Toddy

Hey Gang,,, moving and clearing out the garage,,,, Have a 700 firebass head stuck in there,,, last time plugged it in,, it fired up !! literally.....(no visible damage cosmetically) since then its been knocking bout the garage,,,,, if anyone has any use for it ,great,, its that or the skip. Im in Winterton Lincolnshire,, the original shell for the amp not in the pic but included.... Regards John ,,, 07735552294

[quote name='Toddy' post='1002926' date='Oct 27 2010, 06:52 PM']Re the opening thread,,, knew one turned up in doncaster years ago,, managed to find the article,, [url="http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Long+and+winding+road+of+Paul%27s+guitar%3b+THE+DAILY+MAIL+SOLVES+30-YEAR...-a0111319228"]http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Long+and+win......-a0111319228[/url] not an original hamburg bass, but a gold plated one given to a 22 yr old macca by Hofner...[/quote]

Re the opening thread,,, knew one turned up in doncaster years ago,, managed to find the article,, [url="http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Long+and+winding+road+of+Paul%27s+guitar%3b+THE+DAILY+MAIL+SOLVES+30-YEAR...-a0111319228"]http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Long+and+win......-a0111319228[/url] not an original hamburg bass, but a gold plated one given to a 22 yr old macca by Hofner...

In my experiance its been a great thing www.blondieuk.com After ten years of local pubs and clubs, and being in an exellent and respected outfit ,joined a well known tribute (used to be Heart of Glass),, Check the gig list!,, we run an 80,s tribute alongside.. Ive had a ball,, worked with loads of my eighties heros,, been well looked after,, played some huge gigs,,supported, Billy Ocean, Go West, Toyah, Tpau,The Medics, Bucks Fizz - ouch, even had a pint with Alvin Stardust the other night (ok,, maybe didnt need to mention that,,, hes great tho) met some awesome players, had my eyes well opened, developed as a player and considering ditching my day job,,,really enjoying the 80,s weekends at Butlins,,,playing in front of full houses every weekend,,and just got booked for the Boardwalk,(always wanted that gig),,,,previously the band has done some very nice bookings,,, Robbies birthday party! and even gigged with James Brown.. Could go on etc,,,but for me,,, HAVING A BALL !!, ,,,,, do it dude!!

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' post='963078' date='Sep 21 2010, 09:36 AM']Looks like your bass's batery could be replaced... It shows all the signs, weak signal making you crank up the gain, distorted sound... unless you have a passive bass that would be my best guess.[/quote] Absolutely the first call,,,,,open it up,,,,chances are you will find a dying 9v battery,,,,they cause distortion when dying...best of luck with it..

There is a youtube link,, showing how to get the hysteria? sound from a GT6B,,, usually come for sale on here for not much,,you do need to take some time to get to love it tho,,and reading the manual is like platting fog.. Best of luck with the venture btw.

[quote name='Dr.Dave' post='939774' date='Aug 30 2010, 07:29 AM']A shame when someone accepts the challenge to act like a professional then behaves like an amateur. A feather in caps though to those who take a 'show must go on' attitude and do the job they were employed to do. Grace under pressure - good on you all.[/quote] Dr,,,, that needs to go in the basschat book of wise quotations..

[quote name='chris_b' post='931760' date='Aug 21 2010, 10:24 AM']Touring is boring. That's it, end of story. The hanging about is tedious, mind numbingly dull and frustrating. An ability to switch your brain off, a good book and a sense of humour is required, but won't stop you going mad. Make sure everyone washes! You must be organised and playing music that makes it worthwhile. Get that right and there's nothing better.[/quote] Wise words indeed......

Nice!!!,,, yes keep us posted on this one !!!

If it didnt work,,, ie,, not fit for purpose,,,, yeah,, course you are entitled to your money back,,,

[quote name='silddx' post='930341' date='Aug 19 2010, 08:57 PM']Chesterfield[/quote] Classic,,,,,,, wont tell the Diamond Club !! ha,,, Also did a gig on an aeroplane,,,more entertainment than music tho,,,tis tricky at 20000ft !! (no - not being rude either,,, oooer missis)

and too prove a point,,,,, the first guitar,,,, of Mr George Harrison,,, wasnt great eh !!!!

No brainer really,,,our crack conveters have at least 5 basses under £50, that, with a set up and strings,, would beat a lot made by fender in the 70,s ! ,,,,,,never mind a 60,s budget.....

Doc,,,, your just bad!!!!!!!! Tell me the truth,,,, do I get rid of those EMG,s in the Jazz????

Aw Come on,,,,,,,, surely, someone else on ere is going ?? ,, maybe your too scared to upset Bilbo and admit it eh !!!

groovy

Oh Well,,, if we are including cabs !!!

Dont get me going bout selling a redhead,,,,,boo hoo,,,,,,,,, silly silly man........

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='919955' date='Aug 9 2010, 06:26 PM']They obviously need to take it up with catering.[/quote] Nicccccccee

Ive got Clutch adams Jazz from US band "Something Corporate" features on a few sleeve notes and videos,,,,,,actually its not his,, its mine now,,, I love it......

Wasnt Ray Charles accused of being a Nat Cole impersonator before he really found his voice ?,,, covers and tributes,, pah humbug... good thread tho,, love and grooviness.....

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='918885' date='Aug 8 2010, 04:47 PM']Good website. Busy tour schedule, too.[/quote] Cheers Pete,,,, thats appreciated....