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That's real shame. Bought my little 'Rumble' practice amp from you when I re-started playing in August. The last one you had in store...it was put aside for me without mention of a deposit too. Had it not been for your web site I may not have got the itch again either! I wish you both the best for the future.

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1320354651' post='1425873'] Her ex (Len Tuckey) used to play in Maldon with Bill Legend and I believe, the bassplayer from Eddie and the hot-rods (The White Swan I think) Don't know if that's what you're thinking about. Think she'd turn up there occaisionally. Met her a few times for various reasons over the years and she always comes across as a nice balanced individual who's not up her own backside. My mate Glenn took over her bass duties a while back when she was touring with a broken arm. [/quote] That actually does add up. The village pub I used to frequent was in Goldhanger (The Chequers), some 6-7 miles from Maldon. So if she/he/they lived nearby...etc, etc...not completely outside the realms of possibility.

Never been keen on any of her stuff apart from her first 3 singles (schoolboy crush) 48 Crash is my favourite and still cuts it with me today for pure energy! I used to frequent a village pub years ago in east coast Essex. They had a cover band that played there every Tuesday night ('Pray') which was always a crowd puller from the surrounding countryside. Rumour has it (allegedly) that Suzi Q used to pop in on occasions...alas I was never there when she was (very early 80's). I'd have loved to have met her! Made a nice story back then...I've no idea whether it was actually true or not...perhaps just a little rumour put out to fill the pub...

A question... I went to see Alice Cooper in London last weekend. Never seen him before & only remember a few of his oldies such as 'Schools Out'. So, with that tune in mind & the bass line pretty much committed to memory (if not yet being able to master it)...I have to say that I was a little surprised to feel trouser-flapping bass about 2 octaves lower than what I was expecting. I was trying to watch the bass player intently initially to see if I could get a few tips as to what he was doing, but the few glimpses I got made me wonder if he was in fact playing the instrument at all. His playing didn't appear to produce [i]any[/i] of the notes I was expecting! So...what actually does happen at these gigs. What was the bassist doing...what's the magic? It's been some years since I last went to a concert, and things appear to have moved on a bit... TIA

Yes, he was great in Pil. I have a feeling he also played bass on 4 be 2's "One Of The Lads" (sadly lost on 12" many years ago!) I have dabbled in [i]some[/i] of his later work (mid 90's), but it proved not to be a 'stayer'...perhaps I should have another look...?

Two that have always stuck in my mind...forgive me if these are reposts! Patrice Russian: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2XhhuM9GZo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2XhhuM9GZo[/url] Teena Marie: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6nzSNWTU5Q"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6nzSNWTU5Q[/url]

Bought a bass off Herbsley on Sunday (7/8/11) Great to deal with. Guitar packed very well & delivered with lightening speed (received 9/8/11). 5 gold stars all round from me

This just landed on the doormat. I am no longer bass-less...oh happy days [attachment=86612:IMG_2685.JPG]

The link works fine for me. Another vote for Unite. I like it muchly

Fantastic! I couldn't [i]really[/i] hear the bass enough...but...soon became lost in the guitars. Hands & feet tapping all the way along. Great

I'd need to dig out Rio to have a listen... From memory I'd say the whole damn album! The bass was the main reason I liked a lot of Duran stuff...and still do

Another vote for Mick Khan No mention of John Entwhistle ...? Not cool (perhaps), but still up there.

Morning all, and hello. I was recommended to come here for ideas and to have a look around. My dilemma is that I'm a returning player (absent for some 17 years). I have my sights set on a Washburn T24 which seem to get good reviews as a kind of 'do everything well' instrument. I thought I'd find at least some reference to one here, but it seems not...is that because they aren't actually that good? Anyway, I'm unlikely to gig, it's just for fun & enjoyment as playing is something I have missed for a long time. I used to play pretty much anything that I was able to with my ability being the limiting factor...as ever! Any pointers would be welcome [edit] Currently living in Essex