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[quote name='acidbass' post='339163' date='Nov 28 2008, 05:16 AM']IMO it's just a horrible synth-like mess compared to his earlier tone as heard on Live At Leeds etc (which was fantastic)! But each to their own and all that [/quote] +1 Though that later one is a solo rather than a "cut through the band" tone. Having watched that loads of times, and as a horn player, I like watching his breathing - it fits in with the phrases, just as we have to on our aerophones

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='338805' date='Nov 27 2008, 06:55 PM']Ref the big fan, I had my amp running for 3 hrs and it didn't kick in. Amp wasn't at all hot. The doughnut's a Feck off transformer [/quote] Huummmmmmmm Do'nuts

[quote name='dood' post='339202' date='Nov 28 2008, 08:28 AM']How are they getting away with sticking Fender on the headstock! Surely thats a bit naughty![/quote] I don't think Fender has much sway in China ...

Ply body?

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='335044' date='Nov 23 2008, 06:05 PM']Unfortuantly you now have a Randal [/quote] Want another one?

You Wal-E fans fancy this? [url="http://london.craigslist.co.uk/msg/935831152.html"]http://london.craigslist.co.uk/msg/935831152.html[/url]

[quote name='budget bassist' post='338789' date='Nov 27 2008, 06:47 PM']At the risk of being mauled to death, they have some nice looking les paul copies, i wouldn't mind buying one and modding it a bit[/quote] Hummmmmmm Be interesting to see what the shipping costs are an if it actually shows up

Cheap "fender" precision jazz 5 string with a very SX type headstock? This shop has loads .... Nice and cheap too.. [url="http://www.ebay3a.com/ebay3a/list.asp?id=64943"]Site link[/url]

[quote name='noelk27' post='338714' date='Nov 27 2008, 05:50 PM']For web-based usage: maybe. But if a band has already established a name, has property in that name, presentation of that name protected by trademark or copyright, and you attempt to operate the same name in the same field you could find yourself being litigated for infringement. Alternatively, usage could also attract an action for "passing off". It's not as straightforward as simply registering a URL.[/quote] Sure.. But I'd suggest, M'lud, that any band that hasn't registered the url's and myspace in their band name may be deemed to have not done enough to adequately defend their trade name. We had that problem. Someone chose to use the same name as the band I was in despite us being very visible on the web for 5 years before they started. Then they got a poor review in the Guardian, with a picture of our band attached, (lazy picture editor ...) Didn't hurt us as it was a different sector and geographical region but for them it was a stupid thing to do as every time a fan or radio person or booker tried to find them they found us instead. They made pretty good club records though and we even had bookers try to book them by calling us ... So ....... My advice would be to use a name made up of two unconnected words that no one else has or is likely to have. Say Arctic and monkey Keiser and Cheif Wealthy and Musician

[quote name='KevB' post='338686' date='Nov 27 2008, 05:32 PM']That's what I thought but then I just tried finding a mate's band who already have FORTY gigs booked for 2009 and they have virtually no web presence at all, they mainly use an agent and even that web page is sparse of info - just goes to show...[/quote] Yeah but if they choose not to have a web site, no listing on the web under gig-gide or the agent's website or myspace and you get their name that's their problem.

[quote name='thebeat' post='338688' date='Nov 27 2008, 05:33 PM']Hubba jubba! [/quote] Sleep better tonight then

[quote name='YouMa' post='338246' date='Nov 27 2008, 11:35 AM']Can i have the singers phone number?[/quote] Sure, it's 020 7722 3333 Ask for Guy Rilla

[quote name='CyberBass' post='338245' date='Nov 27 2008, 11:35 AM'][attachment=16450:Flyover_..._Myspace.jpg] Heres one of the obligatory promo shots we all dread lol.[/quote] Yeah Why do 80% of originals bands dress in black and pose "wid additude" near concrete? Hardly "original" is it? Live shots are so much better for promotion ...

