stingrayPete1977

^ oh yes I like all of that! Where are you based, I'd come and see that live

I think it looks the biz and I bet very versatile too?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1419521650' post='2640636'] Hello, where did [i]this[/i] come from all of a sudden? This is Painy's NBD thread! In any case, MMR announced a while back that he's no longer using F-decals on his basses. [/quote] [quote name='Painy' timestamp='1419454528' post='2640214'] The only issue for me was that I am a self confessed gear snob. I though I could overcome it as I really liked the bass but couldn't help feeling an irrational pang of shame at being seen on stage with that Harley Benton logo on the headstock and so I began its transformation. Today is my new bass day in the sense that it is now finished and ready to unveil to the world. As I say, please don't judge me on the 're-branding (limelight owners backme up here) it's never gonna fool anyone close up but it's made me feel better about playing it out. [/quote] If you read the other posts the clues are in there

[quote name='Passinwind' timestamp='1419521247' post='2640634'] As a geezer, it always makes me just a little sad to see that tune credited to the Black Crowes. Great song though, and oddly enough the BC arrangement is about the only version I've never played. Other than that, your set list is pretty similar to a few bands that work a lot around here. It'd be all about the vocals as far as the ceiling for gig quality. My song list? Mostly the [i]Real Book[/i], version 5. Most of my other calls these days are original soft jazzy rock/blues stuff. [/quote] I credited them in my list as its inspired by that version, there are others in there too like everything I own. I missed live and let die off and I would put Guns n Roses next to that.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1419528936' post='2640707'] It's like a five string bass, only much poorer quality. [/quote] Someones been at the sherry already! Lol

[quote name='wishface' timestamp='1419509004' post='2640491'] on varnish? [/quote] it took me a while but the clue is in the and his SR5 in his gear list

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1419508915' post='2640489'] i would beg to differ there old chap - we always get a really good response from the motown stuff we do and not just from the old 'uns who are old enough to remember it first time around [/quote] 90% might be a bit unfair but the genre wasnt really my point hence the *

[quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1419504247' post='2640455'] Why Thanks it's rough and ready, but a great fun night out, the drunker folks are the 'better' we get [/quote] If it works it works, the drummer from my originals band from the days when we had hair and dreams has been doing a similar thing for years, slightly more rock and indie based than your list but they do some abba etc but all 15bpm faster than the record, no nonesense just a great night out with people up dancing from the off! Some members here would turn their noses up because the bassist hasn't got the exact tone for this or that etc etc, they even have a stand for some songs but I doubt they care what the musos think playing to a packed room of often advance ticket only punters!

I like it, makes me want to see you to hear how they work out!

1200 grit wet and dry, shape it around the neck and just do the playing area, you can bring it back to full gloss with a fine polish later if you sell it. I do like the satin on mine, I agree its less sticky than a full gloss and I've not needed to sand mine this time.

Looks a nice bass! For the record I have no issue with fake logos, I even put one on my Squier jazz, my issue with it compared to most situations was two fold, firstly Limelight like it or not are operating as a business regardless of the size of the company and that is just wrong for a company to do it, thats not my opinion its law, secondly people said they were clearly not trying to be passed off as fakes due to the logo on the rear logo, well I'm sorry a scribble in sharpie made to look a bit like the bass tech put it there to be able to tell one bass from another is hardly like a proper logo under the laquer declaring it as a copy.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1419493861' post='2640391'] That's nothing to do with Facebook. That's your cookies settings. All sites use them. http://www.allaboutcookies.org [/quote] I know im still bring followed everywhere but without Facebook they cant turn my recent viewings of stuff into suggestions, requests and adverts to shove down my throat! I was looking at Atari 2600 games on ebay then a week later my facebook is full of Atari stuff, I dont like it. I was going to start a bass playing account to keep in contact with bands and musos I know to keep in the loop and get dep gigs etc but to be honest people have got hold of me no problem and I'm as busy as ever

I'd enjoy Dad's band from an audience pov, thats my sort of music! Some good tunes amongst all of those, keep them coming and merry christmas! (I've done my bit and chilling now )

Cool sounds like not getting the custom shops did me a favour then, being a 2013 am std mine also has a trans urethane finish. Fender can make a nice bass when they want to can't they

Deleted my facebook about 9 months ago, I didnt like the way I could be talking say on here about something only to get a facebook suggestion about it a few days later! Nuked mine the whole hog, deleted every friend one at a time before pulling the trigger. I've not missed out on anything important that could be done via text either.

