ianwild16
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I do it - but I dont like the 'look' of it......reminds me of an Eric Clapton / muso character...yeah, I'm a poseur!
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I foolishly decided to change my strings a couple of weeks ago. I used a set of Rotosound Swing bass 0.45's on a Fender P. However after approx one week the low E sring had gone completely dead, with no sustain - open or fretted. One thing a noticed was that the red material winding on the string came past my bridge saddle. I also managed to cut the string too short when i was putting it on, so it only had 1 1/2 windings on the tuning peg. Would these two things cause the dulling? or do you reckon it was a faulty string? I've never had it happen to me before in 20yrs of playing guitars - and I've put some pretty dodgy cheapo strings on some pretty dodgy cheapo guitars. I ended up buying a set of Elites from a local shop, which cost me 18 quid, coz i had a gig that night and i couldn't bear to listen to it any more. Its fine now - and the red material winding at the bridge end is considerably shorter than the Roto's.
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When did people start tucking the guitar lead into the strap as it leaves the guitar? Who 'invented' it? Does everyone on here do it?
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I thought the most obvious number of bands would be two - an originals band and a covers band. One to satisfy your creativity and one to earn some dosh? At the moment I'm just about to join my second covers band. Both bands share approx 50% of their sets. If a set is 2 x 45mins = Approx 25 songs, plus another 5 as spare/encores, that would be about 45 songs i'd have to know for both bands. Sounds quite a lot.. although some are 12 bar blues tunes and others are just chugging away on root notes....
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We recently added 'Rockstar' by Nickelback to the set. The first time we played it, it was in the middle of the first set. The reaction was immediate - it starts with the singer and guitarist only - people regonised it straight away. By the time it got the chorus, people were singing away...even though i thought it was quite a 'wordy' song. We ended up having to play it again at the end of the encore. The last gig - in sunny Morecambe - there were honeys up dirty dancing to it with each other! Brightened up my day!
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The Radclyffe Arms, Middleton, Manchester. If you've got a gig there...forget it. Booked a few there before and its always been OK...but the old landlord had done a runner, so when we phoned to confirm this week, they didn't know anything about the gig. Eventually they honoured it, but only because they didn't have somebody booked in from their agency. As we were loading in the gear, the new landlady...some sort of part troll creature....came up and said - 'if you're loud, you might as well pack up now'. "Hello!!" we're a live rock rock band, its meant to be loud... So this rubbed up the guitarist the wrong way for the rest of night, sensitive artist that he is, i manged to placate him into doing the gig. After three attempts at getting the sound level low enough we started the gig early....half way through the guitarist kicks a pool ball behind the drum kit..apparently one of the scrotes in the tap room had either chucked it or it had bounced off the table from a crap shot....! Last song...no encores..pack away, get the dosh...goodnight! bish bash bosh. Home before 12...the mrs thought we'd been booted off!
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You wanna check out the NWB site a bit more often! - 'Wrecked' posted a blog about this venue a few weeks ago!
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Bassist available. Manchester/Lancashire area.
ianwild16 replied to RayFW's topic in Musicians Wanted
[quote name='rayfw' post='138661' date='Feb 12 2008, 08:46 AM']36 yr old with 10 years+ playing experience looking to join a covers / tribute band or even just get together for a regular jam. Classic rock, soul, funk, blues preferred but anything considered. I'm a quick learner with pro gear and own transport. Based in Oldham but willing to travel around NW. PM if interested or email oldhambassATgmailDOTcom[/quote] Have you tried going to Whittles in Oldham Town Centre on a Sunday Afternoon? They have a jam session on, with lots of other muso's in the audience...then there's the White Lion in Heywood on a Thurs evening -
[quote name='ianwild16' post='129267' date='Jan 28 2008, 01:38 PM']Hi I've got a few spare Grolsch strap locks available....send me a message and i'll give you an address where you can send me a stamped addressed envelope and i'll mail you a couple back.....However! it'll cost you a plectrum..for my collection! Ian[/quote] Not that many left! I get them from the pub I go to on a Wednesday night for a quiz. The draught beer is Lees Bitter which can be a bit hit or miss, so I normally stick to the bottles. so come thurs morning I should have another 3/4 of them!
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Hi I've got a few spare Grolsch strap locks available....send me a message and i'll give you an address where you can send me a stamped addressed envelope and i'll mail you a couple back.....However! it'll cost you a plectrum..for my collection! Ian
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[quote name='ianwild16' post='113817' date='Jan 4 2008, 10:48 PM']for ROCK[/quote] but some how its always looks ok for him....
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[quote name='ianwild16' post='113816' date='Jan 4 2008, 10:48 PM']yeah ...but he always wears his bass too high....[/quote] for ROCK
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[quote name='Paul Cooke' post='113815' date='Jan 4 2008, 10:43 PM']fer heck's sake... just watch Phil Lynott in action... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rENy7MQIYJs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rENy7MQIYJs[/url] just watch him when he moves away from the mic and starts throwing shapes with his guitarists and working the crowd...[/quote] yeah ...but he always wears his bass too high....
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[quote name='dudewheresmybass' post='113519' date='Jan 4 2008, 01:36 PM']Dude, just watch a load of dvd's. Maiden, Metallica, and any other band really. it doesn't matter if you like their music or not, just watch and learn. It's a starting point after all. the best thing is to just let the music take you and be yourself in reaction to it![/quote] got the ac/dc dvd for xmas - every tune is - singer and angus going for it..... malcolm and bass player..... legs akimbo&heads down(oooh....er!) in front of their reespective amps...only coming forward for backing voxs...and then staright back to thier positions...classic!!
