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[quote name='paul_c2' timestamp='1480879137' post='3187782'] I've always wondered how people who can't read/write music communicate ideas amongst each other? It must be a horribly restricting and inefficient process to have to play something, then listen to it and basically memorise it (and fraught with inaccuracy). Or somehow describe using numbers, or tabs, or something? [/quote] It's not complicated, honestly. If you work in circles where reading is the the norm, I can completely understand why you might think any other approach is a terrible restriction. But it's important to be aware that there are circles where it's not the norm, usually where exactly replicating an existing part isn't the primary goal. That's not to mention folk and roots music, which has survived for years on a mouth-to-ear basis.

Roll the tone on the bass back a bit to lose the clatter, and don't go nuts with the EQ.

It's been a while since I posted a Hips clip.... We played last night, almost all-acoustic, in a train station waiting room up at Harry Potter country. Here's a clip... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCMWp509-yE[/media]

^^^^ Whoops - Mr. Tractor beat me to it.

If you're interested in the wider question[quote name='thebigyin' timestamp='1480843305' post='3187401'] Morning Folks What's your feelings on Theory??? [/quote] For an answer to this specific question, [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/293119-theory-yes-please-or-a-bit-of-a-yawn"]you could start here[/url].

[quote name='leemarseillebass' timestamp='1480783237' post='3187126'] We have lights, backdrop and PA, it's a full thing we take. [/quote] Again, that's not unusual for 'round here (or most places, I imagine...?)

OP - assuming we're talking pubs, £210 for a trio is about par for the course. If you want more, stick in, get established, and ask for more.

I've just been corrected by a pal - you can! Apologies for the duff info :-) See here... http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/LaBella_Flatwound_strings.html

[quote name='mike 110' timestamp='1480575304' post='3185467'] I'm going to try Labella flats for the first time and just wondering which set are top load and which set are through-body ? I've got Chromes on one of my Basses so I'll be looking for the same or closest to their gauge ( 50-105 ) though not the Jamerson set , I've tried the Steve Harris set and they're just to much for my dainty little pinkies They're for a Precision but I've not decided whether to go TL or TB … [/quote] AFAIK, no La Bella flats are suitable for TB stringing.

Yep, the Maruszczyks in my LPB are hotter and more aggressive than the Haussels in my 3TSB. Both different flavours of loveliness.

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1480538000' post='3185265'] Take it everyone commenting on this is white then... [/quote] Why do you ask?

I'm still really getting on with these - lovely strings. Rich and smooth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Xc20kBpeA

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1480529223' post='3185157'] Classic BBC News stirring and frankly unhelpful to put poor Mr Jones in the middle of it. [/quote] Absolutely. Mind, I can't help thinking Mr. Jones possibly said more than he should... I bet he wishes he'd kept [i]schtum[/i].

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1480526539' post='3185127'] Interestingly,according to the article, none of that seems to be related to music. He's a very shrewd business man. [/quote] Yeah, and he's doing well off the endorsement deal with Covergirl Cosmetics, too

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1480517694' post='3185042'] Everybody's calling it a 'non-story' and 'not news'... well given that it's in the Magazine section, I don't think it's actually intended to be news, just an item of interest. [/quote] Aye, but they know it's a sticky (excuse the pun) story. It's been prominently featured on the news homepage, on the sidebar in other stories, and posted on FB. The headline is mischievous at best, and at worst is irresponsible.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1480516919' post='3185037'] I thought that was Nick Mason. [/quote] Nah... he was a partner all the way.

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1480514492' post='3185008'] I would split hairs with you and say that you make a fair point, but I would contend that your definition is a bit harsh - context is a big deal. [/quote] Hmm. I've heard more slapping on YouTube demos, and at bass bashes and music shops than I have at gigs. I can only speak as I find. :-)

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1480514426' post='3185005'] Seem to remember The Hollies once sacked singer Allan Clarke and then hired him on an ad hoc basis for tours and recording etc?? [/quote] And dear ol' Richard Wright...

Just persevere - you'll get used to it in no time.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1480507266' post='3184890'] [url="http://en.mediamass.net/people/darryl-jones/highest-paid.html"]http://en.mediamass....ghest-paid.html[/url] [/quote] Just checking - y'all know this is a spoof, don't you?

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1480505799' post='3184862'] I always thought the same about Chester Thompson and Daryl Steurmer in Genesis. [/quote] Not the same IMO, 'cos they've never been in the studio with B,C & R.

I honestly can't see the problem with it - it's up to the band. It's disappointing that the BBC are using a racial angle in their headlines. It's nowt to do with the colour of his skin.

[quote name='AdamWoodBass' timestamp='1480496119' post='3184768'] I think it was me and was probably a bit harsh so I hold my hands up to that. Don't get me wrong I love slap and I love getting the opportunity to do it, I just get a bit bored of it. [/quote] To be fair, it tends to be the thing people pull out of the hat to impress people in a solo environment, which I guess is pretty much the dictionary definition of 'party piece'.