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[quote name='OldGit' post='433867' date='Mar 13 2009, 04:26 PM']or I could promise to not not pay a rednose collector near me?[/quote] That's a double negative, isn't it?

[quote name='OldGit' post='433291' date='Mar 13 2009, 09:35 AM']hey I just [b]knew[/b] that was a Michael Jackson look-alike selling out 40 dates at the 02 Arena this week .... or maybe this one.. It's the psudo military uniform that's fooled them ... Genral Sir Michael Jackson. [color="#000000"]Oh and by the way, absolutely great idea![/color] Please don't play Siberian Khatru by Yes for me How do I get some rednose money to you?[/quote] Paypal, cheque, banker's draft, cash, postal order - we're not fussy.

Well - what a day it's been! We've been completely mad-busy this morning. We turned up for rehearsal and we were MOBBED by people asking us to not play. At one point we had Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio Five Live[b] and[/b] North-North-East Tonight lined up and begging us to not play. We had no idea we were so famous! That so many people wanted us to not play was quite...touching, really. At rehearsal, the bassist didn't turn up. But that's OK because it meant we could get through the songs quicker, so we ended up not playing more songs than we expected. However, unfortunately the keys player did turn up which sort of surprised us - first time we'd ever seen them, and we had got very used to not playing with them. Some good news - we were approached by a promoter who certainly wanted us to not play at the MEN Arena tomorrow night. Well, we tried our best, but we have already agreed to not play at the Budokan, and we didn't want to let anybody down. Can't not be in two places at once, after all! Some not so good news - we have been approached by the Spice Girls' management company who threatened us with an injunction. Apparently, the Spice Girls have the sole, exclusive rights to not performing for money, and so we either have to stop not performing, or perform for money. I think. So, I'm afraid I won't be able to contribute to this thread any more for legal reasons. However, there's just time to let you know which were the songs that most people asked us not to play today. It looked like it was going to be between Lady in Red, and "anything by U2", but the overall winner was Money for Nothing, which absolutely nobody had seen coming at all. Steve

Don't know whether this is the right Forum, but it's sort of appropriate to put it here anyway. So, here goes... My band has come up with a way to make money for Red Nose Day, and we'd like everybody's help please. It's a marveloous idea - we're so rubbish that people pay us [b]NOT[/b] to play their favourite songs! How brilliant is that! We expect to be overwhelmed with requests along these lines: Hi! I hear you're not going to play songs for charity today - is that right? Yeah! We've been practising very hard by going to work and we now have an extensive back-catalogue of numbers which we're happy not to play for a fee. Do you do Status Quo? Ooooh, tricky. You see, the thing is that Quo numbers sound good, but are deceptively easy to play. So, we have to work hard at not playing them. For that reason, we charge more not to play them. Oh. How about Take That? Similar argument really. Take That songs are really popular and we get asked all the time to play them. In fact, it takes a lot of time and effort to avoid playing them, so we have to charge more to not play them. Abba? No problem! Their songs sound straightforward but are in fact technically difficult to play, and we really struggle with them. For us, it's very easy not to play them, so we can certainly do that for you. In fact, I tell you what, we have a 3-for-2 offer on just now with Abba songs - makes things easier for us. Same thing applies to any Motown number (not including Mony Mony). So, what's your request then? I'm going for Summer of 69, please. What!? We're are professionals you know! We wouldn't be seen dead not playing that! We do have our standards. We sort of sepcialise in not playing an Oi!/Swing type vibe - It's not everybody who can't play that you know... Look, I think you're pulling a fast one here. I've heard that you charge people for songs that you haven't played before - sounds like a scam to me. Rubbish! We approach each song in the same professional way and aim to do the very best we can to not play it. Failing that we play it as badly as possible - although, obviously, you'd be expected to donate a bit less in that case. And so on. We've actually had a lot of interest in bands who are keen to not play for money - in fact we're seriously thinking about franchising the whole idea. We've had interest from; The Stones (who want to not play because the're a bit old now), Spandau Ballet (bit, well, 80's...) and Michael Jackson (not playing because he died years ago). If you'd like us to not play for you today, then post your request here and we'll see what we can do! Please be patient - we expect to be very busy and it may take quite a bit of time before we don't play your song. However, we'll let you know just before we don't play it, so you can be sure it's your song we're not playing next. Wouldn't want anybody to think we're taking their money for nothing. Regards, Steve

[quote name='Eight' post='432242' date='Mar 12 2009, 10:59 AM']Yes, I use it a lot both on Linux and Windows. Its quality. But like Audition, its really a sound editor with some multitrack features; not a music production centre. However, if all you're after is to record rehearsals and don't need to do fancy mixing or effects etc. (it has some though) then it'll be great.[/quote] Just tried to download the Audacity software onto my (fortunately) spare laptop. McAfee threw an utter wobbler. Result was a disabled laptop with what looks like a virus. McAfee now working hard to sort it out. I give up. I'll just use the Sound Recorder that comes with windows. Flaming computers.

[quote name='crez5150' post='432184' date='Mar 12 2009, 09:53 AM']I think that if he's just learnt to turn the laptop on, trying to install Linux may fry his brain[/quote] Quite right! I'm being pointed in the direction of Audacity freeware. Anybody used this, please?

Hi, Is there any free software for a laptop running Vista Home Premium we could use to record ourselves at rehearsal, please? Don't need anything pro-quality - just need to be able to review our practice sessions. What about a mic? Could we use one of the mic's at the rehearsal room plugged into the input jack of the laptop? Please don't get technical with your answers! I've only just managed to work out how to switch on my new laptop.... Steve

I particularly liked this in the ad; "Item does not come with a hard case"! Excuse my naivety, but does this thing really exist? or is it a photoshop creation?

