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I'm a big NR and JH fan, so I'm a little biased. IMHO NR did a fantastic job with Jimi. There's a lot of stuff written wrongly over the years over he played/didn't play that. I've read a good number of books on the subject(s), and it's pretty safe that NR played on the first 2 albums, and parts of the 3rd (JH played a bit on EL, plus Jack Casady's on there too....the entire sessions are a bit of a haze to all involved! JH could have replaced Noel if he'd have wanted to, I'm sure - but he didn't. There's been loads of stuff also written over the years about he was also planning to dump Mitch, Billy Cox was going to quit....to do this, do that.....all we're left with are the actual events. Noel did leave in '69, management wanted them to reform early '70 (did a Rolling Stone interview), but it never happened. The management side of JH is worth reading in to - it is very, very sinister indeed. Noel and Mitch sold their rights long before the reissue era, and before dead rock stars became such big currency. Not surprised there was bitterness - the whole Experience Hendrix corporation....JH's half-sister (I believe they only met a handful, if that, of times) running the whole show, whilst even JH's real brother is shut out. Very nasty wranglings, whilst the pointless re-issues and digging keep on going, and the branding gets more and more ridiculous. Still, the original records are out there, together with some great live and session stuff. I for one love Noel's tone, his style, equally as much as I enjoy Billy Cox's more traditional approach. Two different players for two different eras.

So you think something like the video below involves no artistic talent to create? Really?
 You should maybe invite this guy along to some of your pub gigs, let him see what true artistic creativity looks like... PS: all made with sampled YouTube clips.

We had band rehearsal last night and, well, I was really busy this week so I didn't get a proper amount of time to learn the new songs. It was suggested that we learn Footloose, but if I'm honest, I couldn't get into the song no matter how much I tried. Mods, can you help with my Loggins trouble?

All our valve amps 100w and upwards are 100% built by us on site at HQ in Essex, Always have been and all being well Always will be. Happy for anyone to come and visit and watch one being built(BUILT not ASSEMBLED) from start to finish

I just bought a Squier VM fretless Precision off Grangur on this forum, and it's quite extraordinary. It has a very acceptable sound, is very playable, has an astonishingly straight neck, for a cheapo, which is fast and responsive to adjustment. It's well finished, the tuners are efficient at keeping the strings in tune (which is, after all, what you expect from tuners) and the bent metal bridge is easily adjustable and stable. The downsides are an overly light body, which means there's a bit of neck dive, and a slightly bland pickup. This is not just an adequate starter instrument, which is why I bought it. It's a good, giggable bass. And these things only cost just over £300 new. £300 is not a lot of money, really, for a musical instrument. £300 is what you can end up paying an emergency plumber (more in London). It's two months commuting, if you live in the city. It's three or four nights out. Six theatre tickets. Two tickets for the Rolling Stones. A third of an iphone. Now, cheap end stuff in the past has been utter crap. Anyone who started playing in the 60s and 70s will recall the unplayable garbage we were expected to start on. So, here's the question: is this purely a result of improved design, tech and production methods, or is someone somewhere not getting paid properly for their work?

Anyway, just to cheer everyone up here's the Ace of Spades album cover with some kittens on it.

But the thread was started to to prompt discussion both ways. Not just a slagging off thread...

There some options out there

Did they also factor in how much smaller Mars Bars are now compared to,say, the 1960s? If you play a short scale bass now, instead of a long scale back in the day, It would even out the conversion.

That's why you need to down some Lucozade before hand...

How about having a go at this classic I've only ever seen 2 pub bands pull it off (admittedly I was in one of them ) and it's a good bass work out as well as a favourite with the crowd who don't usually expect to hear it.

I've heard bands that don't use samples that have no artistic content!

10 staff may be, but an owner who never stops, sleeps or gets put off by anything, as long as there is coffee 😜. (Based on Mark Gooday’s FB activity)

If you ONLY use samples from preexisting pieces of music, and assemble them in a different way to create something new, that is creative by definition. Sometimes it's done lazily, sure, but no more so than lazy songwriters knocking out obvious progressions/cheesy lyrics.

I wouldn't want to be the one who told him....................

