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[quote name='Staggering on' timestamp='1494122288' post='3293443'] Here's a Canadian response. In the late '70's I played a strolling gig in February at the Toronto zoo.I was playing tenor banjo as a dep in a Dixieland band that wore clown costumes so it was a pretty strange gig.It was made worse by the fact that it was -20C (really)so we decided to play a few songs outside then hustle inside to warm up before our next foray into the cold.Fingerless gloves and several layers including long johns made it a bit better but it was very cold. We tuned up inside,went outside and the leader called a song and key and wanted 4 bars on the banjo as an intro so away I went.Ithought the horn players,all very good musicians, seemed to be having a hard time getting the song rolling but it eventually worked out by the end of the song.At that point the trumpet player asked why I played the intro and the song in C# instead of C.Turns out the couple of minutes of cold air raised the tuning of the banjo a half tone,which made for a very interesting gig.As each song was played the horn players had valves freeze,pads on the sax freeze shut and the trombone froze solid in first position between songs.They had a tough time playing songs with more notes missing as the song progressed.Not a fun day but we got paid,but it was COLD.Haven't played below freezing since then and don't plan to. [/quote] We have a winner!.....I hope?

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1493988283' post='3292402'] Quite the opposite, this topic can serve to help others with similar problems. I'm even thinking that 'pinning' it could be envisaged. Anything and everything goes, as long as it keeps logs trouble-free, don't you think..? Another aspect is the grim warning that this carries regarding the impetuous posting of topics without due thought beforehand. Once one's inner self is offered up for general scrutiny, it's very difficult to claw back. Putting genies back into bottles is notoriously difficult. Future posters could benefit from mature reflection before hitting the keyboard. [/quote] As my dearest friend always put it, "Never dismiss the possibility that your reason for being here is as a warning to others".

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1493930400' post='3292001'] * Sacked by 'hard-working' covers band for shagging agent's wife. Fair cop. [/quote] That's gotta be worth (at the very least) an honorable mention in dispatches 👍👍👍

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1493676294' post='3289934'] Here's the other 'alf ... http://youtu.be/l0JE_t9dOzA [/quote] Bizzarre and brilliant in equal measure.

[quote name='Sean' timestamp='1493555287' post='3289072'] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW90hGY1vT4 [/quote] Here ya go.

[quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1493551895' post='3289040'] Yes indeed. I once opened the door to the postie as he was about to leave a card. "That's OK", said I. "I'll take the parcel". He explained I'd have to go to the local depot for it. So you're right. [/quote] Wow, what a p1$$take!

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1492902562' post='3284063'] Apparently he has 100% feedback.... [/quote] Does that apply to him or this instrument?

Wow, love his playing and his sound. Thanks for posting.

This guy is loads of fun. Adam Ben Ezra http://youtu.be/pyUZh_Cbw6Q

Once In a Lifetime -Talking Heads. 2 notes, mesmeric.

Hiram, thanks for posting that version of Loving the Alien. It's really lovely.

I just noticed this on BC http://basschat.co.uk/topic/302060-squier-cv-50s-p-bass/page__pid__3255419#entry3255419

Have you checked out this guy? Very helpful. http://youtu.be/kyMjUg1VybE He them explains what he's doing in tutorials. http://youtu.be/2id8ma8f5gw

Wow, kudos matey!

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1488961181' post='3253198'] I still haven't figured it out. The guitarist in the trio I'm playing with is keen that we get some backing vocals in there, so I should probably start working on it. [/quote] A word of advice, if you're going to do it, get cracking asap. I said something similar to myself about 30 years ago and never quite got around to it. I am now kicking myself.

Yep, wowwww!

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1488394375' post='3248617'] Could have been worse [media]https://youtu.be/j9iVVdn2LN8[/media] Dave [/quote] Bucket!

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1488353992' post='3248079'] Pretty sure, given the average age of the BC collective is closer to 60 than 20, that it was said ironically, in jest. [/quote] That was my impression too.

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1488224085' post='3247003'] "Arse covering" - is that like wallpapering a buttock [/quote] Surely more like wallpapering over the crack(s)...

Is she any good for metal? Well.....,,, someone was bound to.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1487493642' post='3240111'] The Country scene churns out saccharine ballads profusely but this is one of the best I have heard in years. 'hardy a dry eye in the house'... [/quote] I loved James Taylor's quote before singing a countryish ballad on his live album. "This is one of those songs that'll make you weep, make your dog weep, make your ROOF leak!"

Very sad. I saw him about 25 years ago playing with Maceo, grooved like..... well, like Clyde Stubblefield. RIP.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1487088824' post='3236936'] Recently I purchased a Lakland 55-01, which has been fantastic. Obviously the stock pickups (split coils) and preamp are the 'budget' Bartolini MK-1 range, gigged the bass a few times, sounds fine, perfectly useable. However, I had the means to easily swap out the pickups for Bartolini USA Dual Coils (Elrick spec) and the NTMB preamp. Before I made the change, I recorded a number of very basic drum and bass tracks for the MK-1s, and then the proper Barts when installed. Below is a link that lets you download 200mb of wavs to have a listen for yourselves. In the main folder is wavs for each setting including the drum track. However there is also a folder labeled 'DAW', if you have Logic, Cubase or similar, you can use the Wavs in this folder (which do not include the drum track) to drag into a session. The drum track is also included as a wav in the DAW folder to drag into the session. This way you can simply mute and solo tracks within the DAW as you want, to easier hear comparisons. All EQ was set flat, so we're just comparing both pickups, neck solo'd, bridge solo, and then the same again in passive mode. It would have been too long to then start comparing EQ points etc. [url="https://sync.focusrite.com/s/ls8xPNIKZvjMhIO/download"]https://sync.focusri...vjMhIO/download[/url] Hope it's of interest. If you're wondering, I'm glad I made the change, I think the USA Barts have more character, are warmer and sound more musical. Si [/quote] Hi Si, thanks so much for this. I'm downloading it as I write. As soon as I've had a listen (bearing in mind I have 2 kids 2 and 5 yrs.) I'll give you my 5 bob's worth. Cheers, Paul

Elvis Costello and the Attractions or Madness.

I've got a V7. Good sound in both passive and active modes. Skinny frets. I personally prefer jumbos, but no biggy. The neck is great with a gloss finish. I prefer matt, but again that's just personal preference. They are rather on the heavy side. As someone already wrote, 9-10 lbs.