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...another here who thought it was Blue Oyster Cult! Surely there's only one [i]real[/i] BOC? [size=4] [/size]

I really like the 'Trio Of Doom' stuff - even that Havana take of 'The Dark Prince'! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcMKWGTBGRM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcMKWGTBGRM[/url] ....and here's the John Mclaughlin original - [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh80RM4YfT8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh80RM4YfT8[/url]

I was in two, but left one a couple of months back - so down to one now. We do gig regularly, so it does it all for me. The other band was creatively interesting, but lack of work, and the fact we never seemed to get together much did it for me. I find it easier to focus one one for now - may change again in the future, but I've been going through of a bit of a 'miffed' phase with the whole thing of late - so the one band is what I can enjoy, and just sit back for a bit! It was the politics of the other band which made it all worse! [size=4] [/size]

First time for me was this - [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vbPEFb4OVg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vbPEFb4OVg[/url] It was in the last 10 years, though. Love Jaco now, but came to him via my love of Joni!

[quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1367228044' post='2062683'] So outside of the bass-nerd world, frankly nobody knows or gives a toss whether you play a P or a custom 9-string. So long as the track is 'good'... and if your guitar is a nice colour, all the better! [/quote] +1! TBH I've primarily used Rics all of my band/gigging life, in a variety of styles and genre. I think as long as you are comfy and confident with your bass of choice, that's enough! I like to think I have my kind of tone, and if that wasn't right or acceptable, then I wouldn't be the right player for the gig.

I'd have walked out in an instant! Good on you for sticking with it. I try to follow some advice given to me by a fellow bassist some years back. Always remember - you are auditioning them, not the other way around. The longer I play, the more sense it makes! [size=4] [/size]

I'll never understand why so many people find Rics uncomfortable...always felt very easy to play for me. Maybe more need to play a contoured 4004 - same big Ric tone, but no pup cover or sharp edges! [size=4] [/size]

4004's are simply awesome basses - and from the comments here, obviously appeal to 'non-Ric' people as well. The tone is amazing - like a 4003 on steroids! [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Gorgeous MG BTW....[/size]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1365353324' post='2038416'] Good point, some twat ran a key down all the cars outside the jam I went to on Friday, ours included, road worn! If I catch the w***er that did it his face will match! [/quote] I feel for you. About 2 years ago, I had a brand new Mini Cooper D. Lovely car, and went like a rocket. Had it around 3 months - went out one morning to go to work, and found some little **** had keyed the bonnet, wings, and door mirrors. It was black - and for a reason unknown to this day, they did the same to all the black cars down this road. Mine was in the drive, they even opened the gate to let themselves in. I did get it repaired - but the weirdest thing was a really loud interior noise that started pretty much the same day as the damage was found. It ended up back with the dealers about 8 times, and they still couldn't find the problem or fix it. Eventually, I was so frustrated with the whole saga, I P/X'd it for my used Hyundai, losing a fair bit in the process. Put me off new cars - not that I could afford one now anyway! I'll never know if the vandals did something else, or if the problems just coincided. Even thinking about it now makes me livid - how people can damage property and walk away. I need a lie down.... [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1365960216' post='2046559'] I also remember R Kelly stealing the show a couple of years back , and I think he is just about the most interesting songwriter and performer in the whole Soul/ R&B genre at the moment . [/quote] Totally! I once read RK described as this generations Marvin Gaye, and I really believe that as well. Will be buying the MP3's of CB's albums tomorrow....very impressed.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByQiNG82LTo[/media] Don't know if anyone caught this on Friday's 'Later'? CB totally blew me away - what a performer, and what great songs. I'll admit they are quite 'retro' in their style, but seeing as CB is of a certain vintage, he's got conviction. Compared to the rest of the show, he was showing it how it's supposed to be done - bit like R. Kelly a couple of years back...awesome! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtnhUUG7X3A[/media]

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1365670628' post='2042514'] Awful tone, Jacos. But suitable to his needs. Rush are my favourite band but I can't stand Geddy's tone on most of the albums. [/quote] Ditto Lemmy - I love Motorhead, but I'm not a big fan of his bass tone since the early '90s!

