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  1. How about at a local pub covers band level, though? I just can't seem to find any non-blues, non-rock, non-shredding guitarists....
  2. Answering my own question. Superb groove right here. Check out the drummer - wouldn't you just love to play alongside him!?
  3. ....or do all guitarists want to play long, indulgent solos no matter what the song genre is? I ask this because I've just jammed/auditioned with three pub covers bands and in each case, the guitarist only really wanted to play Clapton, SRV, Gary Moore. Where have the funk, soul, ska guitarists all gone, please?
  4. Update, 18th January 2032. I've now joined a pub covers band based in Braunton. I've just relocated from Stockport to Appledore, and I'm looking for a decent covers band that needs a bassist. Pop, soft rock, Indie, (neo) soul, motown, funk, some reggae, cheesy 80's power ballads, chillout - anything groove-driven and tasteful. Not into noisy, blokey, classic rock, punk, post-industrial swedish doom-metal or sea shanties. Duos, trios, small-footprint wine-bar crews, full-size bands - all good for me. I'm mature, reliable and punctual, and I take pride in turning up to rehearsals and gigs having learned my parts. Sadly, I don't/can't sing - I've tried, but I sound like a pig in pain. I'll concentrate on keeping the groove. I also play cajon (more of an Improver than an expert) and am happy to switch between it and bass depending on the song being played. Here's my Bandmix profile, complete with videos of me playing in previous bands: https://www.bandmix.co.uk/solo4652/
  5. I've just had a go at a bass tab for Morcheeba's Blood like lemonade. If anybody wants it - just drop me a PM.
  6. Thank you!
  7. I've just had a stab at a bass tab for Morcheeba's Blood like Lemonade. If anybody wants it - just drop me a PM.
  8. Message from seller. See photo. Distance between two marks on her photo is 86cms. That makes it long scale, I think. Just to double-check, I've asked her to measure the distance from the nut to 12th fret.
  9. Bought this new to use as an emergency DI box in case my head blew up at a gig. Opened it, tested it, repacked it, never used it. It's as new. £29 from Andertons: https://www.andertons.co.uk/behringer-bdi21-v-tone-preamplifiers-bass-amp-modeler-000-29400-00010?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces&gclid=Cj0KCQjwr4eYBhDrARIsANPywCiEcPDyztm2ympAtTCCqYFNKvLuOZpy6976RQ-HZSZegMlvYb4u7bwaAvdWEALw_wcB Yours for £13, including postage.
  10. Message from seller: "Dad bought it for me secondhand.....never learned to play it.......know very little about it......moving house....clearing attic......no damage........" I've asked her to check the scale length because I can't find anything about a short scale Warrior II.
  11. Warrior 2? Short scale??
  12. Not sure which Forum to put this. Mods - please moveit if wrongly placed. Just seen this on FB Marketplace. Anybody know anything about these? Googling doesn't produce much.... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/356427433367094/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A141bf450-d653-4921-8eb2-53f958a40f37
  13. First demo was awful. Had another go - definite improvement after trying a few different Zoom settings. Mic gain setting still not right, however.
  14. Hi there. To be honest, I can't really remember! I used it a handful of times to record rehearsals, but never got as far as downloading the MP3 recordings - only played them back via the onboard speaker. According to the manual, you can set the sound quality (48 kbps to 320 kbps), and there is a low-cut filter which "reduces noise and other low frequencies". I decided to try to record something and then upload it to my laptop - first time ever! Please bear in mind that I am a Techno-phobe. I'm still using a steam-powered slide rule here. I'm certain that somebody more au fait with recording technology than I am would be able to do a far better job. Below is my second attempt at a simple recording. The MP3 file I posted earler was so toe-curlingly awful, I just couldn't leave it here. Second attempt (below) is definitely better, with mic gain switched from auto to high, and Low cut filter off. Different bass too - Lakland Hollowbody as opposed to first recording which was G&L Fallout Tribute. Background track playing through my laptop speakers, so won't be good. Recording done through the air, with the Zoom perched on a table about 4 feet from laptop. Zoom mic gain set to High Low cut filter turned off Sound quality set to 320 KBps MP3 track uploaded to laptop via Zoom's onboard USB connector, and Zoom's onboard software. I'm embarrassed to post this recording publicly. Really sloppy bass playing - I'm massively out of practice. ZOOM0001.mp3
