Raymondo

Worked for me so must be true !

Approx 2000 metres... Part way up Mount Teide for a BBQ one Christmas day. I am afraid I can't be of any practical help as I am useless on guitar. Some would say not much better on Bass but that would be hurtful😪 Your project fascinates me. I just cannot comprehend being able to think that way...hats off to you !

I would argue that it belongs in the Ugliest Guitar thread ( I won't say bass as it has too many strings) 😁

I only have one negative . It's not about her playing …..it certainly leaves me flailing in her wake ,pondering the meaning of life, whilst trying to pick my jaw up off the floor. It's not about the song ...although I am not keen on funk ( I know sacrilege for a supposed bass player!). It's not about anything other than the fact that I find bands with no backing vocals boring after a while. Oh she has a great voice and how the blinking heck she plays some of those licks whilst doing so, is a magic beyond my comprehension; It's just when I have "tuned in" to the vocal sound at gigs, I long for some harmony, some la la la's ,anything to mix it up a little. *For context * I like rock music more than just about any other genre, my favoutrite band is Budgie, a three piece with a distinctive singing bass player ...but even they had Tony Bourge a warbling occasionally.

Actually he made a bass for Pete Cruickshank that looks very similar(or at least he owned one , gave it to his son for doing well in exams a few years ago apparently ...Ken Pustlenik told me that when I mentioned that I had always lusted after Mr Cruickshank's bass). The inside cover of the first album I ever bought (Hogwash) was the best pic I could find …..

The trust has a page on Facebook if you want to follow it. I only discovered it today myself so cannot attest to it's content. It is however running a survey asking for your thoughts and opinions on re-opening small music venues ,during this pandemic. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcPrOUq2WuSa6bjTqSd7ywHh11Dvu0crjNZqSmOO-UIeI-BA/viewform I thought it was worth completeing.

My sentiments exactly. His daughter has a lovely voice too.

How disappointing. I came here expecting to converse with a new lifeform in Dot language, you know, to broaden my horizon and meet new friends, and what do I find …..you lot !🙄 Oh well I suppose you can be engaging at times😋 Oh ... Hi Billy.

Hi Harry. Welcome I was playing ( well making a noise on) a bass I bought from Woolworths ( ask your grandad what a Woolworths is 😉 ) when I was your age . It cost £29.00 and was worth about 29p It was all I knew though so I soldiered on . Your basses should last you a long time buddy.....take no notice of these people on here about buying basses...they haven't even worked out which one is best for metal yet!

I am enjoying this Dad...even the "forrin" bits 😉

I've only listened to The Grizzlies so far... I love it. I imagine it's great fun live.

I had never done any "uploading" or sharing before but having read this thread I just set up an account and uploaded three tracks .Demos from my old band ,that a friend had asked for on Facebook. Within three minutes I had a notification that someone was "Following " me. Had One guy send me a message trying to get me to use some or other platform he was promoting and one lady who just "liked" one of the tracks. It's almost enough to make me think we should have been stars 🙂 Thanks guys!

My sisters tell me stories of them and Mum trying to stop the plates and ornaments rattling and falling off the shelves, whilst I was up in my room trying to emulate Burke Shelly. My Aunty ,who lived two doors away could here every "note" apparently. No one ever said a thing to me at the time . I suppose I should apologise to the rest of the street!

Evidently not far enough 🙂

You'd have loved living next to me in the early Seventies . With my Laney 100w Klipp amp and Carlsbro 2x15 cab in my bedroom 😁

That link added to my " favourites" folder. Cheers Skank

I stumbled upon a documentary on Prime last night :- Searching for Sugar Man and was astounded by the fact that I had never heard of Rodriguez,the songwriter featured in it before. I am 62 ,the Seventies were "my era" ,I love Nick Drake ( another artiste that didn't get the recognition he deserved then), and I would have lapped up this guys work. Oh I was happy enough listening to all the rock bands of the time but I like a good singer songwriter too. It's a fascinating story, give it a try, there's not much else to do at the moment . 😉

Here's a couple of examples of their songs.

A little something to occupy your minds during confinement. A great band The Achievers ( our very own @Jack_Stroud_Bass is a member, but far too modest to say anything!) are nominated in Three categories. I believe the way to watch it is following this Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/events/997463303956405/ Good luck lads.

I have always liked Dire Straits even though it's not very "in" to be a fan. I bought all the albums (still have them but nothing to play them on!) when they came out, and then most of them again on CD. Funnily enough I haven't played any of them for ages....thanks for this reminder, I'll have to get my CD player working again!

How the hell did I miss this thread in 2011? This is the reason I am salivating over @Bridgehouse 's bass that he's selling. I think Burke's was bought in 1969 ish from a Cardiff music shop called Gamlins

I have no idea who any of the acts are mentioned here ... Actually I do know Captain Beefheart….shudder.... I guess you are all safe from me 😁

I'm Hinnocent ! (mostly)

I've got no Idea. I have never had need to weigh it.😁

I posted this on the 2nd May in the DOI thread ….it seems appropriate here too...... This date is a troublesome one for me....Seven years ago today my Dad died, leaving me as the eldest in the Sharpe family. This in itself is depressing enough but it makes me remember that 2013 was a bit of an Annus Horribilis for me. One of my best mates, a fantastic drummer, died that year too. It was also the year that the young lady I left my life in Tenerife( some five years earlier) for, and I,went our separate ways. Ammicably it has to be pointed out but sad never the less. The point of inflecting this misery on you all is You lot ….yes YOU, make it impossible to stay down for long! This thread is my comfort zone of crazy ,funny,nay hilarious companionship. The imagination, intelligence and wit displayed on here leaves me astounded at times. I try to keep up but, sometimes I just have to sit back in admiration and laugh myself senseless. No need for sympathy chaps and chapesses….all is good in the Mondo household; I just wanted to share my appreciation of your collective skills. Dr Mondeaux Finks yer awl ggrate annall Thank you bass chatters. BUT …. really the answer is..... Thank you basschat for @skankdelvar… The stories of his past life are just wonderful 😉