Cosmo Valdemar

Wow. So this is where Mark Walker got to! I always loved his videos on YouTube, his playing and tone were fantastic, as was his singing. I have to say I totally get where he's coming from. For years I made excuses for RIC, the sort of "yeah they're a terrible company but if you want "that" sound you have to put up with it", but then I thought, why should we? As I've got older I've found much more pleasant ways to get that sound.

I haven't been too impressed by the look of Ashdown's basses, but I am a sucker for a pink bass! The neck looks particularly sweet.

Trampled Under Hoof - Mastodon

A Fool For Your Stockings - ZZ Top

I love Ashdown, but... I'll refrain from commenting on this 🤐

Lucifer's Friend - Lucifer's Friend

Up On The Roof - The Drifters

Sadly when I've seen Cheap Trick live, that technique combined with a 12-string bass and distortion results in a huge mess. Sound techs have enough trouble with a 4 string! As much as I love Tom Petersson and his use of the 12 string, I think his best sound was with the Thunderbird, both live and on record.

Of course they are not normal. They are extraordinary. Not sure what you mean by "octopus music machine" though...

Murder Song - Aurora

The bass is definitely real.

The most upsetting thing is that thumb rest 🥺

Tarred and Feathered - Cardiacs

Mustn't Grumble - Chas and Dave

Love Dump - Static-X

I've never considered owning a Uke bass, but now I want one.

Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. - Simon and Garfunkel

Welcome to Basschat! I rarely contribute to Talkbass these days, although I do use it for gear research etc. It does amuse me when looking through historical threads just how many members have been banned 😄

Tuesday Afternoon - Moody Blues

Five Per Cent for Nothing - Yes

YMCA - Village People

Sculpture Of Man - Manic Street Preachers

None Of Them Knew They Were Robots - Mr Bungle

I'm In Love With My Car - Queen