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[quote name='OldGit' post='789799' date='Mar 29 2010, 06:31 PM']Chatting to the lad in the phone shop this week he mentioned he may get a jazz band for his wedding next year. So we nattered about wedding music, etc and he mentioned his mate has a band that does all sorts. Of course being a local muso I asked who was in the band "Mark and his cousin who plays bass. His parents had that restaurant on North rd, Palladinos. I think his cousin has played with some famous people" Yes folks, Pino Palladino is playing his wedding Cheap too I explained who Pino had played with - like the Who at the Superbowl this year, Paul Young etc.. He was surprised but not that impressed Of course if you are 21 it's all ancient history ...[/quote] Classic!

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='789755' date='Mar 29 2010, 05:53 PM']I don't remember seeing any Thunder IIs selling. But the only completed listing on ebay was a sale for £218 for a black fretless one. I'll be watching and learning for this one.[/quote] Yeah, if I recall, that was the later and plainer looking Thunder II; the seller put that up twice for £295 BIN then ran it as a regular auction.

Is it funky? Does it groove? You be the judge! Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer (live 1993) Peter Gabriel - Shaking The Tree (feat. Manu Katche & Tony Levin)

[quote name='silddx' post='789374' date='Mar 29 2010, 12:48 PM']My ex is an incredible sitarist and studied with Ali Akhbar Khan. She is by far the most accomplished [i]mucisian[/i] I have known. I learned an enormous amount from her about music in a conceptual way. I would certainly recommend lessons from an accomplished player of a different instrument if you want to learn about being a musician.[/quote] Wow, Ali Akhbar Khan - I'm impressed! I know most people tend to think of Ravi Shankar here when it comes to Sitar -- mostly thanks to The Beatles, I guess -- but I've heard a few things from AAK and he is mind-blowing! I'm certainly no expert myself in this field. No doubt, there are other excellent sitarists around. I just haven't heard them.

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='789106' date='Mar 29 2010, 07:07 AM']And along comes another one at (currently) less than 1/7th of the price. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Westone-Thunder-II-Bass-Guitar-Japan-Matsumoku_W0QQitemZ130378608985QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item1e5b2bb159"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Westone-Thunder-II-B...=item1e5b2bb159[/url] This is PJ, rather than double P though.[/quote] Average going rate for a II/IIA currently seems to be around 250-350, depending, so if this ends below 200, it'll be even more of a bargain. Mind you, still 6 days to go... [quote name='Johnston' post='789326' date='Mar 29 2010, 11:53 AM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kay-VINTAGE-Through-Neck-Bass-Guitar-Hard-Case-Option_W0QQitemZ330415794177QQcategoryZ4713QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m8QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D4%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8834950907883941418"]Kay[/url] £36 and just under a day to go !![/quote] Actually, that Kay looks pretty good for 30 years old. Thru-neck with a brass nut and bridge, too. If it's all working as stated, somebody could be getting a bargain here too. I wonder if the moggy is included! IIRC, someone had a Kay for sale at last years SEBB

Aaaargh! Someone else who doesn't know the difference between 'brought' and 'bought'! As far as the bass goes, it does look in good nick -- but £750? I'd say a tad optimistic, sir.

More excellent posts in this thread. (I need to dig out my Shakatak albums again! ) Here's a long-time fave of mine - Gino Vannelli: 1978 - Brother To Brother (feat. Jimmy Haslip on bass) Three views of a song... 1999 - People Gotta Move (live - feat. Alain Caron on bass) *sorry - volume is a bit low on this one. turn it up!* 2007 - People Gotta Move (South Atlantic Jazz Festival, Cape Town South Africa) 2007 - People Gotta Move (live in Holland)

Don'cha just love it when a plan comes together!?

Ah, that's more like it. To just say 'nice'... would be an understatement!

[quote name='OldGit' post='784933' date='Mar 24 2010, 05:50 PM']Spot any errors or have any suggestions, please let me know ..[/quote] Si, looks like the site is down at the moment. I've been trying to get on for about the last 30 minutes. Hopefully a temporary server glitch or summat. Steve

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='783084' date='Mar 23 2010, 08:57 AM']So am I right in thinking there is no mute switch and that would be that the preamp needs new batteries?[/quote] That would be my guess. The switch is actually an active/passive switch so if the batteries are dead you should still be able to play on the passive circuitry. New batteries should make quite a difference. Hopefully that's all that's needed and you can get on and enjoy the bass.

