E sharp

Sort of a post gig , few days after .

Working at an engineering firm at the time , and one of the lads came up and says -

" eh Paul , you're in a band , aintcha ?"
" Yeah , I play a bit "
" Well I saw this really good band the other night (reels off band name) , I've seen them loads of times . You heard of them "
" Yeah I have , cause I play in that band , you fcukin inbred "
" No you don't "
" Think I do "
" No you don't "
" If you say so twat "
" Sorry mate , can't think how I've not seen you "

We were only a 4 piece function band , with brightly coloured Zoot suits for the function gigs . Everyone had a different colour .

I still can't believe the " no you don't " . Sums it all up . Even with a bright blue suit on , the bassist can still be ignored .

Bought the SFX Burninator off of Martin (knew it'd be mine one day) .

Great communication , and we worked around each other regarding payment methods .

Good level of trust with us both , as is unique to Basschat - we're all gents on here .

Great guy to deal with .

I've got the WT400 , the one before , and it's all I've played in nearly 12 years .

I've done blues deps , covers bands , and the like , and it'll cover everything .

They're out of vogue at the moment , so they can be picked up relatively cheaply .

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He's on here - Silent Fly (Max is his name)

[quote name='invicta59' timestamp='1348774301' post='1818119']
After a brief explanation of how most classical lefties learn to play rightie
[/quote]What was the reason that he gave?

I've heard this said also . But I've also heard classical players bemoan the fact that pop music is all about image first , then find that their employers won't hire a leftie , because of the look in an orchestra , with the symmetry - seems the same image first attitude with them too .

Graphite necked bass with fan frets - I reckon there's a massive market for one

Saw this up for sale - though can't remember where . Thought this was great , and even more so with that picture .

Awesome bass there Bob

Top buy this . Lasted longer than I thought . Always fancied one of these , but as usual , no money at the time

There's a lovely red Passion III for sale on here for £800 that would be joining my series II and series IV if I hadn't lost my job!
I'll probably be taking mine to the S E Bass Bash so if you can get there you can at least try a couple of Passions. I recall that the Arpege that I tried felt very similar anyway but has more knobs on it!

That is a tasty Passion 3 , I agree .

The boss has spoken - told ya , all you need in one post

I know a bit , but I'm not even going to try - Ped's your man for this .

He knows all the subtle differences in the different 'marks' , ie Passion 1 , Passion 11 , Passion 111 . There are also differences within those 'marks' aswell .

Give it a day or two , and all will be revealed , or maybe try and PM him .

Paul .

I know you weren't looking for answers as such , but this is it

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Very nice and all , but some just have a vastly over inflated idea of what these are worth - lovely though .

Dreadful . Bike rally with supplied PA , but unfortuanately came with 2 sound men that had no idea - and I mean NO idea . Worst rally ever .

[quote name='far0n' timestamp='1343343085' post='1749411']
Mark King is a financial slag of sorts, who will frankly play anything if you're paying him enough. He's never sounded so bleedin rubbish as he does now.
[/quote]Don't quite agree with that , but I see where you're coming from .
I've sort of lost count of the amount of gear that bloke has endorsed in just the last few years .
As much as he's a monster player , and comes across as a really nice guy , this constant endorsment switching is becoming endemic - doesn't anyone seem to stay with a brand for more than 10 years ? (before anyone posts , I there's a few who do)

Just read this here , just can't believe it - was he ill ? Anyone know .
Always seemed such a lovely guy . RIP

I'm not a jazzer , but Pat Metheny for me
Knofler
BB King
David Sanborn - also (gonna getted slated for this) Steve Normans sax work with Spandeau - just recognisable tone
Gary Moore

Never did a season , but did a few years ago . The Birdies Song , is one of my abiding memories . That and coppin' off with a Blue coat

Also good to see Dave Bronze still about - playing with Tom Jones .

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1337902180' post='1667371'] This one you'll have to prise from my rigomorticed hands I reckon! It's is rather epic!
[/quote]Ha ha . There's no stopping you mate . You said the same about the last 610 you had (Epifani) , yet still sold it to me
You've had some gear over the years
Bet it sounds awesome .

Played a big bike rally a couple of days ago . Do it every year and we had the whole night this year .
Sheds loads of gear all through the genny , though lights seperate .
3rd song in and the power goes , everyone running around checking everything . Soundman (and best mate) comes up and asks is I have a spare 13 amp fuse - that was the culprit .

Honestly , it took 10 minutes to find , and as per usual it's the Bass player with his spares who sorts out everyone else . Lost count over the years when I've helped guitarists out with spare strings , batteries etc . Bloody good job us Bassist carry spares , though I never thought a PA crew wouldn't have any spare 13 amp fuses . Drummer kept in going with "we will rock you" , just to stop the crowd getting antsy .

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1338725418' post='1678454']
A mess? No tune? Whatever it was it certainly wasn't a mess without a tune, it has a very clear arrangement and it's very tuneful. I suppose it's down to what you're used to hearing.
[/quote]We're all different mate , as seen here by the differing views of her performance .
Some of you love it , and some of us really can't see what the fuss is about .
I suspect I'd probably like her sideman work more (if she's done any) , 'cause this seems to be the case with me . Like I've got albums with Marcus Miller on , that I like - playing wise and tune wise . I've also got some of his solo work , and I consider it pure dross - just tuneless .

I just love listening to these guys , and gals , in sidemen roles , backing up great established artists . It's just when they go off and do their own , mainly instumental , albums , it just loses me somewhat . I know I may be in the minority , and I'm not playing devils advocate here , it's just we all 'hear' this stuff differently .

Coming late to the party here , but I caught her 1st song on the iplayer , and couldn't even bring myself to watch it to the end .

Probably gonna be slated here , but it just sounded a mess . Great playing but no tune . Someone on here mentioned about great players don't always make great music , and by what I saw , I'd agree .

Perhaps if I listened to some of here albums , I may have a different view , but on the strength of the programme alone , I won't be bothering .

Hi guys

Got a big rally gig tomorrow , and thinking about bringing along all of my cabs . Just cause I only get the chance once a year , and want to hear what it all sounds like .

Gonna bring a 5.3 ohm 610 , 4 ohm 410 and 8 ohm 210 .
Borrowing a power amp , and slaving out of my amp .

Am I right in thinking that if I hook up the 5.3 ohm 610 and 8 ohm 210 together , that'll make 4 ohms ?
Then the 4 ohm 410 can be run off of the other side of the amp .

Overkill I know - he he , but just fancy a monster rig for the first time , as it's rare I get any room on stage , and I'm gonna have bags of it tomorrow .

Think I'm correct with the ohmage , but just thought I'd ask .

Paul

Chequered on is a Home Brew , I think .