[quote name='The Burpster' post='426533' date='Mar 5 2009, 06:06 PM']repairs and tech I think will start juices flowing.....[/quote] Thanks - I wasn't quite sure which forum was the right one.

Just spotted this. Words cannot do it justice. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-PRO-6-NECK-GUITAR-AND-BASS-TRIPLE-NECK-DOUBLE-NECK_W0QQitemZ200314773389QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item200314773389&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1688%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A2%7C240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-PRO-6-NECK-GUITA...A2%7C240%3A1318[/url]

Hi, Here's my problem. My No.1 bass is a G&L Tribute 2000. Marvellous thing - big, full tone with lots of adaptability. I love it. It also has a wide P-neck, which I'm comfortable with. My No. 2 bass is a 1987 MIA Peavey Fury. This is not far behind the G&L in terms of richness of tone and I don't want to sell it because of that. But, it has a skinny J-neck. If ever I had to switch to it in an emergency, I'd struggle. Consequently, it's not being played, and is unlikley to be while I have the wide-necked G&L. So, I'm considering a replacement P-neck for the Fury. What would be a good one? Ideally, I'd like a Peavey-licensed neck to retain the logo, but I realise that's a long shot. Despite being a cracking bass, it's probably only worth about £250, so I don't want to spend a fortune. Finally, how much would a luthier charge to swop the necks, assuming we re-use the tuners? All suggestions welcomed. Thanks, Steve

If you divide a combo's power output (Watts) by its weight (Kgs) you get an index of Watts per Kilo which may enable some sort of comparisons: Watts/Kilo for the combos mentioned here: Roland D115 = 12 Markbass 151p = 22 Markbass 121p = 30 Eden Nemesis NC115 = 13 Eden Nemesis Rs 210 = 15 Mesa Walkabout Scout = 14 So, Markbass 121p gives best "bang per Kilo" at 30 Watts/Kilo Could do something similar with Watts/price to get "Bang for buck"... Or maybe even Watts/(Weight X Price)? Yes, I know, there's an awful lot more to choosing a combo than Watts/Kilo etc, but it may give some sort of start-point for comparisons. Just a thought. I'm bored today. Steve

[quote name='Dropzone' post='418221' date='Feb 24 2009, 11:27 AM']Like the look of the roaland but at 55 lbs is coming in at 13 more than the markbass 115?[/quote] Wow - that's a substantial weight saving! My friends moan when I ask them to help me with the Roland. "Good job it's not a heavy one", I generally say.

3 months ago, I too was on the hunt for a lightweight, good quality, cheap combo. I bought a new Roland D-bass 115 from Rockin Rooster for £420. I was shocked to see they are now £760 See: [url="http://www.rockingrooster.co.uk/product_info.php?PID=1803"]http://www.rockingrooster.co.uk/product_info.php?PID=1803[/url] 300 watts, weighs 25Kg Cracking combo. I've played through 4 different rigs since buying it and nothing has come close to it yet.

The standard reply would be something like; "How many pairs of shoes do you have?"

[quote name='barrymk' post='406277' date='Feb 11 2009, 01:47 PM']I like it. I've just traded up to a G&L Tribute L2000 with the heavy Swamp Ash body and I bought the Dare strap as I have neck and now shoulder problems, wait awhile you youngsters - it's coming your way.....easy to be smug with young joints and muscles! I found the strap took a bit of setting up and it still doesn't quite sling the bass in the same place as a conventional one so a little accommodation is needed but it was comfortable and it works. I'm not sure it's cool looking but f**k 'em the audience ain't standing up for two hours bopping around with a plank of wood hanging round their necks.[/quote] I too have just acquired a G&L Tribute with Swamp Ash body and yes, you're right, it's pretty hefty. I also considered the Dare strap, and somebody pointed out to me that if you wear it over a black shirt, bobody will be able to see it. Just a thought...

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I was looking for something like this too. Ended up with this: [url="http://www.hartnollguitars.co.uk/products.asp?id=3359"]http://www.hartnollguitars.co.uk/products.asp?id=3359[/url] The body is smaller than my Tokai P-bass and the neck is P-width (although not too fat/chunky). fantastic range of tones available. I'm now a full-on G&L convert. Steve

[quote name='synaesthesia' post='390355' date='Jan 24 2009, 01:20 PM']I got one to check it out, didn't work for me and didn't work as well as I thought it would. PM me to send me a large size SAE if you want it. You can give some money to charity or light a couple of candles in a temple of your choice. If it is back issues, the 'slider' design works better, and if you can ever find the bass brace, which were marketed for a short time, they were the best but they needed a third strap pin.[/quote] PM'd

Responding to my own posting... Found it now: [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/2494-planet_waves_dare_strap"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/24...aves_dare_strap[/url] Anybody have any experience of these?

I've been looking for one of those straps that goes over both shoulders to spread the weight of the bass. But, I'm struggling to find one anywhere. Anybody know where I can get one, please? Steve

[quote name='Rayman' post='389431' date='Jan 23 2009, 11:22 AM']Bakers Vaults or the Thatched House spring to mind. We've never played either for some reason. Also the Nags Head or the Millstone in Macclesfield are keen on tribute bands etc.[/quote] The Little Mill at Rowarth? George Hotel, between Compstall and Marple Bridge? Steve

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[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='387700' date='Jan 21 2009, 04:39 PM']Thanks solo4652 I'll have a look - not sure if scousers are allowed in Manchester...are they?[/quote] Well, you could always select "Liverpool" or "Lancashire" on Gumtree and re-do the search! I widh I was in the position of having to turn down 35 bookings. Maybe some day...