Bassmonkey

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Thanks! Tonight we are indeed in Wakefield at [url=https://www.facebook.com/snootyfoxlive]The Snooty Fox[/url].

We're on stage at around 10.00pm.

Bassmonkey - we're in Leeds on April 9th 2015 at the Brudenell Social Club supporting The Brains.

Jecklin - don't know when we'll be back in London. Hopefully sometime early in the new year.
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Will defo see u at Leeds. Brudenell is a great venue. Usually there a couple of times a month. It's in my diary. I'll even buy you a pint. It is cheap as chips for beer too! See u then Andy

Bugger - just seen that you're in Wakey tonight. Would have been there but have a gig of my own in Leeds
One day I will get there. have a good one. Andy

I am pulling together a Fender Musicmaster bass. Have a 78 body and have managed to acquire 2 pickguards.

The first one I got is the bottom one and lines up with all screw holes wings come slightly up around the neck pocket.

The second one I got is a different. Seems to be missing a screw hole on the middle top edge and fits straight across the neck pocket.

I have been looking back at for sale models and seems there are a mixture of both styles?

Anyone know if they changed at a certain point or were randomly fitted.

Keen to retain authenticity as near as I can but the second one is in slightly better condition so would prefer that.

Am still after a neck though if anyone has, or knows of one.
Thanks

Andy

I use a mono double case too. It is exceptionally sturdy and really protects my guitars. As BRX says, not especially comfy to use on your back but I really only carry it to and from the car. I also have a single Harvest case. Now that IS comfy to carry.

Thats a great look! I'll let you know how it went!

None at all. Was worried I might so placed them firstly to test and is fine.

I decided to bling up my rack. It's only 30cm wide and sits between my SP212 and Orange Terror Bass head. Currently houses an effects unit, tuner and remote transceiver. So a £13 set of ebay blue LEDs and I think it looks ace. Replaced the patch leads too then cable tied everything snugly in the back. I feel very accomplished. Let's hope it makes me play better! (Yeah I know I'm a tart) Andy

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I can see how an originals band could develop a following but how does a covers band achieve the same thing, especially if they are gigging every week in a smallish geographical area.

How many people really want to see the same band time and time and time again - especially if they are playing 'classic rock' covers all the time? Isn't it really just a case of playing to whatever audience happen to turn up on the night for an evening of music rather than playing to a pack of baying fans who will follow the band to every gig?
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My band play covers. Honestly, you wouldn't believe how many people come to see us time after time. I wouldn't! We do tend to get the the audience engaged and always end up with a dance floor full. Personally, I think it's about the material (we tend to do the biggest anthems by the bands we cover) as opposed to us all being virtuoso musicians But people do have a good night so come back for more. It's ace!

Agree Blue. We now have a following and it amazes me that they come see us time after time, week after week. Like you though, it's been created through effort. We have got to know them, often dedicate songs by name, sing happy birthday, accepted their FB friend requests, keep the website updated and thank them at gigs over the mic for coming. This has lead to us playing their parties, weddings etc too. I always also make a point of mentioning how many regulars are there at our gigs so the bar owners recognise we are bringing a crowd which is of course healthy all around. I have even offered regulars lifts home after the show. It's an effort well worth making. Amazes me too how when speaking to these new friends, they know when and where we are playing often more accurately than me ha ha

Mid 80s playing in a boozer in Halifax - we came to a percussion break in the song and I enthusiastically let go my bass and clapped above my head trying to get an audience participation thing going. Cue the strap coming off and an almighty BOOOIIIIIIIINNNGGGGG as my bass hit the floor. (remember, this was the 80s. The bass was up around my chin). Audience pee'd themselves laughing. I kinda tried to laugh along while edging off to escape the embarrassment. Not good

I use the Taylor Musicians bag. Is ace. Loads of pockets, compartments. Was a bit pricey but is exactly what I need and like. Keeps everything organised and is configurable to create spaces to suit your needs.

If you walk past the Ramones Museum (think its on Oranienburgerstrasse) There is massive bombed facade building on the left (past the synagogue on the right) behind there is a bar and art galleries which has live music on. Really funky place. Worth a visit (has sand on the floor like an inner city beach) and old cold war military hardware made in to seats and art. I liked it

Thx Pete, note to self - put spex on! bugger, doesn't fit. Cheers anyway. Andy

Any chance you could measure the heel on the neck for me? Got a crazy idea involving a musicmaster body and a Frankenstein bass. Thx. Andy

I was also at that gig Izzy. There again on Friday night for 9 Below Zero. Yee har

I know! Next time my friend, next time..... (or am at the Rodley Barge on Saturday night if you're free)
Andy

Fumps assume was Brudenell? I was there too. Bloody amazing

I saw Blondie start a song, completely balls if up then all stop and start again. I like that. As human as me after all

Ash is everything that is good about this forum. I made a plea for Musicmaster bits. He came through with some for FREE !! posted em quickly and only charged the postage. What a man. Can't praise highly enough. Cheers bro Andy

Play from 9 till 11.15. One long set. We aren't the cheapest locally but do bring customers in so are considered worth it. We rarely have to seek gigs. Pubs ring us. It's good fun and working well.

I agree - I like it a. cos its tiny. Previously used 8x10" Ampeg cabs and 450 W heads (2 man lift) and b. simple to get the sound out of, basic set of knobs to turn - just sounds like a bass should in my view. and c. Its bloody loud

Yeah - I too suffered through the 80s with enormous rigs. First one from JSG in Bingley - like a wardrobe! ha ha ha - sound like the Monty Python 4 Yorkshiremen ha ha

Hey Spacey - good to see another Leeds Basschatter. Good point. In fact I bought it in 2010 and had 3 years warranty. Looks like its always gonna be best to return to Orange rather than risk a local repair (which may not carry any post fix guarantee)
Am happy though. Andy

WOW - Orange came through on this one. I returned the poorly amp to Orange about 3 weeks ago through PMT. They asked for a £50 payment to cover transport and fault diagnosis. Would then let me know via PMT the final repair cost. Well had a call to say completed but with no cost known. Went in today with no idea of potential cost and Orange have repaired it at NO additional cost. HAPPY BUNNY - can't complain at £50

All is well that ends well

Andy

Eeewwww - that is truly hideous

Ha ha ha - I knew you'd like this. Think it has cured my GAS for a while. Although still fancying a Victory Artist. One will come up at some point. The sound is a bit bizarre. There are loads of combinations available. At home using my Little Bastard rig it sounds really trebly. When on stage though, using my Orange Terror Bass it is bassy enough. It is heavy though and incredibly short. The guy I bought it from was surprised I was gonna play it. I kinda get that and obviously wouldn't want to damage it BUT it isn't an ornament. If you're ever in Leeds - come and have a play.