Steve Browning

They were all phenomenally talented. Back in the late 70s I was the bass player at a trad jazz jam, at a pub in Portsmouth on a Sunday lunchtime. Afterwards a big band met (it was just a rehearsal band, playing the usual big band arrangements), I played bass in that (along with my late father on tenor). The lead trumpet player was brother Terry. He was, also, an amazing musician - and his day job was as a street cleaner in Portsmouth.

Not a tone. It was Denis Dunnaway's bass line in School's Out that drew me in but it was John Deacon's sound on Queen 2 that really lit the fire and gave me the sound I wanted. That has inspired me to this day.

Would be tempting to buy the company name and relevant domains a la Apprentice interview week.

Not wanting to be awkward, but is the issue with the cab or the cable? Obviously the most affected element is the cab but the cable is the where the fault lies, as I read it.

I had a pair of these. Possibly the best bass cab ever made.

Maybe the puns should be on another thread, for the purpose. Should we get gallop to run a poll?

Or being kicked in the knackers.

Don't tell me, you came out of the bathroom and was asked 'why the long face?'. Come on, someone had to, at some point.

I'm sure they won't blame Tesco fur long.

Just wait for the usual suspects to nag about the puns.

It's filed in the same drawer as rack straying over the sides of the cab underneath. A drawer that must not be opened!!

I'm not averse to a charity gig, for a charity with which I have sympathy. If I agree to do it, I'm not interested in any other financial arrangements. I make the decision entirely based on my own parameters. If they're met, I'm ok with it. If expenses are offered (or a fee), it's a bonus.

Soft southener!! Wait. So am I. 🙂

If I was auditioning, it would be 3 songs and that's it. If the decision was a yes straight away then I might 'jam' the other 7 but that's a ridiculous ask for an auditionee.

Indeed. I confess I was being a smartar5e on this occasion. Your post was very helpful, for which thank you.

Point of order, Mr Chairman. Surely, if the action of fretting the string is 3mm, then a subsequent 3mm bend increases the effect to 6mm.

That's an awful introduction to live playing and commiserations for having to endure that. There certainly are some guys who are happy to be a big fish in a tiny pond. Good that you came through that and weren't disheartened. I would hope the organiser banned them from playing.

Rather an unfortunate attitude, if I may be so bold. Everyone starts somewhere (you even state you first played live at a blues jam, maybe you put other people off?). They can be a challenge when you have achieved a certain level, but it's good to play with novice players and help bring them along.

Having worked with David Gilmour, I can tell you that he does 5 passes of a solo and creates the final version from those 5. All 5 are amazing of course.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226501264657 Looks like one is available at £270. 150 watts!!

Could be the guitar amp shown here, although the 4 knob 'gold' section seems to be missing.

Actually, I see they also did a guitar version, called the Power Baby. Never knew that. Maybe the HH amp is one of those. I can't see a bass combo that shape.

Yes. I thought Bass Machine as soon as I saw the picture. I have a hunch the other amp is an Intermusic combo. I had an Intermusic head that looked to be a similar design. Possibly this 50 watt monster ...

Moral of the story? Always wear sunglasses when you go to a music shop.