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If I got a room with everyone who said that to me these days, I'd prove my age by not having the energy!
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I only turned 50 a couple of months ago but my teens was spent thinking more about how I looked rather than my playing and it is a trait I am embarrassed to say continued into my 20s. I started getting more serious in my 30s and over lockdown I actively started practicing every day - and continue to do so. I think I have a good reputation both locally now and on the circuits I play on, usually get good feedback after shows. All of this is offset by my own personal crippling self-doubt but I guess that is just typical of a lot of musicians. I definitely subscribe to the view that anyone who does something for a long time gets better at it.
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Pete bought my Orange AD200B head. Paid straight away, came the same day, had a cool chat about all things bass and the Wiltshire music scene and was easy to deal with. A stand-up fella and one I'd happily recommend.
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At a slight tangent and without getting too paranoid about things, I do think musicians tend to be increasingly easier targets. There are plenty of tax avoidance scams that go on in business and at the very top, where as I know a fair few bands who have been hit with huge tax bills because they played some festivals and couldn't prove their small or non existent fee - so got told what they should have earned and been charged for that. We've had conflicting advice from airlines whilst on tour and been hit with charges for instruments at the last minute when they have us over a barrel, and then there is the Ulez charge for bands on tour. Obviously, I can only go on the article in the original post and perhaps there is another side to the story but generally it does seem harder these days. I always chat to my neighbours and encourage them to let me know. There is a wider problem with mental health and if you have a difficult neighbour, they can make life very difficult. Thankfully, I've only had that once over the years and it was about her imaginary parking allocation on a public road.
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AD200B head and both cabs sold! -
Up to date pictures taken on my phone about 20 minutes ago (please note all high quality cables are included in a sale of the full rig & power cable with head) The plastic is to throw the cat off the scent - which has worked!
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I was in two minds whether to post this but as we were live in public thought it fitted this thread; last night my duo Deadlight Dance played on Don't Stop the Music Show on Swindon 105.5FM. As part of the hour long special they played our last single and interviewed us but we got to play five acoustic songs on air, going out live. It was quite daunting because you just don't know who is listening. Because there it was 100% acoustic, I decided to do my performance on the mandolin as I thought the bass wouldn't cut through. At the time it felt relaxed and the feedback was great. I've since listened to the show and over analysed the fun out of it a bit more but, no, it was good! I could tell that Peggy-Sue really liked us and she was great at putting us at ease. I felt the conversation was fairly effortless and we are definitely keen to come back once we have finished our album.
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Tues eve at 8pm Swindon 105.5FM & I am part of a 1hr special, talking & playing songs with my duo.
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Just to disagree with the previous reply, I owned one and it definitely did. I only sold mine recently but I used to work with the loudest guitar player and drummer (both ex-pros) I've played with in a 35 year playing career. I had to move the volume from 4 to 7 for those two, but no issues. These are great amps. Any doubts try them yourself. In my 5 piece Americana band I had no issues. I also used it in a 3 piece 60s garage band and a four piece Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute, never with any issue. Might be different with some really heavy bands but for rock, roots, country, soul, blues etc, no issues. -
Obviously it isn't quite as loud but the roundwounds always sound really harsh on acoustic basses. The tone is much more balanced and a bit old school. I think the brand was Fender. I like the flatwounds they do. Generally I have roundwounds on my electric basses these days but this just works.
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I cannot recommend these enough Large Bodied Black Acoustic Bass Guitar My friend who sets up gear is a real guitar snob and has lots of high end vintage Gibsons. He had one on the wall and I was blown away to the extent that I bought one. I use it at home and at open mics. With the pickup you have more options. The only downside is that you won't find a case for it. I have the largest gig bag that it only just fits in but it is quite big. The bigger the body, the more sound it pumps out and yes, I too put flatwounds on it. I had a few people compliment me on my sound on Sunday and I was just going in flat through the PA.
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Are bass players going the way of dinosaurs
Cat Burrito replied to iconic's topic in General Discussion
Working with young people, music is as popular as ever. They use the internet differently to us and I think it's safe to assume they don't want to spend their free time talking to a bunch of so called boomers! I'm okay with that, we get the last laugh - they'll all wind up like us! -
My little 80s style Goth duo did a full 2 hour set at The Blue Boar in Aldbourne (also known as The Cloven Hoof in the 1971 Jon Pertwee era Dr Who episode The Daemons). Being local, we absolutely filled the place (& beer garden!) I thought it was the best we've ever played and we now have the next studio session fully paid for as a result. The kids dressed up gothic (my 5yr old niece does a mean Wednesday Addams)! I played bass (obviously), mandolin, tenor banjo, bodhran and a bit of vocals too. Couple of free drinks and my good lady made us a chilli for after. I think even Mick Jagger would have been jealous of this one!
