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[quote name='chrisd24' post='1246498' date='May 27 2011, 12:08 AM']Is that you btw?[/quote] No, it's Paul Rogers in 1973

This guy here. The big Abe.

[quote name='martthebass' post='1227401' date='May 11 2011, 11:30 AM']I've been 'clean' for about 3 months I'm happy modding my Sue Ryder at the mo, spent the amazing total of £23 so far (accounting for 'disposals') and it seems to have saved me from spending hundreds by buying/selling. I keep seriously thinking about getting something Fenderish and vintage but this will end up being a cost neutral and downsizing excercise if I ever get around to it.[/quote] Another one in the No GAS club. You are officially member No2.

[quote name='bassbluestew' post='1227574' date='May 11 2011, 01:17 PM']I am too at the moment, always add at the moment. Well, I am BASS GAS free at the moment. I am thinking of consolidating all my gear into one nice, easily moveable rig. Does that count as GAS ?? Or it that just good sense. If my poor wife had a penny for everytime she has heard me pathetically try to justify yet another bass purchase by saying "this is the one, I'll have this forever"........................and I bet I'm not alone. Watch the amps/cabs for sale and have a smile at my expense !!!! S[/quote] Re the first bit, it doesn't count as GAS but that your back is on the way out. Second bit, You're certainly not alone. It got to the point where my wife would know what I was going to buy next due to suddenly finding new wallpaper on the PC screen and overhearing me trying to convince all our muso mates (and myself)the advantages of this bass or that amp.

[quote name='Eight' post='1227440' date='May 11 2011, 11:59 AM']I give it two months before your next purchase... [/quote] You're on AND, I'll tell the truth.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='1226756' date='May 10 2011, 08:31 PM']Nice post! It's definitely true that 'all that glisters is not gold', though trying to stay true to that idea with Basschat around is another story![/quote] Unfortunately it's taken me 20 years and about £20,000,000 to realise this. I was going to say I'd had an epiphany but people would think I'd just bought another bass cab. Ahhhh the simple life for me from now on.

Some while ago I sold my 5 string Fbass on here as I wanted to move over to a 6 string. Whilst searching for the perfect BN6, I bought (blind) as a stop gap, a Spector 6 string from Xantes (nice guy) It wasn't really me as the neck was so big compared to the Fbass. I have to admit it was a lot cheaper than what I was going to spend. The other thing that got to me was the output. I could make people feel sick with the low B without any bass boost. Due to a recent financial setback, all purchases are on hold for probably the rest of the year (and hopefully forever) Anyway, the point is, I got bored and defretted an OLP Stingray. It took me about an hour to have the neck off, defret it, fill the slots, seal it and refit. The thinking being that if I bugger it up, it only cost £100. It sounds and plays awesome and cost nothing to do. I'm in love with it. I had now got used to the Spector neck and decided to do something about the output via the trim pot. This done, I'm in love yet again. People slag off the TonePump EQ but I love it. In 20 years I've never been so happy with my basses and the sound I get. All this has cost nothing to do. I think I've only just realised that I was an immature twat when it came to buying stuff. I never persevered with any of it as there was always something new to buy that "must" be better as it was more expensive. All I had to do all this time was use the gear I already had. It's made me realise that it's not the price, simply if you are happy with what you have. I've grown up a bit. Lets hope it lasts.

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='1218022' date='May 2 2011, 07:35 PM']Hi Raphael and welcome Frenchies entirely welcome here. And, as [i]always [/i]seems to be the case with Frenchies, your English is as good as everyone else's here Enjoy the forum.[/quote] I dissagree, I'm British and living in France and Raphael's English is better than mine. Welcome to basschat Raphael.

Son of a preacher man. A: I can't hear everything that's going on. B: I can't keep it that busy without seeming to crowd out the whole song.

What's prompted this post? You've been listening to early Oasis again haven't you?

[quote name='Darshan' post='1206880' date='Apr 21 2011, 11:20 AM']Anyone know what kind of effect the 2nd Bass player is using here for the solo right at the end of the tune? I want that pedal! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00tzcnyDL68"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00tzcnyDL68[/url][/quote] If you're into this kind of thing, check out Brian Bromberg's studio album "You know that feeling" Especially the track "Joe Cool" Despite what you'll be hearing on it, there are no guitars at all on the recording. Absolutely brilliant.

