Jambo63

Switched over as well, looking good, many thanks Ped

I have three guitars, only play simple stuff and never gigged with them A Brian May Burns red special (and for balance the Brian May Bribass) An Epiphone cherry red SG twin humbucker with a set neck A Fender Telacoustic which is really good for mucking about on

Happy Birthday Basschat Been here almost as long, joined August 2007 and still don't post much

Ordered as well - looks a good book for holiday reading

The music shop that used to be at Tollcross in Edinburgh was Grant's Music - just down from the Kings and Bennetts bar

Thanks for the heads up - booked for Edinburgh

Enjoy the night and good luck

In the for sale section: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/225015-squier-vintage-modified-jazz-bass-sunburst-rosewood/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/225015-squier-vintage-modified-jazz-bass-sunburst-rosewood/[/url]

Have you looked at the EBS Classic Session combos ? They come in 3 flavours - 30 / 60 / 120 watts [url="http://www.ebssweden.com/"]http://www.ebssweden.com/[/url] Gear4music prices - [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Bass_Amps/EBS.html"]http://www.gear4musi...s_Amps/EBS.html[/url] Bass direct - [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/EBS_Amplification.html"]http://www.bassdirec...lification.html[/url] I picked up a 60 watt combo recently and it seems not too bad - haven't tried it in a practice room yet though

A works band I'm in played the office Xmas party at the Hub here in Edinburgh last Friday (13th) - really nice venue to play with the sound being done by Reddog music - two 18 inch PA subs for the bass to go through Here's a pic - as usual I'm hiding behind something onstage [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jambo63/11419202975/"][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jambo63/11419202975/][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jambo63/11419202975/]Blackrockers Xmas bash[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/jambo63/]Jambo63[/url], on Flickr[/url]

A rare 5 string Trace Elliot has turned up on Edinburgh gumtree - same seller has Status Energy 4 string for sale as well [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/trace-elliot-5-string-t-bass-rare-collectors/1036247859"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/trace-elliot-5-string-t-bass-rare-collectors/1036247859[/url] [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/status-energy-4-string-bass-guitar/1036252302"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/status-energy-4-string-bass-guitar/1036252302[/url]

In a rock covers band in the late 90s, we played a pub in Bonnyrigg near Edinburgh. The "bouncer" was in his late 70's, we were crammed in a corner booth with the drummer sitting on the booth couch rather than a drum seat, and the toilets were immediately to our right and everyone had to walk in front of the band to get to them. About half way through the first set the bar staff came rushing over to us telling us to stop playing. We didn't think we playing as bad as that - the reason ? two women were having a cat fight at the bar. classy !

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1378815783' post='2204939'] I've not ever had a venue that would let me play from the bogs, even when I bring my really long lead (I get nervous before gigs). [/quote] Wireless system is your friend - you can play anywhere you like To answere the OP's question - depends how much space you have on stage and how many other band members are on stage with you. I tend not to do much, maybe look up now and then, tap a foot, leave the wandering about to the others. Currently in a band for work (we did a charity gig in April at the Voodoo Rooms here in Edinburgh) and we've been asked to play the works Xmas night out - venue is the Hub at the top of the Royal Mile - maybe an audience of 300+ colleagues to entertain Visited the venue last week and the stage is pretty big, comes complete with a pulpit as a back drop

I have a B2A black and white and they are really good basses - mine is from around 1985 and still in decent nick

There are Steinberg Spirit basses out there as well - not sure if they are any good but around the price for the Hohner or a bit less [url="http://www.musik-produktiv.co.uk/steinberger-spirit-spirit-xt-2-standard-bk.html?gclid=CIP654e60rkCFQbKtAodMgsAHw"]http://www.musik-produktiv.co.uk/steinberger-spirit-spirit-xt-2-standard-bk.html?gclid=CIP654e60rkCFQbKtAodMgsAHw[/url] [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/steinberger-spirit-xt-2-black/38803?gclid=COnYv7260rkCFfHKtAodqSoA1w"]http://www.gak.co.uk/en/steinberger-spirit-xt-2-black/38803?gclid=COnYv7260rkCFfHKtAodqSoA1w[/url]

Hi Krispn Gumtree has the following - may look at this myself as I picked up an electric upright at the weekend [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/community/bass-lessons-available-bass-guitar-double-bass/109834959"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/community/bass-lessons-available-bass-guitar-double-bass/109834959[/url]

Good thread, loving the reactions to when there are famous bass players in the audience. Have played in front of Rory MacDonald (Runrig), Dougie MacLean and Tony Todd (of the Candyman films) at various times.

If it's for practising how about one of these ? [url="http://www.gapco.co.uk/C-Tech/"]C Tech Pocket Rocket[/url] I have an earlier model and it's pretty decent for practice

[quote name='keeponehandloose' post='833667' date='May 10 2010, 09:32 PM']You missed out Kevin Mooney(I think), Sadam And His Pants,was it a Gibson Grabber??[/quote] Yep think it was, although it took me awhile to remember the model Did seem to be a few WALs about though