lukeward2004

There's a plot??? Holy cow!!!

[quote name='BeLow' post='7004' date='May 26 2007, 09:05 AM']One of my fantasies to play down the line funk, complete with an on the jazz horn section. A nice line of good looking lady BV's ........ Sorry got carried away there, when are you recruiting the Horn section?[/quote] TO Be Honest, we need to get ourselves estabilished with a set list and some original tunes first. We have discussed the horn section and I personally would like to have one, but at this stage we are sticking with Keys, bass, vocals and drums. Im really enjoying this so far, the drummer im playing with is the best drummer ive ever had the pleasure of being in a band with - check out his playing here: [url="http://www.myspace.com/kaldera"]www.myspace.com/kaldera[/url]

[quote name='G.S.T.Ring' post='6672' date='May 25 2007, 05:24 PM']As some/most of you may know, my rig was stolen recently. I'm currently saving up for a new one (thanks for the offers of replacement gear) and thought I'd get some input from the "experts". If you were buying everything over again from scratch, what would you consider essential? What would you suggest has the best tone/feel? All opinions will be treated with respect btw.... I'm looking for feedback not a chance to ridicule anyone[/quote] At the moment I am looking to upgrade to a lightweight rig - so currently favouring the Epiphani UL410, and would run it with a Mesa Boogie Bass 400 +. I remember playing thru Ped's old Boogie head, and it blew my socks off - valvey goodness at its best!

Hi Guys, I had the first rehearsal with my new funk band last night - minus one guitarist. I decided to get together with a guy I work with and two friends, and although I knew Lee (drummer) was awesome, I had no idea how good my work friend would be. My mate Kris is mad on funk and soul music, and he is a professionally trained vocalist, so he was a natural choice. So, we met up with a lineup of Drums, Bass, Keyboards and vocals - and despite missing a guitarist, we seemed to "gel" really well together. We played Jamiroquai's "Runaway" and "Too Young to Die", Tower Of Power's "Soul With a Capital S" and "Diggin on James Brown", and the classic "Play that Funky Music" by Wild Cherry. I havent had so much fun in my life! It was tight and groovey, and everyone was left excited and eager to get together again and continue - I think I am onto something with these guys! I cant wait for the next one - we have got the next 3 weeks booked up for rehearsals and we are going to learn about 10-15 songs for covers, and then work on writing our own songs. We even had a little play around with some ideas I have been working on for ages, and I think we have at least 2-3 ideas for originals - I will keep you all informed but I wanted to share the joy!

Hi Guys, My 5 year old Shure T series wireless died last night - well, it didnt die, but over the last few weeks, its been "farting" somewhat and I have tracewd it back to the bodypack. It has been through many gigs and has been knocked around a lot, so its seen a fair bit fo abuse. Ive been through the usual troubleshooting of checking cables, batteries and power, and its definately the bodypack. Im looking for a new wireless unit as ive been meaning to upgrade for some time now, I like the look of the Senheiser Freeport system, any advice? Other alternatives I have seen are the Shure PGX and SLX ranges, and the Trantec S2000 series. I would prefer a rackmounted unit, as its one less thing to carry - is the Senheiser Rack-mountable? Do you have any experiences with these various wireless systems? Any recommendations appreciated, im looking to buy something soon - but my GAS is for the Senheiser at the moment. Any Freeport owners? cheers Luke

Flippin' eck Doc - your beard has got longer since I last saw it!

Sounds like a plan mate - ill give you a call later on and we can sort out something fella - Ill bring me warwick, i bet it'll sound monstrous thru your V Type!

Where can I get an Epiphani UL 410 cab and how much am I looking at for one? Just out of curiosity as I am after something to replace my Hartke cab, as its far too heavy - fancy a nice light cab....

Hartke 3500 Hybrid - Tube preamp, solid state power amp side. I also run a DHA VT2 Dual Bass custom in front of the amp.

I have to say, ive never liked Marshall bass amps - Ive tried a few in the past and they have always seemed to lack definition, hardly any Midrange and sounded very honky through my cab. Ive not tried some of the newer stuff, but the older ones I have tried have left me cold in the past. Im open minded though so ill happily try some newer ones if the chance comes up!

Ped, ill hold you to that offer mate - Ill give you a call at some point soon and we can arrange to meet and jam it up mate!

Personally, I think that VOLUNTARY donations are a good idea, however I agree with Kiwi on this. The great thing about this forum is that it is a free resource dedicated to all things bass - lets keep it that way!

Hi Guys, Does anyone on here have a guitar tab for Jamiroquai's Runaway & Tower of Power's Diggin on James Brown? I've had studio time booked up for weeks, and only last night did my guitarist tell me he is having real trouble with finding some of the chords in these songs. If anyone can help that would be a great help as we are in the studio thursday night and rather than spending the session showing the guitarist how to play the song, it would be better to send him a tab so he can learn it at home first. I hate guitarists - hes had the songs for weeks and he only decides to start learning them at the last minute - GARRGH! Ive already got the bass parts nailed, so I dont need bass tabs etc

John Deacon is pure class - I grew up with Queen and can honestly say that JD is one of those players that, at first, doesnt spring to mind when someone asks you who your idols are - yet everytime I hear a queen song i think "Wow, Deacon is fantastic".

The Marcus Miller clinics are awesome - I love his playing....

I have been in contact with larry Hartke in the past, and was on the verge of an endorsement with them when ScienceMurdersDreams where doing well - but it never came to be and the band split before I got word back from them. Id love to have a word with Elixir however...

Tis not working dear ped....

Ped, where in Satan's Portion did you discover that Bacchus? Its very nice! The Vigiers are wicked - if heaven was a bass, it would be that fretless.

[quote name='wizbat' post='4073' date='May 22 2007, 12:28 AM']The guys in the band said they couldn,t hear me!!!![/quote] I bet they now fear for every note you play in anger, just in case they crap out thier intestines from the sheer wall of tube driven Bass that hits them in the face when you play. I bet the crowd get blasted onto the back wall with a rig like that! Nice setup though. I bet your guitarist hates you

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='3790' date='May 21 2007, 05:45 PM']Not in London, mate You're in Windsor, jump on a train to Richmond and catch a tube to Stamford Brook. [/quote] Crikey, I didnt realise you where that close - will have to arrange a jam/beer at some point soon mr Kiwi...

That Shuker Jazz is Sexual!

Its Different - but I like it. Not sure about the lines though, its got a certain twisted vibe going on, but lovely bass nonetheless.

Those two Jazz's are pure bass sex. The Marcus is a right slapper and the Geddy is asking to get fingered. Sorry for the added smut....

[quote name='wizbat' post='2911' date='May 20 2007, 03:17 PM']These pics were posted on the other sites but here it goes again.[/quote] Flippin' 'eck - I take it you work in the demolishon business???!!!