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    Macca in Manchester on Sunday. Big venue so hoping it’s okay sound wise.
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    And replied thanks.
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    Sounds same as mine - lovely. I was thinking of some of their other stuff though, like these. Fine by me, but…?
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    I quite admired these basses when first released, and actually don’t mind the guard either. There again I love a Danelectro as well, so no hope for me I guess.
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    Ha, yeah Chris has been doing gigs with FGtR for quite a while now. He fits everything in around the ELO Experience dates, works well for him. I must get to see him with them sometime soon.
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    Ditto! In the blues band I play in I’ve started singing 3 or 4 songs, and that’s more than enough for all concerned….😆 In my acoustic duo I sing the occasional one, either when my guitarist mate isn’t sure of it or he needs a breather. This happened on a gig on Sunday night, where we had many Christmas requests so I ended up doing Chuck Berry’s ‘Run Rudolph Run’. Straight back to harmony duties after it though.
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    I think we have a winner here. 🤮
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    ‘20 feet from Stardom’, a 2013 film all about the lives of backing singers. Very watchable and gives a great insight into the world of singers who perform with many famous bands.
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    In an old band we were playing for a wedding at York Racecourse, nice function suite and quite posh. Seven of the band’s members arrived on time, but the guitarist was notable by his absence. Eventually we got a phone call from him, wondering if the set up time had been put back. When told we were due to start playing soon, he asked if we were in a different part of the venue, and only then did it dawn on him that he was at Beverley Racecourse, over 30 miles away! We did the first set without him, nobody died…
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    There are a couple of s/h Rumble heads currently for sale on FB marketplace - an 800 for £375, and a 500 for £325. I have the 500 combo and use it in a blues rock trio - it is full of nice fat old school loveliness.
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    Yup, you’re right. However ( and this kind of backs up why it’s not an easy busker! ), I believe the song goes like this - Intro / Vs1 / Chorus / Vs2 / Chorus are all in B Bridge goes to A Vs 3 - (actually half a verse IIRC) goes to C (hence my confusion! ) Solo in A Chorus to ending in B Great song, think we may try it with the acoustic duo, although that may involve transposing it down which would probably mean I’d have to read the whole song 😆
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    Starting at 8pm on Sky Arts ( Freeview Ch36 ) - Sheryl Crow ‘Miles from Memphis’. Saw Sheryl earlier this year, superb band and many great tunes.
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    Think these are 770mm / 30.3”, so classed as short scale. 🙂
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    I’m sorry to hear of your health concerns, and hope you manage to overcome them ASAP. Please don’t let one d*ckhead spoil doing what you love though - surely other band members must be aware of his shortcomings and give him his marching orders. A break whilst you find another drummer may be good for you and all concerned?
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    Dean ‘Virtual Leather’ guitar gig bag - a large padded bag designed for ML, Z or V models but also perfect for other guitars that have a larger style / wacky body shape. Also just fits standard sized bass guitars ( see pic) such as Precision / Jazz basses as well as many others. Pouch on front and handles have Velcro fastening. A few small marks but in overall very good condition. Were sold for around £90 new so a good price at £30. PLEASE NOTE - BASS NOT INCLUDED! Dimensions are as follows - Length 46.5” / 118cms Width (body) 17.5” / 44cms Width ( neck ) 13.5” / 34 cms Postage to UK address at cost, probably around a fiver I would think. Cheers.
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    It doesn’t seem to get used much Dave, and could probably do with some publicity to encourage more traffic. 😊
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    Ironic that the main picture in the news story features a Gretsch ( links to Fender ). 😆
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    Yup, me too. Still got some stuff left that I won’t be needing due to the reduction in my gigging schedule, so need to address what to let go & then that should be me done. But it doesn’t stop me wondering……..
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    Whilst we’re talking about OT on this thread, I think there are some members who confuse it with ‘Basschatter’s Upcoming Gigs’ in the Performance forums section. 😄
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    Indeed - it also makes me laugh when someone asks for a request, and when told the band don’t know it they start singing it to you as if that will help, usually whilst you’re playing another tune as well. 😆
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    I don’t know if anyone has attempted busking this tune, but from my experience it ain’t that easy! Written by Nik Kershaw, it’s fairly straightforward until the middle / solo section where it modulates up and then back down again - quite a clever song which always seems to go down well.
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    Jeez, forget about the hassle of choosing a 4 or 5 string…..how do you manage in footwear like that Dave? That’s true dedication to your art. 😆
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    I had the 700 before I got the 1001 and know what you mean. Running the 1001 into an 8 ohm GK 410 I was never ever short of headroom though, but the 700 was that bit more ‘on the edge’ at similar volumes which was kinda nice too. Both great amps, just got my 800RB left now which still gets an occasional airing.
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    Amazon are advertising Squier by Fender Debut Collection Precision basses at £110.49. Only down 15% from £129.99 but look pretty good for that price.
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