martin8708

The oldies are the best .

I would probably put the £100 towards a decent gigging amp or combo .
I echo Dr Dave , pedals are just one more thing to go wrong and a source of constant on-stage fiddling by guitarists .

I play in a Pub / Rock band with muso's that I would count as friends . There are some songs that I really have to grin and bear it , but on the whole the songs are pretty good , there is after all three other members in the band with different styles / tastes .
The need to play bass live far outweights the occasional song that I don't like , and as I am not the lead singer / frontman , I cannot dictate the entire set list , but I do try to make as many suggestions about song choice as possible , most are ignored , but some wheedle their way into the set .
As far as gigs go , we take them when we can get them , some are dire , some are great , just think as the empty pubs as paid rehearsal and the packed out gigs as a bonus.

Hmm, I have a bit of money in the bank from selling a Fender Pino CS that keeps going back to it's original owner .
I had a 79 Antiguan P-Bass which I sold to some chap in Ireland , which I now regret .
Any more pics to increase the level of temptation, ??
Cheers
Martin.

Compared to a lot of Basschatters , you actually have very little gear !
Now get thee down to the For Sale section and buy some more stuff.

I had the pleasure of possessing Jasons Fender CS Pino for about a year .Jas is now re-united with the Pino and both transactions were as smooth as the TI flats on the Pino ( same one that Clarky also ''rented '' from Jas .)
Keep a tight hold on the Pino this time !!
Thanks
Martin

Rickenbackers - look like a cheap chrismas cracker bass -plays a bit like one too

MM Bongo toilet seat ( brilliant )

Anything with a massive extended top horn ( Peavey Cirrus / Shuker type shape ) - looks like one of those cheap tin openers that never work . ( probably play brilliantly , though ? )

The Chain - Fleedwood Mac
Seven Nation Army - White stripes
Master Blaster - stevie wonder .
Dancing in the Moonlight - Thin Lizzy - a classic !!
Love will tear us apart - New Model Army
Black Knight - Deep Purple
Detroit Rock City - KISS
I think it was " Rio " by Duran Duran that really made a big impression on me 30 years ago ,I was watching a concert recorded on some old Beta-max video tape and when I saw all the women screaming for Andy Taylor , I thought , thats what I want to do with my life !!

I have attended numerous trade shows , motor shows , bike show , photographic and Hi - fi shows , all these shows will involve a certain amount of noise , but certainly not to the same extent as the Bass show .
At the NEC motorbike shows , you don't get 15 year olds starting up race prepped R1's or Fireblades and revving the [email="cr@p"]cr@p[/email] out of them just to impress there mates , even if they have paid their admission fee just like every one else .
As far as Mr Rotosound man is concerned , he has a fabulous thumb technique , put him in a masterclass where we can all benefit from his talents on a more structured and informative level ( ie , tell us your secrets ! )
Hopefully next year will be brilliant , sad to have missed Yolanda Charles .

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I went last year , and was in two minds as to wether to brave it this time round .
Last year I went with loads of cash and credit cards with serious intent to buy something if I found a great bass / amp , but the deafening drone of a thousand plank spankers made it nigh on impossible to try anything out .
I did think the masterclasses were great , well worth the admission fee , and I would have like to have seen the BassDirect stand especially if the Mike Lull T-birds were there , but judging by the comments in the posts , I'm not too upset at missing it this time round .

Singing when you are playing guitar ( 6 string ) is a lot easier , to me it seems I am only doing a single task .
Singing when playing the bass seems like two totally separate tasks , there is a strong temptation to sing every word on the beat of the bassdrum /bassnote .
You need to try and lift the singing aspect away from the bassplaying , bit like rubbing your tummy and patting your head at the same time . Sting was a master at playing odd timings and singing smoothly over the top of the music , just give " So lonely " a good listen to.
It does come with practice , it must be a lot worse for keyboard players !!

Hi ICU , yes the whole rig is still available
Thanks for your interest .
Martin.

The two basses I play the are basses I have had the longest time , My BB1200 was my first bass and must have some of my DNA in it by now , and the old Fender P which has been constantly gigged / rehearsed /auditioned is finally starting to wear-in nicely after 10 years . I have a few others on the periphery , but I dont think I will miss them from a playing point of veiw .
If I need a new sound , a new amp or cab seems to provide that different sound , or even just some new strings .
Still enjoy the shopping for basses though ....... ( damn you , BC )

1) Patience
2) Planting the seeds of ideas to make it seem like other people thought of it themselves , VERY useful with guitarists who think all great ideas come from themselves .
3) Reading the audience / customer , if they want to boogie , give them what they want .

Sold Greg a 15" Eminence Kappa driver , very nice guy to deal with and patient too ,
Highly recommended , BC'er .
Many Thanks again
Martin

Thanks to Duncan for buying my Boss Loop pedal , friendly and personable chap to deal with , prompt payer too.
Highly recommended , many thanks again .
Martin

I have been looking at the Sandberg P-Basses with some interest , the stock available in the UK is quite limited , but there are some very tasty looking basses on some of the European / German websites with free shipping to the UK .
My only concern with these basses is every reveiw I have read comments on the weight of P and J based models . Buying from Europe is a bit of a gamble as the specs published by most internet shops are basic at best ( no weight or nut width ) so you may be buying a boat anchor when pushing the buy it now button .
Any one have any experiance with the P or J Sandbergs ??

Thanks for the bump , Stu .
I used this rig last night for a small gig , it really does punch above its weight , very portable too.

The only ''effects '' I use are the tone control of my bass , and my fingers .

Hi Clarky , sorry to hear about the band , I allways think '' was it me? '' so it always leaves you with a mixed up bag of emotions .
It took me about a year to find a new band , but I did try out numerous small projects in the time between , and met a few decent musicians on the way .
Best Wishes
Martin

Its a chance to rest my aching muscles , although my own personal gear is packed away in 5 minutes flat , we seem to have more PA / Lighting / Guitarist type stuff than the Rolling Stones on tour ( and we are only a pub band )
Good Stuff - listening to Whispering Bob on the radio
Bad Stuff - wondering when that car with a blue light on the roof is going to stop following you.

Hi there Scott, I'm a non-caulkhead Isle of Woighter living in Newport .
Are you gigging at the moment , I don't think I have seen you at any gigs I've been to .
I play with Duel Calibre , if your in the neighbourhood , pop in for a pint and a chat .
Best Wishes
Martin.

1 Red House ( as previously mentioned )
2 You look wonderful tonight ( thankfully done only at weddings , so rarely done )
3 While my guitar gently weeps , now known as while the bass player gently weeps
4 Sensative kind (JJ Cale ), this was like having a tooth extracted very slowly with no aneasthetic

I like Dakota , and i wish our band did sex on fire .

Nothing wrong with Markbass , it's just that I had 4 amp heads , 3 cabs , 1 combo at the peak of my gear accumulating years .
I am only selling the 604 Stack in an attempt to raise some money.
Great sounding lightweight gear , just very popular at the moment.