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  1. spongebob
    Thanks Tom. 👍 I can’t fault it - TBH, it’s more than I need as we always DI. Hence, I’ll got for a little combo as a backup. This needs to be cranked up and used! 😀
  2. spongebob
    Just read on FB, he’s out again! 🫣
  3. spongebob
    Quoting myself here…..just looked at the Wiki album write up, and the album has about 3 bassists! Says Phil Manzanera played bass on this! Don’t know why Gary isn’t on the whole album. Don’t know what he’s doing now?
  4. spongebob
    Gary looks pretty cool here too….love this ‘later’ track, always dug the driving bass.
  5. spongebob
    When I was on Twitter (haven’t used it in years), I had an interaction with John Gustafson’s daughter. I’d mentioned his Roxy work, how great he was, and she messaged me to say thank you. Thought that was really nice. I responded in telling how her how her Dad’s name is still held in high regard in bass circles. She said how unassuming he was, but knew he’d love the thought that we’re still being inspired by his playing.
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    Some of us who’ve been on here long enough get that! 😁
  7. spongebob
    Maybe that’s why Live at Leeds stands alone for me……bass and drums sound great on that. 👍
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    We played a festival last Summer, Dodgy were on the bill too. They were good. I actually saw them in ‘93 about the time of the first album. Singer/bass man had a white Ricky IIRC. They’ve a separate bassist now, think there was about 5 or 6 people onstage. Not my bag musically, but a good watch, and they have a good number of ‘known’ tracks in their arsenal, always impressive. 👍
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    Was he gigging a T’bird in ‘71? Only ask as he makes a point in the video of recording Who’s Next with the iconic Precision. 😀
  10. spongebob
    I drove to Will at Bass Bros, thats a 350-mile round trip for me from down here. It was well worth it, I must add. 👌
  11. spongebob
    I watched a fair bit, but it wasn’t a particularly engaging experience. JE was clearly a fab player (although I’ve never cared for much of his tone bar Live At Leeds), but doesn’t come across as particularly engaged or interested. It could be me - the band I heard on that live album I could never hear on any of their studio records (bar A Quick One)…leading me to a not particularly favourable opinion of The Who. Who By Numbers is ok, but for me, what followed was pretty shocking - odd good bits - but…..sorry fans! 🫣
  12. spongebob
    Markbass Ninja cab - 2x12 - 600w. Amazing and powerful cab, in unmarked condition. These are now discontinued and very hard to source. Comes with a (used) Hot Covers cover - now £375. Only selling as it’s unused. I gig my 2x10 exclusively, and ideally want a combo as my backup. I haven’t got packaging, so listing this initially as collection only. Located in New Romney in Kent. Only asking £400. Bank transfer, PayPal ‘friend’ or old fashioned cash. Pages of feedback on here going back 15+ years. Please PM with any questions, thanks for looking! SB 😀
  13. spongebob
    Loved Odelay when it came out, Midnite Vultures too. Since then, he’s not really grabbed me, tried a couple of more recent albums, but found them quite hard to like, just a bit bland, which he certainly wasn’t back in the 90s. Odelay came out at the right time - I was 22 in the Summer of ‘96, and that record will always sum up that period. Beck was really NME-coolness back then….but times move on, and he’s certainly a long way from that musically now.
  14. spongebob
    Wonder why they had to make the reason so public? Most of these things end with plain old musical differences or concentration on other projects, etc. Seems a bit disloyal to throw Zak under the bus, whatever the circumstances.
  15. spongebob
    Has this sold? I’ll take if not, please @Mickeyboro 💪
  16. spongebob
    His accent has definitely changed over time! 🤭
  17. spongebob
    Sad news. Wonder if that Stingray was Gerry’s backup? I know from interviews he used a MM for his years with NBZ, then reverted to a P with the BoF for historical accuracy. Either way, horrible for the whole band. Hope karma catches up with thieving bar stewards. 🤬
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    Always watch Matt’s videos. Again, I’m not a fan of his music, but he comes across as a genuine and nice guy, which makes he videos very enjoyable.
  19. spongebob
    Funny how some ‘big’ names from 15-odd years ago (Snow Patrol, Supergrass, Franz Ferdinand, Fatboy Slim, Scissor Sisters) have fallen so far down the bill.
  20. spongebob
    Markbass fanboi here…….🤭👍😇
  21. spongebob
    Very nice. Miss mine, I had to let it go when I was dealing with a health issue….cracking combo. 👍
  22. spongebob
    My main bass, my Ricky, has had a few mods that have changed it from stock. I’m never selling it, so didn’t keep the original parts. However, I have to agree - I’d never see what I’ve done as any kind of upgrade. It’s exists as the bass I want to own and play the bits off…..it’s changed, modified…..but upgraded? No. Just adpapted to my personal specs, which may not be for everyone.
  23. spongebob
    Just watched some PR for it, Sharon and Tony. Strange how it’s her doing the promo like she was in the band or something. Ozzy must be in a bad way, if they’re keeping him out of it at the moment. Saw a vid on YT when the presenter said that he’s expecting a very short Ozzy and Sabs set. If Bill was a worry for the reunion, I doubt he’s been playing every day since…. i can see why it’s happening, but…..I always preferred RJD anyway!
  24. spongebob
    Streaming quality can be amazing……not on Spotify, though. Qobuz has hi-res variants, and of course it’s dependant on the system you use. Streaming can be amazing, but the best sounding gear isn’t cheap……you could finance a massive record collection for the price of a high quality streamer. I went down the streaming route a few years back…..sold all my physical stuff, bought the best unit and speakers I could get. No regrets. 👍
  25. spongebob
    I use Qobuz, similar issue with some. A lot of Curtis Mayfield’s Curtom record label releases are absent - one of my favourite soul albums…..the s/t by The Notations - criminal it’s not out there. So much so, I’ve thought about getting a CD player for the hi-fi, and rebuying some of the older reissues.
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