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[quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1356955770' post='1915492'] Plus often you'll find you aren't the first choice so will hear the "We tried everyone else abut no ones diary fits" In other words you're the last choice! Must make you feel like sh*t! [/quote]Aside from being rude it strikes me as a rather dumb thing to say - " So, are you really saying that you've tried everyone else and I'm your very last choice?.. In that case it'll cost you double my normal rate".

If I were doing a casual pub/small club gig, then, I'd probably only take the one bass. Anything larger, where people are paying good money to see you, then I'd say a spare was essential. In my 40 odd years (and some of them have been [i]extremely[/i] odd ) of gigging I've had a bass fail 4 or 5 times for various reasons. Funnily enough one of those times was our last gig (2 weeks ago) where a straplock gave up on a 6 month old custom Warwick Corvette mid song. Thankfully the spare was already out and ready for action, and strapped on within 20 seconds.

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1356715672' post='1912900'] I know - can't stand the type - get on my nerves - only thing worse is a stoner boring you shitless after a gig when you can't escape from them. In those cases, like all others you just have to take their word for it, problem is that on a public forum where few folk can actually personally know each other you don't really get the chance to find out for gospel. edit: nor really does anyone have the right to ask, you have to wait until it's volunteered - if it ever is. In your first, for eg, it [i]may[/i] be that they guy was driving along at the limit with a bloody big line of cars behind him. Even if he wanted to go faster he couldn't because of a fat bloke wobbling about on a push-bike in front of him, [b]so when the driver does get the chance tostab the gas[/b] just to get round the bike he looks up just in time to see a speed camera in the back of a van, bugger! Still I heard you can do a speed awareness course for about £70 for that kind of scenario where they'll happiliy tell you that what you should have done is stay where you were no matter how many miles the cyclist went on for. Could also be that the same guy does have a record for one occasion of ABH, which was previously discussed on this forum years ago - for all we know. [/quote]Aaaahh, that intentional 'stab of the gas' that was [b]un[/b]intentional... (or should that be the other way round ?) In any case, any experienced driver will know the correct procedure in this scenario; The first course of action would be to repeatedly rev the car, while accelerating to within 6 inches of the cyclists rear mud guards. If this fails, then wind down the window and shout profanities while repeatedly blasting the horn. This will undoubtedly have the desired effect ie. cyclist wobbles about a bit then falls off, enabling the motorist to safely manoeuvre around unmounted cyclist, and all the time keeping well within local speed limits.

Problem with [i]Holier than thou[/i] posters on a forum is that nobody [i]actually knows[/i] the poster. So when someone says that they have never 'intentionally' broken the speed limit (how does that work?), or have never been drunk and disorderly, smoked a [i]rock 'n' roll riff[/i] , parked on yellow lines, engaged in fisticuffs, how are we to know if that is actually the case? In a normal face to face discussion the [i]holier than thou [/i]participant's wife/partner/friend will often seize the opportunity to say, "Yeah, but what about that time when you..." ensuring the aforementioned [i]holier than thou[/i] participant received a good egg facing. I'll wager I'm a more law abiding citizen than all of you put together ... paragon of virtue, me!.. prove me wrong

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1356552173' post='1911145'] Personally, i'd suggest basic repetition exercises. Start with arpeggios so that you can familiarise yourself with thirds, fifths and sevenths, then move on to the other scale tones and finally chromatics. The problem with songs, for me, is that once you realise that a 5th is ' Star Wars', then what? [b](1.)What if it's a 5th lower?[/b] It's easier to simply recognise the intervals than to apply a song to each one. If you can,[b] (2.)sit at a piano or keyboard,hold a root note and play the various intervals against it.Its easier and clearer to hear than doing it on the bass.[/b] [/quote] (1.) Errr... The Flintstones (?) (2.) Again, an instrument is required (difficult to get a piano in the car ) Of course, [i]there's no substitute to sitting down with your instrument and practising in a proper fashion[/i]. But the fact is, without an instrument to hand a beginner cant be sure that what he is humming is a P4 or P5 or any other interval. Having a related tune to reference leaves no doubt and [i]will[/i] [i]aid [/i]interval recognition.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1356519522' post='1910638'] You just play them over and over until they stick. [/quote] The disadvantage of '[i]You just play them over and over until they stick.[/i]' is that an instrument is required. The beauty of using a known tune with a particular interval is that it can be practised anywhere; in the car, shopping, in the shower, sunning yourself on holiday, It can be used every waking minute of every day. I would certainly recommend it to all those that find counting sheep at bedtime a rather tiresome exercise. [quote name='ML94' timestamp='1356513667' post='1910581'] 1 - listen to the intervals again and again and again and again ..... 2 - Assign a song which has that specific interval and try singing it so it stays? in your memory [/quote] Repetition is really the only way, but by Utilizing the OPs second method the OPs first method is made far easier.