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Offered for sale is my big Orange rig AD200B head (second picture & comes with Orange cover) that was made in July 2020. Also, included is the Orange OBC115 and Orange OBC410. These cabs were made in 2017 / 2018 and come with Orange covers. I used this rig on three or four tours of the UK with Electric Boys and Enuff Z'Nuff. Hands down it the best rig I have ever owned but it comes with that old school weight that as I am getting older, I am preferring a lighter option. For the downtime , my Orange rig has been in storage in the kitchen (as the most expensive laptop stand whilst I work out!) The condition must be at least a 9/10 for the amp / cabs, less so for the covers... but then that's the idea right? I look after my kit as the pages of Basschat feedback show. It's collection only as it is heavy (I drove up to Sheffield to get the head as the shop refused to post an all valve head. The price for the three is but if I split, I would be looking at £1500. AD200B head - £900 OBC410 - £450 OBC115 - £375 I am located within easy reach of the M4 but could potentially look at meet ups around Bath / Oxford / Basingstoke / Reading areas. Please note that the cat (who sadly passed away shortly after this pic) does not get to go anywhere near this rig and this was just a photographed moment where he came in to see what was going on.
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Moderation note - @Ralf1e, @MacDaddy - I am not sure how this happened but I can't correct the original quote! The main body of text is easy to alter but not when quoting somebody - that is bolded out! I think as the thread correctly acknowledges that it was @Rayman who said it, we'll have to let it stand. Otherwise, it'll make the thread look untidy if I start hiding comments. I'll put a clarification in the original post.
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Any music shops (good for basses) in Newcastle?
Cat Burrito replied to ossyrocks's topic in General Discussion
There's a couple of shops in the centre (from memory). I'm from Swindon area but used to regularly go to the North East as a kid because my Mum was a Geordie. Prices were cheaper up there, hence that Squier being bought at Windows. It has a longstanding reputation; lots of celebrities have bought from there. In my day the basses / guitars were in the basement but now they are upstairs. The ground floor is records now. I believe from walking around between soundchecks / shows there is a Guitar Guitar and a PMT that are within wandering distance. I don't know what the selection is like there as they were shut when I went recently. I love the city and always find people to be really friendly. -
Any music shops (good for basses) in Newcastle?
Cat Burrito replied to ossyrocks's topic in General Discussion
I've always liked JG Windows where I bought my first Squier back in '88. I still pop in when touring and the selection seemed reasonable. It's in the undercover arcade near the monument but google it. -
My duo drove from Wiltshire to Lancaster for a 4 band Goth bill. It was an amazing experience, a road trip with my friend of 34yrs. We played great. The Thunderbird into my Blackstar combination worked brilliantly and the audience / other bands were great. We were disciplined so actually made some money to go towards the studio next month. A great experience.
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Bassist required - Tours of Russia/North Korea booked
Cat Burrito replied to hiram.k.hackenbacker's topic in Bassists Wanted
I played a skinhead pub at the height of my skinny Glam rocker phase. So I think I could qualify. -
MU members can join for a £1 at the moment, for the first six months.
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First show of my 50s and my Goth duo Deadlight Dance did a Saturday afternoon slot at The Barge in Honeystreet. We played some of our favourite 80s tunes by The Cure, Sisters of Mercy, The Mission, Bauhaus, Siouxsie and The Banshees etc, along with a few of our own from the forthcoming album. I don't think the landlady liked us (her opening gambit was "are you doing to be loud?" which was a strange thing to say to an acoustic duo) but she acknowledged we'd gone down really well so wanted to book us for a Saturday night. There was supposed to be a collection for the band that sadly didn't happen, despite several audience members asking but the headline was we did a 2hr set and played really well. Afterwards I posed for some selfies with a woman celebrating her 40th - she couldn't believe I was 50, which was sweet and one guy was impressed that I could play bass, mandolin, banjo, mandocello (he did have to ask what it was), sing and play a drum "to a high standard". A case of smoke and mirrors but you get it where you can! Nick (not pictured, the other half of the duo) and I did our first show together back in '89 and it's a genuine thrill that here we are in our 50th year.
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The Pub in Lancaster on Good Friday. Down in Wiltshire there is less of a scene. Nick, other half of the band, has a lot of commitments that prevent touring but Nottingham could be cool. Lancaster will be our 2nd bigger road trip with this band.
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I have work commitments at the moment which is preventing me from going to any shows. I really like the In Isolation stuff I heard on YouTube and have been streaming the albums too. Playing with Gothzilla myself next month, so it's annoying because I'd be all up for this tour were I not committed elsewhere.
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I started learning in the late 80s and picked bass as it was always the "cool" instrument. It's funny to me now that it seems to have reverted back to being the instrument a lot of people play as a second choice / the bass player being the awkward one. In the 80s bass was definitely king!
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I am not much of a fan but the video was interesting. I liked his approach to bass and listening to the history. I thought it sounded pretty rubbish though.
