dave_bass5

Thomanns have them by the looks of it.

Sorry Fran. Got a gig Monday afternoon/early evening and Tuesday will have to be mostly family day.

I think its worth the 250mile round trip just to see the Dingwalls wall ;-)

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1338360703' post='1673124'] No John Foxx? Not really Ultravox. [/quote] No John Foxx....no out of tune vocals ;-)

Its probably worth asking the seller. I think mine was just under 8.5lbs but im sure they vary slightly. I could weigh mine tonight but it has a Lakland neck on it and different bridge so it wouldn't be an accurate stock weight. I can tell you its the lightest bass ive ever owned, even lighter than my CV Jazz.

[quote name='mashup' timestamp='1338289444' post='1672085'] Thanks for the replies. Is the Matt Freeman Squire the same as the CV 50's P? [/quote] No, its essentially the same as the CV 60's P. Much, much better looking IMO.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1338286093' post='1672022'] I've done that for BBQs with friends who live in my area. Not sure how it would work on a London-wide basis, though, as it implies a few of the group - the girls, usually - meeting up at the house a few hours earlier to get everything ready, and then either staying late clearing and tidying up or going back the following day. [/quote] Thats a great idea, nice one

In the Midnight Hour has a great, repetitive bass line. My current fav is Lets get retarded by the Black eyed peas. fantastic bass line IMO. This website has some good, easy to follow video lessons on it. [url="http://www.how-to-play-bass.com/songs-group.html"]http://www.how-to-play-bass.com/songs-group.html[/url]

Squier CVP gets my vote. Lovely necks, small frets and very well put together.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1338281380' post='1671931'] Dave you need to get out more, and see that specialist they recommended you... [/quote] I would but my chains aren't long enough

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1338251182' post='1671774'] Blue... may I suggest an interim meet at someone's place, i.e. bring your own (bass & backing tracks, entertain us in rotation) bring your own drink & food, cook, wash and leave the place as tidy as you've found it? If that will suit most people then I am happy to welcome a decent number of you's, (no more than 10-15) I have a big garden, free parking on my street and very understanding (young) neighbours. [/quote] ...and a paddling pool full of baked beans in the garden

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1338192380' post='1670472'] But not London! [/quote] Hell no, but at least a few of the trouble makers were off the streets on sat

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1338191886' post='1670469'] Looks like a great meet. Every time members have meets like this I always say how it helps make the forum such a nice place. Well done for organising and I'll hopefully be able to make the next one. Cheers ped [/quote] I also think it makes BC a safer place. Good work all.

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1338159509' post='1670335'] Ooh! can you make it another day apart from Saturday? I,m usually gigging in the evening. [/quote] Same here im afraid but if it is a Sat hopefully it will be on a day i dont have to sound check at silly o'clock. @Sean. Actually this wasn't the first BC London social meet up, but there haven't been that many as far as i know. Lets hope we get one or two more in this year.

Looks like you had a great time. I'm gutted I missed it, and even more gutted I'm gigging tonight. Nice pics BJ. Funny how at the start of the thread there was talk of gettig under cover if it rains, and you lot end up with a tan lol. Let's hope we can get another really soon.

Have a good time those who are going, don't get burnt.

Again, No, not in my experience but thats just on a P bass. At the last gig i had both my Snark and PW tuner on all through the gig (i was bored) and i found the PW tuner to be a bit quicker to show the pitch but that might be down to the different display systems used. Both were spot on though and that's with the band playing.

Thanks BJ. I feel a bit like im letting the side down, especially after all your hard work, but yes, when work calls you have to go running (or limping in Fran's case;-) I was supposed to be in on Sunday but the guy doing Sat has suddenly become "ill" over the last two days

I wonder if she is still there lol. Last year there was a couple of rather drunk city types having, what can only be described as bad sex on that sofa. At least, they were trying their best to. Right i have some bad, and rather embarrassing news. Ive been "asked" to work tomorrow morning in a rather forceful way, so it looks like i too will have to pull out as by the time im finished i doubt i'll much time to eat, wash and get reddy before leaving for the gig. If i can pop over i will but it will depend on what time i finish here. I feel really bad about doing this so close but there isnt a lot i can do to get out of it. If anything changes i will of course be there but if i dont see you all tomorrow have a good one.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1337921834' post='1667417'] Ooops! They let me out at night again with my camera... I have just been there for a gander [/quote] Blimey Fran, your living room is a mess. At least get the hoover out :-)

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1337871392' post='1666770'] We haven't heard from Brummie, BigJim or thunderbird13 for a while. Hope they are still in or it might just end up with 4 or 5 of us. (4 or 5 quality people I hasten to add!) [/quote] 2 girls, three boys, hey, we could form a band lol. [quote name='Stingray5' timestamp='1337871395' post='1666771'] Good point, Dave. I just realized they have a 'James Bond' theme for my gig so I may well be sweating buckets in a tux. What's the betting they don't throw in free Martini's though!? [/quote] Blimey, good luck with that. The thought of wearing a loose suit in this weather is enough to make me sweat, let alone a tight collar. I doubt there will be any Martini's for you but at least the bear is cheap eh? EDIT:Just realised you meant this weeks gig. Good luck with that. Hopefully its not in a Marquee.

This is the first time in 7 years (other than Holiday camps) where we have shared the billing with someone who isn't a DJ or table magician so im sort of looking forward to see how the night goes. I guess i'd better break out the SPF100 for Sat, seems like its going to be a scorcher this weekend.

Spot on Steve, small world eh? As you know the back stage area is nice if there's only one band, but with three on (and one all women) its going to force us to sit out front so no chance of a kip. Nice club though, shame its not busier when we are there. We always seem to get told "oh, it was heaving here last night", Thats probably your lot lol. Hope your gig goes well. Hopefully we will meet at some point soon.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1337858725' post='1666440'] Dave - if those two tributes bands are decent musicians, it shouldn't be a bad night (although having to on stage past midnight definitely sucks for you guys). [/quote] I dont know much about the Diva's but im pretty sure both acts are just singing to backing tracks. Considering this is a social club gig im really not looking forward to it, especially the very early sound check. Our first set is at 8.05 for 1 hour then not back on until 12.35. Best load up the iPad with some Inbetweeners i suppose. I'd much rather be out in the sun with you lot late afternoon