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I saw this on Facebook today. http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/news/2015-01-30/steve-harris-voted-world-s-greatest-bassist I have no problem with the result as I wanted to be Steve Harris 25 years ago when I got my first bass. What surprises me though is that this list could have been published in the early 90s when I was a regular reader. The only exceptions being paul gray and jaco (not metal enough) wouldn't have got a mention back then. Have no noteworthy rock/metal bass players come though or is it always the legends that will top these lists?

This thread has spawned a couple of gigs between The Angry Badgers and Black Dog Company. If you are in the Bristol or Bath area please come and see us at the Louisiana this Sunday 1st Feb or St James Wine Vaults 14th March. You've liked the fb pages now come and see the bands!

[quote name='Myke' timestamp='1421969148' post='2667391'] This would a hundred times better! [/quote] no reason we couldn't do both. There sounds a fair few people wanting to do exeter already but could do a brizzle one too.

I'd be up for something if it is up Bristol way.

Best value bad out there by a mile. Had mine 20 plus years and it's add good as any fender Gibson or stingray I've had. hope you enjoy it.

[quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1421275316' post='2659414'] Did they make any worthy basses in 1989? Am I stuck with hunting out mundane instruments? Was this a fallow period for Fender or are they, and myself by proxy, not considered vintage yet? [/quote] it makes me feel old when people claim 80s guitars are vintage but I guess they have a point. the main difference as I see it with 80s basses and mid 70s was that serial numbers are in much better shape in the 80s. With the exception of the big brands (fender gibson ric etc) 1975 seems to be tricky for accurate dating of the makes which have been suggested to me here,ibanez greco shergold etc where as I'd guess there is more choice of more consistant quality and accuatly datable in 1989. Anything from a wal to a westone depending on your budget.

I had a j style one recently and that was active. I think the hb one could be either

I'll try and sort something out. I've not had any takers yet but I've had a busy week this week. I'll try and do some stops pming this weekend and see what happens. I'm just waiting on my fund raising stuff from cancer research too. Any one who want to get involved just drop me a pm. Cheers Steve

That's a decision for James. I just fancied the idea of getting a few of the band together to top up the fund if we can.

Nothing to stop another one North of the border!

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]When I dropped the baton off to Steve aka Skidder652003 I thought it would be nice if a few of the bands who have been involved in the relay could get together to for a charity gig to raise some more money for the fund. I have pm'd Jimryan who is happy especially if it is February to mark the 2nd anniversary of the relay.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I am happy to look into organising something and have pm'd a few people who have been involved, and emailed Cancer Research UK for any support they can provide, but I would love to hear from any bands, specifically those who have used the Purple one, who would like to play.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Details are light at the moments as it is very early stages, but sometime in Feb and hopefully in or within a commutable distance of Bristol.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Let me know if you would like to be involved, I know if 2 or 3 bands already but it would be great to get at least a couple more.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Cheers[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Steve [/font][/color]

When I dropped the baton off to Steve aka Skidder652003 I thought it would be nice if a few of the bands who have been involved in the relay could get together to for a charity gig to raise some more money for the fund. I have pm'd Jimryan who is happy especially if it is February to mark the 2nd anniversary of the relay. I am happy to look into organising something and have pm'd a few people who have been involved, and emailed Cancer Research UK for any support they can provide, but I would love to hear from any bands, specifically those who have used the Purple one, who would like to play. Details are light at the moments as it is very early stages, but sometime in Feb and hopefully in or within a commutable distance of Bristol. Let me know if you would like to be involved, I know if 2 or 3 bands already but it would be great to get at least a couple more. Cheers Steve

I think I'm up to date now. Thanks for all the likes everyone, really appreciated.

Rory bought a pa head from me. Really easy deal with excellent comms. I'd happily deal with him again. Cheers

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1420237484' post='2647140'] I think I already have every bass I've ever wanted except for a Rick. Amps I love my GK rig, If I ever buy another rig it will be some sort of configuration from Orange. Blue [/quote] Is Not necessarily about what you want. Its about how you would spend £1000 on the market place today. Interesting to see everyone's choices. Cheers

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1420219603' post='2646835'] Not easy with any Slade song, they have done some great tunes slightly overshadowed by the obvious one! (I wired Jim Lea's boiler, he wasn't in though,Lol) [/quote] that's a claim to fame. His name should turn up more often on here, really top player and managed to write a hit or two.

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1420220237' post='2646845'] There isn`t much choice being a lefthander. I think there is only a choice of 2 , as the others cost over a grand. The other costs £700, so only one choice if you want a big rig and pedals [/quote] assume whatever bass is fit for purpose as long as it's for sale and in budget.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1420216378' post='2646761'] Goodbye to jane, now that is a good tune, consider it pinched but we are miles away from Brizzle! [/quote] You are welcome to it. Its an emergency song for us. We've only done it a couple of times, I really like it but our singer hates singing it.

The last Black Dog Company set list is below. Anything with BDC is our own: [b]SET 1[/b] Some Other Guy - The Beatles It’s Not True - The Who Till the End of the Day - The Kinks I Don’t Need No Doctor - Ray Charles First I look at the Purse - The Contours Poison - Bert Jansch Somebody to Love - Jefferson Airplane Hammers - BDC Going Down - Freddy King Wrong Thing - BDC Elephant Man - Bo Diddley Roxette - Dr Feelgood Off Day - BDC Not the First Time - BDC [b]SET 2[/b] Bringing It On - BDC Somebody Stole My Thunder - Georgie Fame Midnight to Six Man - The Pretty Things Slow Death - Flaming Groovies Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival Self-Made Man - BDC Richard III - Supergrass Under My Wheels - Alice Cooper Going Back Home - Dr Feelgood Dancing in the Street - Who version Summertime Blues - Who Version Shakin All Over - Who version Teenage Kicks - The Undertones Ever Fallen in Love - Buzzcocks Substitute - The Who Gudbye T'Jane - Slade

Inspired by having no money post Xmas and the impending Football transfer window, how about a bit of fantasy football style bass shopping? Scenario is: you have a gig tomorrow and no kit but £1000 budget and access to anything for sale (inc. pending and on hold) in the BC market place what do you buy? Rules at least: 1 bass, and 1 combo minimum Effects, Tuners etc still have to come within budget No maximum amount of stuff or minimum spend Assume you get cables and peripherals like that as part of your deals Other than that the world is you lobster! My choices are: Westone Thunder 1A £140 http://basschat.co.uk/topic/251882-westone-thunder-1a-matsumoku-mij/ Genz Streamliner 600 £350 http://basschat.co.uk/topic/251575-genz-benz-streamliner-600-inc-gb-carry-bag/ Barefaced Compact £350 http://basschat.co.uk/topic/251707-barefaced-compact-gen-1-with-roqsolid-cover-for-trade-or-sale-on-hold-pending/ Korg Tuner £25 http://basschat.co.uk/topic/250295-black-friday-pedal-sale-bbe-opto-stomp-compressor-mxr-m80-boss-ceb-3-bass-chorus-korg-dt-10-tuner/ £865 spent, £135 for beer and chips!

Lee bought a di pedal from me. Really good comms quick and easy deal. I would happily deal with him again. Cheers steve

[quote name='Dave_the_bass' timestamp='1420112259' post='2645613'] That's the second band on this lost that I've had the honour of being the 100th like [/quote] Thanks dave I let off some virtual ticker tape and balloons in your honour! Seriously really appreciate all the likes. It's nice to start the new year with 3 figures. We've been sick in the nervous 90s for too long! Cheers everyone!