Low End Bee

I only really play at rehearsal once a week or at gigs. The exception is if I'm writing or working on a new song. I will go through the set once at home the night before a gig though. Like a pre match warm up. If I feel musically inspired at home I'll write lyrics or pick up the strat copy and try writing something. Bass is a social instrument for me. I find it a little dull to play unaccompanied.

Ten years on my current one. A padded leather Fender branded one. It's got plenty of life left in it and it's very comfortable. Just some scuffing here and there. My spare is a late 70s dark red suede Rotosound effort.

What's the date? Here's a great song about the man himself [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZAYBpbAddY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZAYBpbAddY[/url]

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1350926245' post='1845156'] Your generation -Generation x Silly love songs - Wings Friday -Joe Jackson Running bear (live) Stiff little fingers Sanctuary - Iron maiden Duchess - The Stranglers Shah shah a go go - The Stranglers Art-i-ficial - Xray spex Autonomy - The Buzzcocks Cupids dead - Extreme.. Should clear the dancefloor quite nicely.. Or the pub. [/quote] Me and my pint would stay. I'd love to do Autonomy if I was in the covers game.

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1351005254' post='1846098'] Thank you It's a fabulous bass in every way. [/quote] It would be if you raised the action..... Fantastic pics by Syivia by the way.

The full gig in all it's gory. Including wobbly mic's and the typical postage stamp for the bass player to stand in scenario. [u][color=#810081][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RjJmc-YAFk[/media][/color][/u]

Likewise. Just because it's on the cover doesn't mean that's what's on the record. Could be a 5 string Status with the right EQ....

I thought he used a Ric?

10:15 Saturday Night - the Cure Have A Little Sympathy - Dean Martin Love Without Anger - Devo Twisted Nerve - the Damned Plain Truth - Gentle Giant You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) - Sylvester She's Lost Control - Joy Division Bionic Horn - King Tubby Third Term - TV Smith's Cheap Come On You Lot - Go Kart Mozart Empty pub.

I sold Greg a precision pickup and he was a perfect gentleman to deal with. Thanks Greg.

[quote name='PaulKing' timestamp='1350909616' post='1844880'] Very cool poster... ;o) [/quote] Thank you. The designer is a genius......

Gutted I couldn't make this one. I sacrificed it for an evening of spliffed and E'd up numpties spilling drinks on me and treading on my feet in Guildford.

Good work. That's nice to hear.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1349484254' post='1827064'] Some photos from tonight's gig! Just seen this. I always make sure if I'm having a kebab I have after the show for this very reason. [/quote]

Free gig specific badge to the first 50 through the door!

Live in Croydon [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RjJmc-YAFk&feature=plcp"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RjJmc-YAFk&feature=plcp[/url]

A touch of Mosrite about this. It'll be expensive no doubt.

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1349785204' post='1830437'] Post gig put down of the century goes to my guitar playing pal Kev , who said to the band that had just finished playing - ' There's a fair contrast between the two guitarists' 'Oh' said one of them , well happy , ' how do you mean?' 'Well' says Kev ' he can play and you fcuking can't'. [/quote] Ouch! A polish chap who's been to a few of our gigs some time apart came up to us after a gig. "This time the drums sounded much bigger. You're bass is ****ing heavy now." Looks at guitarist speaks in monotone "You. You were the same as last time." I think he meant he was up to his usual high standard but it didn't come across like that.

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1349783721' post='1830392'] Possible invitation to hang it on the back of your bedroom door? [/quote] [quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1349785054' post='1830434'] I too think that one had potential [/quote] Sadly in context it wasn't.

Sort of inspired by the "Do Fender Make Basses" thread. 20 something bloke [i]"Your band's good. Like an old guys Green Day" [/i] Very attractive woman in her 30s (just my type in every way) approaches me as I'm heading to pack my gear away. [i]"Hey you're the bass player. Loved your stuff. Is this the secret place where you keep all your gear?"[/i] "Yep" [i]"Can you do something for me? I'm a bit embarassed to ask"[/i] "(gulp) Go ahead. What can I do?" [i]"Can I leave my coat back here?"[/i] Random bloke[i] "That was good but If I was managing your band I'd give you a tweak."[/i] "What would you 'tweak'?" [i]"More or less everything."[/i]