicing but the brand has definitely grabbed my attention still. Played effortlessly.3 points
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Mine is a ‘72, the humbucker adds around a kilogram in weight to it 🤭3 points
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Yeh nerds 😂3 points
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I wish to apply for Nerd of the Month please. 🤣3 points
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I can't believe he couldn't get closer to his original bass sound if he wanted too, I can't get his original sound but I can get closer than he does these days, just listened to a live version of Hanging Around from the 'Feel It Live' album, my favourite bass sound on any record from Norvegicus, and it's a travesty3 points
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Our shipment has landed, and they are gorgeous!3 points
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You could have been really mischievous and caused all sorts of trouble for them by telling him to f**k off and slag his mum off. 😆3 points
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as I mentioned earlier, they've got their own sound guy, so to a large extent they get the sound they want, I know different venues have their own characteristics but a decent sound man should be able to cope. I once went to a festival about 15 years ago and the sound was awful all weekend, all thump thump bass drum, the Ruts came on and their sound was spot on, Segs Jennings' bass sounded awesome, I even messaged him about it and he confirmed they had their own sound guy3 points
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I was in a band that we abbreviated to FFS. After a few years, Franz Ferdinand and Sparks combined for a while, calling themselves.....FFS! There was no misunderstanding as to which version you were getting when we struck up on a Saturday night. However, our keyboard player did have to shave their moustache just in case (she really wasn't happy about it though.......)3 points
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Stranglers without that bass tone are not Stranglers, certainly not if they're doing tracks from the first three albums which I'm guessing they are, it would be like Rush without Geddy's voice... Venues seem to want all performers/performances to conform to this audio algorithm these days, to the point that I wonder if there's anxiety among venues that any deviation from the usual thump-gap-highs model will be seen by the vast majority of punters as poor quality sound; lets's not forget that the vast majority of under 30's have only experienced relatively poor quality sound in every application from domestic audio to large-scale venues......3 points
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Yes, that's great news for us Saturday folks. I've got a bit of a drive but am hoping to get there good & early. And this is great news too. I have been itching to get my hands on one of your instruments for years. Security! Eject this man from the forum!3 points
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Well, a very nice man from the basschat came around and played my Combustion to a standard I don't think it's ever been played before and bought it and took it away. I reached out to Bass Direct and begged them to plead with Dingwall to build my bass now I was without a fanned-fret bass and apparrently they felt sorry for me and are making the body this week. Hurray! The idea was I'd have it for Christmas but now I'll be happy with NBD before Easter!!!!3 points
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Played the venue part several years ago supporting Balaam and the Angel who had a rather Spinal Tap moment when after setting up their drum riser and drums the road crew realised that it was now too close to the venue's ceiling for there to be enough room for the cymbals!3 points
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I bought the Bass VI from a well known guitar shop in 2010, it was sold on behalf of a well known musician who’s name is on the receipt, not the one who’s name and band name are on the case so I don’t know anything about that other than that is exactly how the case was when I bought it. It was a blue refinish when I got it and I had it redone in Dakota red nitro cellulose with a matching headstock and correct style decal, back of neck is original finish. It is a darker red than I can get in the pictures, looking like vintage originals, with chips, dings and checking. The pic guard is not original but made from mint green 3 ply. Two of the machine heads are original but the rest replaced with two different kinds from different periods. Pots have been changed and I’m not sure about the wiring although the pick ups, switches, and control plate and knobs are original as is the trem but the trem arm is missing. Original frets, string tree and strap buttons. Truss rod turns ok. I’m not willing to send this so it’s a collection only where you are welcome to inspect before buying. Thanks, G2 points -
I knew this would be nice to play and would look lovely, but I wasn't prepared for the monstrous sound to come out of it! I have various instruments, each of which has some good qualities but also some failings. This is just huge. Everything's there. I'm lost for words. It's a DiMarzio Billy Sheehan pickup. A Relentless, I think. I went to see The Raven of this parish, hoping to buy his Shuker PJ. I played it, liked it (though I was really looking for a passive P but of course it also works passive and it's not obligatory to use the J pickup) and was about to hand over the cash when, being a nosey sod, I said -what's in that other case? -oh, that's another Shuker, here, have a look. -I'll take it. -Done. Pleasure doing business with you. Might still have to go back for the PJ, mind.2 points
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For sale here is one of the best preamps in the bass world, the Fodera/Mike Pope preamp, but in pedal format! Extremely musical and easy to dial in your sound, this pedal is a must have for a recording/gigging bass player. It features a separate mid selector switch, which can be used like a solo boost, really pushing your sound forward in the mix. I don’t have the power supply, I only use with battery No box price: 240€2 points -
