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[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1499656143' post='3332743'] it's definitely G# A G# my ears tell me it's off when I play G A G [/quote] Yep i know as that's how i've always played it but Trevor shows you how he played it on the VID i posted around 54mins into VID. Tried it his way and it never sounds right but as many have quoted above just play it how you think it should be played as most won't notice the diff. Dave

See what you mean Tried it but no change still same faults. Dave

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1499294691' post='3330644'] Open an incognito window in Chrome and try it. [/quote] What do you mean incognito window ? It works perfect in Firefox as suggested by Chris. I would like to know what's causing the problem tho. As a retired engineering manager i hate solving a problem without knowing what the original fault was. I NEED TO KNOW. Dave

+1 TC polytune I also have the Korg rack unit in my rig. Can't say i've noticed it being difficult to see in daylight. Are you talking about footpedal version ? Dave

With Fender or D'Addario nickels i would put on few days before a gig to get the initial twang out of them and let them settle in a bit to save constant tuning issue. I've used a set of DR Lows i think they are and they were fitted and rehearsed same day and they don't seem to have changed tone too much also i don't think i had to retune too often in a 3 hr rehearsal altho i have a Korg rack unit in rehearsal rig so i check a fair bit. Don't recall making changes very often tho and its probably more to do with bass being in car for over an hour to get there and the room starting off cool and warming up as we commence battle. Dave

He managed to get an overdriven sound from his precision basses too Probably the amp was doing most of it. Dave

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1499423151' post='3331459'] Check out the interview with Trevor Bolder showing how he played Jean Genie at approx 54 secs onwards. He seems to be playing the GAG on the G string Really good VID. [media]http://youtu.be/o0alKcvXzS0[/media] [/quote] Think that should have been 54 mins. Sorry was on way out to a funeral and a bit of a rush. Dave

Check out the interview with Trevor Bolder showing how he played Jean Genie at approx 54 secs onwards. He seems to be playing the GAG on the G string Really good VID. http://youtu.be/o0alKcvXzS0

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1499369026' post='3331140'] Tony, I agree to a point. I naturally bounce around on stage, however when I saw myself on video I thought I looked ridiculous. I am losing my bounce and it can't happen fast enough. My bounce might have looked cool at 24, 34 and maybe even 44. But at 64 it looked embarrassingly awful. Blue [/quote] Have to say Blue if that's you in the original post pic with the Gibson T then no way you look your age of 64 mate. I would have pegged you in mid to late 40's based on those pics. You're doing something right Dave

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1499359961' post='3331029'] I suspect a few, luckily I would want to know that soon as I don't want to be in that band. I realise from watching videos I look down a lot and look too serious. At a gig on sunday, for an odd reason I had a lot of space, so I spent some time wandering about. Not exactly dancing but at least looking more mobile! [/quote] A good bassist always knows when to fill the space. Dave

Done

They just haven't evolved yet Dave

I kinda liked that. Diffiernet but she's very competent. And i say that as if i know something about zither playing. Dave

[quote name='Trueno' timestamp='1499290016' post='3330611'] You could take the view that you make all the others look really good... and therefore you perform a vital role ... don't be too hard on yourself. [/quote] Brilliant I revisited some VIDS from earlier this year and have come to the conclusion i need to improve on my stage presence too. I do tend to floor or neck watch altho i do generally look relaxed and enjoying myself i don't always look towards the audience. Hopefully i can improve on that now that i've realised it. Initially when i saw the VIDS at the time i thought they were pretty good too but just goes to show there's always room for imprvement. Dave

Glam Rock band i played with last year occasionally ran Jean Genie into Blockbuster by Sweet or did a medoly of them as both same riff EEE G#AG# Of course that could trigger another debate about Blockbuster by Sweet Dave

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1499289977' post='3330610'] This is me playing G# all the time and definitely no-one noticed [media]http://youtu.be/ygk9ZZjhrh4[/media] [/quote] Band sounds good. Do you play in Scotland at all. ? [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1499291599' post='3330631'] Yes, I'm going to at tomorrow nights gig. Quite looking forward to it [/quote] Bet you forget