Sound advice, Miles!

Thanks for the advice guys! I think you've talked me around - just keep what I've got and worry less! I think it's just the demise of the band kind of got me thinking - and it sounds like we've all been through similar. What with the other band chugging around the pubs, I'll admit I could do with a new challenge. Also spot on about regretting it later, and costing more cash.....so yes, good call. Good message there - worry less and just play - and don't let me disfranchisement with bands get in the way. May even stick a pic 'on the settee' over the weekend to seal the deal - never even seen that thread before! [size=4] [/size][size=4] [/size]

Good point Martyn....and great input from all generally on the thread. I think it's just having a moment of being a bit miffed with bands and stuff, swapping one bunch of you-know-what's for another...just trying to work out where I'm going. I think you reach a point where you realise that musically, where you are and where you kind of finished up....for now at least. Really loving the '04 Martyn...make me think if its all I need at the mo. Just always bought gear to use and play live - and it just feels like I'm off that at the moment. One band, some gigs....and right now even that seems a little hard going.....

Sounds like it I must admit! I think with the demise of the band, which I put lot into, it's a bit like all I can see me ever doing is the pub/covers circuit....and TBH it's a bit depressing, what with gigs getting harder to get, and most venues being half-full! I almost feel like I want to just get something else going on - music has always been, and is my life. Without it there's nothing going on - and so it's a little daunting when I started to look at it - and if that's all there is....

Quite an odd one this. I own two bass - both quality pieces of kit - both I love and play wonderfully. However, as of recent times, I now only play in one band, just covers 'round the pubs and odd function since the originals band fragmented. I keep pondering if I should sell one of the basses - I just feel a bit guilty having two, when it's not like we're gigging every night or even every week! The cash would come in handy elsewhere, but it's not a desperate situation or anything. Maybe it's just a funny time, but if this band split right now, I think I'd have a gap anyway, as I'm a little jaded with the whole thing anyway as we all get from time to time, especially with the disintegration of the originals project. Don't get me wrong, I'd never stop playing, but it's just a thought to play one bass to bits. Could be an age thing - I was 39 this month, and years and years more of dragging around the pubs is kind of losing it's appeal - especially after a couple of recent, 'through the motions' gigs is dives..... Please tell me we've all be through this temptation to start flogging, and just own TBH, what I need?

OMG, what an absolutely disgraceful abomination! TBH, I do only own 4 - 'What's Going On', 'Tapestry' 'Can't Buy A Thrill' and 'C'est Chic'. The rest just is the same old, same old. Almost a list for those who obviously don't like music! I think some stuff makes lists regularly because if people are told that certain records are classics enough times, it become sacrilegious not to fall along with it. It's almost a list compiled of other 'best of's' lists....every artist's 'masterpiece'. Saying that, James Blunt? Whitney? Maroon 5??? [size=4] [/size] Didn't know they'd made a masterpiece! [size=4]Those of us in covers bands....these voters are your average audience....... [/size][size=4] [/size] [size=4] [/size] [size=4] [/size]

Our R'n'B trio has recently been cooking up 'Nutbush City Limits' - works pretty well when you stick a strong, forceful bassline down.

I've had new and vintage (70's) Rics. I think book price for a '79 at 2k is a little adventurous - prices seem to be £1000-£1300 at the moment. Obviously a little more for really clean examples. You can often grab a 4001 for less than a new 4003....but that's a whole other can of worms! Great source of info on this kind of stuff is Joey's bass notes - http://www.joeysbassnotes.com/Rick_maint.htm As for a 'golden era', in Ric terms you'd be looking at a (around) '73 and before - toaster pickup, checkerboard binding, etc. Prices on these are considerably higher than a 'standard' 4001.

Only a fool breaks the two bass rule..... Isn't that in the bass players' Highway code or something?? [size=4] [/size]

Great suggestions, many thanks guys. [size=4] [/size]