For me, the models I notice look a bit derivative and cheap, but tend to be quite expensive, for example (first one I came across)..... It's a competitive market, Fender have most of it sewn up, and there are players such as Sire coming in with some very high quality and low cost instruments.2 points
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I’m currently putting together a Precision with a Dimarzio DP145 (with series/parallel switching), and I’m rather excited 👍2 points
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Unreadable and unplayable - Richard Bona's one chorus bass solo over the rhythm changes tune 'Good Question' from the 2006 Mike Stern album, 'Who Let The Cats Out'. The solo starts at 2:11. I can play it at half the speed Bona plays it. He plays it twice as fast as I can and is singing at the same time. Bloody foreigners coming over here and showing us how to play the bass brilliantly and singing like Gods and writing brilliant tunes and stuff. For the record, this one took me weeks. I kept getting frustrated with it and putting it down and then going back to it like a glutton for punishment. In the end, it just had to be finished. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/good-question-mike-stern/2 points
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Tommy The Cat - Primus2 points
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Tomorrow if I manage to get the photos ready2 points
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In the early days of Fender, the bridge wire would be covered by the metal bridge cover that all Jazzes were issued with. When Fender realised most people removed the bridge cover, a tunnel was drilled from the control cavity to the bridge so that the wire was hidden. This bass is a reissue of a 62 Jazz, so to be true to the original the wire is exposed.2 points -
Tentatively putting my rather lovely Paulman Precision up for sale. Rescued it a year ago and spent a fortune recommissioning it including full fret level and dress, new Montys pickup and loom and Dunlop flats. It’s now a properly great precision.2 points -
The intro is the easy bit!!2 points
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A young Russell Crowe plays bass2 points
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Arrgh, I've ben trying to just stick with multi-fx and not spend, they don't quite nail this analogue octave sound though. .....it's also a useful pedal just as clean boost, or to use clean but with the tilt EQ (e.g. click on for a for a Reggae type sound for just one part of a song). Alright, I've convinced myself! PM incoming!2 points -
Current gig rig (the amp is new and yet to be gigged). Line 6 G55 wireless, Trace Elliot TE-1200 amp, Barefaced Super 12T cab.2 points
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Used the venue’s backline last night, never tried a Blackstar bass amp before but it sounded great! First time using IEMs too, made a big difference!2 points
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Why a tiny little fiddly thing that needs expensive parts? well this is it compared to a 1590a size pedal - slightly wider - untill you plug something in and here is it compared to a 125b side - think standard size for a walrus pedal so it can take up way less space than a larger pedal. I think if they had side jacks that clashed you could fit two of these in the space of a 1590b MXR size enclosure. That’s with EBS Gold cables too! the downside is fiddlyness more expensive parts and probably not being able to use just any patch lead!! That’s EBS gold cables and a Cioks power cable.2 points
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Oh yes it is 😉 I'd take that over a Fender.2 points
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Forgot that I have this. expression pedal from Roland, this will work for Boss pedals and, according to the internet, others like Line 6 with some tweaking. Brand new costs £60 plus shipping, selling for £30 posted within mainland UK. No box but will be packed well. Can be collected on Aylesbury.2 points -
Bedford Esquires on Saturday with For The Hornets: Venue: We’ve played there about 6 years ago. I arrived early and started setting up on the exact spot as 6 years ago near-ish the bar. Barman: “Whoa, what do you think you are you doing?” Me (paraphrased): “I’m setting up. Now look here son, I’m not sure if this is your first day, but I’ve played here before, and this is where I set up” Barman: “Mate, this is the bar. You’re playing here….” He opens a door to a bustling live venue, already filling with punters. Turns out we hadn’t played there before… we’d played the BAR of the venue!!! Wow, that was embarrassing. Sound: Sound was incredible. As were the lights. Easy peasy sound check. Gear: I borrowed a Mesa Boogie Subway 4x10 cab – 1000w 4ohm. About £2ks worth. I want one. Promotor: ADK. Amazing promotor, they spam everywhere before the show. It was a great crowd. Additionally they have 4 GoPros set up around the stage and transfer you all of the footage, and the sound desk recording in the morning. Excellent touch. Last pic is a screenshot from the GoPro on my side of the stage!2 points
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Last nights ‘gig’ was an appearance at the Black Horse Sunday Sessions - a buskers night in Boldon Colliery that features guess artists and last night it was us! Lovely old pub that was packed with music lovers and performers, and really well run by two stalwarts of the local music scene up here in the north east, Paul ‘Big Red’ Randall & Paul ‘Chumsy’ Chambers. This is the second of such nights we’ve had the pleasure of playing and I’ve got to say I love them. For the gear heads I was playing my Boosey Hawkes Excelsior ‘Lilly’ through the rather marvellous EBS Stanley Clarke preamp and SushiBoxFX ‘Finally’ valve DI straight into the house PA. Sound was run by fellow bass man Paul Chambers who got me a great natural tone.2 points
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Lighting can make a band look bigger than they are. See the pic below. There were probably 5 people in the room. Daryl2 points
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Picked this up a few weeks ago -a lovely 2012 walnutglo 4003 I'd owned a few Ric guitars before and found them o.k. but this is sublime.2 points
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