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[quote name='Oscar South' post='585534' date='Aug 31 2009, 01:20 AM']Yeah I agree, I've spent many years (well, 2-3) learning and analysing an onslaught of covers note for note and many more (4-5) studying music theory in great detail, and I've been improvising and jamming since the day I started playing (6-7 years ago.. wow). And I'm not a fraction of the way I hope I reach down my musical path. I'm my opinion learning about music is the true reward, playing it is just the day job. I learned to play as a jazz musician too, which is a great help for this kind of expression. I especially love putting walking lines into pop songs (or dropping in and out of them, which is my usual approach), regardless of the potential gimmick factor. It fits into some so naturally and lifts the song so much that its incredible it didn't have one in the first place. Just 'out of style' I guess.[/quote] "out of style" walking ?( slap maybe but..)Never. more power to you. the news is however all bad, Ive been playing for 26 years, mostly professionally and like you Im still scratching the surface. but its still fun.fustrating at times, but still fun!

[quote name='Oscar South' post='585516' date='Aug 31 2009, 12:43 AM']I always improv the basslines in my covers bands by following what the guitar player is doing and eventually just memorising the harmonic structure and accents. At first I did it when I didn't have time to learn the songs properly but I got a lot of good feedback about how I was changing the songs and it makes it much more fun and characterful live so I've kept doing it. We're booked for a lot of gigs though so I figure it can't be too bad, watch out for us around Cheshire [url="http://www.myspace.com/lespeches"]http://www.myspace.com/lespeches[/url] . Unfortunately none of my bass parts are on that myspace yet[/quote] I totally agree with that perspective. however reading (a little bit) and finding those elusive "proper"notes has made it possible to glean a litte bit more out of music in general. it takes time and I very often dont get it right, but the journey and "googling" can be fun dont you think? maybe I a masochist! some times with a dep 12 hours away we dont have such luxury though

[quote name='BigAlonBass' post='585489' date='Aug 30 2009, 11:32 PM']Did you notice the continuously struck open A during the lead break? Loads of folks don't. [/quote] Damn right! and mostly stays on A in chorus apart from odd stray to F#, in other words doesnt follow chords as such also watch Macca, "strum", almost, on open/octave A when playing Get back on apple roof

Ohh!...Ohhh!...."aint no stoppin us now" by macfadden&whitehead. in its proper key, Bb (well technically G#m I think)

[quote name='dood' post='585390' date='Aug 30 2009, 09:05 PM']When Doves Cry - Prince.[/quote] Good One! and don't forget "more than words"-extreme I used to go for a fag/beer during that sucker.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='585331' date='Aug 30 2009, 07:33 PM']Martin will enjoy that one when it comes along! I played the lovely black 2000 that the Moo owns - Stunning bass and one of the nicest Status basses I've ever played. BassBus... Love the new avatar pic![/quote] Martin's king bass is rather Tasty innit?and I [u]really[/u] want his jaydee!

Well Done!

Allanah Miles run in, I got it off the sheet music in E. pretty sure its right. good thead though. never known how to do "rhythm stick" there was a play along on you tube that's gone,I think, that was spot on, maybe I'll try again.

Another "Nice One"& well done, Know what you mean about" had to tell somone"! Now youre next project for bass guitar is "Flight of the BumbleBee" in Eb please.

let me join in eve though you dont know me wihing you all the best, youre most likley there as I write! "out of your league?" you got the funk!! ATB let us all know

Thank you Gentlemen. not really thinking of selling,just thought they had "gone out of favour" in the last few years, and ultimatley promised to MB1 (if I keep to my word )

Ive got a 2000 serial number 370 similar to pic post #135. No coil tap or led, good condition (road worn admitedly-though that's no bad thing in my opinion) & status case. Can anyone know what that is worth these days? TA

[quote name='witterth' post='584462' date='Aug 29 2009, 01:36 PM']I think that used to belong to Gary Huges a "Hair" rocker with some success in Japan 89/92 you tube/google him. I played with him in early 80s nice guy. I'm almost sure that was once his. I had a gordy fretless explorer ( not mad about the shape, ) another member has it now ,that had a good sound I rember, look for "cort violn bass" on Bass chat and follow the "my Basses" link to find a pic if you want. I also had a Gordy Jazz in a funny purple colour again not mad abot the look of that too but it sounded nice as well. the factory was in Altringcham nr manchester, not sure but didnt the two guys that ran it have some sort of fall out? hence no more "gordan smith" guitars? its all so long ago...... but I remember it like it was, yesterday..yesterday..yesterday..yesterday...........[/quote] oops it above isnt it ? sorry guys getting a bit too enthusiastic. "crack generator" love it!