I said artists that ONLY use samples. If they actually do something creative with them then that is different. Mate, Aussies don't drink Fosters, we export it to you to drink England has never recovered from the blunder of sending the convicts to the land of sun , surf, and good times. leaving the do gooders in dank depressing wet England lol

I haven't owned or played that specific one but I own a CV 50's P and have briefly played a CV 60's Jazz, I can say that they're great instruments. The big question will probably be, how are you with thick glossy necks? If you're exclusively a satin neck guy, you likely wont get on with them as the glossy finish is very thick. But, that being said, it's definitely worth having a wee shot on one to see how you like it.

It’s a tricky one with noise nuisance and to be honest, I’d probably side with the neighbours. I used to live in a townhouse with paper thin walls and we had major problems with noise from the neighbours. The problem is you’re always on edge. Every night we were just waiting for the drum and bass party next door to start. Partly due to this, I am now so mindful of how bass frequencies travel. We’ve all heard a boy racer from 2 miles away with the parcel shelf in his Corsa bouncing. If I’m not playing through my headphones, I’ll play through my rig sat on a gramma pad at truly quiet ‘radio’ levels. If ever I need to briefly crank something up to ‘vibration’ levels (testing cabs etc) I’d ensure that the neighbours were out or I’d set up in the garage on a concrete floor.

I loved the JJ Burnel sound, and his bass on the Stranglers first album "Rattus Norvegicus" was what first made me listen to the bass guitar So that's my contribution - not necessarily my fave album these days, but it's what got me into bass

I had one was a decent bass but was bloody heavy so I got shot of it I understand these basses vary a lot in weight though

Aye - not a song i love, but the other guys were keen on it

I have a great love of "sideboard" instruments. I guess it comes from owning a double bass then being bombarded with Wals and Warwicks in my yoof. All 4 of my basses (5 inc DB) are well worth a good polish :¬). One day though, I will buy a Stingray, and it will be painted, preferably stealth BLACK with a black pick guard (and black gear)! It's all a bit pervy, I know, but each to his own ;¬) :¬)

You'll be hard-stretched to find mushy Ps...

well there of course is fair trade for stuff like coffee and choc but it's one thing to have official policies in place that have mass consumer support and another to police it effectively from start to finish. Supply chains are so complex these days it's easy for the criminally minded to find loopholes to abuse. Just cos a product has 'Fair Trade' or 'FSC Approved' etc on it isn't a guarantee all is 100% kosher. I'd pay extra for a guitar if it meant workers got a fair wage and the woods are sustainable but getting the proof is another matter

2 posts huh? well 1st things first, welcome to best bass forum on t'internet! As for the bass, well that colour would tempt me greatly I gotta admit. I cant comment on the pre amp as I'm mainly a passive man, but I'm sure someone will be along soon to give proper advice. All I can say is, if YOU like it..that's good enough!

I had read the full thread and wasn’t going to reply but then thought you might find it interesting me having a Streamliner and AE cabs as well. I was looking for a new amp and options I thought about was Mesa, Glockenklang or Demeter. I thought the Demeter was too expensive and I thought the Mesa was just such a good deal when I saw it here. It has been a brilliant amp. I will be keeping it for a long time. I have been playing for close to 30 years and I have played through few amps in my time. This might not be the best sounding amp but it’s not far off. So I do recommend it. I personally don’t think the D800+ offers that much more that I feel I need to upgrade. I had seen the Warwick in your sig so mentioned it but I also saw that you didn’t mentioned it as a bass you play so that was just a wee joke. I also have a ‘89 Thumb 5 with EMGs. I gig it ever so often but I prefer the ‘91 SS2

I own a Squier C vibe. It's brilliant. Although I changed pups for SD the C neck feels very comfortable. Rolling back the bridge volume gives a similar p bass sound.

And Led Zeppelin had their own methods for sampling other people's work.

On my YouTube channel i put together a Playlist with 16 sightreading exercise videos. Maybe it's a start:

Be accommodating, but when the next screaming match happens knock on her door and request the same from her.

Completely agree and would include the next album, Benefit. John Glascock's playing on Songs From The Wood is exceptional and makes it a seminal bass album for me.

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