Marvin

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1342868845' post='1742055'] You have to have one or they won't let you play. [/quote] I'll remember this important info. Thank you.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1342868481' post='1742046'] The bassist & drummer will be expected to play an endless 12 bar progression whilst an array of middle aged guitarists play completely uninspired (& uninspiring) pentatonic solos over it. Most of these guitarists will be wearing t-shirts with pictures of eagles or wolves on them & a waistcoat over the top of it. There will also usually be a fat bald bloke who gets up and plays a harmonica REALLY badly. It's hell on earth. [/quote] This has always been my suspicion and why I've always steered well clear of them and no intention of going to one in the near future. This may change when in my advancing years, and I don't own a waistcoat yet.

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1342855090' post='1741840'] I've jammed Blues (pick a key + tempo and feel, then start playing), original material (if someone has a riff/lick/idea build around that) and covers (everyone knows the song structure and hopefully the words so just start playing after the count and see where it goes) and t[b]bh my definition of 'jamming' is that not everyone present has learned what they were supposed to learn for said get-together![/b] [/quote] So the bass player will be thinking it's a practice as they've learnt their stuff and everyone else will be winging it

Only because someone suggested a 'jam' to see if we gel, it got me thinking. What is a jam? Really, you know. Do you arse about with songs you all might know? Do you play just random stuff that just pops into your 'ead? WIth my current band 'jamming' means the latter, and is a way of sometimes finding new ideas for original material. However, what if it's for a covers band? EDIT: and what happens at jam nights? I've been to open mic nights but not jam nights. Is there a difference?

We've got 3 kids (eldest now 8 and two youngest are 5) and not one of them has touched my bass without me saying they can. The only thing they've ever done is alter the eq on my amp when it was turned off.

[quote name='WHUFC BASS' timestamp='1342690467' post='1739242'] This thread [/quote] Glad I'm not the only one

[quote name='Eljay' timestamp='1342631973' post='1738356'] COULD win a Prize?? [b]SHOULD[/b] win a Prize?? Maybe- "I better not be sayin' anything about a Prize 'round these h'yar parts, or I'll be horn-swoggled if some take umbrage and virtually kick my arse for implying such' Oh, If I could only turn back the clock of Time..... I'd buy the right lottery ticket, that's what! [/quote] Putting [b]should[/b] would have rattled the natives even more, probably

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1342629899' post='1738291'] Not even if I bought one ticket 'n let thee in thru t' bog window! [/quote] If thee could geet someone t' give me a bump up, I were quite short in 78. Grand of yee

"MAY" win a prize!? Tfft, it's July anyway, 6 weeks late.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1342630275' post='1738302'] French or German? Wood or carbon fibre? [/quote] One of each

The phase cancellation can be quite noticeable sometimes. I tend to use the neck pick up a lot lately for a that P bass tone as this works well in the band I'm playing with at the moment.

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1342629137' post='1738269'] Ah you see, I'm an old sod, my first (Motorhead) gig was around 1978 (poss even '77). They were likened to a loud punk band then. A' t' Bold Street Workingmen's Club, Accrington, 'n we all 'ad kippers f' tea. [/quote] Well...I'm not that young really, but I was only 5 in '78 so I probably wouldn't have been allowed in t' Bold Street Workingmen's Club, Accrington.

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1342628742' post='1738261'] I remember Lemmy being slagged for playing chords - but he's managed to get along. [/quote] Did he? I'm young you see and wouldn't have been aware of this Odd though considering chords is all so very....something or other...oh you know...not fashionable but sort of in? Isn't it?

This is all turning out well I've stopped using either pick or fingers and neither do I engage in slapping. No! It's the bow for me. Yes, that's right a bow. It's the only way to groove.

I'm a fairly cautious person but will quite happily do my own set ups. I've paid for set ups and they were very good, but as I'm quite happy to do it myself then... Even tweaking the truss rod isn't a big ordeal, it's more confidence then anything.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcQX3fckQzo&feature=related From his website: Bob Babbitt was never just any bass player. Sums it up for me.

Bores me rigid, dum de dum dum dum dum de dum de dum de dum. And so it goes on. Where's the creative expression in that? Just gets me out the house tbh.

I love everyone Just don't let the Mrs find that out though

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1342362833' post='1733725'] amended for accuracy [/quote] Sorry, thank you, you were entirely right to amend

[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1342359462' post='1733663'] Having been involved in drafting use agreements for major concert venues, you'll find it has a lot less to do with the so-called local "miserable bastards" residents objections to noise than it has to do with concerns for the safety of attendees and working time regulations, for venue custodial and security personnel. Timings are carefully coordinate with local policing provision, and usually set to allow attendees safe and ready access to local public transport routes and hubs in order to leave the area afterwards. Yes, of course, noise pollution is a consideration, but it is by no means the primary consideration. [/quote] Considering what silddx does, there is a certain irony regards your post SILDDX, SORT YOURSELF OUT MAN. GET YOURSELF INFORMED [quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1342362431' post='1733711'] 3 hours FFS! They obviously ain't doing enough gigs. [/quote] Springsteen's renowned for doing long sets.

I've a 300. Last week I tried a 400 and a 700. The 700 is BLOODY LOVELY. Same electronics and Pickups as the 500 but with a slightly more exotic(?) body. It feels very similar to the 500. I really like them...all.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1342284113' post='1732830'] [b][size=8]OK![/size][/b] [b][size=8][/size][/b] [/quote] That's much better

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1342282311' post='1732811'] Yeah, say what you think Rich for Christ's sake, don't beat about the bush. [/quote] Put a on the end, otherwise I'll think you're being serious . And stop using my real name

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1342279894' post='1732751'] Can't quite sense the tone there....lol [/quote] hmmm, perhaps I wasn't being blunt enough

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1342267083' post='1732548'] Because of this thread, I checked them on tv last night at T in the park. I don't get them at all.... No songs no nothing, all eggs in a dodgy style basket but hugely overrated IMO. Oh well, move on. [/quote] I saw their T in the Park slot. I'll be a bit more blunt. I thought they were f***ing sh*t. If this is one of the best British bands it'll explain why I'm listening to a lot of US music lately.