  15. Can't work out how to remove £80 original price. Now selling for £60. Mods - can you help, please?
  16. Zoom Q3 compact hand-held HD audio and video recorder for sale. I bought it new, used it no more than 5 times to record my band at rehearsals, and then packed it away. 2.4 inch LCD screen, which is unmarked - no scratches or dust. Comes with all original packaging and manuals, 2 GB onboard SD card for direct recording + extra 8GB flashcard, mini tripod (approx 8 cms tall), foam microphone wind muffler, soft carry pouch. No power lead - I only ever used it on battery power. Batteries installed to show it working in photo, but then removed to preserve them. No marks or damage anywhere - you'd think this was brand new. Can be seen and heard working if you want to come round for a cuppa. Price - now reduced to £60 - includes postage.
  17. Thank you. Probably the best band I've been in. Sadly, it collapsed as Covid hit, but the band split was already on the cards. The drummer, lead guitarist and singer wanted to go down the heavy rock route, while rhythm guitarist and I wanted something more melodic and mellow. Classic band splt. A real shame after all the time and effort we'd all put in to be tight and gig-ready. That's bands though.....
  18. 21ST AUGUST UPDATE. i'VE WITHDRAWN THESE. I'M KEEPING THEM FOR NOW. Truly excellent pair of speakers here. Two Tecamp XS 112's. Made in Germany. The original driver in one of them failed in 2020, and was professionally replaced with a Beyma 12CMV2 8 ohms, following this discussion here on Basschat: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/396231-replacement-driver-for-tecamp-xs-112-help-and-advice-needed/ Basic spec for original speaker/cabinet: Serial No: O02328138 Power RMS: 300 Watts, Impedance: 8 Ohms Three-way defeatable tweeter Basic spec for Beyma speaker/cabinet: Serial No: N11328124 Power RMS:320 Watts Impedance: 8 Ohms Original three-way defeatable tweeter Dimensions for both cabinets: W:43 cms, D:34cms, H: 46 cms, Weight on luggage scales: 12 Kgs. I think they're made of Helium and cobwebs, or something like that. I only have one tilt-back rod - fits either cab. Both speakers are in excellent condition. No visible damage anywhere. Cloth grilles completely intact, cabinets are unmarked. You'd buy these as "Ex-display". Really sorry to see them go, but they're not needed now. Both tested this morning with my MB500 head, and both working absolutely properly with no rattles, squawks, fuzz, distortion, smells. Padded cases inspected and hoovered. I used one (Beyma) off-and-on for rehearsals with a pub covers band, and both for gigs (infrequently). Best video I have of the Beyma at rehearsal is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzxB5LU29Vc That band collapsed just before Covid, and the speakers haven't been used since, dammit. I'm moving house, and I can't see me needing them again, dammit. I'm in Stockport until 31st August. Delighted for Basschatters to pop round and try the speakers. I'm happy to box them up securely for a courier - no problem. Any questions at all - just ask. On the Thomann site, these (now badged "Eich") are £545 each, without a cover. You can have both of mine for £700. .
  19. I've changed my JMB username which has caused confusion...
  20. I put a post on JMB in December 2018. Had a reply today!! Playing cajon and bass with an Americana/soul covers band. J J Cale, Black Crowes etc. Right up my street. But.....I'm due to move out of the area in 3 months time and wouldn't want to commit to a band and then announce I'm leaving. Bugger.
  21. Out of curiosity and devilment, I've sent the guy a message asking; "Why no women in the band?" I don't expect to get a reply.
  22. That's how I'm reading it, yes.
  23. Here's the guts of the Bandmix profile: INFLUENCES All rock and I mean all influences from the 60's onwards. I do like most genres but would like to do original stuff that is influenced by the last 3 decades.I have played all the typical club and pub stuff. Everyone does the same old crap. I'm looking for musicians that just want to escape into oblivion. Use your knowledge and influences and make something else. MEMBERS OF BAND At present its just me - guitarist, songwriter, singer,bit of keyboards and drums. Looking for anyone who wants to shake off the cobwebs. Ideally i'm looking for musicians who can play and do vocals as well. Don't call me if all you've played in C&W. Don't call me if all you want to do is play your instrument and look at your foot pedals it's boring!! No women in the band.
  24. Bandmix sent me the usual summary of bands looking for bassists in my area. One caught my eye - my sort of music, my sort of age range. I was going to contact them, until I got to the final sentence; "No women in the band". I'd be interested in what everybody else thinks about this. It's an instant rejection by me.
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