SpondonBassed

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1494483312' post='3296300'] It's juvenile and desperately unfunny. It's yet another sign of the ill-placed sense of superiority that some bass players seem to think they're due because of what instrument they happen to play. Change the record. You're not special. [/quote] That doesn't refer to me when I use the term because I am senile and hilariously funny.

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1494419846' post='3295795'] What was that? Sorry, I was just looking at some kittens. [/quote] [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1494455464' post='3296231'] Worth doing. The little furry bastards already control the internet. It's clear they're up to something... [/quote] You don't know the half of it my friends. Their part as agents in a global war between nerds and wannabes, back in the dark days when Newgroups were the social media of choice for keyboard jockeys around the world, is well documented. It makes for scary reading; [url="https://encyclopediadramatica.rs/Meow_Wars"]https://encyclopedia...ca.rs/Meow_Wars[/url] [attachment=245070:DarthKitten.png] Remember Caturday. Our children must never make the mistakes we did.

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1494482656' post='3296291'] thank you I'm happy and sad at the same time There are things you can do with a headless that you can't do with a Fender. My dear departed bandmate used to stand in front of me , trapping me between the pub wall and the drums at gigs and drop the worst smelling farts ever created by humans. He'd stand there long enough for me to be choking on his foul emissions. THEN I got the B2A. I could just give his back a shove with the end of the neck without fear of going out of tune In fact it never went out of tune, stretching the string instead of wrapping it around a post is far more stable,tuning -wise [/quote] Yeah man. You can only put up with so much guff from your band mates. Hahahahahaha. Thanks for the lasting image. Yes. I'd imagine that tuning stability is still good even if you use a string clamp for single ball end strings as some do. That is of course once the bass has reached the ambient temperature of the room. I find that mine needs a tweak across the four strings if I practice in a particularly cold room as I sometimes have to. It then needs tweaking back for normal temperatures. I have yet to see whether it goes the other way under stage conditions but I imagine its normal for any neck through instrument.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1494450360' post='3296170'] If they have the bigger pay gigs, in the 2k range, he should be paid more than the other band members. Blue [/quote] Undoubtedly. Even if the fee is less than that, he is filling more than just the role of Bassist. He covers the roles of Promoter and Roadie to name just two. Pay is certainly a tangible acknowledgement and if no one else in the band is prepared to help after the question has been asked additional pay is about the only thing left with which to compensate. Are there any Musician's Union members here who could advise on this?

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1494457857' post='3296243'] Took my German made Hofner Limited Edition Club Bass to rehearsal last night. I had been gigging with my G&L ASAT bass for the last couple of months. I had forgotten about how unique and one of a kind deep,woody thump sound these basses produce. Decided I'll use it for our Summerfest show. This year we got a weekend slot opening for Peter Frampton. Blue [/quote] It can't hurt to have a bit of variety I suppose. It should certainly please the fans who are taking any sort of notice of what's going on on stage. Have you encountered any problems with feedback indoors? Sir Paul reckoned it was quite a problem for the hollow-bodied Hoff in tight venues. I have a theory that it is was of the challenges that made his playing slightly better than it might have been otherwise. Frampton? Nice. I hope on the day he isn't too heavy on the vocorder. There is a real danger that that is all he will be remembered for. I'm thinking you can't do much better than a weekend slot opening for the likes of Peter though. Well done.

Sade man! She was the smoothest thing about the eighties that I can remember. I think she blew everyone away at the time.

[quote name='lowhand_mike' timestamp='1494432662' post='3295958'] better change the name of scunthorpe then, wouldnt want to upset anyone [/quote] Hahahahahaha Yeah we don't want reminding of Jeremy Thorpe.

And; [attachment=245045:B2A1.png]

As promised; [attachment=245043:B2A2.jpg] [attachment=245044:B2A3.png]

By the way; I don't find palm muting all that easy on the standard bridge. It's possible to do it but not easy.

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1494407051' post='3295635'] please post a pic I miss my B2A that I sold in 1997 [/quote] I will post a pic of mine later and maybe Adam will post one for the comparison...

[quote name='askii' timestamp='1494251070' post='3294321'] Hey all, I have a lovely Hohner B2A which I bought through the Basschat forums. Love the damn thing. I'm very happy with it, but would like to swap the Steinberger drop-D bridge for a regular bridge. I don't use the drop-D, but more importantly I often play with a pick and mute strings with my palm, and the mechanism gets in the way. Can anyone confirm or deny mounting holes/positions are the same and a straight swap is possible? If so, I would be happy to swap my hardware for a non-drop-D if anyone has the opposite setup - wasn't sure which forum to post for swaps though. Many thanks! Adam [/quote] PMd

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1494359489' post='3295378'] Perhaps it should be changed to Guitarstard (def: musician born outside of wedrock) [/quote] Nice one. Well considered.

