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[quote name='darkandrew' timestamp='1342221063' post='1732146'] At last, someone else that appreciates "Drama" by Yes. As a complete album this is my favourite Yes album (even though purists will argue that it's not [i]really[/i] a Yes album). [/quote] Got my vote on Drama. Good album although not traditional Yes full of elongated solos. More melodic songs IMO and i do have several Yes albums. Saw them Live with Yeggles Dave

[quote name='bisonkills' timestamp='1342123309' post='1730115'] Hey guys. I have a Classic J that I bought second hand a while ago. Wonderful value for money and I love the bass. I did have to rewire the whole thing and removed a lot of excess length on the wiring. I was getting some electronic buzz from the bass but resoldering everything sorted that out. I love the sound of the P pickup, but as others have mentioned the J just sounds a tad too thin to me. There's a big volume drop when I use the J, a tad too much for my liking. Was thinking of perhaps putting a Wizard P/J set in it. Any thoughts? [/quote] Overwater basses normally have gain adj for each pick up i think. I'm sure that's what Chris told me a few yrs ago. I've not had to adjust mine but then again Chris set up both my Overwaters so no issues at all. Have a Contemp J4 and Custom fretless 6 stringer. I certainly don't have noise issues even with very high top end settings when mucking around with tones. Dave

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1342095890' post='1729455'] Er, no mention of Geezer Butler? I could listen to his bass work on Heaven and Hell (the album) for days on end... [/quote] One of his best albums IMO. Very under-estimated bassist. Trevor Bolder from the Uriah Heep Conquest album. Great sound and brilliant bass playing. Saw them live and Trevor tripped backwards during his bass solo and never missed a note. Brilliant. Dave

[quote name='simonc61' timestamp='1341913053' post='1725917'] As I'm discovering Thomman are great for buying from and worse than useless if you want to return/exchange an item. I'm currently engaged in a seemingly endless round of emails from different employees, none of whom seem to communicate with eachother. It really is doing my head in. I don't think I'll bother with them again. [/quote] Surprised by this. I've had few minor issues which they dealt with very fast and without question. I order a fair bit of lighting kit from them. Dave

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1342013610' post='1728064'] Alan Thompson. He done a guest lecture at my college. Thoroughly nice guy and was brilliant on both bass and guitar. [/quote] Alan Thompson. That's the name i was looking for. Thanks. Would have checked when i got home and looked at the albums. Dave

[sup]Evripedes Evripidou[/sup] [sup]Incognito [/sup] [sup]Jeff Berlin[/sup] [sup]Percy Jones[/sup] [sup]Sandin Wilson[/sup] [sup]Jimmy Haslip[/sup] [sup]John Giblin[/sup] [sup]Bassist with John Martyn - might be Danny Thomson ?[/sup]

Would agree that this is not the best place to diagnose serious or recurring medical conditions. Best see a Doc. Dave

[quote name='lee4' timestamp='1341601794' post='1721772'] Congratulations,you've been Fumped! If you've been left feeling slightly confused,worried,and scared for your own sanity,then you too have spoken to The Master of all Absurdity,His Fumpishness. [/quote] Damn that Frumpishness. Good thread though. Dave

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1341477688' post='1719513'] I have worn a dress at metal gigs as well. [/quote] Is this Basschat or Eddie Izzard convention. Dresses at a metal gig - come on guys - kilts I can accept (being a Scot) but dresses - Mmmmmm . Are you sure bass playing isn't a front for some hidden craving to be a woman All the best and yes I'm kidding - or am i ???? Dave

[quote name='bassfunk' timestamp='1341578108' post='1721202'] I just called my insurance company (Admiral) as my insurance is due for renewal on Monday. I had a cheaper quote from Diamond and told them the details (they're all part of the same umbrella company) and they brought my premium down from the original renewal price and included business use and a 2nd occupation as a musician in a dance band! still bloody expensive but at least I'm being honest! [/quote] Must depend on who you speak to at Admiral cause they weren't interested when i was with them and got several lower quotes from reputable companies. Yet they were by far a lot cheaper than most when i joined with them 3 or 4 yrs earlier. Dave

[quote name='Thurbs' timestamp='1341561253' post='1720848'] It is not unless it is loaded in a unsafe manor, takes the vehicle overweight and/or is evidence of insurance fronting. [/quote] I see what you mean. Agree that loading could be an issue and make vehicle unsafe. Dave

When i moved from company car to my own the insurer said it was ok to travel to and from one place of work but not between jobs. When i arrive at work i cannot travel to another site using my own car. Didn't matter if the site was local or 200miles away. I wasn't aware that what i carried in my car was relevant to an insurance company. Don't see that it is relevant. Your insurance will cover for an agreed claim on items stolen from car. You should be looking at seperate insurance for your gear if you feel the need to. Dave

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1341424904' post='1718843'] But at least I can tell the difference!! [/quote] There's your answer hiding right at the end of your very own post. If you're happy that's what counts and I'd drop it there before you go insane trying to impress on others how different it "should" sound to them. Cheers Dave