[quote name='Rasta' post='338123' date='Nov 27 2008, 09:53 AM']Hi Folks, i'm looking at joining the Stagg party in the next couple of weeks. Where is the cheapest place to purchase one at the mo? I'm not overly bothered on colour but perhaps and swayed more to the black if given the choice. I see ebay is doing one for £329...any better deals than this about? Cheers me lovers! [/quote] Wow, They have gone up a bit Got mine here but they are now £340 [url="http://www.zingsmusic.com/product_info.php?products_id=5176"]Stagg at Zings[/url] £289 at Norman's [url="http://www.zingsmusic.com/product_info.php?products_id=5176"]http://www.zingsmusic.com/product_info.php?products_id=5176[/url] £323 at Thomann [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/stagg_edb_3_4_bk.htm?partner_id=87171"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/stagg_edb_3_4_bk....artner_id=87171[/url]

[quote name='KevB' post='338288' date='Nov 27 2008, 12:13 PM']My current band will be fizzling out shortly but some members may reform and to be fair we ought to change the name. Is there an easily accessible online directory of bands currently working? I suppose most of them should have some web presence so a check by Google or in MySpace will probably turn up most of them but would be nice if there was a single directory somewhere. Cheers Kev[/quote] Kev, by far the best way is to do a url check [url="http://www.uk2.net/"]http://www.uk2.net/[/url] If they don't have the url and you get it (and the various vriations) then you win. You'll have to check Myspace as well as the url check won't look there.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' post='338467' date='Nov 27 2008, 02:45 PM']Anyone can rip a few pages out the Kays catalogue and stick some parts on top.....![/quote] oh! and here's me thinking Telecasters are now really huge !

The new Bass Guitar Magazine (25 years of BGM) has a pertinent quote - pertinent to what this thread became rather than what the OP intended A guy was playing bass with a band he was relatively new to. In the break the very much more experienced keyboard player approached him and said "Someone in this band has to play the bass line. As you are wearing the bass, how about it being you? Another was a tale of a guy auditioning for Chris Rea, the blues guitarist. The bass player said he was in his "6 string Warwick and showing off his chops" phase. After a bit Mr Rea stopped the music and said "Hey, I'm the guitarist in this band ..... and get yourself a bass" he got the gig but switched to a Musicman ... I think those two sum up over playing quite well,,

[quote name='crez5150' post='338112' date='Nov 27 2008, 09:31 AM']Blimey where did you see the price for the 845s???? that s way too cheap? one thing I will say is watch out for e-vilbay..... you would not believe how many ££££'s of couterfeit stock we've had come into the UK this year......[/quote] Blige yeah it does seem to be a good deal +£5 shipping though .. Still about half price c/f others Amazon [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/tg/detail/offer-listing/-/B0002H0RCW/new"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/tg/det.../B0002H0RCW/new[/url] Now don't go telling on them til we've bought all their stock OK?

[quote name='crez5150' post='338105' date='Nov 27 2008, 09:25 AM']I have no idea what your on about...... ahem.... but if you were to look at particular models the following would p**s all over the OP brand - Evolution 835 - Cardioid Dynamic 840 845 - Super - Cardioid Dynamic If your funds run to it, try the e935..... outstanding!![/quote] Well there you go, Senn 835 is only £40 840 is £70 845 S (with switch) £37 Got to be worth a go, especially if you are on limited funds...

[quote name='alexclaber' post='338091' date='Nov 27 2008, 09:05 AM']SM58 is the obvious choice not least because sound engineers won't give you any hassle for using it. However I've found that as I tend to sing lower than many vocalists the SM57 works better for me as it's less boomy in the lows and a bit smoother on top so the midrange comes through better. The SM58 is voiced very effectively for typical tenor rock/soul/etc vocals but on higher (female) or lower (baritone/bass) vocalists the flatter response of the SM57 can be more flattering/audible. Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic and AKG probably make even better mics for the money but I have no idea where to start with them! (I guess when it comes to vocal mics I'm acting like those bassists that automatically buy Ampeg...) Alex[/quote] Ah now that's an interesting point .. As a baritone I may try my SM57 next gig to see if it works better for me. My sm58 does sometimes lack clarity with my voice, especially for the talky bits. I know sound engineers have got out the Sennheisers for women singers I've worked with but, again, no idea what model of mic it was.

[quote name='crez5150' post='337890' date='Nov 26 2008, 11:46 PM']Sennheiser all the way!![/quote] Ha ha well you would say that Does your boss read BassChat? What are the model numbers of vocal mics in this kind of area Crez?