[quote name='Adrenochrome' post='528371' date='Jun 30 2009, 09:51 AM']Still do! One of my ex-guitarists had a beautiful LP junior copy, and the guitarist form my band Delirium has just received his left-handed Explorer. Here's a ropey mobile phone pic: [/quote] I think that used to belong to Gary Huges a "Hair" rocker with some success in Japan 89/92 you tube/google him. I played with him in early 80s nice guy. I'm almost sure that was once his. I had a gordy fretless explorer ( not mad about the shape, ) another member has it now ,that had a good sound I rember, look for "cort violn bass" on Bass chat and follow the "my Basses" link to find a pic if you want. I also had a Gordy Jazz in a funny purple colour again not mad abot the look of that too but it sounded nice as well. the factory was in Altringcham nr manchester, not sure but didnt the two guys that ran it have some sort of fall out? hence no more "gordan smith" guitars? its all so long ago...... but I remember it like it was, yesterday..yesterday..yesterday..yesterday...........

[quote name='Weird War' post='582962' date='Aug 27 2009, 10:06 PM']U2[/quote] And New Order

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='583791' date='Aug 28 2009, 05:11 PM']Pino's sound is sublime.[/quote] You aint just whistlin' dixie!

Got to be Mark king (no of course I can't play like him!) I saw him on telly on Radio1 "sight and sound" concert on bbc 2 in about '82 I think. I nearly choked on me tea! I'd never seen anything like it at the time, sure I vaguley knew what slap bass was but talk about taking it to another level (sic) still love all that stuff today. oh and Pino Palladino it was acceptable in the 80's

[quote name='12stringbassist' post='578667' date='Aug 23 2009, 11:21 PM']No. [/quote] Had a look at your MANY basses and know what? that fretless gordy? It used to be mine! when a band I was in in the 80s split it was sold by the manager to recoup some losses and it was right to do so. denfinetley mine custom made,and total one off belive it or not I used to slap on it but mainly used for some japan covers!! lovely to see it again and delighted to see its gone to a good home. can I hear a recoding of it, oh please ... go on.. Witterth

Hi Chaps, anyone help with this? I recently depped at stockton riverside festival, and literally blew cobwebs off a trace elliot AH500 gp11 markv head (this I did have serviced by reputable guy reccomended on the forum prior to gig) a trace elliot 4x10 (mark v ) and trace elliot 1x15 (mark vi) I had brand new speaker cables too All was well, and due to the very large stage/event I did crank it up a bit, but nothing daft and nothing like it had not handeled (beautifully) in the past.although the lot had lain dormant for some 8 years (apart from a service job on the head as I say) well after 3/4 min the signal went "funny" and then very distorted. luck the engineer was very on the ball, I turned down the stage out put and he kicked a monitor my wa and via DI gave me more than enough to manage the gig( cant tell you how on the money he was!!) so DI was working. It seems very strange to me that both cabs should so tragically die at once (MB1 has graciously tested the head through his cab and no problem there) So any ideas? If I get some new speakers, where from? how much? can I be sure that they will fit the Baffle board/ screw locators on the old TE cabs ,can any one help before I ignorantly shell out for new/2nd hand relacment cabs? there is an incentive gentlemen, to any one interested. currently languishing in the cellar of a pub near me are an even older 2x10 (hi-pass TE mark vi cab) and a gollaith 2x18 TE cab Im not so sure they work or are ok any more as they've been there for 10 years! (bought for me by a long dead record deal) Ive no longer the back or the space to deal with them and any one who could help me out AND collect them... well lets just say Id be very grateful,for now. sorry about rambling too much ( BTW: did check obvious things like all cables and guitar preamp batteries e.c.t.) Witterth

[quote name='Paul S' post='575296' date='Aug 20 2009, 11:18 AM']Has anyone ever lived with the 1818 cab? It sounds huge but I wonder if it is too heavy to be practical - be nice to hear from anyone who had/has one.[/quote] I have a 2x18 and 2x10 series v which is languishing in a pub cellar (probably still) the cabs were bought for me when a particular band I was in had a deal . I really havent the space or back to deal with them any more though the crew at the time didnt really complain about the 2x18. Im not even sure they still work they could go to the happy home of any one who wants them or can help me with a 4x10/1x15 set of cabs (v.vi) that may be blown. I may need replacement speakers and dont really know where to turn. replacement sreakers would need to have the same location screws to fit the cabs The markV AH 500 gp 11 is built like a cheiftan tank and is equally as heavyas one but sounds mint with (working) trace elliot cabs. Can any one help or advise? or should I post else where(first time poster)