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[quote name='dannybuoy' post='1177596' date='Mar 26 2011, 08:18 PM']Are there any still open now that we have internet? [/quote] I think I heard a radio ad for them the other day so I guess there are some still open, my local shut a year or two ago.

[quote name='alanbass1' post='1177564' date='Mar 26 2011, 07:48 PM']I grew up in Crofton Park in the 70's, so the places we played were The Greyhound, The Yorkshire Grey and The Dutch House on the A20, The Swiss Cottage in Forest Hill and the New Tigers Head in Lee.[/quote] I's be interested in knowing what pub the Swiss Cottage was in FH? lived round there most of my life and keen on local history but I can't remember that name popping up. still they change so often and I have a poor memory so that's no surprise Cheers R.

[quote name='balbosa' post='1177362' date='Mar 26 2011, 04:04 PM']no way crazy i know that cakeshop up by the now closed blockbuster[/quote] That's the one.

Thanks for this I attempt the first few bars as part of a warm up but really should learn it all properly.

Welcome to Basschat. My Mum worked in the cake decorating shop up by the fire station in Eltham for many years - retired year before last but the shop is still going.

Sold a Jaco DVD to Ale, great guy to deal with. Thanks. R.

Thanks for the advice all, much appreciated. I have Cubase for any muti-track live recording of the band etc. and sharing with other band members and it's great for that sort of thing. MAybe I should just dig the Atari and Emu out of the loft for any electronic stuff maybe not! R.

Cheers I have been following the other Reason thread. I've tried Reaper and it's very good especially as an alternative to more expensive linear DAW's, the non commercial version is only about $30 a real bargain. Shame someone doesn't make a non linear cheaper alternative to Ableton or Reason. Good idea about trying all the demo versions first

Following this topic with interest as I want to try something other then Cubase for making tunes, it's fine for recording live instruments but I want to do more stuff with loops and sampling, I was thinking Reason but after some sugestions from Basschatters I have been looking at Ableton Live, it's a totally different way of working but that's a good thing. Just need some cash - hmm.. what can I sell Reaper is great and so cheap, worth a look for multi tracking.

I shall do a bit of research into Ableton Live and see what it's all about. Thanks Chaps.

Thanks for replying Tuco Out of interest what did you get sick of? I have tried Reaper which is only about 30 dollars and you can try it for free plus it runs VST's which Reason doesn't. It's more to do with how I used to work with my limited equipment, maybe I just need a simple midi sequencer and a decent VST sampler. The reason for Reason (sorry ) is I thought it might be more intuative when working with loops and samples. R.

Many years ago I use to have Stenibergs Pro 24 running on an Atari hooked up to a ESI-32 (now in the loft) and it was great fun doing electronic sample and looped based tunes but over the years I have messed about with Cubase and Audacity etc and although they are great for recording a band I was wondering if something like Reason might work more like the old school way of doing things. Is it worth the £££'s or is there a cheaper alternative. Any thoughts would be appreciated. R.

Once I have the last couple of bits for this I have decided I'm going to take it all to a luthier and get the body sprayed up and the whole thing assembled and set up. Time the bass was finished!

LOL Cheers!

Neck plate designed by me, drawn up in AutoCAD by my mate and going to be made in stainless steel by basschats 'doougie' Quite excited about something that will hardly ever be seen [attachment=73862:neck_plate_drawing.jpg]

[quote name='Bloodaxe' post='1143687' date='Feb 27 2011, 07:03 PM']Doubt it was me, I don't have a visa for Beckenham However... I *think* the jam still happens at the Cherry Tree by Norwood Junction station on alternate Sundays (trouble is I can never remember which week it's on). Also, the long-running Tuesday jam at the Forest Hill Hotel has relocated to the Perry Hill Tavern (formerly The Two Brewers) 78-80 Perry Hill SE6 4EY. Still on Tuesdays, kicks off about 9 ish. They also run a Blues evening on Thursdays (the old Rutland Arms lot) and are putting bands on other nights too - plus they serve Spitfire, which is no bad thing.[/quote] Bloody hell I used to drink in the Two Brewers many many moons ago, we gave up when my friends who lived around the corner moved away, it was as rough as a badgers ... but we had some laughs there including a couple of New Years Eve nights that have gone down in history! I might try and get along one Tuesday or Thursday night.

No huge developements on the build front, I have been too busy with work to dedicate much time to it. I have come up with design for a neck plate that the very helpful Basschatter 'dougie' is going to ask his nephew to make for me. Also I was on the look out for a black nut but Lawrence has some black blanks now and is going to shape one for me and send it over. I'm thinking if I don't get time to finish this soon I may take it to a luthier and get it sprayed, bolted together and set up. R.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1143123' date='Feb 27 2011, 10:54 AM']It used to be the other way around. I bought a new Fender Precision in 1976 and it came with flats as stock.[/quote] Good point, My first bass was a Precision copy bought new circa 1978 and it came with black flats as standard.

[quote name='Bloodaxe' post='1142933' date='Feb 27 2011, 12:14 AM']There's a little machine shop under the arches at Catford Bridge station: C & R Metalworks, 12 Station Approach Catford Bridge London SE6 4RE 020 8690 3336 Maybe worth a wiggle.[/quote] Thanks for the heads up for such a local company. On a seperate note do they still have the jam sessions at The George in Beckenham? I think it was you that told me about them!

I think I'm sorted with someone to make this for me, the nephew of the very nice 'dougie' Nice work on those scrathplates Mr.Foxen, they look great.