chris_b

4 hours ago, chris_b said:

 

You forget to include the internet. Half the shops in our town are empty.

. . . . and driverless trucks are being tested in Texas right now. The aim is to replace all motorway truck drivers in the USA with software. That’s a million or so jobs that will have to be found for those guys!

35 minutes ago, Obrienp said:

. . . .  one pint is nice but two is even better!

Two cabs move more air and IMO always sound better than one.

17 minutes ago, Dad3353 said:

Farm mechanisation made agricultural labourers redundant. IT did the same for the thousands employed in typing pools. Factory robots are rapidly replacing manual manufacturing jobs. Supermarkets and self-service took away most commercial staff needs. Driverless cars will soon make taxi and bus operations automatic. This 'ere A.I. is set to push intellectual and management out of work. It seems that the future is bright for everyone, with all of their time free to enjoy all the leisure time they'll have, from the cradle to the grave. We'll all be sharing the immense wealth this 'progress' is generating, won't we..! Won't we..? No, seriously; we will, won't we..? Please..? 

You forget to include the internet. Half the shops in our town are empty.

7 minutes ago, nilebodgers said:

 

I always ignore those AI overviews as they are invariably utter nonsense. That is a very good example!

I dunno. Sounded like several people I know!!

24 minutes ago, MacDaddy said:

 

What with the depletion of natural resources, pollution and climate change, there probably won't be many more future generations so we've got nothing to worry about 🙃🙃🙃

. . . .  and don't forget World Wars 3 and 4. . . .  

A depressing thought, but you are probably right. Never underestimate the human race's ability to screw up and s**t in their own nest.

AI is a logical extension of everything that's gone before. Doesn't make it right. We are storing up a lot of "Big Brother" type trouble for future generations.

4 hours ago, Marvin said:

. . . . One finger per fret is very difficult and I find the extra nut width on a Precision harder work.

 

IMO unless you have a particularly wide span, you shouldn't be trying to use one finger per fret at the nut end of the bass.

There are a few threads discussing this.

5 minutes ago, Roland Rock said:

That was by default as she's using my bass. She now finds 4 strings oddly constricting 

Same here.

5 string! She’s started off in the right direction.

Road Tested - Bonnie Raitt with Hutch Hutchinson

Feats Don't Fail Me Now - Little Feat with Kenny Gradney

Rock Of Ages - The Band with Rick Danko

Slow Down - Keb Mo with Reggie McBride

Live in Austin - Delbert McClinton

Stax Records - Duck Dunn

Aretha Franklin - Chuck Rainey

2 hours ago, solo4652 said:

Cowardly and underhand band politics...

Yep. Par for the course.

Same happened to me twice last year. Same band leader for both bands and same behaviour. 

Some guys are just A-holes!!

Use a second amp for the second cab and daisy-chain the amps.

34 minutes ago, Rich said:

PC is one of the most underrated drummers in the history of history.

I'd love someone to go back and remix all those 80's etc songs so the drum tracks actually sound like real drums again. I'm sure it would improve every track.

I've been told by a bass playing friend that I make my PJ5 and Jazz basses sound very similar. Sorted!!

I've played Knebworth.

A few years ago, Knebworth House, one of the Barns, great gig.

Playing bass is what I do.

Playing in a good band to an enthusiastic audience is the biggest buzz I've discovered so far. That never gets old. Even playing in an average band to 3 men and a dog is pretty OK, as long as I'm with a good drummer.

You don't retire, you stop when the phone stops ringing.

38 minutes ago, TimoD said:

 

I’ve owned and loved this bass for many years, it’s light. . . .

Beautiful bass.

How light?

Utterly mad. . . . !!!

5 minutes ago, peteb said:

 

I would also suggest doing exercises to improve core strength, especially to build up the muscles supporting the spine. The best way of doing this is to go to a gym and start doing weights (get advice on what exercises to do). I used to have back problems (displaced disk), but have had no issues for many years, not since I started going to the gym! 

 

This.

Since Covid I've managed to reduce some of my back problems by regular daily workouts. I'm working on all muscle groups, rebuilding muscle mass and strength.  Unfortunately, all my good work is being undone by an arthritic hip which doesn't respond to any treatment other than pain killers!

They put pets in the holds of planes, and Alex exports his cabs around the world with no problems.

But why are you asking us?

Ask the airline, any airline.

2 hours ago, fretmeister said:

 

. . . .  I suspect their new massive automated warehouse system would get in the way of wandering over to get one off a shelf.

Probably this, but with Thomann's buying power, in the music industry, they should be able to require the weight of the bass be included on the final check list.

I always used Fender hard cases until I switched to gig bags, so have never owned or used a Hiscox case, but it is always very sad news when companies supporting musicians stop trading.

Me, I'm 48. . . .  I wish I was!!!

45 minutes ago, fretmeister said:

 

The Aguilar one is my first choice for finger style Duck Dunn / Jamerson / Cogbill sounds. It's just deep, thick, and chewy sounding.

The EMG one is my JJ Burnell / Foxton / etc for pick playing. It's really aggressive and sounds amazing with a bit of drive on it.

 

I use an Aguilar TH500 for my passive PJ5 with flats and an AG700 for my active Jazz with rounds. IMO they compliment the sound of those basses.

1 hour ago, Dan Dare said:

Super deep bass is impressive and pleasing in the showroom, the studio and your hi-fi, but not on stage.

Deep bass just gets in the way.

Listen to any record and the bass guitar should be renamed low-mid guitar.