
Dr.Dave
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My ZZ trib's called ZZ Eliminator - played once at Rudi's before , but only as our alter-ego's Dr Blue. I do remember the manic sound man - doesn't he own the joint? He got a sad on when I wouldn't use his mic cos it smelled of camel breath. I know the Fandango Bros - or at least I saw them , and I used to jam with Chantelle at a jam night when she was a kid. She's about 20 now I think , still the same overbearing parents cramping her style but she's very talented. She did a solo spot supporting us in Skipton a few months back. Colne's a great weekend - though on the slide I hear. Done it tons of times , last twice at the Pendle Leisure Centre venue.
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[quote name='skankdelvar' post='342578' date='Dec 2 2008, 12:44 AM']The headstock faces (but not the sides or back) of this period were nitro'd, the neck poly'd (and I've got a similarly two-toned Tele). His camera may be exaggerating the 'David Dickinson-esque' hue of the headstock face.[/quote] I can pomise you my 73 is real - and the headstock colour makes David Dickenson look the colour of a peeled potato!! It's so dark that in certain lights it looks painted. I can't take issue with the back of the body either. I'm happy about this one and the guy lists his mobile - I'd ring it and go look.
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That's not gay - it just likes pushing the hoover about a bit !!! Now THIS is a real lifter of gentlemans shirts!!!!!! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=24037&hl=fettled+fender"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...=fettled+fender[/url] I came in from work yesterday and it had a quiche in the oven !!
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[quote name='LWTAIT' post='342102' date='Dec 1 2008, 05:05 PM']try fixing [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=32325"]this[/url] with a screwdriver, soldering iron and spray gun. [/quote] No problem - undo all the screws and throw the bits in the bin. Fixed.
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[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='339674' date='Nov 28 2008, 02:58 PM']Nice Status, too. Glad you kept it in the end?[/quote] He should be , I was a twat for selling mine. Took me 3 years to find the 3000 that replaced it.
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Dr D's fave mantra - buy the bass that feels right in your hands - anything else can be sorted with a screwdriver , a soldering iron and a spray gun. Applies just as much to your first bass as your fiftieth. I'd also advocate leaning towards classic , simple designs as a new bass owner. So I'm talking Jazz , Precision or Stingray styles. Of course you may want something different and whacky as your experience develops - but you can only break a rule if you know it first. If you took everyone who posts here off the forum if they didn't own one of these 3 design types there'd be about a dozen members left I should think. That says a lot to me.
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In prep for the ZZ trib I went and bought a keyboard/workstation and spent ages programming it. We experimented with various triggers and monitor systems for the drummer , click tracks etc........ Then thought bollox to it - and just went and did it anyway. Obviously it depends on how 'authentic' you want a song to sound but I'd say stick with the impressionist school , as we have. BTW - Hammer to fall , esp as a set opener - difficult to better it. Plus you can melt it into One Vision halfway through - sounds brilliant. Did it with a covers band I was in for a while.
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****SOLD****Fender Precision "Fake" ***SOLD*****
Dr.Dave replied to Prosebass's topic in Basses For Sale
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We're on at Rudi's bar in Rotherham in a couple of weeks , our blues rock band supporting our ZZ Top trib - come see us!
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[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='341047' date='Nov 30 2008, 12:29 PM']I think you're right Dave, I wanna play the blues now, life's hard and I'm hoytin'[/quote] You're doing our job mate - the great gigs will be greater because of the downers. If you wanna play some blues........I'm always happy to go have a pint and let you ,do what you want with the bass and rig but don't touch my mic stand beer holder !!
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[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='341036' date='Nov 30 2008, 12:22 PM']Another dreary gig last night - unattentive, unappreciative largely male crowd - men don't seem to enjoy soul as much as women.[/quote] I think that's the problem , Alan. Women love it - so the blokes are suspicious of the band. Seen it lots with soul bands. We've been known to slot Mustang Sally and Take me to the River in to get the girlies going , and the blokes change atitude straight away.
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You could sell them on saying Amy Winehouse had sneezed on them !!!
