Phil Adams

I've seen a couple of non-pros listed on ebay that state the lacquer has cracked on the back. Presumably they do this as something moves-expands-contracts. A bit worrying. Still fancy one though. Surely a simple helium filled balloon would negate neck dive?

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1369850650' post='2093535'] I have recently separated (amicably) from my wife, no drama, no third parties, just after 25 years we've grown apart, no hidden underlying cause... or so I thought... I was just round at a friend's house and apparently they know six couples in and around our small town who have all recently split up, all of these couples contained a bass player. [/quote] I survived 28 years before it happened to me. I did have 2 bass then, but seldom played. Felicity Fender wasn't named in the divorce proceedings as a co-respondent and I still have her, though she has now been joined by my other lovers. Seriously, 25 years seems to signal the end of the line for many. Kids grown, mortgage paid, or nearly. Is this all there is to life........?

Another one gone. R.I.P. And yes, very droll, made me smile.

'Tis a beaut. Lend me 1500 snots anyone???

Great work. I hope someone can fix something up for him.

BB King right now.

And I thought this was gonna be about a Band song. Put the load back on me..........

Thanks for that Casapete, I'll keep an eye out.

Practice session for me last with the band. The regular drummer was away so the guitarist had got a "prospect" in, and my God was he good. As a newbie i'd only ever played with a couple of drummers but this guy was spot on and so easy to play bass with. Naturally we begged him to join us but he reckons he might be moving out of the area soon. Bottoms.........

Hello down there.

I think Mel Gibson designed that one. Without that whammy bar it'd be ok.

I'm sad about that. The big just seem to get bigger, and the small, friendly independents wither and die. Yes, I know it's a sign of the times, but soon it'll be all mail order and no chance of browsing and trying. I guess we've all bought online and speeded up the process though.

Don't trust this poster. How do we know it's the real GP??? He's an imposter from the "other" forum. Don't say I didn't warn you. We're all gonna die!!!! PS, welcome Guy.

[quote name='danthevan' timestamp='1367828707' post='2069764'] Just know the root notes inside out then if you get stuck, you can fall back on them! Good luck! [/quote] Agree with that and it's been my philosophy as I'm learning. Get the right note in the right place before trying to get clever. The very best of luck.

Just bought an Ashdown Electric Blue combo from Tony. Great comms and nothing too much trouble. First class goods, exactly as described. Thoroughly recommended. Thanks Tony.

I queued up outside WH Smiths in Windsor to buy Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby (double A side) the morning it was released. Couldn't afford the album until many years later.

The Beatles [i]were[/i] great. No need to deny it.

Well thanks again chaps. Plenty of good has come out of it already. My songwriter guitarist and myself have just spent a long afternoon at Les Payne's studio in Wycombe and have got 2 new songs more or less completed. That did us both a power of good. I had no idea how the songs went beforehand, but managed with only minimal "dropping in". The blues guitarist has emailed me, and now realises that you can't play blues to a chicken in the basket kind of audience, and is suggesting we try some Eagles, Van M, Doobies type (lighterweight) songs. You [i]shall [/i]go to the ball, Cinderella.

Sounds kinda familiar to be, I still got the "job" though. All part of the learning curve, when you've endured enough of these "people" it will be time for you to call the shots.

Thanks so much chaps. I assure you I'm not beating myself up. just a bit disappointed that's all. I (honestly) think I did alright for most of the songs, some I did really well, one song "Hero" I had never heard before, and checked just now and it's on the set list, so can't blame anyone else for that one! Did manage to pick most of it up by ear. The weak link was the guitarist from the blues band. He can play and sing any of the songs from his blues repertoire faultlessly, but give him a pop song with the same 3 chords and he can't play it. I can't figure that one out. But we asked him to help, and he rehearsed with us and turned up on the night. Have to thank him for that.

My first gig was on saturday, playing unpaid at a charity fundraiser. Was going to be a duo with myself on bass and a guitarist singer friend of mine doing the entertaining. At the 11th hour my friend decided we should invite the guitarist from the blues band I'm practicing with (the drummer couldn't or wouldn't do it). I wanted a "Pro" keyboard player we know, but said friend didn't want to ask a favour. We came on at 7.50 and did a reasonable first set of mixed songs until 8.30. Then the auction of promises started. Then the raffle was drawn. We were able to get back on at 11.15 and after the raffle finished most people had gone home. We played the night out to about 12 stragglers including the resident drunk who offered comforting advice on how we should play. The blues guitarist dried up after the first chorus of Brown Eyed Girl, and the other guitarist had to take over after an embarrassing pause, even he who has done all this before dried up at one point briefly. Was glad when midnight came and we could get out of there. All in all we were a shambles, but I shall carry on regardless. We just didn't rehearse enough. Would have been nice if the audience had been a bit more appreciative, but we can't blame them for our crap performance. It wasn't all bad though, and an important part of life's experience. Was hoping we'd get invited back, but I don't suppose that's gonna happen. We didn't even get offered a drink. Anybody else suffered similar indignity, or are you all musical Gods?????

Apparently found dead at his home I'm sure many will of heard of him, for those that hadn't he was a strings player like no other, and always with a sense of humour. A sad day.

Welcome from me. I got to the point when I decided to just go for it. First gig in Saturday night.

Amazing, such a light touch. Welcome from me.