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Emily Eavis has denied the rumours categorically which almost always means it's not going to happen. Even if they were to do it Glastonbury isn't the kind of festival you do for financial gain, at least not in an up front payment. C.D sales usually skyrocket but Liam wouldn't benefit so much from that because his name is only on about one or two of the writing credits.

Metallica still slated heavily for Saturday night headline slot which I couldn't be less excited to see if I tried so I'll most likely be elsewhere watching something a lot better!

All of the above, Matt Unamov in Greenwich is worth stopping off at if you like vintage gear. Guitar Center on 14th St is also stupidly good for vintage gear, if a little pricey but you get charged a premium for just buying in the city anyway.

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Drums 1977 It's Pre CBS (1965) and transition period that serious collectors go for.
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I've played a few pre-CBS Jazz basses and still the best I've come across is my friend's '70/'71. Well made and currently very collectable.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1397925440' post='2428724']
I can't see any problem with the advert.
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I see the 'root notes only' thing if it's being used with a genuine understanding as a pretty closed off musical mind, that to me is a serious problem.

I can understand why adverts like this are considered condescending towards bass players, but I think it's even more simple than that. It betrays the advertiser as a total amateur who probably can't be trusted to make real musical decisions or have any kind of musical mind of his own.

[quote name='Raggy' timestamp='1397724033' post='2426737']
Cracking basses, nice one, looks better without the pick guard i think
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Thanks! Yeh I think the no pick guard was a good shout.

I must say I've also had the same hit/miss Sadowsky ratio whether it be with NYC's or Metros. Some I've enjoyed, others not so much, regardless of the place of manufacture.

This was kind of impulsive and not in equal measure! I've been after a hollowbody for a while and after being seriously disappointed with Fender's new Starcaster reissue I decided that I'd revert to the best best I'd previously tried out in a similar price bracket. I already knew these were good so it didn't really take me long at all to make a decision about buying the Epiphone Jack Casady model.

It's still strung with rounds, it'll end up with La Bella flats on in the next day or two. I'm still so impressed by how focused it sounds for a hollow body, there's a clarity and punch to the note that means it's open to all kinds of playing and music. I'll mostly be using it as a replacement for my recently sold '78 P-Bass.

The hardware isn't terrible either. Bits and pieces betray its price and quality of manufacturing with regards to the little details (and the pick guard has come straight off, I can live without it) but nothing that sacrifices the overall look and playability of the bass. It sounds terrific in fact! I'm incredibly impressed.

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I had a wonderful time in the Sadowsky NYC showroom, lovely bunch of guys but I left feeling a bit disheartened. Their preamp is what you're essentially paying for, and the premium charged for the NYC models then becomes (IMO) a purely aesthetic thing, plus perhaps the chambering if weight is an issue. That isn't to detract from the quality of their manufacturing process either, I think they're well made but I've never found one to be overly 'special' sounding. The only notable exception would be the Will Lee model which seriously benefits from an adjustable mid toggle switch to give you a kick in the desired mid region, but to be honest almost every Sadowsky I've played would benefit from more control over mids. My tastes have changed over the part few years too, nowadays I find their standard 2-band EQ just too clinical.

I personally had better luck with Pensa basses, which sounded a lot nicer than about 7 or 8 of the NYC basses I tried out when I was over in New York last. Only 2-band EQs in their instruments too but more musical sounding to my ears at least, with options to set the pickups up in series too which sounded amazing.

Yes! Excellent instrument, sadly the money has paid off other things. She came to Sweden and Switzerland with me. The neck profile is so chunky but something I'll be looking for in my next P-Bass purchase, works for me just great. Enjoy having it back, I'll really miss her.

I got the chance to chat with Simon Phillips after a Hiromi show in New York. Such a top guy, he was pretty delighted when I mentioned I was a fan of the PSP stuff as a lot of people just chat Toto with him.

Pino's playing is so dynamic, his feel is basically out there in a league of its own.

