chaypup

Played in Gwdihw in Cardiff last night with a dep drummer as ours had a serious injury. For someone who'd had 24 hours notice and we'd never met before, he was amazing! Made up some stuff on the spot as we like to do and there were lots of our saxy robot dancers around the place so a winner all round!

[quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1355475300' post='1898743'] I play air bass left handed.. I play actual bass right handed. Odd I know. [/quote] I Air bass in my sleep - left handed! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VokAbAfTfCc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VokAbAfTfCc[/url] I love how he takes off the air bass at the end!

I think we've found something better than the spirit of Christmas - it's the spirit of Basschat!

Can I go after you please, JazzBassFan?

£3.50, but then I don't really like Fenders....

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1355153279' post='1894691'] I ended up in the middle (but behind the singer) at the rehearsal of the 'scratch' band at the music academy on Sat. I stood there because that's where the bass amp was and I didn't feel I ought to move anything. it did feel a bit wierd tbh, and I wondered if it looked a bit strange as well. I'd prefer to be on one side or the other (don't mind which) so I can see what everyone else is doing. I didn't like to say anything at the time because I was a bit nervous and the musical director didn't say anything. But I think I might mention it at the next rehearsal. My cable would easily stretch over to a better position - as long as it's not a health and safety hazard! [/quote] [quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1355153725' post='1894700'] 'shell , we really have to talk !!!!!!!!! [/quote] That whole post is a double entendre!!!!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1355149876' post='1894619'] What?? You can't have the bass in the middle - it's against the law! [/quote] It also means I have the bass drum right behind me which helps me lock in with that nicely.

Centre stage for me as I generally call out any cues when we're improvising (which is most of the time)!

Great gig last night! 8 of us on a teeny tiny stage so it was a bit tricky to know where to point my headstock but it did mean we could all hear each other perfectly. It was underneath a Caribbean restaurant called Mr G's and the first set was pretty quiet at the beginning with only 2 people there but 5 or 6 songs in loads of people turned up and started grooving - love it! G, the owner, sorted us out with food and drinks all night on top of a very decent payment - result! Loving the gigs with this band at the moment

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1355038618' post='1893151'] No broken strings this time Chay I wa seeing a theme developing, first you, then the guitarist.... Didn't the drummer break a drumstick or something [/quote] No broken strings, though the drummer DID break a drumstick - when he threw it at the guitarist's head for coming in a beat early! When are you coming to see us then eh?

Another Ibanez - yum yum! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IBANEZ-ST980-8-String-Bass-1980-Japanese-built-RARE-/150959226879?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2325deffff"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IBANEZ-ST980-8-String-Bass-1980-Japanese-built-RARE-/150959226879?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2325deffff[/url]

Stripped-down Ibanez Musician. Not entirely sure I like this finish but it might keep the price on the low side.... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IBANEZ-MUSICIAN-FRETLESS-BASS-GUITAR-VINTAGE-BEAUTIFUL-/330840517016?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4d07a1a998"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IBANEZ-MUSICIAN-FRETLESS-BASS-GUITAR-VINTAGE-BEAUTIFUL-/330840517016?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4d07a1a998[/url]

I usually put it above the crowd somewhere using a gorilla pod, but I like the mic stand idea! Will try it on Saturday

Liking the new ideas for the Marketplace and I'd gladly pay a yearly sub for it - it may encourage sellers to stick around too.

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1354564020' post='1887482'] I'd like to know what we sound like recorded so can i ask you what recording device you use? [/quote] We used a Zoom H2N pretty good sound, better if you're all going through the desk though and just plug it in to the record out on the desk.

I recorded our gig on Friday expecting to be critical of my playing (in a good way, in order to improve) but I was surprised at how good I sound! In one song I was playing fills I didn't know I could! Anyone else listened to themselves and been much better than expected?

I don't think those photo's are dark enough! I wonder what Dave Pegg said when he was presented with that monstrosity - " Well done son I'll put it next to the pasta pictures"?

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1354358451' post='1885102'] ...I told him I'm too old and fed up with it(soon to be 50) I pointed out the things against age, I don't drive, and location.also usual band politics etc. Then he said ,"you are single ,need to get out more " etc. Apart from possessing good gear, I'm still looking for something to convince me . [/quote] I wouldn't bother mate - you'll only end up having fun

We played a great set, invented another new song on the fly (love it when we do that!) and the dancefloor was packed with hot girls getting sweaty and loving the music - I love gigging!

Thanks, if you could lend me about £600 I should be able to get it!

My band is playing at this gig too! That's 2 Basschatters for the price of one

This bass.... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1980-USA-Made-B-C-Rich-Eagle-Bass-Birdseye-Maple-NICE-/380526882127?pt=Guitar&hash=item58992b6d4f"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1980-USA-Made-B-C-Rich-Eagle-Bass-Birdseye-Maple-NICE-/380526882127?pt=Guitar&hash=item58992b6d4f[/url] Yum!

I'm the highest bidder on this at the moment but there's no way i'm going to be able to afford the final price on this so I might as well spill the beans and show you this beauty....... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kramer-DMZ6000-Bass-/221154337352?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item337dd36248"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kramer-DMZ6000-Bass-/221154337352?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item337dd36248[/url] Wow! The more switches on a bass the more I love it!

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1354186481' post='1883158'] . [/quote] +1 Oh hang on, that was the original post wasn't it?

At the end of a particularly long and solo-ey version of Funky Nassau the whole band finished apart from the singer who consequently jus shouted out the word "Miniskirts!" over silence....