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1355872117' post='1904002'] Well, you [i]say[/i] that but surely it would also depend on the type of cheese. It has to be hard cheese. For example Gruyere or Parmesan rind makes excellent nut material. But even those as apparently 'firm' as - say - Cheddar or Wensleydale are useless in the practical sense. As for [i]brass [/i]nuts, I've always had one on my P and it's never once attracted any attention either positive or negative. Just sounds like a P. Maybe it would be diffferent with the OP's nice bass. [/quote] The discerning bass player and cheese connoisseur would adapt their basses according to what style of music was being played. A selection of cheese nuts should always be included in a bass players tool kit. Obviously if you are in a band playing dum-di-dum "I woke up this morning" type stuff, then a mature blue would be the preferred nut. However, if your musical taste is more Mausoleum or Cannibal Corpse then, while not the obvious choice, Roquefort does aid the fast staccato riffing. If you're in a Bob Marley tribute act, any old smoked cheese nut would suffice. If your in a band that includes Cliff Richard covers, then the [i]type[/i] of cheese is of no consequence, a good slab is what's needed,[i] quantity[/i] is the key here. As a side note, controversially, it has been suggested that [b]no[/b] cheese nuts of any kind were ever used on any Cliff Richard sessions... I remain unconvinced on that score.

If your bass lines only consist of open EADG and you like heaps of sustain then a brass nut would be the way to go. However, I would defy anyone to tell the difference beteween the aforementioned 'cheese' nut and a brass nut on a fretted string. If you are an open EADG merchant, then I would suggest the cut of a nut is more critical than the material... a well cut plastic nut could well offer more sustain than a poorly cut brass nut For me, nut material makes bugger-all difference. The only time I would play an open string (on a 4 string) is when I need the low E. I always fret the ADG notes..

Anyone catch them on their 2008 Christmas tour? Their special guests were simply astounding!

[quote name='tedmanzie' timestamp='1354578918' post='1887772'] i've played guitar for years. lots of years. now i'm into the bass big time - 6 months. what's the deal with vibrato and string bending (guitar habits - occasional semi tone bends), and what i can only describe as 'string knocking' - this is where you basically tap/lightly slap the strings where the snare drum hits. [b]i'm expecting mostly 'what ever sounds good' replies, but i'd be grateful of any opinions. especially vibrato. don't know if this a bass no-no, or a bass o-k?![/b] oh and one more - because i've got flat strings i've discovered a terrible desire to do this thing where you fret the note an octave higher on the same string and slide down into it. you know - a kind of fancy frill. i suspect that this is the equivalent of the pub singer warble, and considered fairly awful. ted [/quote] IMO this is the downside to online communities such as this. Imagine if BC was around in the 70s and Jaco was a member; [i]" I've got this urge to pull all the frets out of my bass and fill the gaps with putty... What do you BCers think?[/i] Or if Larry Graham asked; [i]" When I whack the strings with my thumb it makes a funny noise. Is this a no no?.. should I learn to play properly?"[/i] Who knows, we may never have heard of either of them. Style can't be developed by consensus. It's devices such as those you describe and how you apply them that will help set you apart from other players. ...So basically the answer is, 'whatever sounds good' to [b]you[/b].

[quote name='BILL POSTERS' timestamp='1354560125' post='1887392'] Great idea to have a set list of that stuff, it really is. [b]72 & 73 were great years for classic songs.[/b] Pity it was just so uncool to buy it, or to admit to liking it at the time. 'cool people' only bought albums back then, and some people sort of wore albums, carrying them around under their afgan coated arm like a sort of statement about who they were. You wouldnt be seen dead carrying a Sweet album or a Slade album. they were for schoolgirls. [/quote]Indeed they were! Not strictly 'songs' but, you could try sticking [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfQbkFp16cw"]this in yer set[/url], or [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGaVUApDVuY"]even this[/url]... Although, I'd be seriously impressed if anyone could even approach doing them justice.

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1354555082' post='1887308'] It'd be a tough call who could shatter a wine class the quickest; Alan Williams or Andy Scott - and they're both as capable of hitting them notes now as they did back then. I heard a story that "Showaddywaddy" got their name from the background lyric to that Rubettes song. [/quote]As I (almost) said, [i]Alan[/i] was aided by a swift kick to the nads The Showaddy thing isn't quite right. Sugar Baby Love was originally offered to the Waddys but they turned it down. The writers then formed a band for it, mostly consisting of the musicians that did the demo.