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1494325758' post='3294947'] Most of us on here are Brits, I believe, so we all get the piss take sense of humor. If we start gasping at any word with "Tard" in it then the thought police have won, and I will move to a country that retains a sense of humor. [/quote] Sorry for my tardy response but - [i]Right on[/i]!

[quote name='DorsetBlue' timestamp='1494236889' post='3294139'] Blondie was my first proper live gig, when I went to see her at the BIC with my wife in 1999 (my wife was 10 years older than me, so she was a teenager in the 70s). We had a great time and they sounded brilliant - so I have followed them closely since. However there has been a significant decline in DH's singing in the last decade. I watched them at Glastonbury a few years ago and it was not good. There was no sign of any improvement on Jools either - which is sad. Ironically my girlfriend in called Deborah and nicknamed Harry (boom tish), and she was not impressed with the Jools perfomances either. Best performance of the night was the bass player with Future Islands - what a cracking tone. Pity there was this bloke staggering around "singing" over his playing. [/quote] Hahahahahaha. The Dad Dance, as someone quaintly put it earlier.

[quote name='Yank' timestamp='1494233621' post='3294102'] Wow! Surprised by how gigging is seen as a chore by many. I'm 62, been playing since 10 y/o, gigging since 15. Have gigged as a drummer, singer, guitar player, harmonica player and bass player. I love to gig! I've always used gig money to get great gear, so it didn't come out of house funds. I also love to practice, where you get creative to make your parts better, and love to teach, to pass on tid-bits of knowledge and see students progress. music is a gift and I feel blessed to be able to use it in my and others' lives. [/quote] May I respectfully suggest that we could do with a tiny bit more of the American [i]can do[/i] attitude in this country (UK) as a whole. Having said that, I feel sorry for this situation where the OP has "carried" the whole band. That'd wear anyone down if there is no "tangible" acknowledgement of the extra effort from the fellow members.

[quote name='bassjim' timestamp='1494241444' post='3294195'] ...Any advice on where to get the silk gloves?... [/quote] Any decent motorcycle accessory shop should have glove liners, silk or otherwise, for you to try for fit.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1494335755' post='3295068'] Hurry Krishna ... mobile Krishna ... pedal pedal ... hurry hurry ... [url="http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/media/Just%20Stuff/Music%20and%20Musicians/20170509_123555_zps6jkrp28v.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] I have to say I LIKE that. Being an ex motorcyclist who is ambivalent towards cars it answers a need for a vehicle to carry my sound system with me on journeys without the hassle of motor ownership or lots of fecky little "smart" devices. Plus, I could busk from that quite happily.

[quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1494367615' post='3295494'] I finished building my short scale bass (in the build diaries) so will bring that along. It's not fully set up yet but I can do that whilst I'm there. See you all on Saturday! [/quote] Excellent! I'd love to see how you do that as much as I am looking forward to seeing the doorbass. Hope we're there in time to catch it.

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1494280976' post='3294740'] Joshing ginger mates ,fine, almost a duty. Picking on ginger women, misguided. Red and orange are the most beautiful hair colours. I have unusual tastes... [/quote] Ahhh but are you bothered whether the rug matches the curtains? I mean, when I take the wee out of Simply Red I like to humour myself with the fact that he probably has ginger pubes too. Imagine how I'd feel about him if he played guitar as well? For the record, I am envious of Simply Red's success and the above is merely schoolboy banter. I hope you comprehend.

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1494274070' post='3294651'] Since I'm currently not in a gigging band, I'm playing a lot more guitar than bass, that being how I compose. So if I'm now a guitard, that's fine with me. Although I'd prefer to be called a guit@rshole. [/quote] Better than being called a guiturd I suppose... Heeheehee (come back over to the low side)

[quote name='mep' timestamp='1494272852' post='3294636'] ...I'm I being too PC or just overreacting?... [/quote] Yes

I'd like to thank those who offered me a lift. I have confirmed my arrangements this morning and will travelling with Andyjr on the day, all things being well. See you there.

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1494276722' post='3294685'] Very sad to say I'm going to miss this. Some old friends from Adelaide are visiting the UK and Sod's law has decided that Saturday is the only day I can see them. Have a great day everyone. [/quote] Very sorry to hear that Len although I am glad you have a wholesome reason to pass. I was hoping to meet up with Andy and yourself for the journey. Catch you on the next one.

[quote name='Ashweb' timestamp='1494287711' post='3294765'] Unfortunately, I'm going to have to miss this one. Pity as I was really looking forward to it; family have decided to visit and will be arriving on Saturday which means i won't be able to go off on my own. Catch y'all at the next one... [/quote] Bring 'em with you?