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On 17/12/2022 at 15:50, Martin E said:

The other problem with barrel jacks is they have such tiny tags to solder onto. Particularly if you have an active bass, the stereo jacks needed to switch on the circuitry have really minute tags all within a millimetre of each other.  They have no holes to hook the wire in to make a mechanical connection and just rely on the tiny blob of solder to keep them in place thus making another weak link for things to go wrong.

But they are bit fiddly, but If the solder joint is a weak point, or you have a "Blob" of solder, then you need to work on your soldering technique!

Radio Caroline? Is this the 1970s still?

I sympathise with the Royal Mail workers, but suspect they are onto a loser with these strikes.

The money making part of the Royal Mail is the parcels service, which unfortunately for the workers is the one area where there is major commercial competition (which isn't on strike). Many commercial users of the royal mail pacels service will be jumping ship to these private companies after these strikes, leaving them with the loss making letters service, (with the universal coverage commitment) so job losses in the Royal Mail will be worse than ever.

On 15/12/2022 at 20:14, John Cribbin said:

Pure Tone Hmmmm .....

 

I've not used or have any intention of using them. I have seen on some forums a few people raving about them and how they will last longer than the existing jacks. Now considering we are all aware of thousands of instruments and amps from the 50's and 60's that still have their original jacks still working, come back in 2080 and tell me they are still going strong.

 

They may sound good on paper. but in a guitar situation, I'd say they are nothing more than a solution looking for a problem.

Not tried them but I quite like the look of them, having the sping contact for the earth rather than relying on contact down the barrel section seems like a good idea. However the Neutrik ones with the XLR type fitting also have this feature (and can be had in locking format as well)

None of these sites have any snense of geography. I put in my location and typically specify a 30 mile radius. THen get rocmmendations ranging from London to North Wales.

Heft: Is it measured in RMS, or Peak?🙂

On 12/12/2022 at 20:20, YouMa said:

If you look at most of the "heros" they were all snorters really. Especially slappers. I read a book about ww2 being won on meth. Same thing really. Makes you think.

 

The Germans gave it to their troops, but they still lost.

On 02/12/2022 at 08:09, uk_lefty said:

Was there an "iconic" or distinct bass guitar that you think of in the years 2000-2009?  Warwick maybe?  My band have done a "00's night" a few months back and it was successful so we're doing another tonight. We're thinking this could be a way to get out there to more venues so trying to build it up... So at the moment I'm playing a Stingray which is a pretty universal bass from 70's onwards, but if I were to go for something more period correct for the look.... Interested in opinions here. Thanks! 

Us bassists eh? We think the audience cares (or even notices) what bass we play.

57 minutes ago, missis sumner said:

Yeah, well, my 4 string did a job on those two songs, but in a higher octave.  I just find the lower notes on the 5 string sound better, because that's how those two songs were recorded (Don't Break My Heart Again, Separate Ways (Shallow Side version), so I' now trying to find a use, in the rest of the songs, to not look like a pretentious silly billy.  There is also the fact that I can barely play a four string.

I think you've answered your own question.

7 hours ago, Steve Browning said:

I'm afraid Kate Bush is already on my island. Sorry. 🙂

As your luxury item?

On 04/11/2022 at 11:20, Muzz said:

I've said this before in defence of the vitriol that my chum Nige Clutterbuck has endured over the years for his showboat-y super-fast slappity-poppity, but the majority of those videos which seem to bring out the worst in fellow bassists were taken at trade shows; Nige worked for Rotosound for a long time, and the showboating brings punters to the stand. Same with YouTubers - they have channels to promote, and like it or not, the Great Unwashed love a bit of showboating. His bass playing is much more than that, and there isn't a shred (SWIDT?) of the showboating in his playing with Dare...

Ah, Nigel Clutterbuck: perenial winner of the "The name that sound most like their playing" award.

Mine would have to be the classic "Wake up in the morning; Fried eggs for breakfast"

15 minutes ago, Barking Spiders said:

 

Because it's about pushing yourself to the next level and see how challenging certain techniques are to do proficiently. 

Also, playing anything on your chosen instrument, and sometimes even a completely differnt instrument, and sometimes just listening, will all feed back into your playing & knowledge in some way. Everyday a school day.

On 19/10/2022 at 08:42, baa said:

Didn't think about that.

Best buy another.

Check all the screws are tight, and possibly put an extra stay between the baffle plate and the grill somewhere?

1 hour ago, ezbass said:

Unless they’re ‘70s Les Pauls.

I remember very well the first time I picked up the late 60s/7-s Les Paul of a guitarist I played with. I was shocked that it weighed noticably more than my bass.

Not bass related, but Sealey tools. I was bought a sheet metal bender, but didn't get to us it for over  year (So out of warranty). Then when I did a part of it snapped clean through. Sent them an E-mail enquiring about a spare and they sent me the new part completly FOC, which I received next day. (would have cost about £15 + postage).

A big contrast to Clarke Tools who don't ebven reply to Emails.

Whatever you fit it will still sound like a bass guitar to the audience.😊

On 08/10/2022 at 19:51, lowdown said:

Bowie and Jagger's official version of 'Dancing in the Street' is terrible. The A cappella version pi*ses all over it...

 

 

 

 

I think that it is great. Two superstars taking the fosters out of themselves and raising money (all profits) for charity (though I can't find anywhere how much it actually made). It was no 1 in the UK for 4 weeks,  8th in the US, and several other places for weeks in 1985. And that is when , when the charts actually meant something. Both the recording and the video were completed in one 13 hour session.

Hats off the them both.

Who do you Love ? (The Juicy Lucy One)

IMHO. Calling for an Encore means that you want to hear more of the band. Doesn't matter what thay play.

On 21/09/2022 at 19:50, Owen said:

I am married to a harpist so am fully licensed to use and adapt harp jokes. 

 

You would spend 95% of your time tuning and 5% of your time playing out of tune. 

Garrison Keeler's "Guide to the Orchestra": The harp player spends 45 minutes tuning up and then someone opens a door and they have to start again.

Edited to add: And the double bassist always looks worried - because he's always wondering how the hell am I going to get this thing home.

"The Bad"

I am hoping to see Roger Chapman in the spring, by which time he'll be approaching 81. Last saw him just before lockdown.

Yes the voice has changed, and the songs (new and old) adapted to suit, what a voice still. Still producing new and strong material.

On 18/09/2022 at 07:46, mikel said:

For me, when they get fat. The Stones can, or could, rip Charlie, pull it off cos they still look like rock stars. A big fat legend just doesn't work for me. 

It worked for BB King.