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Saw him play with The Firm at Glasgow Apollo many moons ago. I was very impressed by him. He was using a fretless Jaydee bass at that time. Have a listen to his Blue Murder album with John Sykes on guitar and vocals and Carmine Appice on drums. Here's the single from it. Dave

Last night the guitarist agreed it was his mistake and he somehow missed it. Probably because we don't put it in the set very often. Dave

That's quite interesting. I can see how that would work. Dave

Rehearsal on Mon night with Blockbustarz Glam band to run thru a few new songs for this Sat show at Dreadnought Rock venue in Bathgate. Also ran thru some songs we've not played for a while. Found a discrepancy in one song where guitar and bass was slightly out of sync. When i mentioned it and found guitarist was missing one note in a sequence he maintained that he's "playing it correctly because that's how the song is." and was adamant he was not at fault. Tried listening on a mobile but couldn't hear it clearly enough. Rather than make things worse i agreed to play it his way. Got home and following day it was annoying me so i checked my notes from 6 yrs ago and sure enough i was correct. I checked a bass tab and again my version was correct. I raised it with him again on messenger and hey ho he finally admitted he was wrong. That's what rehearsals are for but it was just the adamant "I'm right, your wrong" attitude with no compromise that took me aback. I'm one of those bassists that learn a song by ear and then looking for a bass tab or transcript to verify it and if a difficult part i'll use Youtube clips. Once i have it i write it all out myself for future reference. I rarely get it wrong because i spend the time researching it first. The original band members have always been aware of that fact and if i raise an issue they will stand by what i say but in 3 yrs the guitarist and myself have never had a difference in what was played. I think he'll listen to me if it happens again. Other than that we sorted out set list for Sat night as its a different type of venue to playing the clubs. More rock than dance songs. Drummer also brought some outfits that his mate from Glitter Band days had made and were not sold yet to see if we wanted any of them. We get a reduced rate. All bought from the guy. Rehearsal turned into a fashion show. 😂 Dave

Thanks Rob. This level is beyond what i did at lessons back in 70's and some of the terminology i've either not heard before or wasn't sure what it meant. Dave

Or they don't like each other. 😂 Dave

Nice one. All the best with it. Dave

I'm guessing the drummers at the bar getting the drinks in or is he asleep on a table somewhere ? 😂 Dave

I was hoping you'd tell me what it was 😂 Dave

Not seen much from you recent months @martthebass All well i hope. Is your singer also a leftie guitarist. Must be a Glam thing. Ours too. Dave

Yep our singer and guitarist tried using their wireless systems and had problems. Singer went for Sennheiser mic wireless system and guitarist / singer went Shure. No more issues. Dave

Brilliant, wonder if we should try that next time it happens. Dave

I think i follow what you mean Pete. I've heard bassists talk about playing from chord charts and just wondered whether or not it was something different to what i expected. Dave

When you guys talk about charts and heads what exactly is that. Its not something i do in bands and only read at home. Just curious if they are different from the transcripts you post Rob. Could you post one on here to let me see what you are talking about or even a PM. Dave

Its my pet hate at gigs. Dave

That's a good idea with the stage extenders. Are they supplied by the venue or the bands ? Dave

That's a nice looking bass. Dave

Aye that's what its all about. I assumed @neepheid was offering to buy it for me. 🤩 Dave

The Dingwalls are cracking basses for the money but i'm not spending a lot on any more gigging basses after my VM4 was knocked off its stand by a drunken bum while sitting on stage and i was getting changed after the gig. If i can and have the space i take my bass into changing area when not on stage but not all changing rooms have that amount of space. Dave

I did like my NG2 5 stringer and now sticking with 4 strings that would be nice too but its approx £1k more than the Epi. Dave

Our very own @neepheid has it and is at this very moment offering me to come over for a visit to try it plus he's dropped me the link to the new ones. You can't beat BC for helpful friends. Dave

I'm guessing the Gibson is neck thru Daryl ? I do fancy a white one. Saw the Gene Simmons one for sale in local shop few mths back and was sorely tempted but black basses don't work in a Glam band. Dave

I love when the volume is just right where the amp and speakers just gel into the perfect tone without being deafening. Annoys me when people come up to me for some weird reason its always me while i'm on a 3ft high stage wearing platform boots and in the middle of a song and expect me to hear them and to stop playing and focus on them while they ask for a song that isn't Glam Rock even tho they've paid for a ticket for an advertised Glam party night. Some odd people out there. Dave

Mate has a white NT one and when he bought it many years ago he said it was one of his nicest basses to play so i was already swayed that way, but i appreciate your feedback on them as a gigging musician it helps a lot. Dave

That's just confirmed i need to try a neck thru T bird. Dave