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The R40 Live stuff is released today (November 20th) in the USA. However the UK release has been delayed until December 4th - was only announced a couple of days ago. Looks like I've got to wait another fortnight until my pre-ordered 3CD/DVD boxset arrives from Amazon.

Rush in Glasgow on the Clockwork Angels tour. Horrendously bad sound mix where I was sitting. This was surprising as I was a few rows directly behind the sound desk! All I could hear was drums and keyboards. I know Alex Lifeson was playing guitar as I could see it on the video screens, but I couldn't hear him or Geddy! I left after about 5 songs. On leaving the hall, the guys checking the tickets said, "don't blame you mate". Hahaha. Real shame, as I love the band. The Seahorses supporting U2 on the Popmart tour. A busker with a backing band (albeit containing John Squire from The Stone Roses). John's guitar sounded great, but the songs and the band's overall playing were garbage! Saying that, U2 were rubbish too until around halfway through the set (once they'd got the crap Pop album tracks out of the way). I also got roped in to seeing..... Bros at Wembley Stadium! The idea was sold to me by my ex-wife saying, "there's going to be loads of other acts on too". Turns out the other acts were SAW act like Sinitta, Sonia, and the like. Utter garbage - waste of a whole weekend

I got the new "1" CD/DVD package. It sounds brilliant. Plus, the videos are super sharp quality.

I saw Will Young in Glasgow last Friday. I was surprised in that the show was better than I had expected. I went along as my friend Paul Turner ( Jamiroquai ) was on bass. Really great band, and Michelle John ( Eric Clapton backing singer ) was amazing as always. Paul's bass sounded great through the PA. I spoke to the sound guy afterwards. Turns out he did the sound on Kate Bush's recent Hammersmith gigs.

My mate Jase Brooks and I were discussing this a few weeks back. So, to try and find out, Jase contacted Nile Rodgers via Twitter : [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Screenshot_2015-09-11-21-30-36.png.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Screenshot_2015-09-11-21-30-36.png[/IMG][/URL]

Yup, Bow finishes are the guys Martin uses. I went out to their place with Martin once - great rural location.

Looks great.

Erm...... I'm off to see Will Young on Friday 13th in Glasgow. But, only because my friend Paul Turner is playing bass (Rob Harris is on guitar, and Michelle John - Eric Clapton backing vocalist - is in the band too). It'll be nice catching up with everyone during the day.

Blob Marley

Looking forward to seeing this take shape.

The "Sodajerker on Songwriting" boys interviewed Marcus today for their next podcast too.

[quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1445068331' post='2888498'] I'm intrigued. Anyone got any pictures of successful DIY paint jobs? [/quote] Here's a couple of my home DIY finishes : White Jazz Bass http://basschat.co.uk/topic/217598-olympic-white-6662-style-jazz-bass-build/page__fromsearch__1 Andy Summers Tele http://basschat.co.uk/topic/194340-6-string-andy-summers-telecaster-guitar-project/page__fromsearch__1

Chris and I were talking last Wednesday. He was saying that the body and neck were going off to have the body and headstock sprayed in Fiat "Smooth Mint". I'm popping through to see him on Monday 2nd November.

Chris is a star.

Grey guitars always make me think of Midge Ure's grey Ibanez guitar (with the matching grey fingerboard / neck) [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/currie_34.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/currie_34.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/midge-ure_1.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/midge-ure_1.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Love it!!

[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1444664799' post='2884895'] If that's a reference to Ringo, without wanting to open this can of worms, he was quite simply the perfect man and drummer for the job. [/quote] Agreed! Ringo must be the most under-rated drummer ever. He is perpetually ridiculed. However, if you listen to his fills , they are perfect for the songs.

Stack knob - love it. That's the control format I used on my own white Jazz Bass build. I'm looking forward to seeing the instrument take shape mate.

It's been quiet for a bit. However - the body and neck are about to go off to the sprayer to get the body and headstock painted in Fiat's "Smooth Mint" colour (as used on their Fiat 500 model). [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/2014-fiat-500-smooth-mint_0.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/2014-fiat-500-smooth-mint_0.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/IMG_1417_2.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/IMG_1417_2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I'm popping through to see Chris on Monday 2nd November, so I'll take a load of pics then

Grindy bass tone on this track - love it!!! Hot Chocolate - "Every One's A Winner" http://youtu.be/JQsg6XXGxXQ

3 strings were okay for Tony Levin. I saw him play this bass on Peter Gabriel's "Us" tour. It's a shame that it was lost in the barn fire at Tony's home. [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/tony-levin-in-the-beginning-god.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/tony-levin-in-the-beginning-god.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

What's going on? Can you feel the love tonight? Do you really want to hurt me? Do you know the way to San Jose?

I went for the Fender Pure Vintage 64 pickups as I fitted the 74 set into my white dot & bound Jazz. They sound really good, do I decided to use a tried and tested set for the fretless bass. As for the scratchplate, Chris will have to cut a 5mm thick template to send to the USA. The pickguard will then be made to our spec.

Hooray! The custom wired Nordstrand 3 band preamp has arrived. The "spiderman nest" packaging looks very cool [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/McIntyre%20fretless%20Jazz%20Build/20150708_180335.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/McIntyre%20fretless%20Jazz%20Build/20150708_180335.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/McIntyre%20fretless%20Jazz%20Build/20150708_180347.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/McIntyre%20fretless%20Jazz%20Build/20150708_180347.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/McIntyre%20fretless%20Jazz%20Build/20150708_180449.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/McIntyre%20fretless%20Jazz%20Build/20150708_180449.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/McIntyre%20fretless%20Jazz%20Build/20150708_180501.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/McIntyre%20fretless%20Jazz%20Build/20150708_180501.jpg[/IMG][/URL]