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  1. Thanks all. It went pretty well I think. No obvious mistakes and I got on really well with the band. I also knew everything on their set list, above the 5 songs they'd chosen for me to do, and let them pick some at random so they could see I knew it. All gear functioned flawlessly and I showed I'm really comfortable using in ears. They had over 70 applications so I won't be holding my breath but at least I didn't let myself down in any way. Aaaaaand breathe 🙂
    8 points
  2. I dont have much time for Cliff's music, he was a late 50s/60s artist to me, but to suggest someone should stop doing something they love seems strange. If what he was doing was important to well being in any way (Yes I know ) then yes, give it up, but its just music and if he and the audience enjoy it then why not? Its his job after all. My old man loved his work as a carpenter and did his job till he was 76, not cos he was desperate for the money but because he loved it.
    5 points
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  4. Musicman Stingray MM30 Sapphire Black / Roasted Maple Neck Limited Edition for Premier Dealer Network Only 25 worldwide!!! This Musicman Stingray MM30 was produced in 2013/2014 exclusively for the Premier Dealer Network limited to 25 pieces. It’s got a special effect lacquer called “Sapphire Black” combined with a breathtaking roasted maple neck. The only change was made by replacing the original PU with a handwound Stauffer/Haeussel MM-PU. The original PU is included. Here are the facts: Model: · Musicman Stingray MM30 (PDN Limited Edition) Neck: one piece maple neck roasted with oil-/wax-finish (really incredible feel!!!) longscale (864mm) with 21 frets 6-point bolt-on neck joint compensated nut neck width: saddle 42,8 mm - 12th fret 56,7 mm neck thickness: 1st fret 22 mm - 12th fret 24,3 mm Body: Ash body special effect finish „Sapphire Black“ Hardware: Schaller hardware chrome hardened Music Man bridge string spacing: Saddle 11 mm / bridge 19 mm Electronics humbucking-PU (replaced with a handwound Stauffer/Haeussel-PU, original MM-PU is included) distance from bridge: 77/101 mm Musicman 3-band EQ current: 9 Volt Overall weight: 4,5 kg (stated) - mine is 4,27 kg (digital fine scale) original accessories: gigbag (no case!), sticker, cloth I purchased a quality case for the Stingray but alternatively the original gigbag is also available. Compared to the “standard” Stingray the bass is less "aggressive". The roasted neck and the Haeussel-PU lead to an even tone without loosing the original punch and growl. The bass is located in Dortmund / Germany. Insured shipping to UK is no problem and included in the instrument price! Price: 1.400 GBP I am open for any questions!
    3 points
  5. Fabulous gig at Cafe Choux Choux, a gorgeous cafe/bar on Keighley station. Tonight is the first gig of this kind at the venue. The local promoter was let down on the original one, so these guys stepped in. Very hospitable, as are the promoters. Really well looked after, and all three bands putting in great performances. Could get used to this 😀 Here's Eliana Cargnelutti and her band closing the show.
    3 points
  6. Spent yesterday sorting through some old photos for my Mum and found a very old photo album I'd never seen before. Turns out that this is my great grandfather Not sure what being a Banjoist said bout you back then, but on seeing the pic and finding out who he was, I felt a really strong emotional link to my past (kinda wished it had been an upright, but c'est la vie). Anyone else got any old pics of distant musical relatives?
    3 points
  7. erm.... actually they are Aluminium... The kind that's pronounced Alu-MIN-ium.
    3 points
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  9. My band Goodfoot did a live session the other week. Hope you guys like it!
    2 points
  10. I got some good string/woodwind/brass collections from Plugin Boutique for 91% off or something stupid, £4 each. Also bought some Nike running shoes today for 50% off, direct from Nike. Doing well lol. Not spotted anything of interest bass wise, but I’m pretty much sorted! Si
    2 points
  11. If you play music then you're a musician. With regard to people doing other things too that aren't playing, but are still within music, we were encouraged at uni to adopt a portfolio approach to a career; so playing, teaching, composing etc.
    2 points
  12. I have this in a week or so's time but as I keep telling myself, joining a band is a two way thing and you are auditioning them too! To make a band that works needs so many different stars to align that if you don't get the gig it's to be expected in many way - getting the gig is a bit of a miracle! Good luck!