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='782922' date='Mar 22 2010, 11:13 PM']I got this the other day, can anyone help me with the controls, one of the switches is working like a killswitch, I think I found the bass knob but it's all quite subtle, maybe the batteries need changing. Cheers[/quote] It's a Thunder 1A, active, needing 2 x 9v batteries which may well need replacing. Use decent alkaline's and remember to switch out the active circuit when not needed (lower of the two switches) and they last for ages. Check out this web page (and the rest of the website) for much more info: [url="http://www.westone.info/manual1/index.html"]http://www.westone.info/manual1/index.html[/url]

Just a thought but is there a possibility you could take things along the lines of an instrumental outfit whereby someone plays the vocal melody (i.e, guitar, keyboards)? This should keep everyone on track a lot easier and would be more enjoyable than everyone playing a 'backing track' type of thing -- and counting bar after bar! Apologies if this is jumping the gun a bit but you didn't say what sort of line-up it will be. Check out whether a guitard or keybored player would be able to take on the lead part. You never know - you may not need a singer at all. Think of all the headaches the band could be spared in that department!!

[quote name='chris_b' post='780063' date='Mar 19 2010, 05:57 PM']All in with some NO funk;[/quote] Love it. Here's some Meters - 'Cissy Strut'

[quote name='cetera' post='779923' date='Mar 19 2010, 03:53 PM']Thanks for the reply mate.... I thought I was all alone in my appreciation of this band! I really recommend you purchase their other 3 albums - Ambrosia, Somehwere I've Never Travelled & One Eighty..... classics one & all Yep, nice to hear such a great tone from his X-Factor & a simple Hartke rig... Kenny Gradney is great.... with the aforementioned Joe Puerta & Tiran Porter, Peter Cetera, Dee Murray etc he's one of my faves![/quote] Thanks, I think I will check out the other three you mention (not sure how I missed 'em first time around). Mind you, I'll check out if they're still around on vinyl anywhere as the other two Ambrosia albums I have are part of my vinyl collection.

Wow, nice to find another Ambrosia fan here and thanks for posting these clips. I have the 'Life Beyond L.A.' album, too. Also have 'Road Island' (1982) with the excellent cover art by Ralph Steadman. I've always considered David Pack to be a hugely under-appreciated vocalist. I remember seeing something on TV years ago with him, Michael McDonald and (I think) Amy Irving working out some harmonies in the studio. Lovely stuff! Interesting to also see Joe Puerta using the X-Factor bass. You'll probably know another of my faves, Kenny Gradney/Little Feat, is big on these.

I'll see your Stuff and raise you some Phil Upchurch: Jack Of Speed (sadly not the full version) Strawberry Letter 23 Tell Me Something Good

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='779124' date='Mar 18 2010, 09:10 PM']Of course we'll need enough to cover my appearance fee.[/quote] Packet of Hob Nobs do ya?

[quote name='Netballman' post='777454' date='Mar 17 2010, 02:40 PM']I wonder if we're actually underestimating the number of people who might turn up? Seems to me there should be many in London who might be interested, but who might well not either (a) be aware or ( decide until we have a ddefinite time and place? That said of course we have to know how we're going to cover any cost - or possible shortfall should there be one! I still reckon though if nearly 100 turned out for the SE do, we ought to very easily get far more than 20![/quote] For myself, as mentioned previously, it still comes down to whatever day the Bash ends up on and whether or not I'm gigging. Gigs can mainly be on a Fri/Sat/Sun so I won't say which day I prefer. In that respect, I don't mind. If a gig should fall on the same day as the Bash, I'll still try and make it along but it will depend on the type of gig and how far away I am. As far as payment goes, of course there should be a charge. The SEBB was £10, which seemed fair to me. Is there going to be a raffle? If so, you might want to start a thread for contributions?

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Eh? What? You sure? I coulda sworn...

I used to play along all the time to this album, 'The Aura Will Prevail' (MPS/BASF). Vintage George Duke from 1975. Still some of his best stuff (imo). Alphonso Johnson on bass. Floop De Loop - (you can really hear the Zappa influence here! ) For Love (I Come Your Friend) Malibu Dawn

[quote name='dave.c' post='776036' date='Mar 16 2010, 10:07 AM']My contribution and I know I've posted this pic before, but I would be interested to know what happened to it! [attachment=44875:Westone_...ble_neck.jpg] Last seen in Cambridge about 20 years ago! Dave[/quote] Dunno what happened to your bass I'm afraid, but I've always fancied a fretted/fretless double-neck. I played a custom built job some years ago made by Fernandes, which was nice. Was your Westone a custom job?

Well worth hearing again, anyway!

[quote name='Oscar South' post='774858' date='Mar 15 2010, 01:12 AM'][url="http://soundcloud.com/lespechesmusic"]http://soundcloud.com/lespechesmusic[/url] Enjoy. Also a few covers on there from our function band set. There's some bass riffing on 'Sweet About Me' heh.[/quote] Interesting takes on the cover numbers, but what I really like to hear is original material from new artists/bands and I must say I liked what I heard here. Not meaning to make comparisons, but I'm curious as to whether Rachel and Sophie draw on any influences from the McGarrigle sisters, or perhaps The Roches?