Len_derby

I used to play regularly at a place in Matlock Bath during a time period either side of the smoking ban. About a year before, and then about a year afterwards. Within a month of the ban the function room at the pub changed from the good old ciggy smell to a vile mixture of urine, sweat and mouldy curtains and carpets. An egg-head doctor friend of mine told me that cigarette smoke actually has an antiseptic effect and that the mould spores (now rampant) might be more harmful than the smoke! We packed the gig in soon after (not because of the smell!) so I can't confirm that. We've all got to die of something, so I reckon we just have to make our own informed choices.

Another fan of Japanese Fenders here. I've got a CIJ Precision and Jazz. I have tried all three (MIA, MIM and CIJ) and as far as I'm concerned the Japanese have the most consistency in QC. Also, regarding the Squier VM Jazz. I've got one of those. A great bass for the money.

Welcome Miki. Do you have problems getting to sleep? (3.23am)

A very sad story. It reminds me of what Levon Helm recounts in '[size=4]This Wheel's on Fire: Levon Helm and the Story of the Band'.[/size] [size=4]Robbie Robertson managed to get sole writing credits on practically all of the Band's songs, much to the anger and bitterness of the others. It comes across as a very shady and shabby business, but to be fair, I've not seen Roberston's version of the events.[/size] [size=4]I can recommend the above book. A very good musical autobiography.[/size]

It doesn't sound like you were stupid at all. If all you had was a 'random' chord sheet then going in cold and sticking on root notes was probably the safest option. Were they happy with waht you did? If you had no idea of the arrangement of the songs, what the other instruments were going to do etc. I think maybe you did the right thing.

[quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1326228246' post='1494203'] I do think that it helps to stick to one and not keep changing. I really value the consistency on a gig as I find new gear distracting. [/quote] Agreed. I find it really hard for fingering to become automatic/unconcious if I change from one t'other. I think you're setting yourself a real challenge to swop 4 to 5 mid-set. I can't recall ever recall seeing someone do that. But, whoever watches the bass-player anyway?

I've been very pleased with my Squier Vintage Modified (VM) Jazz. There are quite a few fans for this model amongst Basschaters. I picked mine up for under £200 second-hand off this forum. There were a couple around on the For Sale page recently.

[quote name='peteb' timestamp='1325784427' post='1487682'] Actually, that is where the word 'gig' originally comes from - it was originally slang for a paying job rather than specifically a concert / performance [/quote] Thanks for that Pete. It's really interesting how the use of words change, and how they come in and out of fashion. I remember seeing in a poem by Rudyard Kipling a reference to soliders 'going large in Aldershot'. Basically, out on the p*ss. That was written about a hundred years ago I think.

A permutation of all three, the weighting of each depending on the circumstances. Wavering off topic ..... The word 'gig' seems to be more and more adopted by people to mean 'a job'. A mate of mine talks about having a 'gig' somewhere when he means a business meeting with other fat men in suits. The worst case I've heard is a royal correspondent on the BBC saying her 'normal Christmas gig' was watching the Windsors go in and out of Sandringham church. That one made me feel a bit nauseous

Fantastic. Totally spot-on. Where is the drummer?

Welcome to the forum Andy. You'll find there's lots of P&W funksters on here.

Welcome, from a fellow relic of 1958. Have fun.

Welcome Al. That's quite an offer from your wife. Maybe she doesn't thnk you'll make it to 40? Check for any recent life insurance cover she's taken out on you

us weirdos got to stick together.

Great band. The drummer, Evan Jenkin, used to pay with the Matt Scofield Band and I've seen him with Ian Siegal too. I'd love to see this outfit but haven't had the chance yet. Thanks for posting.

Welcome Matt. Have fun.

Wow, a leather-bound bass. Very kinky. You were obviously a very good boy this year for Santa to deliver this to you.

I think this touches on a few recent threads. I enjoyed seeing this one about the Mahavishnu Orcs. I loved the band. Can you imagine a record label bank-rolling an act like them now? I realised all I'd got was Inner Mounting Flame and Birds of Fire on vinyl records. So, a quick look on Amazon. They've got a 5 cd complilation for £10.99. So I ordered it at 22.30 on Thursday night. I went for the free 'super saver' delivery option. Jeanette, my smiling postie has just delivered it on Saturday morning, Christmas Eve. Brilliant.

Welcome Mikey

Hi Andy, welcome to the forum. There's not much chance of you settlling once you start looking at all the gear for sale on here? Enjoy yourself.

Personal opinion, but it should be in keeping with the mood/groove/key of the song. If a solo doesn't add something to the song, then no no no no.

Welcome Jay. I've got a Behringer 2x10 cabinet that I use week-in week-out. For the price I paid for it it's great. The only problem is that it weighs the same as a small Soviet tank, and is probably made out of similar components. Enjoy the forum.

[quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1324470342' post='1474545'] If venue/pub people weren't so vague and terrible at communication it would be OK. [/quote] And yet so many of them bleat about how times are tough. The truth is most of them are rubbish businessmen and don't really deserve any success. I've just re-read that. Wow, this thread has touched some nerves!

I love my Squier VM Jazz. For £170 it was a great buy. I've also got a Squier 'Telebass' (in my avatar picture). That's a good 'un too but with the mudbucker pickup a bit of a one trick pony. As much as I also love my more expensive basses it's great to be able to take an instrument out without the anxiety of it getting nicked or damaged.

Long ones!