Bassmonkey

When I saw The Boiler being mentioned - it rang a bell, I googled the lyrics and immediately remembered it and why. It is truly harrowing. Couldn't bring myself to listen to it again. Left a lasting impression. Also, went to see Therapy? on Weds night, they were amazing and covered Husker Du's Diane. I was merrily singing along without understanding the context. Again pretty disturbing. Gonna stick to One Direction from now on, now they're a bunch of lovely lads!

Top chap. Bought his Jazz Pick Guard. Double quick delivery, happy buyer. Buy with confidence. Andy

Mr Brightside. Always raises the roof for us. And it's last in the set too by which time the audience are suitably Razzled.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1427746426' post='2733875'] Perfect for the Flintstones themed band I'm thinking of putting together. . . [/quote] Abba Dabba Doo?

I just picked one up from PMT. Bargain at that price plus 9 months interest credit. I love mine. Will use the old one as a back up now. Happy days

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1427229123' post='2727694'] Yeah, the Gold Top gets a lot of compliments. I have been gigging a lot with the Gold Top and my Gibson ES-335 lately. I'm surprised that many guys are not aware that Gibson makes a Gold Top bass. I would love to see that Cream LP. Blue [/quote] Here are my LPs Originally bought the Antoria because it was cheap. I then added EMG,new hardware, replated etc - spent more than it's worth but is lovely. Then got the Cherry, then the Black, then the White, then and at last the Triumph which has now cured my GAS (although I am tempted by the Gold top) Hope you like em Andy

There's a definite leeds vibe going on within this post. I know John too (Adrenochrome). Blue - I will get some pics posted for ya

Ah Blue. Forgot you were a Les Paul man. Got s few myself. The black and the Cherry burst like your gold top plus a cream LP and a 76 Triumph in white. I love em. I like the universal band concern around easy or hard loads. I hate stairs! Ha ha

This weekend, Friday The New Inn Farsley (Leeds) - first time there but is a lively pub, gets full of fairly young drinkers, opens late and can be a bit rough apparently but should be OK. We will play 9-11.20 with no break. Sat night, The Bankhouse in Pudsey. Nice pub, played there loads but it as neighbour noise complaint issues so will be finished by 11 (starting at 8.30) They are both gonna be busy - both us and the venues have advertised. Pete - how did The Old Crown go? one of my pals knew one of your band so went down, said it was a good night. Andy

Have just found these in the US, I like the look of em plus they're very long which i like Anyone had any experience of em? quality good etc? Thx Andy These guys www.couchguitarstraps.com/

I just read 11 pages of it. I feel mentally drained now! (and I love my 4003 for what it's worth)

Well said.....mmmmm indeed

Here is my one and only foray in to the world of bursts. It's a Gibson Les Paul Cherry Burst. Pretty eh?

Liberty Island trip is good. Take comfy shoes, you will walk miles. Katz' Deli on the lower east side is ace too. Def worth checking out. Empire State of course. Staten Island Ferry is free and lets you rub shoulders with real NYers. Madison Sq Gdn do a tour which is great value. Worth a look. If you get The Village Voice on line, there are always events on that you might fancy. Its a great place. Plus Grand Central Stn food court and of course Times Sq and Central Park. Enjoy

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I usually take 2 basses to my gigs. On Friday, was being lazy, had my Stingray handy having just the day before fitted my first set of flats ever. Started the gig. My amp was being a pain, volume was way too low. I could not get used to the flats. They don't seem to resonate in the same way as rounds do. I got all conflicted as to where the issue was, played more aggressively to hear my self. All I could think was how I could get another guitar delivered (SOS call to my wife perhaps?) Sore fingers, head all over the place. Ended up taking the rack out, going back on a cable from wireless which improved matters a bit. Afterwards wondered if the bloody battery was flat in the Stingray. Crap night. You live and learn eh kids?

It's gone. I was very tempted. Great price. Bargain.

Nursing a pint eh? Yeah it's said in the uk. Never done it myself though. Have often drink lots of pints then nursed a bad head the following day ha ha

We typically play in pubs. There is a definite trend of places who haven't typically had live music trying to get a band night going. A lot of pubs in Yorkshire seem to be struggling and the high streets are full of old pubs that have shut down some turned in to other things, some demolished and some just empty. Can't really blame the owners for trying to stimulate business. Apart from if they want us to play upstairs, the issues we see most is pubs lack of advertising the event and their expectation that hoards of music fans are gonna stream in to see the band. I always set their expectation in advance now. Also ask that they clear an area before we arrive and tell them how long and when we will play to avoid misunderstanding on the night. Works OK but have had enquiries from pubs who expect us to play for nothing or very cheaply (usually with a promise of loads of exposure in return) and those that offer us a beer option with a small fee. Again - not much use to us as we are all driving. Cant complain though, the good ones keep coming and often a new venue turns out great so becomes a regular one. Another irritating factor is the number of pubs with volume and neighbour problems. Have had bad experiences with sound limiters and over sensitive landlords. Honestly, if you book a rock band, they are gonna make a noise. If you can't have noise, don't book a rock band. easy. The worst landlord though is the one who fancies themselves as a sound engineer telling us how the mix should be. PLEEEEEAAAASE.

We have one. Cost us £40. We lend it to venues prior to our gigs there and take a £40 deposit. Works a treat and hasn't been nicked yet!

I realise that the thread has shifted around a bit so in response to the original question, my view is older is better. I'm 53 tomorrow so a tiny bit younger but have to say these are the best playing times I've ever had. There's no angst around getting signed, no worry about trendiness and whether people will like us, no being made to jump thru hoops by record companies and not getting paid. Instead, have got better gear, better attitudes, it's relaxed and easy (we all carry and set up our own gear). We are honestly getting the best responses ever and I bloomin love it. Keeps me fit too - the only exercise I get tbh. I guess the down side is that I am bloody knackered after a gig and seize up like an old codger afterwards. Happy days and long may it continue. Will be rocking in a man nappy!

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1420238049' post='2647151'] How about Vintage Faded Cherry? [/quote] Very pretty Blue. I have the black version of your Goldtop. They are lovely. Will post a couple of pics tomorrow but my fave is the 76 Triumph in cream. Gigged with it tonight with a new El Dorado strap just delivered from the U.S. My dream combination. Andy

Enjoyed the film. There wasn't much of the actual gig and they were pretty grim but the attitude and energy stood out a mile. God they were young too. Love the Clash. RIP Joe.