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Super Deluxe Editions/Reissues.
hiram.k.hackenbacker replied to NancyJohnson's topic in General Discussion
....and then we have the room to be released Roger Waters TDSOTM Redux for £220. Think you missed the boat on that one Roger. -
Super Deluxe Editions/Reissues.
hiram.k.hackenbacker replied to NancyJohnson's topic in General Discussion
The upcoming Fleetwood Mac boxed set serves absolutely no purpose whatsoever that I can see. Old remasters (only 6 mind) on clear vinyl for £150. No thanks. -
Super Deluxe Editions/Reissues.
hiram.k.hackenbacker replied to NancyJohnson's topic in General Discussion
I agree. All I’ll say in their defence is that the Rush 40th SDE’s are a thing of beauty. Really well put together, as I’m sure these are, but the 50 releases lack any significant content to justify the price. YMMV of course. -
Super Deluxe Editions/Reissues.
hiram.k.hackenbacker replied to NancyJohnson's topic in General Discussion
Rush R50 releases.... https://www.rushbackstage.com/product/6XAMRU303/r50-backstage-exclusive-super-deluxe-edition?cp=102112_115293 Cunningly, the CD version only comes with one of the two books. To get both, you have to upgrade to the CD & vinyl SDE which is another $300 on top of the $100 for the standard edition. I can only assume, given the audio content, very few would buy the SDE unless there was something 'exclusive' to lure them in. All digital content in stereo only as far as I can tell. Undoubtedly, there will be several with spare cash that won't think twice about it. I've bought every Rush SDE to date, but I'm having trouble justifying this one. -
Spector Euro 4X in Ultra Violet - Mint/Unused
hiram.k.hackenbacker replied to hiram.k.hackenbacker's topic in Basses For Sale
I’ve not bumped this for a while as I was quite content hanging onto it should the need arise, but I’ve just had to weigh out a rather large wedge to ‘gov dot uk’, so needs must I’m afraid. For this reason, trades are not an option sadly. To reiterate, this is a brand new bass bought for a project that didn’t happen. It hasn’t been used for rehearsal or gigs. I’ve plugged it in to make sure it does what it’s supposed to do (it does!), but other than that, it’s been batteries out and in it’s case since I received it. I don’t want to ship it, but I’m happy discuss getting it where it needs to go with any prospective buyer. If we can find a way, I’ll help however I can.- 19 replies
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So very sad to hear this awful news. RIP Nick.
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I have no intention of trying that one, so not a request, just thought you might like it.
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Hi Chris, Have you ever looked at Close (To The Edit) by The Art of Noise? Trevor Horn makes it look so easy, but I'm not so sure it is and there doesn't appear to be any decent attempts at it on You Tube - none with dots anyway.
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My ACS plugs were a lifesaver last night. The venue was fine, but due to the shape of the space we were in, there was no escape from the sound of the snare on my left and FOH speaker on my other side. Plugged up I could still hear and feel my cab right behind me, but no pain and no nastiness afterwards. It always surprises me when I take them out after we've finished at just how loud a noisy pub is on it's own without music. Comes from having hearing suppressed for two hours.
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Ah man, I've played Chinnery's loads of times and also seen some really good shows there too. I don't get down there as much as I would like as I'm usually gigging elsewhere myself. We've always had excellent sound there. I think this was taken straight off the board.
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How was your gig last night?
hiram.k.hackenbacker replied to bassninja's topic in General Discussion
I've got that hat , but mine has a jingle bell in the end. Nice set up. Very festive. -
That old problem of missing notes when playing
hiram.k.hackenbacker replied to FretsOnFire's topic in General Discussion
Mmm. How long have you been playing the material? If it's a long time, you're probably dwelling on it longer than you should be. I go through phases where a I have 'nemesis' tunes. Songs I know I'm not going to get through unscathed. Thing is, it passes over time; for me anyway. It used to be Footloose. I don't even think about it now. Then it was True. I used to be wracked with fear about the sax solo section. History now. I remember I did a Bowie gig once and the audience wouldn't let us go. We did so many encores we were running out of songs. Keys said let's do Five Years and I said I couldn't remember it, despite playing it hundreds of times, but I had been put on the spot to recall it and I couldn't. Completely screwed it up, but nobody gave a stuff about it. Then it was Somebody To Love. Boss that now. Then it was Save Me - do it my sleep now. I'll have the same problems with Spread Your Wings and I Want It All next year when we do them. The more pressure you put on yourself to perform a song with 100% accuracy, the worse it will be. Where are you in Essex? -
How was your gig last night?
hiram.k.hackenbacker replied to bassninja's topic in General Discussion
You could open a branch of Curry's with all those tablets and laptops 😎 -
How was your gig last night?
hiram.k.hackenbacker replied to bassninja's topic in General Discussion
I love all the bands I'm in and all the people in them, but I regard the drummers as my wing men. Fortunately across the four main bands (excluding dep stuff) it only involves two different drummers. They are both committed, learn the stuff and play excellently. My enjoyment of gigging would take a huge knock if this wasn't the case. I really don't think I could carry on with drummers I couldn't rely on. @ahpook - hope you get it sorted. -
Can you remember your first one?
hiram.k.hackenbacker replied to Bassman Sam's topic in General Discussion
Unusually (apparently, according to this thread anyway) my first song was in my first band which was an originals band and we didn't do any covers. I'm struggling to remember the first gig venue, but I think it was Elm Park/Romford way. I couldn't tell you the name of the song either. It would be one of about 10 we'd spent forever rehearsing. I often wonder what happened to the drummer Nik. I'd be surprised if he was still alive. The candles that burn brightest don't often last longest. -
@police squad - you need one of these....if you can find one. (photo credit @molan from when it was his. It's now mine and no, it's not for sale. Barrie might be able to elaborate, but my understanding is that this bass was previously owned by the bass player in a U2 tribute band. The pick-up's were hand wound by now retired Fender employee Abigail Ybarra and man are they lively. A P bass with a J neck is not to everyone's taste and sacrilege to some, but to me, it's just perfection.)
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Well that was a thoroughly depressing read, the final nail in the coffin being we have to suffer Lamar during the Super Bowl half time show.
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The Cure - Songs of a Lost World
hiram.k.hackenbacker replied to SteveXFR's topic in General Discussion
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The Cure - Songs of a Lost World
hiram.k.hackenbacker replied to SteveXFR's topic in General Discussion
Anyone know why Simon threw teddy in the corner and briefly left the band a while back? -
Excuse my ignorance, but is a wooden nut a thing? A wooden nut cut really badly I might add, or does that get replaced?
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The bass sale that turned a (massive) corner… - *SOLD*
hiram.k.hackenbacker replied to AndyTravis's topic in Basses For Sale