mikebass456

23 minutes ago, EBS_freak said:

#bekind

Sorry - ill thought out and purile.

On 06/09/2020 at 18:27, EBS_freak said:

She was probably the one person there that could have restored some sense of order.

Looks like she took her eye off the ball .........

1 hour ago, krispn said:

Or

It’s being medically extracted from the last doofus who requested Brown Eyed Girl

Or Summer of 69............

Where's the rest of it?

The ends dropped off.......

paying for it in instalments are you?

How do you tune it up?

Couldn't you afford a whole one then?

All questions aimed at gigging with a status bass over the years.......

Pass the handwash? Just being socially responsible........

I sometimes just open the case to have a little sniff of mine - there's something about USA basses (my 4003 is the same)............

A little bit off on the E and G as it turns out (never noticed before), but certainly doesn't affect the tone or volume across the strings......😎👍

I'm going to go check mine right now.........

1 hour ago, Lozz196 said:

We’ve got our first rehearsal on Weds, hadn’t thought of that but think it’s a good idea - especially as none of us sing anyway.

How about a couple of crash helmets, and go as a Daft Punk tribute band?

On 21/07/2020 at 15:09, AndyTravis said:

I’m in. I’ve seemingly lost all my grolsch ones

Our guitarist is still using the same plastic mothers pride bread bag ties that he has had since the mid 70's!😜

The first time I heard Rush - courtesy of my younger brother back in 1980. He died 2 weeks ago, it would have been his 52nd birthday today, so this is currently getting played at full volume.......

8 hours ago, la bam said:

Well, they're not gonna sit in silence, and you'll have thousands, if not tens of thousands shouting and screaming, so I'd imagine we'll be looking at the same time for returning to gigging.

Latest update on pubs and restaurants guidance still states that live music in front of live audiences should not be permitted........

2 hours ago, Happy Jack said:

I like to think that my performances are professional. 

But would you pay to watch yourself?😂😐

The guidance for pubs and restaurants etc  has been updated again yesterday as well, but the section on live music (section 4.5) remains unchanged, stating that live performances in front of live audiences should not be permitted.

This suggests that it's only the formal 'professional ' performances that are correctly controlled can go ahead.

makes sense, as I think that pub staff still have enough do deal with without the added problems of a live band in the beer garden.......

1 hour ago, MikanHannille said:

That STR is rather tasty!

6 hours ago, Runwayinsight said:

 

 

my old basses

 

 

Current basses i have now

 

 

Current Setup;

 

1974 marshall super bass 100

aguilar 2x12

darkglass microtubes b7k pedal

What happened to the 70's precision? Iconic bass!😎

29 minutes ago, Maude said:

Ha, I knew a Slipknot tribute band would be worth doing!

Or a wombles tribute band.

8 hours ago, cheddatom said:

yeh but we can wipe them down. It's the baskets/foam on the mic, I doubt there's a practical way to adequately sanitise them

Reminds me of when I went to see Jeff Healey play at the Rescue Rooms in Nottingham many years ago now.  During soundcheck, a young woman in the crew tested the mics for feedback by putting her mouth right over the basket on each one in turn..........don't know why that has stayed with me..........

1 hour ago, Al Krow said:

Just announced: "Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas bars to close again and restaurants to reduce to 50% occupancy as coronavirus spreads." 

The UK in two month's time?

Why wait that long? Surely the beaches are enough of a gauge of what's likely to happen..........😠😠

I bought one just before lockdown - managed to gig with it as well.  It's a brilliant little gadget, well worth the money 😜👍

1 hour ago, paul_c2 said:

Does anyone have clarity on the issue of outdoor performances? In one document it says

"Venues should not permit indoor performances, including drama, comedy and music, to take place in front of a live audience."

and in the other one it says 

"At this time, venues should not permit live performances, including drama, comedy and music, to take place in front of a live audience. "

I interpret the document as stating what is not to be done currently, in order to prevent over exciting the horses.  The second document does mention that further guidance for live performance situations will be forthcoming, further suggesting  that it's currently not permissable.......

Budgie - Bandolier..........😃👍

Being in a British punk covers band (and in my mid 50's), I was starting to get hand and arm cramps during gigs as I play finger style.

the revelation came last year when I put a compressor into my board, which meant i didn't need to play so hard to get the same volume/tone (not much dynamics needed in my playing).

Hey presto, I can play faster lines a lot better now, without the aching arm and hand.....works for me!

16 minutes ago, binky_bass said:

I tend to remove all batteries from all instruments when not in regular circulation. Saves forgetting about a battery and ending up with a leak which can be very destructive! 

I know it sounds a bit foolish, but if I'm unsure of the 'life' left in a battery, I'll touch my tongue to both terminals, if you get a VERY sour 'zing' then they're good, if it's dull and doesn't make you squint, or there is no zing at all, then they're on their way out! 

I'm just going to 're check that I've taken them all out now..............😂👍

The brilliant Tony Levin.......Gabriel's let himself go a bit though........