I learnt scales and intervals instinctively, luckily I have a good ear but I had no interest in learning theory straight away until I started to take music more seriously.

People talk about scales like you'll need them all the time. They're useful in so many ways, mainly in developing a strong ear and an understanding for music, but a peripheral awareness for scales usually gets people by in the majority of musical settings. Improvisation is the same, I don't like (I hate, in fact) to solo on bass but practicing improvisation helps develop a stronger musical vocabulary. It's about having the facility to play without saying too much in one go, which is where true musicianship comes into play IMO.

I really like the late 70's Mocha finishes, maple board. Played on in this config in NYC last year, best Ray I think I've tried.

You might want to speak to Andy Baxter, he deals in vintage Fender/Musicman etc. and is usually well stocked, if he doesn't have what you want in then you can ask him to hunt it down. Pricey I guess but worth checking out anyway http://www.andybaxterbass.com/guitars.php?pc=1&cat=6

Just sold Lozz's 78 P-Bass back to him, I bought it nearly a year ago and I was delighted to return it to him. Excellent buyer, I'd happily recommend him. Liam

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I have to agree !!
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I don't anymore. Manchester used to have loads more options when it came to going out, eating, having a general city experience. I used to be there a lot, but Liverpool has eclipsed it now in almost every aspect, plus everything in Liverpool is far more contained and accessible. Liverpool will continue to grow in this aspect as well. It's the best city to be in the NW right now.

J Dilla production, anything JD ever did in fact

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Sold pending payment. Looks like this beauty is going back to it's original owner which I'm delighted about!

These things are by far the best Sadowskys I've played, the mid switch should have been something Roger Sadowsky should have done ages ago. Amazing instruments.

[quote name='Roj' timestamp='1395762485' post='2405942']
Hi Liam,

I've got a Black 2004 P with a Rosewood neck which I'd be happy to put against yours with some cash your way. What do you think?

Cheers

Roj
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Hi Roj, drop me a PM with a bit more detail, Mexican, U.S, Japanese, pics, condish etc. Thanks!

New week bump.

Thanks Mike. Still here, hit me up!

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Starting from the back end of the city centre. Caledonia, Pilgrim, Ye Crack, Grapes (Knight St), Hanahhs Bar (check if theres a band on), Salt Dog Slims (Nice hot dogs), Pouge Mahones, Santos Chupitos, the hidden bar next to Santos Chupito.(Jungle Juice cocktail), The Swan. You can always try Django's Riff and Bar CaVa Although there not really rock bars.

Then there's the Krazy House but that's more of a club. Or The Camp And Furnace-Try and catch rockaoke Vs Food Slam, some tasty grub (Piggy Smalls) and karaoke with a live band. Only problem with he Camp is it's a bit out of the way, maybe a 10/15 min walk (if you don't get lost!) to the nearest bars, there are always taxis though.
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Great comprehensive list. Isn't Liverpool just an amazing city to be in right now! There's a hidden whiskey bar on Berry St across the road from the Tribeca pizza place you can check out as well.

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Haha!

Good bars/venues centrally for a thurs/fri night?

Cheers
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Yeh, the places I mentioned.

[quote name='dodge_bass' timestamp='1395163736' post='2399374']
Might this interest you?

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Really lovely bass, been after a 5 P for a while but currently I can't justify a 5. If it happens to sell shortly do stay in touch.

Not sure about Manchester anymore but Liverpool currently (IMO) is awful for music shops. The Dawsons staff are largely terrible, a few nice guys in there but most of them in my experience have little to no idea what they're talking about a lot of the time. Curly Music has got some longterm great staff but the selection of stuff of gear is really bad, although I've stumbled across one or two great finds in there (mid 60's Jazz refin, an unbelievable 80's Musicman Ray that I should have bought). Usually cheap stuff though.

I'd recommend getting out to Hannahs bar or Bierkeller for one of the jam nights though, some mates of mine regularly play in there and they're sick musicians. Loads of good live music in the city right now, check out The Kazamier, The Shipping Forecast.