bassoctopus

After the comments from our gig vid clips on this and the Warwick site, I mailed Dave Funk ( who builds the Thunderfunk amp I'm using) to tell him how much I love the amp and what a good reaction I'm getting when I use it. And sent him a Youtube clip. This is his reply [quote]From the first note I could tell. Bass and singer sound great. I like it because I take sh*t about it not being a “rock” amp. Like there’s a difference? [url="http://www.thunderfunk.com/YouTube.html"]Thunderfunk, Youtube page[/url] Dave[/quote] How cool is that And I can assure anyone that hasn't heard 300ft, that the Thunderfunk is an awesome rock amp - in fact it's fantastic for all types of players

He seems to always use Warwick Stage 1 basses. Although recently he's started using the StarBass II for acoustic stuff. Great player and sound

That Infinity just has all the sounds covered. Super clear top end, fat bottom and Thumb bass like mids. Best bass I've ever played, and I always get positive comments about the bass sound since I bought it last year.

Thanks

We organised a cracking gig at The Cluny in Newcastle over Christmas. I was using my 2003 Warwick Infinity NT5 and 1991 Thumb Bass NT5, Thunderfunk and Trace 4x10. It was a great gig, coupled with the fact that I had the best bass sound I've had in 23 years of playing Vid with sound taken from the desk (DI direct from Thunderfunk is what you're hearing) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3MheMjtfjs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3MheMjtfjs[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/user/300ftgorilla#p/a/u/1/yuyckn5z9gA"]http://www.youtube.com/user/300ftgorilla#p/a/u/1/yuyckn5z9gA[/url]

Come out and have some Christmas fun

It's a nightmare getting people in at this time of year. We have a good crowd now but it's been hard work. Please come down and suport us, it will be a great gig.

Looking for a review. I think it was in a mid-November issue. Can you message me if you might have it. Cheers Neil

TTT. Come down. Have fun. Listen to great music.

TTT

[quote name='bassoctopus' post='668436' date='Nov 28 2009, 04:32 PM']Soctlands premier Red Hot Chili Peppers band, The Richt Hoat Chillis are supporting my band - 300ft Gorilla - at our big Christmas bash at The Cluny 2 in Newcastle. I've seen them a couple of times now and they are a cracking band, and have a great frontman. Jose on the bass isn't bad either. Recommended. Tickets £4adv or £5 on the door. It's a small venue (140) so tickets are limited.[/quote]

Soctlands premier Red Hot Chili Peppers band, The Richt Hoat Chillis are supporting my band - 300ft Gorilla - at our big Christmas bash at The Cluny 2 in Newcastle. I've seen them a couple of times now and they are a cracking band, and have a great frontman. Jose on the bass isn't bad either. Recommended. Tickets £4adv or £5 on the door. It's a small venue (140) so tickets are limited.

Went to see the Richt Hoat Chili's on Saturday in Edinburgh and they put on a great show. I ended up playing a song with them too... Not sure how the singer didn't knock himself out. This is going to be a top night. And tickets are selling quickly

If this hasn't already been posted, this looks like it should be good. [url="http://www.basstospace.com/"]http://www.basstospace.com/[/url] This is from the welcome email I received. [quote]To coincide with the 30th anniversary of Fishbone, Norwood "Captain Nutt" Fisher is chartering a trip for bass players and musicians from around the world to study under his direction at the NABA Institute (Norwood's Association for Bass Advancement). The experience will take place online for a select group of players that will be learning from Captain Norwood through a variety of mediums at their convenience throughout the week. Norwood will be providing lectures each week, along with excercises, and community tools to insure that all players who come to NABA and study with Norwood will take their playing to another dimension.[/quote] Norwood's a great player so I'm sure they'll be lots to learn

Should be able to make this one

We're organising a big Christmas party/gig in Newcastle. The Cluny 2, Newcastle, Sunday 20th December On the bill we have my band 300ft Gorilla, Scottish Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band - The Richt Hoat Chilis - a local metal band called Skneepa. I can guarantee the music will be top notch, the venue is great and it will be a lot of fun. Tickets are the bargain price of £4 each. Buy from me direct, use our Paypal link [url="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_...tton_id=8696202"]https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_...tton_id=8696202[/url] Or visit the 300ft Gorilla Website. It would be great to get some Basschatters in!

300ft Gorilla are releasing their new 4 track EP today. Better Life is the first full recording with our new singer. And has once again been recorded and produced by myself Bass details: 1991 Thumb Bass NT V for first two tracks, Infinity NT V for the third and fourth tracks. Amp: Thunderfunk 550a, Trace Elliot 4x10 + horn. 2 tracks from the EP - Mr Raspberry is Dead and Better Life - can be heard on our myspace page [url="http://www.myspace.com/300ftgorilla"]300FT GORILLA MySpace Music [/url] Price is £3 plus 75p P&P direct from us or £6.79 from amazon. Itunes etc will be selling the EP in the next few weeks. Our site [url="http://www.300ftgorilla.com"]300ft Gorilla - Better Life[/url] should be available to take purchases later today. Alternatively PM me for the Paypal details ------------------------------------------------------------ Upcoming Gigs: Wed 30th September, Trillians, Newcastle Sat 31st October, Dog and Parrot, Newcastle Wed 18th Nov, Head of Steam, Newcastle.

I have a Hercules one in our practice room, which will shortly be demolished (the room not the holder!)

Yes, noticed this last night. If you're free Saturday we're playing in town John

Playing a 30 minute set with a few other bands also on the bill

Just learn all of Bloodsugar. Some great bass lines on there. Other favourites for me - Me and My Friends, Good time boys, Stone Cold Bush and if you're feeling brave Subway to Venus

Don't know if anyone made it along. Great Music festival, not one of our best gigs but was fun to do. Great weekend - gigs, beer, loads of good bands to listen to. We'll be doing it again next year hopefully Anyone fancy coming along to the Head of Steam Wednesday?

Interested - PM sent

Sneaky Pete's on Sunday cancelled Looking forward to Montrose