I googled it, made no sense to me either.....

I spend quite a bit of time in Brizzle Rory, save your money and walk, it is much quicker down there!

I think you could narrow it down to someone that fills in a tax return for income received from work of a musical nature, no tax return = hobbyist, (or tax dodger, I am saying nothing ) small tax return in comparison to other type of work's income or full time employment = semi pro.

I like a jumble up as long as they are good songs so do most people, its OK doing a great Motown* set in a Motown* venue or justa few Motown* songs in a set but try it at a party and 90% of the room will hate Motown* *insert genre of choice here.

[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1419450482' post='2640175'] I NEED a 5-string Jazz next year!! [/quote] That is what I said this year, and yes you do, we all do, it is the tool for most jobs

Well as everyone has an opinion on set lists I thought it about time we had a set list thread? I am not worried about bands nicking our ideas, I did not write the songs and there isnt many anyone would want,Lol So general guidlines are a brief description of the band and then the set in order or just a list of what you have to fall on should you need it. First band is my trio, electric drums but jobeky ones that look like real ones with a V drums module for various kits for various genres we do, guitar/vocalist with a range of Variax guitars and a midi synth, myself on bass, double bass or EUB if it is a small venue. More of a small pub or muso venue band. Superstition-Stevie Wonder Singing the blues- Guy Mitchell (DB) Chain Gang- Pretenders Everything I own-Bred version (DB) Peaceful Easy Feeling-Eagles (DB) Mystery Song- Status Quo Get it on- T rex Dakota- Stereophonics Aint no sunshine- Bill withers (DB) Up the junction- Squeeze Down down- Status Quo Life in the fast lane- Eagles Baby jump- Mungo Jerry (DB) Take it easy- Eagles (DB or elec bass) Alright now- Free Teenage kicks- Undertones White wedding- Billy Idol Chasing cars- Snow patrol She sells- The Cult Tie your mother down- Queen All that I have- snow patrol Crazy thing called love- Queen Headlong- Queen New york new york Merry christmas- Slade Auld lang syne plus some i have probably forgot? Band two is a 4 piece, drums/lead vocal, female lead vocal, guitar/BV, me just on elec bass. More of a party/wedding/vibrant pub band (hopefully). Monkey man- The Specials Valerie- Amy Winehouse Play that funky music- wild cherry Dont get me wrong- Pretenders you are all that I have- snow patrol Brown eyed girl- Van morrison One way or another- Blondie Please dont make me cry- UB40 You really got me- Kinks Please please me- Beatles Baby come back- Equals Mustang sally- I know I know.. Dakota- Steroephonics (both bands neither my choice) Brass in pocket- Pretenders Town called mallice- The Jam Amarillo- Tony Christie (he lives local to where this band operates) Everything I own- Reggae version by Ken Booth Bring me your cup- UB40 3 little birds/buffalo soldier mashup- Bob Marley Get Lucky- Daft punk Sit Down- James Teenage kicks- Undertones Gimme some lovin- Spencer Davis Use Somebody- Kings of leon 500 miles- Proclaimers Maria- Blondie Hard to handle- Black crowes And again some I have probably forgot! Makes you wonder how many songs you have learnt and forgotten, I have 3 gigs shared between the two bands in less than a week and I will be playing them all without a stand just in case you were wondering,Lol. Both bands are having a clearout and some fresh blood next year but there you go anyone else care to share their thoughts on that lot or even their own set for riddicule?

Thats really nice, well done santa! What you say about the pickups is interesting, I did not try a 4 string when I bought my am Std a few weeks ago but as mine is a 5 string it did not get the 60s custom shop pickups so I presume they are the same (but 5 string) version of what you have there then?

You know what they say about pics and it not happening?

I doubt you are clumsier, Lol. Proper twins they are arent they!

Haha there you go, cracking bass aint she?! The only reason that bass is not my go to covers band bass is the lack of a B string, I wish my USA Jazz V sounded as good as it, I still think I will end up with a preamp in mine to try and emulate that Squier Has is gained any alterations or is it still like it was when it was mine? what a huge sounding bass! It has seen some party band buffets with me over the years that little Jazz bass