I used to play this (see attached from Ultimate Guitar) and shows G# A G# Not saying its right but it certainly sounded right when playing. 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[quote name='ped' timestamp='1499243823' post='3330172'] Hi Dave The only think I can think of is to delete your cache memory after logging out of BC, or just doing it anyway even if you can't log out. That could sort things out your end. Send me an email [email protected] and perhaps I can log in as you and have a look at your settings though it seems the issue is at your end. Can you log in on your phone or another device to confirm that? Cheers ped [/quote] I don't have another device to log on i'm afraid. When you say delete my cache memory where exactly is that. ie within BC or on my laptop. I use Norton to regularly clean up my files and delete unwanted ones. I'll drop you an email. As i said i've tried opening in different browsers and didn't help.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1499245313' post='3330195'] I think confidence plays a huge role here. Here's another thing or suggestion. If the band is having an off night or blatant mistakes are being made, don't focus on the negativee and let it show or get you down. That's only going to nake things worse. Blue [/quote] Altho i like to practice well to ensure no mistakes there are nearly always one or two and i've grown to expect the odd little thing so i don't really let that bother me and i just put to back of my mind and discuss with the band at a later stage if it warrants a discussion. Generally we just cover any mistake and move on to enjoy the gig. Another thing that makes a difference for me is that i'm doing it for enjoyment and its not a salary or a needed income for me. If i was relying on the income i think i may have a completely different outlook on how we do things. Dave

In my early bass playing years i suffered from the John Entwhistle look ie standing still and for some odd reason moving my knees rather than my feet to the beat. Was regularly commented on about my bass technique and competence in a good way but i think some times the knee thing became a bit of a laugh with mates and fellow bass players at the time. Nowadays i'm happy to interact with bandmates and provided stage is big enough i'll move around a bit. I'm usually enjoying myself at a gig so smiling is easy bit. I still suffer a bit from the foot watching or neck watching but i know i do it and as soon as i realise i will look up and out at the audience. Looking at the audience and smiling seems to be the one constant in the thread and i really need to focus a bit on that. I think for some a lack of confidence in either yourself or your playing can cause a bit of stage fright and even embarrassment to move about on stage a lot. Good thread Blue and quite interesting. Opened my eyes a bit on myself. Dave

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1499243447' post='3330166'] Hi Dave. I'm not one of the BC tech type team but will let them know. [/quote] Thanks Gary I've tried what was suggested yesterday but no success. Its only BC i'm having any issue with. Dave

still can't use top bar and can't comment on any post unless i add my comment to someone else's quote Was able to click the "reply to this topic" button for this one but can't comment on the bottom box of any thread Its making life very difficult and annoying trying to use BC and could do with some help sorting it out otherwise gonna end up deleting BC Dave

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1499185098' post='3329803'] Apologies had to go out today hence my late reply. 1. Toshiba Laptop PC 2. Windows 10 3. Google Chrome 4. Not that i know off. Always used Google Chrome as long as i can remember. Was all working last night when i was using it and haven't had any Windows updates in last few days. I think this is what you are asking for. Tried switching ON/OFF and still same. To my knowledge nothing has changed on how i operate my laptop. I've been using Google Chrome for several years on this laptop. Had to cut and paste to this "QUOTE" reply as i can't seem to add another post on my thread. It says its saving but never appears on the thread. ? Dave [/quote] Tried opening with BING as someone suggested but still same. I also can't add a new post and can only add to a "quote" ???

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1499164703' post='3329594'] In order for anyone to have a meaningful go at fixing your problem you will need to provide the following information: 1. What kind of device are you using? 2. What operating system and version are you using? 3. What browser and version are you using? 4. Do you have any 3rd party browser extensions like Ad and/or script blockers in action? If you are on a computer, the quickest test you can do is to try an alternative browser and see if the functionality is restored. [/quote] Apologies had to go out today hence my late reply. 1. Toshiba Laptop PC 2. Windows 10 3. Google Chrome 4. Not that i know off. Always used Google Chrome as long as i can remember. Was all working last night when i was using it and haven't had any Windows updates in last few days. I think this is what you are asking for. Tried switching ON/OFF and still same. To my knowledge nothing has changed on how i operate my laptop. I've been using Google Chrome for several years on this laptop. Had to cut and paste to this "QUOTE" reply as i can't seem to add another post on my thread. It says its saving but never appears on the thread. ? Dave