MacDaddy

This is why I started playing bass. Nikki Sixx c1987. Not because he was a handsome devil, but he was running around and throwing shapes and posing. It was very impressionable. I don't play like or sound like him, but he's the original influence that made me want to do it. Having come from classical guitar, when I started on bass, technique-wise it just felt right.

Bearing in mind that posters previous threads have told of being ignored or ghosted, it's a result that you actually got replies, and from all 3 auditions!

After buying an Ashdown miBass head from here a while ago, I contacted them about the owners manual which isn't available on their website as they no longer make the miBass. Either they had a photocopy or someone photocopied, then emailed one to me. Regardless, it was a nice thing to do. They could have said 'sorry we no longer make that amp and no longer offer support ' which would have been fair enough, as it's a second hand purchase and no extra money is going to Ashdown.

Woody 🥰

Nah, doesn't have enough chorus.

I sang shang-a-lang and ran with the gang.

Not a rehearsal but another audition. Musically it's originals, semi-acoustic and would fit in with, without being defined by, alt country, Americana, blues. The band line up is vox, guitar, drums, and backing vocalists. Just bass wanted. I met just the vocalist and guitarist in a room above a pub and we had a play. I used my Rob Allen Mouse and it worked quite well. It was like having a jam with some mates, we seemed to get on right away, and they asked me to join after we ran through the songs. The fact I'd actually learnt the songs was a big plus in my favour. Apparently others who auditioned hadn't! 😳 🤣 Next step is learning more songs and a rehearsal with the drummer. The backing vocalists don't get involved until the dress rehearsal.

Still not used to seeing you without a Gus 😉

This. Absolutely this!

A positive for doing it: It can be useful to see how your gear does at gig sound levels, in a no pressure environment.

Having never owned any music recorded by 'Rolfy boy' the thread title does not apply. But if you are happy to separate a person's actions from their creative output keep on listening to him.

Bump! 😊 For me ideally in that London.

If I had the space, and money, I'd love to be a collector and has basses just at home. But all my basses are and have been gigged - including custom Shuker's and Rob Allen Mouse.

Remember in 1988 when The Traveling Wilburys seemed so old...

Gary Glitter Lost Prophets Bay City Rollers

Looks like a BBOT. Stick a Bad A$$ on it!

Relevant thoughts from Simon Napier-Bell https://simonnapierbell.substack.com/p/thoughts-on-ancient-rockstars?r=24t0yr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&fbclid=IwAR28IvLUrAk0HB1EQ1l2V82XV4FQzAUyhMlrRUNEIRAYhI5Qsd9GpRcHcLc

I once proudly held my bass aloft, to be covered in the dust and detritus from the ceiling panel I had just put my headstock through.

A personal favourite, Alice Cooper and Ronnie Corbett 😊

Rick Astley and The Foo Fighters

He's also done a colab with Queens of the Stone Age, which came about after he told Josh Homme "it's about time your band had a real Queen in it!" 🤣

I am yet again the bestest Basschatter in the whole wide world ever. At least until tomorrow. It wasn't all memes this time. Mostly memes though.

Elton John and heavy metal stalwarts Saxon

Ok, wow! 😎

There was once a Ritter bass in the Basschat for sale forum. I thought it was a bit expensive at £900. DOH! 😖