stingrayPete1977

You could slot in behind Chrismuzz if you have a gig just after his or even go after me and you pass it to the Stokeys!

[quote name='Higgie' timestamp='1362421713' post='1999493'] Nah I'm sure he used to use Spector basses in the early days. That's what his rig looked like in 1989 I guess? [/quote] I guess we all learn, even flea

A month?

Someone in the Walsall area with a gig on the 16th would be ideal, anyone????

I could meet up with you Rushbo to get the bass but it would be nice to get at least one or two more people between us wouldn't it? (I can't make the 9th )

[quote name='fatgoogle' timestamp='1362421471' post='1999486'] Brillant stuff. Now to find the time for 6 hours of practice a day. [/quote] Practice, whats that then?

[quote name='artisan' timestamp='1362349619' post='1998869'] Good man how excited are you,hell i'm excited for you. [/quote] Very, It is being delivered to my folks house and I have told them to be [b]delicate[/b] with the box, my dad is a bit crazy with stuff like boxes being left about!

Is it possible that rig was just for the European leg of tour? RHCP were not that big in Europe at that time and the default touring band hire rig would of been just that.

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1362340973' post='1998691'] Blimey if it gets up to Stafford on the 23rd I will probably have it next! I've got gigs in Newcastle under Lyme on the 30th of March and Stoke On Trent on the 13th of April. [/quote] I am not far from you Chrismuzz so if it could get to me before the 23rd of March I could get it to you before the 30th

[quote name='slapmonsta' timestamp='1362352868' post='1998947'] Ha ha...the old "I hate slap bass at music shows" thread.Only the date ever changes. Forgive me for saying it-but aren't "trade shows" entirely designed to attract players to check out the manufacturer's wares close up,and get their hands on the gear at close quarters?Does it really matter if the guy plays a dodgy version of "Love games" on a coffee-table bass-if he's ultimately helping to keep the retailer and distributor in business-and thus allow future shows to commercialy viable? Obviously the volume aspect needs addressing- but it seems that some peeps would rather use it as an excuse to moan about a playing style they don't and a "stereotype" punter rather than look at any positives! [/quote] This is what I feared really, these shows should be called slap fests or something IMO.

I cant understand why anyone shops at Waitrose? You can burn money at home for free without even driving there!

[quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1362346942' post='1998818'] Agree, this is something that should have been in place before last years show. [/quote] This idea was discussed at length after every Manchester bassdayuk, Stevie (who does a great job) annouced that there would be a real shake up before the last one I attended, went along to find an identicle setup to all the previous years even the same guys slapping were spotted from previous years one even identified on here as someones teacher at the same stand (not by request) 3 years on the trot! This is these guy's 'gig' OK as Ian says I was not as this show but I am sure a coffee table bass slapped full belt through a Mark Bass rig sounds the same 150 miles south

Could you have the fret lines drawn on wonky GW?

I'm reading with interest about the preamps and stuff as I have no idea at all

Amazing price for a carved front bass

The slapping does ruin these shows and most if not all the stands encourage it by hiring the services of people to do it continually if no one is near their stall. I would still go to see the master classes as bluejay says but the last bassday I went to we had a quick scan around the gear then went to the cafe between all the acts. On the other hand most of the gear on show probably sells to the 40-65 year old mark king fans that are making the din (appologies to those here who fit that description) in a way I just feel like I'm encroaching on their show.

Sounds like a bargain that g4m bass, I never get deals like that!

Oh and 35 1/4, green eyes, balding.

Had a 7 hour band practice yesterday! Swapping from 4 string to 5 string and upright bass all day. I tend to have fads, my new upright is on its way from germany so that will be the novelty for a while, hardly practiced elec bass since november last year other than at rehearsal every thursday night

Cool!

Ok mate I will but I bet there will be someone ready for it before then won't there? Ta

Oooh I have a gig on the 23rd in Stafford if it's nearby by then?

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1362323365' post='1998334'] I just did another rehearsal with my Gedo and it sounded great. Enjoy. [/quote] Which model have got Bilbo and is it any good for moondance?

[quote name='alistair Sutcliffe' timestamp='1362319938' post='1998298'] Nice one Mr Stingray! I think mine took 3 or 4 working days to arrive so hopefully you'll have it soon [/quote] Fingers crossed