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Just watched this. Only just managed to watch all the way through. Apologies if it's been posted before... [url="http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2011/10/19/casiopea-vs-the-square-eccentric-games/"]http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2011/10/19/casiopea-vs-the-square-eccentric-games/[/url]

[quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1319107839' post='1409928'] The chances are I'd be replaced on any album by a good session musician anyway [/quote] Could be worse - you could be replaced by the guitarist's untalented, overweight 17 year old son like Michael Anthony was. Now[i] that's [/i]a kick in the teeth... Still, imagine having to live up to 33 years of classic rock, knowing that you weren't even born for the first half of it.

[quote name='E sharp' timestamp='1318484381' post='1402668'] TBF , I've always called them that , and so has every muso I've ever worked with . [/quote] Erm...so have I. Are we knobs yet?

"Did you start playing the bass because it's easier to learn than a guitar?" "What's the difference between a guitar and a bass guitar then?" Knobs.

+ 1 for singlecuts. They always remind me of a sperm whale, especially that Warwick Thumb SC. Speaking of Warwicks, isn't the Dolphin the same as the Reverso, just with the corners sharpened? Still an awful, lazy design though.

"Can we do "2 4 6 8 Motorway?" No, f*** off.

[quote name='zac362' timestamp='1317938249' post='1396569'] glad you had a good rehearsal mate, and its always nice when you hear your bass, and it just sound exactly how you wanted it all being well i should be getting a GK mb500 head soon, so i hope i have the same results as you. [/quote] GK have created a mighty fine amp. I don't know what their heads are like with other cabs though. I'm sure you'll have a great sound whatever you put it through. [quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1317956845' post='1396681'] I've done a lot or reading up on these and that was the last piece of info I needed so it looks like its a go [/quote] I did a lot of research too. Lots of reviews, youtube, and Harmony Central. The main selling points for me were the price (I paid £480) and the weight. At 16kg, when I first picked it up, I had to check that it had speakers in it. All my previous amps have been extremely heavy, and I've suffered with my back since the age of 20 (I'm 36 now) so neodymium is my new best friend. The only downside with the MB210 is the hiss when the HF horn is on, but to be fair, I found that it can sound a bit [i]too[/i] bright when it's engaged, so I just switch it off... I'm sure you'll love yours too!

Thanks guys, it's been a good evening! Graham (the drummer) is a good fit - plays well (for someone who originally stated he was "rusty" after not playing for a few years) and is a nice bloke too. No egos in this band. The shift patterns might be a problem but I think we can work around it as he does permanent nights (4 on 4 off) and I do earlies and lates (Monday to Friday). We're not in too much of a rush to get gigging (yet) so we're just going to have to take every opportunity to rehearse and book our gigs around Graham. It's all cool. [quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1317922355' post='1396368'] Quality - let me know how you get on with the Gallien combo. That's what I'm looking at getting [/quote] As for the GK, well, when I first got it, I was worried that it wasn't going to be loud enough.... how wrong was I? That is one powerful, clear sounding combo. Even with a set of dying strings on my jazz bass, it still managed to cut through like nothing I've played through before. The bottom end is quite monstorous for a 2 x 10 and, at 16kg, will not break my back! And it looks sexy too... I am a happy bunny.

So, after searching for a drummer for what seems like forever (3 months actually) I have our first rehearsal later tonight. We are a three piece doing rock covers (Feeder, Manics, Foos, Kasabian etc.) and hopefully we'll get our own stuff going in the new year. Ironically, the drummer works for the same company as me, except different department and different shift, and has basically been sat under my nose for 3 months while I've been scouring every other corner of the Isle of Wight for a decent drummer! And tonight I'll get to use my new Gallien Krueger MB210 combo for the first time too, in a band setting...so could be an interesting evening!

[quote name='Grant' timestamp='1317745757' post='1394066'] I'm 36 and ever the optimist. If Seasick Steve can "make it" at 60+, then there's hope for all of us... Can't believe no one's mentioned him. [/quote] DOH!

I'm 36 and ever the optimist. If Seasick Steve can "make it" at 60+, then there's hope for all of us... Can't believe no one's mentioned him.

Dear M****, Please stop sending me notes in the post, especially to my workplace. The boss is getting annoyed, and you're starting to freak me out a little. It's over, please accept that. Yours Grant

"Saudades de Rock" by Extreme (!) Just discovered it after 3 years of being out. Pat Badger is a monster, and so is his bass tone. Groovemongous!

[quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1317386715' post='1390190'] So after all the hassles with bands I'm finally getting to play a gig this Sat, its a charity event so its pretty relaxed and we're a 5 piece playing very standard rock covers . So far so good only a few problems ; We've only had 1 full rehearsal, The singer has never sung in public before [b]The guitarist has changed the key to 2 of the songs after the last rehersal[/b], The other guitarist has included a song he wrote which I havent been able to learn because I havent got a recording of it but he assures me we'll wing it . Oh and the drummer has assured me that he'l keep the guitarist under control as at the last gig he was so drunk that he fell asleep half way through the second set. So nothing to worry about then The weird thing it I'm not nervous ( well not yet anyway ) [/quote] Why has the guitarist had to change the key of two songs? Why not all of them? Or none of them? Weird...

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1317325474' post='1389594'] +1 for Nick Seymour, does he still play Warwicks? [/quote] Don't think so. Last time I saw him (Isle of Wight 2010) it was Fenders all the way. Vintage P and a Geddy J I think.