    2 points
  13. Maybe someone in say Canberra would also like to collect in person. Just sayin'.
    2 points
  14. Just got myself a new BB734a in the matt black finish. First impressions are it definitely lighter than my BB1024X. The Fit and finish is absolutely top draw. In passive mode it doesn't seem quite as loud as the 1024X but in active mode its absoloutley thunderous, whith lots of usable tones. The neck profile is a bit slimmer than the 1024x front to back but both of them feel really comfortable. Not had a chance to try it at volume yet but should get a opportunity this week. Got great service from Wunjos who had it sent up to Liverpool in a flash. Just a pity that Dawsons in Liverpool would not price match them and lost out on my business. So top marks to Yamaha and Wunjos
    2 points
  15. @Marcoelwray Just for you.. seeing as I had the bass ready for tomorrow, I thought I’d take a pic just like the famous Uberhorn Fretless one for your album
    2 points
  16. I've got the earlier MIJ Mustang, which i think has a tighter radius neck and smaller frets than the JMJ. Mustangs are lovely basses (def go for the La Bella mustang strings too - they sounds great).
    2 points
  17. G'wAAAN! Take it steady on the caffeine.. less is more! 🙂
    2 points
  18. You are not Cliff Richard. Remember this and do not try and imitate him.
    2 points
  19. I have this model in black. I took off the stinky poo tuners and fitted Wilkinson black WJBL200 tuners. I love the feel and build of the instrument and the active circuit is very versatile and quiet. Quality in a low-priced instrument. I plan on turning the bass 'stealth black', replacing all the hardware with black hardware.
    2 points
  20. Reminds me of the little girl hearing a Toad near a pond : "Hey, I'm a musician, I've been cursed by a witch, just kiss me, I'll become normal again and marry you …". Then the girl just puts him in her Pocket, and goes away, saying "I'll earn way more money with a speaking Toad".
    2 points
  21. A minor point: the sale finishes late morning next Friday. Everyone knows that a bass bidders GAS and possibly alcohol fuelled fingers work better mid to late evening! 😉
    2 points
  22. Thanks for the contribution lol Si
    2 points
  23. Most disappointed. I used to be able to confidently and happily say I’d never seen a Spector I actually liked.. .. or a Warwick for that matter 😜 Lovely bass!
    2 points
  24. Not bass related but.....I applied for holiday leave at work for a fortnight in 2019. Already planned what we were going to do - Eurocamp. Price was £1239 for a fortnight in a caravan in Italy (flights & car hire on top of this). My boss approved the holidays yesterday so last night I sat down to book. Black Friday deal with Eurocamp reduced the cost to £560 thus saving a whopping £679. Unexpected and a genuine saving for something I was purchasing anyway. Impressed!
    2 points
  25. So, have had the Fender Stage 800 Rumble combo 5 days now and happy to share my first impressions. I’ll update the thread as I go along and I’m also happy to answer Q’s for those who are curious about this model: 1. It’s heavier than anticipated. Still a one hand carry though and pretty light for what it is I guess. 2. The 64 page manual, that annoyingly you have to download, initially seemed a bit daunting but actually wasn’t too hard to work through – it’s very pictorial and a lot easier compared to the Markbass Multiamp manual. I confidently learned the Fender amp programming in about 2 hours – there’s a lot to remember but it’s fairly self-explanatory once you get going. 3. The sounds and FX are very good, decent envelope filter and there is a decent notable difference between the amp models – ironically I’m favouring the GK emulator at present. There seems to be an abundance of distortions/overdrives…probably too much and a lot of the presets are distortion heavy but of course all settings are easy to modify and make cleaner. 4. The Fender Tone app on the iPhone is brilliant, easy to modify your sound from your phone as long as your connected to the amp via Bluetooth. You can create amps, add Fx and make setlists all from your phone and its quick to make the changes. There are also presets in a Fender cloud that can be auditioned as well as downloaded- quite handy. All settings can be backed up to the cloud too. 5. The footswith is great too. You can switch between amp models easily and switch FX on and off in each patch setting if they’re present. Built in tuner and you can control the looper from the pedal. The pedal is sturdy and built to last, however, the connecting cable is a cheap nasty molded plug type – basic mono jack to jack. 6. First bass amp I’ve ever connected to my home Wifi too – novel! However its great you can play your music via Bluetooth through the amp – today I jammed along with an iTunes playlist and levels can be adjusted to suit. 7. I’m sure there is a toaster somewhere on it but haven’t found that yet…neither have I managed to get on eBay with it Overall though I’m very impressed so far and will take it to rehearsal on Sunday for a good running. Particularly pleased it has a 12 string emulator patch so I can now contribute on our bands take on Pearl Jam’s ‘Jeremy’
    1 point
  26. ******PRICE DROP £850 Here we have a mint condition Orange Superbass head, very rare. Orange OR120 Super Bass 1997 RI, Rare full tube amp in immaculate condition with original cover. Tons of tonal possibility with the Bass, Mid and Treble and the frequency select switch. Can also double as a guitar amp. Checked and serviced about 6 months ago, all given a good bill of health. 4/8/16 Ohm switch, 2 speaker outputs, 120V/220V/240V selector, and 120 Watt of tube power. Don't be fooled into thinking 120w is not loud enough, this thing is a beast! *****Will consider trades, basses, cabs, try me ************ *******Cab not included.........