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[quote name='solo4652' post='340437' date='Nov 29 2008, 01:21 PM']I'm in a similar position. Perhaps we could help each other out here. How about: You don't send me anything and I'll exchange that with nothing? I should point out that my end of the trade is zero-rated VAT AND it's free post and packing. Complete bargain. Must be Christmas. [/quote] That sounds a good deal but it's complex. Tell you what - the 2 of you bang me a 20 spot apiece and I'll do the legwork for you!!!
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To be serious I've never really found this to be a problem with musicians BUT I find it often with punters and partic with wannabe's. The average punter hasn't a clue what the difference is other than the other guy takes the solos and we don't. Similar thing - I sing about 40% of our sets , the guitarist about 60%. He's refered to amongst the punters as the guitarist in Dr Ble and I'm talked about as the singer. Interesting.
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[quote name='EssentialTension' post='339015' date='Nov 27 2008, 10:40 PM']Fortunately I don't play with any guitarists with those attitudes. But if I did, I'd just say 'Here, you try' and hand them the fretless.[/quote] Careful - I did that once and the little sh*t played it better than me
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[quote name='phsycoandy' post='340268' date='Nov 29 2008, 08:09 AM']Thanks guys, if this U2 tributey thing doesnt come off, she'll be up for sale.[/quote] Tell you what - I'll have that Jazz and do your U2 trib You can have my false beard and Epi Ex and do my ZZ trib Can't say fairer than that , chief
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I'd just like to say. If Big Al reckons that GK amps are crap , Precisions are rubbish and both my bands are sh*te...........well , mate , that's fine by me!!!! I can highly recommend these 'micro' bashes. There were a few more of us at the Yorks one a bit back but the smaller numbers increase the opportunity to play such a diverse range of gear - and learn both why it's owners chose it , and how it stands up to their requirements.That's reason enough alone to cancel everything and get along toot suite. The pot of gold attached includes getting to chat with real folks , of all shapes , sizes and musical interests - all sharing the same core interest. It's far , far more than 'look at me , I've got one of these etc'. Hats well and truly doffed to all that help organise these events , and long may they continue.
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I'm so loving that. I had a 69 - same colour scheme but mojo'd to the point of trashed. Got it cheap - sold it dear , so there's a result. Something about me won't let me ever get truly comfy with a Jazz. It's the Jazz body shape for sure - along with my body shape. I look at this though and feel like having a few ribs removed so I can have one. Look at the forearm wear - it's alive , that bass. Like an old bloke in the pub telling the tale ! Top pic goes on my desktop for a while - it's currently me and my EpiEx and I'm bored with it.
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These guys sell Fender parts and the like - and know that there's no point in bullshitting us with eye catching adverts!!! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-USA-1962-Reissue-Telecaster-Controls-Assembly_W0QQitemZ160299545922QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar_Accessories?hash=item160299545922&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-USA-1962-Reis...A1%7C240%3A1318[/url] Keep scrolling down..........and BOTH HANDS ON THE KEYBOARD or I'll tell your Mothers!!
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[quote name='budget bassist' post='337664' date='Nov 26 2008, 08:17 PM']Haha what was it?[/quote] A gator pedal case - it was a quid with a minute to go and I bid a fiver , but bidder one must have had a high bid in - went for 16.
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( 8mins and 53 secs later) Arse !
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I'm about to - i think. I'll let you know in 8 min 52 secs!!
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I was in and out of a band years ago that did loads of AC/DC. They're still at it and good mates of mine. Massive DC fans. They told me not to bother with the new DC album and check out this lot instead. [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=67T56ke2ywA"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=67T56ke2ywA[/url]
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Enjoy. What bass or basses are you using? We'd like to know all about them - either in the 'gear porn' section or the 'bass guitars' section.
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You mean 400 euro for the Hartke and the Ashdown? I think that's a good deal - and I do understand you wanting to buy new gear rather than second hand. I think for that money the cab is likely to be from Ashdown's MAG range rather than ABM. It won't be built that strongly so you'll have to treat it well. Hartke amplifiers have quite a 'clean' sound to my ears but there's nothing wrong in that if you like the sound.