Oopsdabassist

A while back Fumps borrowed a DVD off me and as a result he sent me a load of gaffa tape (he works in the industry I believe) which has kept me going for the best part of 2 years. As mentioned already, no other forum I frequent is as nice as you guys!

Dakota *sigh* We had a load of youngies come in near the end and made so much fuss that they had missed it, we had to do it again the place went mad, the landlord was happy as Larry and gave us a 50 quid bonus!

19 I could name plus about 6 I recognised but couldn't name, sadly mine was nowhere to be seen. guess I'm not a good poster!!

A guitarist mate has one which I lust after playing on a regular basis....damn him for being a lefty!!!! Tried one in PMT a few years ago, but I was a nervous noob then and had no clue what I was doing, all I remember was the PU arrangement getting in the way and not being able to find a comfortable playing position

[quote name='Drax' timestamp='1427223621' post='2727564'] Not that you could ever know it was genuine, but 'Real name & Photo' would kill a lot of 9am-5pm traffic [/quote] Now THAT is a well made point

I don't understand most of that guff..so I just ignore it.....better for my blood pressure! Also gives a perverse sense of pleasure when the offending person gets annoyed with me for me not understanding them!!

[quote name='Toasted' timestamp='1427214896' post='2727350'] As a side note, this always amuses me, we're not idiots - despite what you may think: [/quote] Dont think that proves anything, if I log in at work, my damn lappy never remembers my login details and I won't bother re-entering them unless I have something to say, so there is a good chance one of those 'guests' for example, was me.

12lbs??? ye gods!! My heaviest bass is 10 1/2lbs and that's a bugger!

I miss Fumps He always said the right thing to make me smile.

[quote name='DaytonaRik' timestamp='1426798249' post='2722181'] including the epic but tricky Roisin Dubh [/quote] Would love to have a crack at that, we have the twin guitars, but not sure about the competencies for a song like this! Why is it some songs our singist can nail 1st time and then every time, but others (Foos 'Walk' for starters) he seems to have a mental block in the same places every single effin time we have a go. Musically it sounds great which makes it all the more annoying!!

Having used leccy tape for more years than I care to remember, yes it leaves a sticky mess and is a bugger. The velcro ties attach to the cable so no, you don't lose em, at least I haven't lost any yet..Ok I broke one, but it WAS one of the first I bought.

Def a bit of a weekend warrior me, been playing about 11 years, got into my 1st band after about 3 months, and was ok unless they changed key or summat nasty like adding an extra verse on the night. been in about 5 bands in that time just pub gigs and the odd festival. Almost always covers so easy to find and learn songs up front. The few originals songs I've had input have been fun to do, but baffling for me, knowing what works and what doesn't...and when to stop tinkering!! I love playing but hate sitting at home on my own, so I'm incredibly lazy and usually learn songs 'just in time' for next rehearsal, plus there always seems to be something else that needs doing All in all I love it and don't plan on stopping anytime this millenium!!

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1426240015' post='2715933'] I've got to the humming a melody and a few random words part but I'm struggling to form that into a coherant set of lyrics. Maybe I've just [/quote] Yes lyrics were never that coherent, but it never did them any harm.....the human mind finds patterns in the strangest of things!

Hand coil every lead about a foot in diameter and use velcro ties like these. I store about 5 leads, mic, instrument, and power in the same bag and they never get tangled. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fisual-Chunky-Reuseable-Hook-Cable-black/dp/B001RPWPQE/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426413957&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=vrlcto+cable+tie

If a dozen of you watch that clip, its probably double the audience of MKTV back in the day!!

210 currently unavailable on Anderton website dammit

A few years ago the band I was in blagged a small interview in the local cable channel, with us playing at the end of it, they told us acoustic only so I just brought my 15Watt practice amp, but even that was too much for their mikes so I had to mime. Never having been on TV before we played merry hell trying to all get a seat, the poor guy doing the link got quite flustered, and was a bit 'off' after...Rock N Roll baby!! [url="http://youtu.be/ggrEPoWwy4g"]http://youtu.be/ggrEPoWwy4g[/url] The song starts about 8.15 in.

Excellent stuff, Love a bit of Violin in my rock!

Super impressed!

[quote name='sykilz' timestamp='1426238056' post='2715890'] Depeche Mode...Personal Jesus....???? [/quote] Yup Thats it! I really like Muse, but that was...uninspiring for me.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1425918977' post='2712211'] Or just move your and up or down the neck or just play it in a different position. And if you do play it in a different position, then just like a guitarist playing different inversions of the chords, you can change the feel by playing different inversions of the chord tones. [/quote] whut?

I have a TRB5 II bought of this very forum in Aug '13, still has the same battery, still sounds awesome, the one you have def seems to have issues!

Zoom B3 for me, covers all that you asked for there, and cheap too. also a small footprint, which is nice.

Ooh yes...cheers for that!

[quote name='Mohawk' timestamp='1424441285' post='2696340'] It's ugly but who cares. No one ever looks at bassists anyway [/quote] It hurts cos its true.... Gratz on your purchase may you find peace and love wherever you play