I would guess that most of the members here who say that they have no theory probably actually do have a fair amount under their belts albeit subconcious. I learned to read at 8 years old and used that skill once, aged 10 in the school orchestra (violin) From 15 years onwards, I just played. I could not read nowdays even if my life depended on it. I would place myself in the intermediate bracket when it comes to playing, certainly no higher, but I enjoy what I do and, along with the acoustic duo thing I do with the wife, I'm in six bands at present. Some with a few gigs and some with lots. I'm not in any situations where reading is required and although I do wish I had continued to read (for my own sense of achievement) I have never needed it in the last 50 years as I enjoy playing covers and it's not been required. Yes, I probably am lazy but I don't have a problem getting the gigs I enjoy. My biggest problem is not being able to say no. I have played with musicians who read and have had both good, and terrible experiences. The terrible ones were usually either down to them not being able to actually play very well, or trying to casually start conversations where they could talk about their reading and theory skills. From time to time, one does encounter a certain snobbery attached to reading. I see this as their problem, not mine. If I don't know a number, I'll learn it by ear. It's never been a problem in the past and I don't foresee it being one in the future due to what I enjoy doing and who I enjoy doing it with. There are many "journeymen" on this site who can do the job with the experience they've gained over the years and 50% of that experience is probably subconcious theory. Many here play for relaxation / therapy / fun / socialising etc. The thought of learning to read would probably spoil all that in one swoop. If you need it for your gigs / career, self achievement, fine, learn. If you don't, just enjoy playing. The only rule is that there are no rules to enjoying music. You can do that at any level as long as you are content with where you are.

These are the details of the only authorised Gibson dealer in Argentina. Import Music Argentina S.A. C1042ABD Buenos Aires Sarmiento 1526 Argentina Website: [url="http://www.importmusic.com.ar"]http://www.importmusic.com.ar[/url] Email: [email protected] Phone: 54 11 4370-4000 Fax: 54 11 4370-4005 Authorized For: All GMI product lines Surely he should take the guitar there and get it checked out. If he can send you a report on their headed paper, and allow you to call them to verify the letter, you'll know where you stand.

[quote name='icastle' post='1149096' date='Mar 4 2011, 12:44 AM']Oh, was that the Excalibur rock opera thing they've been doing? They're touring it in Europe again this year I think.[/quote] That's one of the operas yes. I think Martin Barre is now involved as well with that. We saw them in "Anne de Bretagne", also written by Alain Simon. Also had Les Holroyd in it (bassist from Barclay James Harvest) but doing one of the main vocal parts. Dave Pegg was on bass all night. Great stuff.

[quote name='icastle' post='1149079' date='Mar 4 2011, 12:27 AM']Never mind, you'll have your chance again, then you can do the work for me - 'cos I'm a lazy b*st*rd [/quote] Bugger, can't go anywhere from here now. Saw most of Fairport in France a couple of years back in a big rock / folk / theatrical production. Absolutely brilliant.

[quote name='icastle' post='1149071' date='Mar 4 2011, 12:18 AM']Cool ... and when our time is up we can see all our friends... [/quote] Fair enough, but if you can't make it, I'l be all alone, but that's the only way to be. So no worries.

[quote name='icastle' post='1149026' date='Mar 3 2011, 11:48 PM']I'm off to see them in Birmingham this weeked [/quote] Great, I'll meet you on the ledge then, about 8.30.

I'm a firm believer that if there is a problem with someone's performance, be it musical. work related etc, they should always be given to chance to put things right or at least comment on the situation. That's assuming the criticism is even justified in the first place. I reckon you're better off without this bunch. It also seems that covers bands are the worst anyway. Full of people who don't have the talent to compose or get into pro outfits (including me) and they don't like their egos dented. When I moved here, I left a covers/function band in the UK that I'd been in for 13 years (my brother remained in the band) He left 3 months ago under a cloud having dared to comment on the wannabe rock god guitarist's ability and they also told him at the time that the band had been so much better since your brother left (me) Apparently due to the fact that I was too critical of the band's performance. Bloody hell, if you're taking £750 off someone it needs to be right. But now, they can all stroke each other's egos and convince themselves it's great. Don't sell your gear, take a break, you'll find another band with sensible people in it eventually.

[quote name='Doctor J' post='1148532' date='Mar 3 2011, 05:15 PM']To be honest, I'd take confidence/bravado over someone who barely registers a ripple of interest any day.[/quote] Good point, apparently he was in gigging rock bands all through the 80's in Holland on guitar and bass.

Or this lot. Are we not men?

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1148095' date='Mar 3 2011, 11:06 AM']Sounds good - nice to see someone with a positive attitude to an audition, by suggesting songs that they think will work for the band.[/quote] Not sure that's how he meant it but I'll reserve judgement until we meet him. Could just be me although it's been mentioned by two others in the band as well.

[quote name='Machines' post='1148240' date='Mar 3 2011, 01:07 PM']Just wait till he wants to get rid of the drummer .[/quote] That could be a distinct possibility but I hold all the aces. It's my rehearsal studio and I own the big P.A. I've found that this is great substitute for talent over the years