Gary Beers (INXS) hugely underrated. Billy Gould (Faith No More) hugely influential. Michael Anthony (Van Halen) huge... Mike Inez (Alice In Chains) detuned groovemeister. Johnny Colt (Black Crowes) cool as f*** Southern bass slinger. Dan Roberts (Crash Test Dummies) smooth as a sack full of smooth things. Nick Seymour (Crowded House) tasteful playing personified. Jared Followill (Kings Of Leon) quirky, groovy, funky, rocker. Mark Sandman (Morphine) a true pioneer, gone too soon. Tony Kanal (No Doubt) equal to Flea in the "holding-down-a-groove-while-jumping-around-like-a-loon" stakes. Jack Beasant (Reef) old school groove. Cass Lewis (Skunk Anansie) the British Tim Commerford. Mark White (Spin Doctors) southpaw slapper. Lonnie Marshall (Weapon Of Choice) Steinberger slapping-while-singing brother of former Chili Pepper Arik Marshall. Has "The Fonk".

I seem to recall the guy from The Hamsters playing with a ring-style pick (basically a pick moulded to a plastic thumb-ring) because of too many gigs. It meant he didn't have to grip a plectrum or worry about dropping it. Good luck with the rehabilitation mate, hope you're up and running soon!

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1317274110' post='1388841'] I'm a huge fan of Shawn Smith - got all his solo stuff but never managed to track down any of the Brad or Satchel stuff. [/quote] I'm really surprised at that. Brad and Satchel were Shawn's springboard, so to speak, so I thought they'd still be readily available. Try Amazon, and look out for "Shame", "Interiors" and "Welcome to Discovery Park" (all Brad), and "The Family" by Satchel, which features Mike Berg on bass. I had a copy of EDC by Satchel, but struggled with it. I thought it was a bit too "trippy". You might be able to hear them on Spotify too. Conversely, I can't seem to get hold of Shawn Smith's solo stuff... Massive fan too, even the Pigeonhed album "The Full Sentence" is worth a look. "Battle Flag is fantastic.

+1 for Nate Mendel and Robert DeLeo. May I also add: Pat Badger (just discovered Extreme's 2008 album "Saudades de Rock" - his tone is just monsterous, and his groove is an impecable one) Jeremy Toback (from a little known Seattle band called Brad featuring one Stone Gossard - check out their debut "Shame" and in particular the track "20th Century" - the world's most simple yet effective bass line.)

Don't get me wrong, I love Fenders, but seriously, how do Fender justify their prices? How can that be worth nearly three grand? I'm lost for words... Can someone clarify this for me please? A precision bass is generally two body shapes (contoured / slab). A jazz bass is one body shape. Their bodies are mass produced, no? Or do they hand carve the custom shop jobbies? How much work actually goes into these custom shop basses? I have visions of a bunch of yanks bolting together off the shelf parts, handing them to the relicing guys and then patting each other on the back and saying to each other "that's a beautiful piece of craftsmanship there, man." Makes me angry. When you consider what you can get from [b]British[/b] luthiers for half the price.... There's no way that is worth £2799..no effing way...

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' post='1363902' date='Sep 6 2011, 11:06 AM']"Never understood that metal detector. Was it a heavy metal Cucumber ?" - In the demo version of the film [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGfZOpzfxFM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGfZOpzfxFM[/url] (about 9 min) it's a load of small change in a hadnkerchief. For some reason it became a foil wrapped cucumber in the full film. There are a few other details that make more sense once you've seen the demo. There is also a deleted scene where a roadie is seen wrapping said cucumber. I am a total Spinal Tap nerd.[/quote] I, on the other hand, must be part of the 1%. Never seen it.

I'll be reserving full judgement until I hear the album, but Rain Dance Maggie is a grower. The thing with the new guy Josh Klinghoffer is he is one of John Frusciante's close friends, and also toured with the Chili's as a second guitarist on their last tour or two, so, to me, he's the natural choice as John's replacement. Apparently, he adds some good bv's to the new record, and plays keyboards too, so I think everything will be fine. Let's face it, the Chilis won't be getting in any old shmuck to replace Mr. Frusciante, will they? He's got to be good to get anywhere near that band. But I think they do need a different producer. Rick Rubin has worked on every album RHCP have put out in the last 20 years. His producton style is...well...pretty minimal (I've read stories of him helping bands to set up the gear for the right sound, then buggering off for days at a time, and just letting the band play to the engineer), and I think it's their sound and not the band that is getting a bit tired. Of their more recent output, I find their more atmospheric stuff like "Desecration Smile" works really well, so I would love to hear them hook up with someone who would give them a whole new edge, but still retain that unique RHCP vibe. I'm a fan, and want to stay a fan. Hate it when my favourite bands bore me...

Gallien Krueger MB210, 350w, 16kg, £480.

Aston "Family Man" Barrett once said "Nothing above the fifth fret". Wise words...

[quote name='chris_b' post='1329763' date='Aug 6 2011, 11:54 AM']I would still plan on getting the 210 extension cab.[/quote] I think that is my plan, although having sat down with the GK earlier and thoroughly "worked" it, I think it will be loud enough. It certainly moves air, and my original concerns were down to the shock of the new, and the fact that I've never played through a modern rig before. Having said that, I'm glad I didn't go for the Ibanez Promethean...