woodyratm

Just when i thought the band saga had came to an end, the drummer throws a spanner in the works! He's a total gym buff (so goes several times a week) and is now doing pole dancing (srsly!) and is starting yoga and a martial art. Myself and the guitarist were worried he would be commited and make booking practices near impossible. I spoke to drummer tonight and he's assured me he'd make them. IF they were about 9/10 at night or after 5 on weekends. I should add that he does NOT practice on his own.. Myself and the guitarist attempt to practice for a few hours each night with the songs to learn them and learn what we're doing. Drummer does not. Soooooo i say to guitarist that drummer should be willing to practice more and improve.. I got this reply. "I know this whole drummer thing is kinda harsh but I'm feeling now I have to be happy and enjoy music to play in a band. I guess I got worn down by the constant fails onstage and we had before. I had too much on my plate and I'm more than happy to admit it, hence me stopping singing/simplifying what I do to the point it's at now and sorting myself out/rediscovering my inspiration and love of my guitar. I just don't know if I can handle another gig with the end of a song failing and overshooting/dropped sticks/missing a beat/going out of time/losing concentration and no effort being made to sort it out in practice, if at all. I mean I'll give him benefit of the doubt cos he's obvs one of my best mates, as you obviously are too, but I'm not really up for embarrassment onstage anymore. I mean...we'll have some badass tunes, and they deserve to be played to their utmost and appreciated. I'm happy he's stoked...but that's never really made much of a difference before, what's going to different now?" I kinda agree... But this a drummer whos one of my closest mates and i've known for years. The stuff we do is to a click and needs the drums in time. Anyone got any ideas what i should do? Feel like a middle man and its pretty stressful! Rant over!

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1326747373' post='1501550'] If you wouldn't mind me being there and If i can make it (depends on day and time like!) i'd be honoured [/quote] Course dude - it'd be an evening or weekend. When its collected - think i'll head straight to toms. Join me then too if you like. You doing moffat?

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1326739068' post='1501359'] What do you mean god now!? He already was in my eyes haha! I have three basses planned out already, just need money ha! Looks cracking mate i hope to see/and hear her! [/quote] Hah you coming with to collect her?

Want. Also like the look of the starcloth.

Ohhhhh Lasers....

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1326722817' post='1500971'] 4 of them, it's a car. [/quote]

back seats flat and passenger seat right forward (with the tilt forward too) Would probs just fit!

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1326712134' post='1500703'] question is cost? G.A.S central right now. [/quote] Not as much as you'd think! Best bet would be to give a luthier a shout. Rich is VERY reasonable with his prices. His attention to detail is great and he's kept me up to date through the whole process. Even when we encountered issues.

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1326709749' post='1500656'] Reckon you'll have this by Moffat mate? [/quote] Yup! Rich is working late into the nights now. Which I'm uber thankful for! Mans a god now

actually.... [IMG]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d67/ou7shined/Osprey%20Guitars/Woodyratm/woody-35.jpg[/IMG]

Thanks guys - I'll upload more pictures with the paint hopefully this week. We've also decided to change the pickguard shape...

Ou7shined - quality of work is second to none.

My lakland dj 4 is slim. Its great!

Woah.

also click and get him to practice just with you on your own.

How to train your drummer? With a water pistol and food. If he plays in time he gets a snack - if not he gets a spritz in the face. they have to learn somehow.

I echo everything above. Direct from Taylor, brilliant comms. Even with an issue with the pedal being shipped (had slipped a pile) but taylor sorted it quickly and refunded my shipping

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1326100161' post='1492122'] My only criticism is the timing is a bit all over the place.... other than that great stuff [/quote] Agree with this. Just keep at it

Hi guys - Got a few new pictures to show you. I'm getting really excited now. The neck begins:- Truss rod:- Template of neck drawn:- Neck shape sorted! Neck once again from behind (with a cheeky peek at the body now :- And finally, the headstock:- I love the fact it's beginning to take shape and look like a proper bass. No major issues encountered just yet:- minus one involving pickup location/scratch plate, but its all sorted now. Dave

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1325718987' post='1486754'] We should have an Aberdeen bass-bash for those who don't make Moffat (and those who do!) There are enough of us on here now [/quote] Lets just meet for a pint somewhere Heh but i'd be up for this!

I think my head just melted.