    1 point
  27. Oh it's also a finely written review with great photos.
    1 point
  28. Hi everyone, My English is not so good so I'll try to do my best... 😱 I keep an eye on this awesome forum for years (I'm very active on Onlybass.com), so it's time to say hello So I'm Julien from south of France, playing bass for 6 years, double bass and guitar for 25 years, music is all my life. Cheers
    1 point
  29. The bass was reviewed by a German bass magazine and these are their professional photographs. But it’s exactly the bass on sale here!
    1 point
  30. Got EZ Drummer 2 from Absolute Music for £68. And EZ mix 2 straight from toon track for €33 Great deals!
    1 point
  31. Oh what a pain, if I still lived in Portsmouth I would come and get that from you. Well, obviously not come into Gosport, but meet you at the border
    1 point
  32. Don't hold your breath, they've been in my drawer for over a year, I will try and fit them next year!
    1 point
  33. Actually there is no slot head in the insert. The slot goes in first and it partially cuts its way to wood. Just put a bolt and a nut to the insert and it is easy to fix it, if you can keep it straight. I have put inserts to one Status neck and they work really well. Have been thinking in making the bass a travel one: the neck is super easy to detach and as it is graphite, it keeps its shape and stays in tune.
    1 point
  34. The issue is with individual piezo saddles rather than an under saddle strip. I think the Godin have individual saddle piezos? I have a Bolin NS Design with individual saddle piezos that just won't work with nylon tapewounds and a Dean Pace EUB - also with individual piezo saddles - that did with a bit of fettling. As it seems to vary I wondered specifically if anyone who has a Godin A4/5 has it strung with nylon tapewounds.
    1 point
  35. Exactly my thoughts/experience!
    1 point
  36. Talent, business and broad appeal?
    1 point
  37. Being nervous is good, it shows you care rather than being blasé and "not bothered". Good luck, hope you get it.
    1 point
  38. Nerves can be calmed, to a certain extent, by focusing on the process rather than the outcome. If, as you say, you are well prepared then focus on that fact rather than what might happen. Do what you know you can do, play the way you play and be friendly. After that its apples and oranges.
    1 point
  39. Let us know how you got on. 👍
    1 point
  40. I still regret selling that bass! The Sire V7 is unbelievable value and I stand by my excellent review of it!
    1 point
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  42. Absolutely right but you see it's unlikely I'd have been drawn to that song in the first place if it was carp. And I meant to say the bass line would be one of the reasons not the sole reason I was drawn to the song.
    1 point
  43. Ah go on, take a risk, press the 'buy now' button. You'll have no problem shifting it if by some weird chance you don't like it.
    1 point
  44. I tried googling all types of knobs and frankly this isn’t the website where I landed at all 🤗
    1 point
  45. JMB is like 80% dreamers and time wasters. I sometimes reply to ads just to see what their angle is. Im pretty sure there’s a thread about dreamers on JMB somewhere on bc. The content in that thread is top notch quality.
    1 point
  46. The Roadworn nitro is the one to have in my book, selected lighter woods me thinks.
    1 point
  47. The music should always come first. The bass players in all the bands I love are an integral part of the music (and which incidentally include Squire, Lee, Burnel, Macca, Zender). However, following a recent conversation about Vulfpeck (who I’d never heard of, so gave a listen), it recently occurred to me that many bassists seem to be into stuff that leaves me utterly cold. Motown, Steely Dan (who I tried for years to like until finally admitting they affect me like nails down a blackboard), loads of so-called “blues” (anyone who has seen Ghost World will understand), soul/r&b/what I refer to as “funk lite” & “fusion lite” (admittedly early Jamiroquai could qualify here but for some reason I love them). Weather Report are another who I convinced myself for years were great, when actually they only do marginally more for me than Kenny G. Joni Mitchell is another on the Kenny G scale. 😂 FWIW, I love everything about ABBA.
    1 point
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