TransistorBassMan

[quote name='CyberBass' post='1002032' date='Oct 27 2010, 08:58 AM']Hi all, Just wondering on the off chance whether there are any basschat members that live in or near Twickenham that travel the M4 corridor south west. I live in Bristol, but can meet on/off M4 route. I have an old car so don't want to really risk the whole journey. I have the opportunity of purchasing a combo, but the seller won't deliver, so wanted to see if there was anyone who may be able to help, would be much appreciated. Regards ade :-)[/quote] I may be be able to help. Sending you a private message

My old Tokai Jazz.

Does it really matter? I currently play in 2 originals bands. I also play in a Gary Numan covers band. I have a background in classical piano, classical trumpet, choral singing and marching bands. I've played music that I've written and I've played music that someone else has written. None are more valid the the others. I enjoy it and (hopefully) the audience enjoys it (if there is one )

A few random thoughts.... I'm not sure where I stand on this. I've been musician, a sound engineer and a promoter and I can see validity in a lot of the points being made. I suppose you should do what you feel is right for you and sod what anyone else thinks! I usually say yes when someone asks to borrow my amp. But if they don't respect me or my equipment then I'll turn it off! Thinking about it, my experience at my first gig as a bassist had led to me being quite relaxed about lending gear. I turned up with a Westone Thunder 1A and an 100W Alligator combo. The bass player of the headline band (still) is my favourite bassist and before the soundcheck she offered me the use of her Stingray and her Dynacord rig as it would make life easier for the soundman (I was the soundman ) I said no to the Stingray, but yes to the Dynacord. It sounded awesome Lou Howard (Red Guitars/The Planet Wilson) you're a star!!! The only thing I've ever had damaged was a Fender guitar combo that one of the guitarists in my band was using!! Fortunately I'd lent the support band my bass amp, so they were happy to lend us an amp to finish our set. I can get away with never lending my basses or guitars because I don't play in standard tuning and I'm not retuning them for anyone. Having said that, when Rrussell Bell (Gary Numan's guitarist 79-89) was due to guest with my Numan covers band, my back-up Telecaster was re-strung and retuned in the dressing room after the soundcheck Nobody ever asks to borrow my synths Like I said earlier, do what you feel is right for you and sod what anyone else thinks

Gary Numan's Band (any time but especially 79 - 81) Red Guitars/The Planet Wilson (same bassist) Booker T & The MGs James The Blockheads The Specials Big Country

Thanks for coming down Nigel, glad you both enjoyed it. I'll pass on your comments to the Dead Heaven guys. BTW - It's a Precision Lyte

[quote name='Twigman' post='974013' date='Oct 1 2010, 02:06 PM']I joined in 1984, left in 1990 (the band packed it in in 1991ish), rejoined in 2008 when the band reformed between 1991 and 2008 a handful of gigs were played - between this band and another on the same label there were a pool of musicians from which to pick - I was in the other band from 1989 to 1993 - bizarrely they have reformed without me now in 2010[/quote] I was the sound engineer for a gig you did in 1987 or 1988. A venue called "The Flag" in North Wembley

Me I Disconnect From You - Tubeway Army... Well we are a Numan covers band

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How I acquired someone else's bass... (and got it back to him) We'd just finished a gig in Sunderland. I got all my gear off the stage and placed it in front of the stage. It was an upstairs venue and it was my turn to drive the Transit, so the rest of the band and the venue staff said that they'd bring my gear down whilst I was getting the van. I made a point of telling everyone that all my gear was off the stage. The van was eventually loaded and off we went. Twelve hours later, we were driving to our next gig in Barrow, when our guitarist got a call from the guy who ran the Sunderland venue. His bass had been in a Fender gigbag at the back of the stage, but it wasn't there anymore. He wasn't accusing us of stealing it, but one of his staff had admitted to taking a bass off the stage and taking it down to our van. We stopped at the next service station, checked that back of the van, and there it was. His gigbag was identical to one of mine, so it hadn't looked out of place and it had ended up in the van. So we went straight back to Sunderland to return it to it's rightful owner!

I'm An Agent - Gary Numan Me I Disconnect From You - Tubeway Army Laid - James Time Is Tight - Booker T & The MGs Remote Control - Red Guitars One Eye Enos - Toots And The Maytals Another One Bites The Dust - Clint Eastwood & General Saint Monkey Man - The Specials We're Not In Kansas - Big Country Fat And Jealous - The Bolshoi She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult Shake Rattle And Roll - Big Joe Turner Inbetween Days - The Cure Lets Go All The Way - Sly Fox Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price Grooving With Mr Bloe - Mr Bloe This list could end up being quite long, I'd better stop now;)

[quote name='charic' post='943762' date='Sep 2 2010, 06:36 PM']I'm a keyboard player first then bass player.[/quote] Me too. When recording, I'll play whichever suits the song best.... Sometimes both.

I started life as a pianist/keyboard player. I borrowed a Thunder 1A for my first gig on bass. Not the greatest pic, but fond memories

As mentioned earlier...

Love Plus One - Haircut 100 Christmas Wrapping - The Waitresses The Reflex - Duran Duran

My band HUNGRY AND THE HUNTED are playing at the Hope & Anchor, 207 Upper Street London N1 1RL. Onstage at 10pm. Come along if you can. [url="http://www.hungryandthehunted.com"]Hungry And The Hunted[/url] [url="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=104071036299892"]Facebook[/url] [url="http://www.myspace.com/hungryandthehunted"]MySpace[/url]

Bought mine new in 1995, never had a problem with batteries. I'm very fond of it.

Like Tengu said, it's Andy Coughlan from Numan's Berserker Tour. Hammersmith Odeon, December 1984 (I was in the audience) He's playing a Wal

[quote name='silddx' post='611727' date='Sep 29 2009, 10:41 AM']Survival in North Acton, not far from the tube station, decent backline, drums (no cymbals and bring a HH clutch), PA, four SM58s on stands, decent mirrored rooms and facilities. Really nice people too. About £24 for three hours with kit, £21 without kit.[/quote] I've been using The Joint since they opened in 1995. It's a great place, but backline is extra. Survival is also also pretty good and backline is included.

[quote name='RhysP' post='607125' date='Sep 23 2009, 09:29 PM']Thanks for the correction - I must read the Numan biography again! I been a fan of Pauls playing since hearing the first Tubeway Army album when I was in school. I've got tickets for the upcoming "Pleasure Principle" gigs - such a shame that Paul isn't around to play them.[/quote] I'll be at a few of them too. Looking forward to it

Booker T & The MGs Tubeway Army Big Country Red Guitars James

[quote name='RhysP' post='606352' date='Sep 23 2009, 06:30 AM']Paul Gardiner had died of a heroin overdose before "Music for Chameleons" was recorded. It is Pino on that track.[/quote] Paul left Gary's band in 1981 Pino played on Music For Chameleons which is from 1982. Paul died in 1984 In my opinion Paul's best work was Gary's Telekon album from 1980

My vote is for Lou Howard (Barlow) of Red Guitars and The Planet Wilson. A great player and a really nice person too

My favourites... Tony Butler/Mark Brzezicki - Big Country Paul Gardiner/Cedric Sharpley - Gary Numan (79-81) Al Jackson Junior/Duck Dunn - Booker T & the MGs Louise Howard/Matt Higgins - Red Guitars Sly and Robbie Mark King/Phil Gould - Level 42 Jim Glennie/Dave Baynton-Power - James Sir Horace Gentleman/Brad - The Specials Bedders/Woody - Madness