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1354475149' post='1886421'] Early Roxy - Virginia Plain, etc The Osmonds - Crazy Horses The Move - California Man Rod Stewart - Maggie May Faces - Stay With Me Wizzard - See My Baby Jive [b]Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love[/b] And all of the above [/quote] Played that one for a few years - I found a swift kick to the singers nads aided the falsetto.

Question: What's the difference between X Factor, Eastenders and Coronation Street? Answer: Not a lot... other than, [i]two[/i] of them don't purport to be what they are not.

[quote name='slobluesine' timestamp='1354211829' post='1883730'] [b]yeah, but i dont expect to get it from fellow musicians,[/b] fact is he's a well respected musician/songwriter round these parts, does a lot of radio, lots of albums under his belt. [/quote] I know we musicians like to think that we're all in one big club, looking out for each other... fact is, musicians are equally as adept at bullshit and less than honest shenanigans as motor mechanics and builders. At least this guy is totally honest about not paying you. I'm reminded of one particular well known guitarist who, once upon a time, had the best musicians in the business happy to play for him... now unfortunately, his reputation is such that nobody of any calibre will work with him unless they are paid up front, he doesn't like to pay so is now reliant on amateurs and third rate musicians.

You get chancers in every walk of life, who'll try to get something for nothing. These chancers don't usually amount to anything... unless becoming a double-glazing salesman is 'amounting to something'.

[quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1353959376' post='1880306'] I've never understood the rule that brass bands and orchestras must use sheet music. Why don't they just learn the songs? Do they really still need the sheet music at the end of a 30 date tour? [/quote] Yeah, that was my first thought. Then I thought, "Well, maybe they have a larger repertoire, or the band leader might toss in a couple of new tunes at a moments notice". Then I thought, "Nah, that's cobblers, they're just f***in' lazy... But then, I've never played in a brass band, so what do I know(?)

I'm confused! So, are you guys that have ditched their FX saying that the 'Bypass' isn't a true bypass? Or are you saying that you weren't judicious in the application of the FX. The OP seems to be saying that even bypassed his GT-6B degraded the signal.

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1353939989' post='1879952'] I often read on gigs-even pop/rock gigs-because the bandleader often gives us new charts on the night. [/quote] I think our ideas of what constitutes 'rock' music differ somewhat.

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1353934746' post='1879847'] Yeah I can imagine seeing Van Halen with sheet music and stands onstage [/quote] Yup! In a rock context sheet music on stands would, and does, look seriously uncool. IMVHO of course. EDIT: Forgot to add a tip . I don't really have a tip , but IME the louder a band plays at rehearsals the harder I find remembering stuff. Can't offer any scientific explanation as to why that might be, other than... after an hour or so of fairly loud [s]noise[/s] music my brain becomes addled . Maybe trying to get the guys to turn down a bit might help.

I had a similar concern a few years ago. My sister in law, a nurse of many years, [i]suggested [/i]I try Glucosamine Sulphate. AFAIK there is [b]no[/b] scientific evidence to show that taking Glucosamine Sulphate as a supplement will help. Maybe it's the [i]placebo effect[/i] at work, maybe it isn't... all I know is that I've had no serious aches and pains in my fingers since taking it.

[quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1353681924' post='1877379'] Am I being unreasonable or do you think I am we'll within my rights to ask the author to remove the video? [/quote] No, not unreasonable at all. The chap didn't ask permission, he took a liberty and needs a slap (figuratively speaking, of course). I would most certainly be having words.

[quote name='paulconnolly' timestamp='1353492142' post='1875082'] Seems the admins were aware of the issue and spent most of yesterday working to resolve it. Looks like it's sorted now as no warnings anymore. [/quote] Yes, but what was the 'issue'? Was it a hoax? Or was there a genuine malware problem? In which case everyone effected/infected will need to take measures... such as (my preference) reinstalling an older drive image... assuming of course, it's not too late. Any info from those in the know would be appreciated.

No warnings with Firefox. Can anyone confirm if this is a hoax or more serious?

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1353180829' post='1872552'] steve hackett is my favourite solo from the band too but dont forget smallcreeps day with [b]the superb (and young) noel mccalla on vocals[/b] [/quote] You mean this [url="http://www.lonereviewer.de/Konzertberichte/Manfred_Mann_s_Earth_Band__Min/mmeb5.jpg"]Noel McCalla with the devilishly good looking bass player[/url] Spent nearly 20 years working with Noel, in the studio, but mostly on the road. 'Superb' is as good a word as any to describe Noel. One of the few vocalists in the business that can [b]really[/b] sell a song.