lukeward2004

That is a stonking idea - but we would need to hire a venue with a decent sized stage area. One decent PA system for the day and obviously we could use our own backline, but we would need somewhere big enough to accomodate storage of kit, unless people (drummers) dont mind sharing. I would definately be up for something like that!

Anyone got a tab/transcription for "the awakening" per chance? Claypool kicks buttocks.

I think our boy Alan was once a semi pro photographer, if I recall correctly?

Nice!

The Brand New Heavies - Andrew Levy

[quote name='The Funk' post='21412' date='Jun 21 2007, 03:08 PM']Damn straight. Let me know when the nameless funk band gets gig-ready - we'll have to share the bill somewhere.[/quote] Definately mate - we should be up and running soon enough as the we have pretty much nailed our first hour set - just need to get writing some originals and a 2nd hour set of covers and we will be ready. We will essentially have 4x1hour sets - 2 of which will be covers, and 2 of all original funk soul. Anyway, back on topic: +1 for sticking by a good drummer and working together, im playing with a guy named Lee Alloway for Natalie, the unamed funk project and the Angle Fiction project. It works because we have developed an understanding together, and we both seem to lock in tight as you like.

Al, I know some folk round these parts take the biscuit about the amount of basses you have owned, but I think its healthy. Im glad you finally have two basses you are happy with, and at the end of the day, thats main thing. Let us know when you are venturing Daaahn Saaaahhf next mate, we need to go for a beer and catch up!

Alan, I dont care what anyone says mate - you have a fine taste for instruments! All of them fantastic basses and worthy of playing time. Having borrowed Homer's old Stingray, the neck looked amazing, but I couldnt get on with it on the whole - pretty much like every other stingray ive ever played. The Jazz and P bass where real players though, an awesome combination!

Personally you cant go wrong with either the Hartke A70 or the Line6 Studio. Ive played through both and liked them, however every Ashdown amp ive played through has left me wanting to cry as they always sounded terrible to my ears. Still, horses for courses!

[quote name='Sean' post='21307' date='Jun 21 2007, 12:06 PM']I'd agree wholeheartedly with Luke about Gary Willis' book but would suggest a look at the walking basslines lessons on davemarks.com and also Ed Friedland's Building Walking Basslines book as a better introduction - Willis' book can prove to be a lot to take in quickly and I know a couple of people who just gave up on it. [size=1]*I hope that doesn't sound too patronising, it wasn'tmeant to be*[/size][/quote] You are right - I am working through the Ed Friedland "building walking basslines" book and will be moving on to the Gary Willis book thereafter, as there is a lot to take in. Both Ed Friedland and Gary Willis are fantastic tutors, and I the Gary Willis book requires more of a preconcept of walking basslines in order to work.

I play for 3 bands at the moment - first and foremost is my funk band, namesless as of yet, but it is coming together. I play for Natalie Long and also for Angle Fiction (very similar to ScienceMurdersDreams) - I work on a first come, first served basis. Keep a diary of all your gigs and that way you can keep a track of all your shows.

FWIW - I played through a Pair of Dood's Tech 4x10's and they blew me away - very clean, articulate and responsive. Almost HiFi in sound, much like a PA speaker - Thinking of getting one myself!

*DROOL* Whats the XLR for on that overwater? Is is a DI?

My Streamer LX 5 has an active preamp and runs off of a 9v PP3 battery in the control cavity, and from what I can see in the pics, looks as though someone has taken the pre amp with the extra EQ control out and converted it to a passive instrument (albeit poorly).

[quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='20804' date='Jun 20 2007, 03:17 PM']Not sure how well I explained that.[/quote] Very well explained!

A good book aswell for improving your harmony and thus helping you to play more musically is "Fingerboard Harmony for Bass" by Gary Willis - a very good read and some excellent advice in there.

I kept mine - didnt need to send it back!

If you want a good song suggestion for something funky, musical and with a good rhythm, watch this: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tu08cgOzXg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tu08cgOzXg[/url] Andrew Levy is a master of writing musical and groovy basslines IMO - someone to study for sure.

Ok, some promoters I have worked with: FeedMe Music - [url="http://www.feedmemusic.co.uk/"]http://www.feedmemusic.co.uk/[/url] First gig with them was at the Clapham grand, they operate at the Grand and at Dingwalls, both in London. Promoter was a girl called Ali, and also a girl called Pauline. Ali introduced herself as "australian and a mad dyke" - however she was very professional, taking us through the contract and all the ins & outs of the venue. She introduced us to the sound guy, steve, who was fantastic and very accomodating for our sound. We met Tim, the lighting engineer, who also did sterling job, and the bar staff & Bouncers where very friendly towards us. The Head bouncer was actually a HUGE polish fella, but he was so nice, he gave us a hand loading in & out and even gave us a free beer on the way out. Would recommend these guys to anyone. BukAndSkit - [url="http://www.bukandskit.com"]www.bukandskit.com[/url] Dave & John Nash are the promoters for the local berkshire pub/bar circuit with Bukandskit, and they are a great bunch of guys. The venues they play change from time to time, and in all honesty, arent that great - but it is a good way for originals bands to get out there and play to the local audience. They also run the BukandSkit Fest every summer, and have had some fairly big name bands headlining, local unsigned acts supporting them. Venues include the Face bar in Reading and the Phatz Bar in Maidenhead. Neon Promotions - [url="http://www.neon-promotions.co.uk/"]http://www.neon-promotions.co.uk/[/url] Another London based promoter for originals bands, playing venues like the Hope & Anchor, John Swaine is the man. He is pretty decent and straight up, dont expect to get paid for playing unless you bring 30+ punters through the door. Mean Fiddler - [url="http://www.meanfiddler.co.uk"]www.meanfiddler.co.uk[/url] Carina Jirsch is the girl you will need to speak to, she is very professional and will give you the whole deal before you even meet her. You will need 30+ punters through the door to get paid but the venues, as you would expect from the UK's biggest music promoter, are awesome. Venues like the Astoria, the Jazz Cafe, the Mean Fiddler, The Garage, and the Reading & Leeds festivals are an idea of the high level of professionalism they provide.

Lovely - Just Lovely.

I must say, despite not being huge stingray fan (never been able to get on with the neck), OBBM's old SR5 with Status graphite neck was sublime - if I ever wanted a Stingray, it would have to be one like that.

Ive just recently p/x'd a streamer standard 5 string for a Streamer LX 5, and I have to say that the Streamer LX 5 is lighter than the Standard I had. My Standard had two soapbar pickups, and a tone control that did sod all, however the neck was sublime and the build quality was typical of a warwick - tough as you like. However, my Streamer LX has twin Jazz pickups, a MEC pre-amp, and a Ovangkol/Wenge neck - it plays just as well, but I am able to dial in many more tones that I was before.

Actually, how lightweight are these DR Bass Cabs? Id be keen to find out some more info - do they have a website? Do they have a website? Do they make a 4x10? Just curious....