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Mine was a cheapo sunburst J copy, possibly a Columbus in the early 70s. It looked quite nice (from a distance). I played my first gigs with it until the neck became so warped that the fingerboard literally fell of it. I can't remember what happened to it - maybe it just went in the bin and made way for a Hofner Verithin (guitar).

I was in a Free/Bad Co tribute band a couple of years ago. I'd always loved Free and Andy's playing so I really enjoyed learning his parts are closely as I could - the space he left and his phrasing was just wonderful. I found his tone pretty much impossible to match though (I was using a P with flats). I considered buying an EB3 but the guitarist was a real PITA so I left.

Funny, as soon as I saw the title of this thread and before I had even opened the page I was going to mention Kingdom Come!

Billy Cox, Geezer Bulter, John Entwistle, Phil Lynott and Roger Glover were the first to make me really notice bass. As far as lesser known or unknown players go, the first person I saw live who really made me go 'wow' was Gordon Rowley of 70s rock band Strife. They were our local-ish 'big' band who almost made it. I loved his playing and he was probably the first and biggest influence to a teenage me. I still love his playing (especially live) all these years later although he has long retired and had poor health. I'm pleased to still be in touch with the two other members of the band. https://www.last.fm/music/Strife/+wiki I'm going to also give a very honourable mention to Mel Schacher of Grand Funk and Pat Daugherty of Black Oak Arkansas, especially for their live work. I've never heard of the vast majotiry of players mentioned in this thread.

And all the ads purporting to be 'name' bands re-forming ... asking for free gear.

All of it ... if/when I find a decent band to join.

There's an Indian guy who does an Elvis tribute called 'Patelvis' 🙂

I was in the same situation a few years ago but made the mistake of joining the band, being swept up in 'the moment' and the enthusiasm of the other members. It wasn't long before it was driving me crazy and I was feeling embarrassed at gigs ... and I left the band. I suppose it depends on how much tolerance you have of her shortcomings as a singer. If it was me, I wouldn't join. I'm looking for a decent band to join but won't join just 'any band' simply for the sake of being in a band.

What a great inspiration he was - I saw him many times after that. I also found a Youtube audience recording of the gig I attended at the Victoria Hall, Hanley 🙂 I really enjoyed the link you posted btw 🙂

I'd only been playing guitar a couple of years when I went to my first gig in 1973, It was Rory Gallagher and it really made me feel like giving up. I still have the 90p ticket 🙂

In My Chair (Quo) Crown Crown (Quo) Blinded by the Light The Needle and the Damage Done Reconstruction Shuffle (Ashton, Gardener and Dyke) Back to Plaque Gums and Roses Bridge of Sighs Plaque Night The Drill is Gone (BB King) (... speaking words of wisdom) Let It Be Samba Pa Teeth (Santana) Brace with the Devil

Drilling Me Softly 🙂

It's not something I listen to all the time but when the mood takes me I love some loud early Marilyn Manson in the car

You've Lost that Loving Filling The Bay City Molars

+1 to all that. The guitarist in my last band was very proficient at sweep picking and tapping etc but he used it very sparingly and certainly not in every song. by a long way His reasoning was, and I totally agree, that it gets boring to listen to and also detracts from his other playing if all he did was the flashy stuff.

I'd probably really suck at it, but I'll never find out

I think it might be a dental term - I've heard people talk about a major scale and polish 🙂

Awww, I'm sure you'll be very happy with her - they really are wonderful dogs to have around. She'll come out of herself over time and develop her own personality as she gets used to her new forever home. Please send me some pics or post on here when you get her. 🙂

I too first picked up a guitar when I first heard Hendrix (Voodoo Child single) in 1970. I knew nothing about his theatrics, just that it was guitar playing as I'd never heard before and I was amazed. It just makes me wonder sometimes if people are sometimes getting the wrong initial message about what bass playing is about. And yes, I know it has many varied faces and some will say it can be whatever you want it to be. But anyone who picks up a bass on the strength of the rapid fire slapping on YT is going to be pretty disappointed if they think they are going to join a band and slap to their heart's content. But as you rightly say, hopefully if they stick at it they will see the bigger picture. Perhaps they will be happy to be bedroom players forever - some people are. As for the young guy at the gig - he was about 18-19 and obviously knew something of rock music. Perhaps his slapping was an attempt to impress me? I don't know, but I really hope he stuck at his bass playing. I do try to be encouraging to any youngsters who want to talk gear to me after a gig because I know how much it meant to me when local bands would let me sit in and watch their rehearsals or the older guys in the local muso shop who would give me tips.

I wish I had a fiver for each time someone has sent me a link to a video with a title of something like 'look at this amazing bass player' only for it to be yet another 'look at me' type thing that sounds like a box of spanners thrown down the stairs. I wonder how many youngsters and those who know little or nothing about bass think that this is what bass is all about because it is so pervasive on YT and other social media? It is no doubt flashy and impressive to them, and I'll readily admit takes some skill, but it is far from everthing that bass is about, as has been discussed many times on here. I remember very well as we were packing the gear away at a gig a few years ago, a gig of rock that contained not even a hint of slap, a young guy came to me and said how much he liked my playing and sound and that he loved the look of my bass (Warwick Stryker) and could he have a look at it. Being the sometimes nice guy I can be when the mood takes me I thought I'd be encouranging and handed him my bass as I was about to put it in the case. You guessed it .... slap slap slap! It was soon back in its case.

Only speaking for myself of course, but I don't think it's limiting me at all. That style of playing doesn't feature anywhere in the music I listen to or in the music of bands I've ever played in, originals or covers. Each to their own though. I'm another one who can't hit the back button fast enough at the first sign of slapping on a YT demo. And to cross post from another thread, I'm sure our dogs thank me for it 🙂 🙂

My interest in chart music disappeared before the 90s but I thought I'd have a go at this. I scored 7/20 which suprprised me. I'll be honest though, all but two or the correct answers were complete guesses, and I wasn't too sure about those two. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/17MRdgnVQ5d6NTwnpJMJsVC/play-sounds-of-the-90s-ultimate-no-1s-quiz

I don't find any of that at all interesting ... but each to their own

You are most certainly not alone! It leaves me absolutely cold.