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[quote name='Ba55man' post='110041' date='Dec 27 2007, 09:10 PM']Just got her home, and it was great meeting Ian. Im as chuffed as a butty.............. [/quote] Nice to meet yer...to meet yer nice! Just checked out all your other guitars...getting quite a collection! Ian -
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New bass - Fender MIM P Bass, 2001. With replacement black scratchplate and Grolsch strap locks. New rig - Ampeg B2RE head and B410HLF cab. [attachment=4301:AmpegFenderSetUp.JPG]
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Hi! A few people have asked for pics of the split in the headstock. Here it is - [attachment=4204:HeadFront1.jpg] As you can see, its between the E&A string tuners, but it does actually go slightly past the A tuner by a couple of mm. I reckon it could be filled with wood filler and then re-laquered to hide it. This pic also shows the replacement 'Fender' decal. There is another decal with 'contoured body' on the end of the head. I've also taken a picture of the back of the head...this shows the 'vintage style' tuners and the fact that the split doesn't go all the way through - [attachment=4205:HeadBack1.jpg] I've had a couple of requests to post it, but the first person to come and collect it will get it!! ....did I mention that I'll throw in a pair of Dunlop strap locks as well?.....
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How may Basses do we own collectively on Basschat?
ianwild16 replied to G-77's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Roo' post='106099' date='Dec 18 2007, 05:55 PM']+3 =[b]811[/b][/quote] +3 =814 -
I've just bought an ampeg head and cabinet in a package deal and the order went through real smooth with no probs...a guy called Robin was handling my order.
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I've just bought the B2RE and the B410HLF together as a package. Used it for the first time last weekend in a pub gig. Absolutely awesome sounding. More than enough power for the gig - now i'm louder than the drummer!. Got plenty of compliments from fellow band members. We gig pretty regually round the NorthWest so you're welcome to come and have a listen. the band is called barefeet - you can find us on northwestbands.com Ian
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[quote name='ianwild16' post='102400' date='Dec 10 2007, 09:24 PM'][attachment=4081:bass.jpg] Hi! I have for sale my Squier P Bass in black with a rosewood neck. The guitar has the following modifications - Black pearloid scrachplate (£25). Chrome bridge and pickup covers (£30). Black thumb rest (£10). New tuners (£25). It also has a silver Fender logo decal applied to the head. The guitars electrics are in excellent condition. The body is in fair condition - Light buckle rash Small chip to the paintwork on the side, directly above the pickup A longer scratch around the side of the body near the input jack. However, the main problem is a hairline crack (approx 1mm wide), in the face of the head only (it does not go through to the back of the head), between the E and A string tuners. I did this when putting on the ferrules for the replacement tuners. This damage does not appear to affect the playability of the guitar. For this reason I'm looking for just £50. I paid £70 for it, without the added extras, approx 12months ago from ebay. This would be ideal for someone who wanted a cheap body for a project, with all the extra's included. Collection only with cash on collection. I live in the Oldham/Rochdale area, but would be willing to meet up around the M60 / M62 / M61 areas. If you're interested give me a bell on 07928944489. Thanks Ian[/quote] I've just edited this post because I really only want local collection with cash. Thanks, Ian.
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[attachment=4081:bass.jpg] Hi! I have for sale my Squier P Bass in black with a rosewood neck. The guitar has the following modifications - Black pearloid scrachplate (£25). Chrome bridge and pickup covers (£30). Black thumb rest (£10). New tuners (£25). It also has a silver Fender logo decal applied to the head. The guitars electrics are in excellent condition. The body is in fair condition - Light buckle rash Small chip to the paintwork on the side, directly above the pickup A longer scratch around the side of the body near the input jack. However, the main problem is a hairline crack (approx 1mm wide), in the face of the head only (it does not go through to the back of the head), between the E and A string tuners. I did this when putting on the ferrules for the replacement tuners. This damage does not appear to affect the playability of the guitar. For this reason I'm looking for just £50. I paid £70 for it, without the added extras, approx 12months ago from ebay. This would be ideal for someone who wanted a cheap body for a project, with all the extra's included. Collection only with cash on collection. I live in the Oldham/Rochdale area, but would be willing to meet up around the M60 / M62 / M61 areas. If you're interested give me a bell on 07928944489. Thanks Ian
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[quote name='Sparky' post='98035' date='Dec 3 2007, 11:54 AM']Can anyone recommend a good place for me to take my bass for a check-up and service please? Somewhere that won't charge too much to look, diagnose and quote for work, and then depending on what needs to be done, I can trust to do a good job. Manchester city centre would be convenient but I don't mind travelling for a good service. Thanks in advance. Sparky[/quote] I'm no luthier but ... I've just took my P bass to Bonecats in Rochdale. I just bought it on evil bay this weekend and the strings on it were in a shocking condition and the action was way too high. I've got to collect it after work, so I'll let you know how it is later this evening. I've only ever used his services for putting on new strings and setting up, but he's been way cheaper than any one else I've used, and I've always been happy with the results. Ian
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Which covers tunes have you played that totally emptied a packed dance floor?