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Sting is at an unfair disadvantage here with his last accountant! [quote name='wateroftyne' post='989630' date='Oct 15 2010, 08:24 PM']The one with most money.[/quote] Yep that's the fella!

The GAS one is new so I'd assume it's been replaced???

I've always put covers up on YouTube as well as originals. Never been a problem. I've always credited who the song was originally by. Millions of bedroom players do covers and I never hear of any issues. The reality is you don't get more than a few hundred hits so if it is a breach of copyright then I think the lawyers reckon we're not worth the effort.

Personally flat sounding amp and buy a basspod but it depends on the studio, live room & what you hope to achieve.

Tapestry by Carole King does it for me. Or some CSNY

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='988637' date='Oct 14 2010, 11:37 PM']Would you believe my Ricky would have been perfect for the job - sold it last week.[/quote] Isn't it always the way? Remember most of the audience will be judging the look, i.e. whether you have a Hofner, rather than the sound. He used rotosound black nylons circa Abbey Road if you want that tone? Sounds like a fun gig. I love McCartney's playing

Welcome to Basschat Andrew

Welcome to Basschat

In my current band it's a new experience for me. I wrote a few lyrics in the past and even came up with the odd verse or chorus structure as well as writing my own basslines. This time around its very much a case of "rhythm section know your place"! We are expected to hold back, do as we are told and never, ever mess up. I quite like the discipline of it all although I definitely want to be more involved in the future. At least I mainly get a say in my basslines. I'd add before I conjour up images of a dictatorship that our songwriter does have a good understanding of drums and bass. In the past I've worked with singers who don't notice your parts in the past and I'm enjoying things at the moment.

Hey Oli, welcome to the forum

A wonderfully succinct introduction. Welcome edited for poor typing

Failing all that the text alone should be ringing alarm bells. Any doubts always walk away. I still bet that goes for more than it should, although a lot less than it would if it was real

When I owned one I rarely plugged it in. The plastic bowl backed ones don't tend to be as loud and the ones with bigger bodies tend to give much better tones. I agree with the general comments that I wouldn't be phased by the fact it had a pickup

It would be more of a shocker if he was called Jaco Pastorius. I'm sure there are a fair few Mark Kings out there

I like the case

I saw Imelda May live earlier this year. The rhythm section depressed me - too talented! Al Gare is a seriously awesome player.

Welcome to the forum

Welcome to the forum Felix

Welcome to the forum

Welcome to Basschat [quote name='Funkgravy' post='987086' date='Oct 13 2010, 04:05 PM']Been playing bass about 15 years, which as I write that makes me cringe.[/quote] It doesn't get any easier, I remember when I had been playing 15yrs & I'm sure there are many on the forum who can double that figure

I'm sure it could aid online sales. It's been said before but a lot of people are listening through rubbish laptop speakers which I'm sure do bass players few favours. I'd welcome it personally

Hi Pete - Welcome to Basschat

Two choices for me depending on my knoweldge gaps; if it's just a small thing I usually write on the set list next to the offending track something to trigger it i.e. F# after solo, or if it's more complex I use blank postcards and write on those. I regularly take those on stage as they are descreet and easy to read. I always only write what I am likely to forget, so if the verse is C,F & G it's unlikely I'll need notes on that! It's usually good for middle sections or changes to amp settings