[sup]done good luck[/sup] [sup]Dave[/sup]

I think a few basic lessons to point you in the right direction might help and you will be surprised at how easy it will be provided you accept yourself as a beginner when attending the lessons. Once you get more comfortable with the teacher you will realise you are far more knowledgable than you initially thought. As pointed out by Happy Jack you are an experienced beginner and that is better than knowing absolutely nothing. I took lessons 35 yrs ago and it has been helpful but by no means a pre-requisite to playing bass. There are many bass players with no knowledge of music yet they have a great technique and can play better than most. You say you have found a relaxed fingerstyle that your daughter reckons is "classical" in style. Work on that. Playing with several fingers tells me that you have the capability to play but lack a lot of the confidence probably based on the fact you "used to play" thrash metal styles. We all learned on different styles of music. I learned on Rock Music like Status Quo which was easy and moved onto Rock then Prog then Jazz then a bit of Funk and then whatever took my fancy and currently back to playing rock again at 52yrs old. I'm still learning. I don't read music very often these days and tend to play by ear. I still use the fundamentals like when guitarist tells me he's playing an A i know what an A is and that's enough at the moment. I did look at perfecting my technique which is why i bought the 6 string fretless cause I'm a lazy sod and this forces me to play better or the wife will hit me with it - LOL. I too like the 5 finger relaxed plucking style and find it relaxing and quite simply - just nice to do. Not sure if i would use it live in current band but i enjoy it at home. You must have known what the notes were when you started out with your band at an early age. I'm kinda guessing you had a feel for what sounded right otherwise it would have been out of tune and sounded pretty c**p to be honest. Don't underestimate that fact that you must have had a feel for it back then. Use that feel and add a few basic lessons and if you take to lessons then make the best of it and take it to level you feel comfortable with if that makes any sense. Like several others before my input i was very touched and moved by your post. Well done and all the very best whatever you decide to do. Cheers Dave

great news. i can feel your excitement just from this post. Happy days ahead. All the best and make sure you enjoy which is always the most important factor. Unless its money of course Cheers Dave

[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1340977376' post='1712342'] I am not an expert in this, but I do take an interest in the general health/injury side of bass playing. Here is a great site you may like to browse at your leisure. Lots of constructive information here. [url="http://chriskeuken.nl/health.html"]http://chriskeuken.nl/health.html[/url] [/quote] Good basic info on this website. Appreciated thanks Dave

Mark at Bass Direct does the "Take Away" finance if you are between 18-25 or buying for someone of that age group. Dave

Don't think i could nowadays as so many great bassists on the go. Maybe Chris Squire but usually because i know the songs rather than the sound. I used to be able to tell what bass was being used ie Rik, jazz, precision, ibanez, WAL, Shergold, Kramer, EB3 but again too many nowadays i don't think its possible added to the fact digital samplig makes it easier to sound like something else. Dave

Had same last rehearsal although on my left hand. No pain but index finger curled in and kind of locked. No control to straighten without pushing with other hand. In 35 yrs playing I've never encountered this although it was 5 hrs into a 6hr rehearsal and i was giving it big licke and enjoying the feel that day. I definately was playing harder than usual. I had done warm up exercises before actually playing. I gave it 10mins rest with some easy stretches on my hands and arms and got back into it for last hour but felt it could come back at any time. It didn't. Not sure if maybe i had done something when bringing my gear into studio ??? Dave

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1340694989' post='1708089'] Loved the Duck, but overspent on the latest must have, cest la guerre . Really glad the Berg is working for you Dave, I'm just going back into wimpy 10 inch speakers mode (well, that's this morning, who knows by this afternoon . My Rick copy nemesis went strangely quiet after he tried it with Ash so I do feel a little vindicated. All the best you person with gear to drool over . [/quote] There's just no gettin away from GAS. Too much new gear on the go these days. Good luck with the new purchases whatever you finally decide on. All the best Dave

[quote name='debwilliams' timestamp='1340630008' post='1707255'] I'm still laughing about it Dave. My team in work were suitably amazed at my day out. More of the same sounds about right. This is what weekends are for! [/quote] Too right. Its been a while since I've done that. I did take a last minute trip to see Floyd at Earls Court back in early 80's and that was great sleeping in Hyde Park and then Euston station. Nowadays its more about sneaking a quiet romantic weekend with my wife when i get the time. Still its an age thing and everything else just seems to take priority over having some unexpected, all-round good fun so keep doing it while you can. Its what makes fond memories when you get older. Thanks for cheering me up though on this dull Monday morning full of unexpected meetings and con-calls. PS does that count as an unexpected adventures ? Dave

[quote name='debwilliams' timestamp='1340623118' post='1707044'] I said I thought Id be ok having played double bass but that to help me I used a single piece of sellotape under my G string . Needless to say we did laugh just more than a bit . [/quote] That has to be one of the funniest statements I've heard in a long time. Brilliant and made my day girls. Thanks Dave