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[quote name='Painy' timestamp='1475524299' post='3146683'] A friend recently told me that he'd asked our (very good) lead guitarist what I was actually like as a bass player as he thought the band anyways sounded good but he didn't really know what to listen for as far as bass goes (basically a typical pub punter). I actually thought our guitarist's response was really quite complimentary. He said that I'm "a very natural player". I'll take that quite happily [/quote] asking a guitarist to comment on a bassist? isnt that a bit like asking a fish about poetry?

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1475952638' post='3150081'] I am maybe doing something wrong here but a couple of times recently I have been asked to provide feedback and I have gladly done so. However, the gesture has not been returned. I don't think that I did anything wrong during the transactions so as not to merit feedback being reciprocated. Any thoughts folks? [/quote] you too huh

sounds a blast you might need this [url="http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/store/goods/173217"]http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/store/goods/173217[/url] hope this helps

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1475076634' post='3142864'] I dunno about 60 years but I know from personal experience they've certainly been of - shall we say - [i]variable quality[/i] since 1973. The very first time ever I went into a music shop the guy eventually looks up from the organ he's playing, eyes me up and down in a disparaging fashion and says '[i]What?[/i]' [/quote] was he offering nostril flaring lessons?

early series trb6p i paid 1700 notes in 92 at wapping bass centre you may regret it if you do and you may regret it if you dont hope this helps

youd think they do carriage paid for that sort of price

as previous comments - east or glock is good - also what sort of tone are you after will dictate what type of pickups you go for - ive got a squier with an east retro and wizard hammers - its does a pretty good geddy lee jazz tone

[quote name='razze06' timestamp='1474630203' post='3139378'] If you switch on the active preamp, and turn up all the way the bass boost, the signal may get too hot for your amp. It is a seriously powerful preamp [/quote] +1 the east's are similar by sounds of it - have to keep the volume at 50% and the bass and treble boosts back below 100% as fully boosted they up the signal level quite considerably - hopefully once you wind them back a bit you will find a sweet spot and keep those settings

[quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1474792504' post='3140460'] The point is that they continue to make millions of dollars when they tour. [/quote] so does the clinton foundation ... doesnt make it right though ?

[quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1474749276' post='3140283'] It's interesting how many people say that "they" should call it a day now. AC/DC are a global enterprise with offices, secretaries, accountants, private planes and an income to rival the GDP of some small countries. Would Coca Cola or Nike suddenly stop, when they are ongoing successful businesses? [/quote] no but then nike et al are not sentient entities and can be forgiven for 'not knowing better' at their age

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1474105206' post='3135606'] Have a look at some of the bands YouTube clips, they're not playing run of the mill tunes. [/quote] yes i saw that after im surprised there is the market for that sort of thing to be honest is a bit niche for most venues/promoters no?

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1473608460' post='3131592'] Thanks for the replies so far. It isn't a case of the song being complicated - that wouldn't be a problem, it's simply beyond my ability. What's added to my suspicion is that Bohemian Rhapsody's in there, which I can do but I doubt would ever get gigged. And to be fair to everyone the song's Spirit of Radio - the doodly bits are too fast for me. [/quote] im inclined to agree with several others above that both these are just being thrown in there to massage the guitards ego aside... what widdly bits are you referring to ? TJH does a lot of rush vids on the youtubes and this one shows all the positions and fingering nice and clear https://youtu.be/p2XpKFGPUG0

i would normally say no but i do recall many moons ago seeing a rather old Les Paul in a shop down Tin Pan Alley claiming it had provenance to Mick Ronson - assuming the provenance to be genuine and all that I might have been tempted beyond all temptation so decided it was for the best to not even go into the shop otherwise as soon as i had set foot over the threshold my mind would be mentally filling out the loan application form and hurrying down to the bank with it

i have an affinity series J 2009 ish is bloody awesome

Steve Gadd Band are doing a whole week in early October at Ronnie Scott's with Jimmy Johnson on bass [url="http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/schedulemonthly/2016/october"]http://www.ronniesco...ly/2016/october[/url] edit ... bit of a monster line up http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/3540-steve-gadd-band-featuring-michael-landau-jimmy-johnson-kevin-hays-and-walt-fowler

[quote name='Lardy' timestamp='1473595384' post='3131447'] My first gig on Friday. Early evening, short set, 'works' venue. Indescribably good fun - if a little nerve-wracking - and really satisfying. Audience of forty or so, colleagues, friends of friends etc, so a 'sympathetic' crowd who danced, sang along some and gave a big cheer at the end. 'Made plenty of mistakes but the other band members just smiled and were pretty sanguine, kept it going and the audience didn't seem to mind (or even notice). During one song I even managed a laugh (well all of us did) as it sounded as if the drum kit was being violently destroyed - but the drummer was just 'in the zone' I think (he's stunningly talented so it was all good). I really should have picked up an instrument thirty or forty years ago, not last year! I've taken quite a few leaves out of the 'book of basschat' - learned lots from contributions to this forum so much appreciated. And hats off to those who this sort of thing regularly and do it well! [/quote] congrats on a successful first gig - talented drummer you are indeed very lucky - just keep throwing chew toys at him (or her) as for the audience noticing wrong notes, worry not, because they never notice, they only actually notice something is up when you stop playing hope this helps

[quote name='OliverBlackman' timestamp='1473495071' post='3130638'] I recently made an offer for a fretless Warwick on gumtree and the guy asked when I'd be able to collect it, and we agreed a day. Anyway he couldn't do it anymore and finally after 3 weeks of him coming up with excuses he's told me he's holding out for a better offer. Is this common? It's the first time I've had it and it's so frustrating! [/quote] was he scottish and used to work in a music shop?

an hour ish max - which equates roughly to anywhere in Kent and maybe slightly over the border into Sussex if a decent gig comes along, and very occasionally the odd gig in London ... but never over the river into the dark side ... commonly known as ... Essex

i have a line6 basspodxt with headphone socket or alternatively iPad with an iRig Pro with Amplitube, some of the amplitube modelling plugins are quite acceptable especially the ampeg sims

totally sublime

maybe something like this? http://www.east-uk.com/index.php/bass/piezo-magnetic-mixer/mpm-01.html

already added shitloads but will throw a few more up for good measure ed - in the lead with 39 they are all extremley tasteful though

oh bollocks i missed it

anybody get to the faversham hop festival this weekend - played there yesterday