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Crazy money IMO

Sunday week. I’m not sure about an afternoon gig that starts at 4:00, kinda feels like the dead zone between a midday and evening gig, we’ll see I guess.

The Lion and Albert - Stanley Holloway

31 minutes ago, Richard R said:

Belatedly learned this morning of @SamIAm's death from @miles'tone.  Really upsetting, Sam was a whirlwind of life, ideas and good humour.

Looking at the McMillan page I realise her surname was Margerison which is my aunt's maiden name. It's not a common name so there is probably some relationship. 

 

RIP Sam - hope you and the big Maker are having fun.

 

 

I know she had been very unwell, but this is still very sad news. 😢

Branberries (eew!)

Dallas 1 PM - Saxon

37 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m not in a position to laud songs for being ‘greater’ than any other.

No one is, it’s a personal opinion. Some may share your POV but plenty won’t too.

39 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

I’ve just ended up with a random list of tunes that I really like

Perfect, that’s the point, you’re not supposed to be trying to please anyone else but you.

1 hour ago, neepheid said:

I have a scenario to run by you all (and I'm just speculating at the moment) - I have a Yamaha SB500S with a knackered neck pickup.  I didn't break it, it arrived that way, it's second hand, it's no longer in production.  I have the broken pickup with someone just now attempting to repair it, but should that fall through what would be the collective's thoughts regarding ways forward?  You can't realistically get an exact replacement pickup for the current, broken one, but it is basically a J pickup in a bespoke Yamaha housing, because Yamaha.  If the broken pickup is unsalvageable, would I get a pass from the jury if I was to get a Tonerider or something similarly inexpensive to replace it with?  It's not like for like (other than dimensions), but I wouldn't be using this as an opportunity to procure some fancy, boutique pickup.  I just want the bass to work properly again.  I hope the OG pickup gets repaired successfully, that is deffo Plan A, just formulating a Plan B...

 

Thoughts?  No wrong answers (including "wait until next year, play your other basses")

Repair, it doesn’t work. Fill your boots.

Gallows Pole - LZ

1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said:

 

That is eminently sensible... I went with plain transparent as I don't want to draw attention to them, which I may regret.

To be fair, the transparent ones do have a silvery aspect to them, when not being worn, you should be fine.

1 hour ago, neepheid said:

Hearing aid beige would be quite ironic

I had no colour choice with my Elacins and, whilst not NHS beige, they do lean in that direction.

10 hours ago, Mrbigstuff said:

Genuine and common sense tip. You want something that can be easily found on a dark stage floor/ back room. For something so expensive, they’re easily lost. 

^^^^This, therefore, go white, silver or yellow. 

20 minutes ago, Richard R said:

 

Use three in your ear and, no matter what chords you start with, you will end up in A&E!

 

👏👏👏

8 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said:

 

How many dB attenuation can I get with one Jelly Belly?

 

Will two Jelly Beans double the attenuation? 

One jB per bean, but they work on the same principle as dBs, so you’d need 3 for double attenuation  

Cocktails for Two - Spike Jones 

5 minutes ago, fretmeister said:

ah. my TT4 is about 2.8 kg and my Lionel is 2.58.

Plus the weight of the rope to stop them floating away .

Those really are light and I thought my other basses were light at 3.2kg or thereabouts.

53 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

 

 

Now I have decision paralysis!

First We Take Manhattan - Leonard Cohen

15 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

I am thinking of investing in earmoulded plugs.

Do it! 

I own a Rob Allen and took it to a bass bash, where Jabba had some of his creations. They were at least on a par with Mr Allen’s work, I was really impressed.

40 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said:

Tracking showing it's done a pair of airline flights this weekend.

 

What fun!

30 minutes ago, Richard R said:

It's at those of us <ahem> who like buying stuff because it's interesting/fun/cool/collectable…

… and hopeless GAS/new gear addiction.

I use the G quite a lot in my band, but that’s down to the genre (Mod, Northern Soul, etc) and the original recordings use that part of the neck quite a bit it seems (early systems being less able in the low hz dept). However, I reckon I could go a gauge heavier on the G, just for a more even tone (I already use 45-100 to try & achieve that). 

46 minutes ago, fretmeister said:

raise funds for a JMJ. If I can find one that is light enough.

I don’t know if mine is typical, but it weighs in at 3.7kgs. Not heavy by my standards, but still my heaviest bass, despite being the shortest.

I didn't want to suggest it as it's one of my top ten albums of all time and it's easy to have an inflated memory of it, because of its importance. But, being on Spotify for the Fish album, I ended up playing No Parlez by Paul Young. It's the reason I picked up a bass in first place and re-listening to it today, but with a critical ear, it still holds up; Pino on fire!

12 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said:

Next time I'll get there early enough to sample their pizza.

FTFY. C'mon you know the adage, "Will play for food." Missing out on pizza is anathema in my book.