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We did this about 10 years ago, never regretted it. Our keyboard player left due to work travel. Now = guitar, bass and drums. + Female vocal, We are now tighter, happier. I had to change the way I played which was a very staccato attacking punctuated style to be heard through the wall of synth sound. I can now play quieter sensitive phrases and be heard, we've got our dynamics back. And I know our new guitarist is with us for the same reasons, It gives him freedom of expression. There will be numbers you can’t do, but we don’t give up until we have tried them, Vocals make a difference, if three of you can sing harmonies.

Hi, I always recommend and used Madonna’s [b]Isla Bonita[/b]. It is a reasonable pace but is great for your left hand to get use to arpeggio shapes major and minor both forward and backwards without moving your hand. http://youtu.be/zpzdgmqIHOQ

Didn't know the Hives broke the states

[size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial]I take a spare everything, because i'm anal like that, but I was a boy scout and my paranoia has paid off on many occasions, I even take spare things others may need and they often have. If I'm involved the show will always go on. A good habit, but may be need a shrink. [/font][/color][/size]

Can't believe i missed that what a bummer. Always a bit of a hero of mine, good ole no frills working bass player.

I have been on here every day and only just heard that Duck died on Sunday. The bass community grieves the loss of another one of its greats. Donald “Duck” Dunn, member of the legendary Booker T and the MCGs died Sunday night in his sleep. He was 70-years-old. While initially his parents did not see a future as a musician for their son, Donald, a self-taught bassist, put together a vast and impressive career. He was overseas in Tokyo, Japan, playing bass on a tour with his long-time musical companion Steve Cropper, having played a double set that night at the Blue Note Night club. Along with Booker T. and the MCGs Dunn helped define what came to be known as the Memphis soul sound. As a session bassist, Dunn worked with the best of them through his career, from Eric Clapton to Bob Dylan to Neil Young, and in 2007 he was awarded a lifetime achievement Grammy for his great contributions to music

I got a Mey stool from Thomann, Germany over £100 prob £120 with postage but very good but heavey. check the site they have loads to choose from

On my P bass, cant get a pound coin under the 12th but can just get a £2 coin under the E but not the G. the relief is about 0.5mm would prefer lower but get buzz arround the 20, 21st

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Intersesting things coming out of this. I do use Mississippi for 16th notes. to keep track in a Bar so Miss - iss - ipp - i Miss - iss - ipp - i Miss - iss - ipp - i Miss - iss - ipp - i But not funny lyrics, But Ringo has been credited with "would you stand up and walk out on me" as opposed to John offering of "would you throw squashed tomatos at me".

Scatting whilst playing to drive the intervals home yes. Sing what you play has always been recognised as a good thing, but odd lyrics no, I would rather learn the actual song so I knew where I was.

I heard this on here first some months back, I have been playing for thirty years 4 string for first 20 and 5's for the last 10. and never noticed whilst overcoming the change and settling into the world of 5 strings. But as soon as it was mentioned I think there is a difference. I believe this is due to the dominance of the B which defines the majority of the neck relief, due to its mass and the tension the B string holds over the E string inside. I have three very good fives, but there is something an E struck on a 4 string has, compared to one overshadowed and damped by the tension of the B string by its side. I believe there is something in it. It would be interesting if a manufacturer could measure this with and without the B string on the same Bass. Volume, tone length of ring and harmonics present etc. I think it’s more than myth

Probably this one http://youtu.be/8roidAxzNzU

Interesting point Bassmonkey makes, which I can relate to on a few numbers, I would describe as concentration fatigue a bit like reading a book in the sun and the words start floating off the page. But in a band situation it is like listening to your own heart beat, and panics you that something’s wrong. I find this happens in the more simple numbers with a strong beat, instead of just going with the flow occasionally concentration gets you paranoid about beat placement and that the drummer is speeding up or is it me. And once you start to think the drummer is placing the 1 in front of the beat, you have a great desire to put the brakes on and steer the band into Armco. On talking the drummer about speeding up the whole band and singer say you were slowing it down. Uhhhh. This is opposite to zoning out and means you need a holiday.

Got a one o'clocker this saturday, so will probably have a knap during the third set. does that count.

Not as a Pro may do in some free jazz solo, but during a gig yes, but it’s coming back that’s dangerous, like waking up after an Op on Gas. My mini moments are when I have not heard the piece called, but recognise the guitar intro and start playing. Everything is fine but I haven't a clue what I’m playing, hoping at the end of the 8 bar the chorus will come to me as well. Not quite the same but as near as I get. If you consciously intervene you play a bum note

Just thought it is worth saying about the internal cab cable, and then the two to the cone probably no more than 0.5mm. so don't get too hung up But like you guys I made my own 4mm cables up. Speakons from Maplins and the low oxygen cable from Richersounds. 4mm is the largest you can get into a speakon terminal. best to tin it with solder first to avoid any of those strands making a mess of things. [attachment=106603:cable.JPG]

Loved the Fingers P, down the right hand side. What were you using to record that.

" Landlord said take a break now and let the pub fill up for while"

Clarky " are you playing tonight, or shall i come back tomorrow"

Hi JTUK All sounds familiar. I am with you on this. The bottom line is we are all in competition, you're down south, I'm down south, If there are lazy bands in my area who don't want to put out their best performance they can stay in that comfort zone, Great, I for one rely on the fact this happens to other bands It means we don't have to try even harder to just stand still. There will always be a new kid on the block. So no harm in an honest chat about wanting to be in the best band in the area. If apathy still reigns, maybe it’s time to get a new band together with that vision and drive. Suggestion. Do you collectively go and see other local bands perform. This sometimes is a wakeup call. It a tough one, good luck.

Nice one Jimmyb. Having a look at the "show us your Sunburst" thread. It's no wonder Old fenders are rare all you buggers have um stashed under ya beds. Leo would turn in his grave if he knew the old firm was having to scratch new ones just to keep up with demand.

I didn't know you could play poker with bass guitars, but some of you have two decks on the go, thats gotta be cheating. I'm out

Had one a while now, It does everything i need it to.