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[quote name='Faithless' post='815107' date='Apr 22 2010, 03:56 PM']Just say a word, and I'll get my coat, eh.. Faith[/quote] "a word". Have you got your coat yet? [size=2](just joking)[/size] There are literally loads of talented musicians doing 'gigs' you simply wouldn't expect them to do. Danny Thompson famously played on Cliff Richard's Euro Song Contest entry. When ask why, he always answers he had a young family and had to put food on the table. Simple as that I suppose. As you will have noticed from Bilbo's and Doddy's posts. Actually Bilbo recently listed several really well known (well within Jazz) players that are only able to pursue their art basically part-time. I seem to remember him mentioning one DB player who didn't play for 30 years because his bass was broken and he couldn't afford a new one. It wasn't until someone lent him one he started playing again.

Who's Next was indeed a fantastic album. Unfortunately I don't have Sky.

[quote name='Dave Vader' post='814637' date='Apr 22 2010, 09:01 AM']I reckon we must have at least seen each other across the haze of smoke.[/quote] Haze of smoke? I can't imagine what you mean by that. Oh, unless of course you mean when they used to open the fire exit doors at the Anchor and all the 'steam' billowed out, always looked like it was on fire. Enjoy the forum, I'm officially an addict.

[quote name='Sean' post='814441' date='Apr 21 2010, 10:55 PM']Another one from way back when.[/quote] Last seen 3rd Feb. I know he wasn't everyone's cup of tea but I quite liked him. Perhaps we'll see him again.

Haven't seen maxrossel for a while.

[quote name='Dave Vader' post='814258' date='Apr 21 2010, 08:52 PM']Ah, Torrington, good times, I used to play out the back of the Newmarket back in the 90s, many punk bands, plus the constant supply of sweet thangs gigs. I guess you know Big Al then?[/quote] Now your talking some good times, I think we all used to live in the back of the Newmarket. Sweet Thangs gigs were brilliant and Al is probably an institution. I occasionally see Chris, the guy who used to play bass for the Sweet Thangs. I'm assuming you used to go to The Anchor in Westward Ho! as well. Saw some good bands there. I've probably met you in passing. Good times indeed.

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You are busy. I've heard of Space Invaders, I'll keep my eye out for your gigs. I'm in Torrington, no bands though. Cheers

Welcome. Devon you say. I'd guess North Devon. What bands are you in may be able to catch you playing some time.

I was only thinking the same myself the other day. You don't see soopercip around much these days. Probably busy with his twins daughters

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[quote name='Ruck' post='813156' date='Apr 20 2010, 10:14 PM']Im selling my beloved 1997 Bubinga corvette soon: should be in your price bracket, give us a PM if she likes it.[/quote] You must at least consider buying this. If only to stop me pestering the Mrs, thus resulting in divorce on grounds of mental cruelty and I simply can't afford that. That is seriously nice.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='813089' date='Apr 20 2010, 09:33 PM']I'd give him 3 reasons: 1. It's my stuff if you think you're printing anything on it you can pay for it (the gear). 2. It looks sh*t. 3. I'm not in this band any more.[/quote] A quality response.

Welcome to basschat. EB0, nice. I'd buy one but am having issues with the Chancellor of the Exchequer for the house to release said funds. Then of course there's the list of other stuff I need.

[quote name='MyNameIsMudd' post='813051' date='Apr 20 2010, 09:05 PM']My name is ... naaah, you wouldn't stand a chance of pronouncing it anyway [/quote] You're probably right Welcome the basschat, you've got some nice gear.

[quote name='JordanRLS' post='813013' date='Apr 20 2010, 08:44 PM']A fantastic bit of kit for the price... I've just bought one and i really like it...[/quote] A man with impeccable taste.....I also have a 300 and just love it.

2nd hand Warwick or a new Rockbass maybe. Ibanez SR300 or maybe stretch to a 500. Very sleek. The Squire CV comes highly recommended, I was in a shop on Monday and the owner was literally eulogizing about them.

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I'd never heard of part fretted instruments I must admit. But then I'm an ignorant git.

There are always a few threads asking for advice on combos and it surprises me that this range isn't mentioned more, especially given the good reviews they get. And if I was near Oxford, Hector, I'd be very tempted - if I actually needed a new combo but apparently I don't according to someone else

I only mention these as I popped into a music shop this morning and there was a Fender Rumble 100/210 in the shop. (It's a very small shop with only half a dozen bass amps at most and only 3 basses ). The guy who owns it is a Fender fanatic, and I can't emphasis that enough, Fender are almost a religion to this guy and although I'm not a Fender man I thoroughly enjoyed the half hour I spent chewing the fat with him. Anyway back to the amp, only 100w, so asked about it and the owner said it was seriously loud, chest thumpingly loud. (Although he is a guitarist). The range (15w up to 350w) is very rarely mentioned on here so I was just wondering what the general consensus was. I must admit if I was in the market for a new combo it would definitely be in the running.

Doddy's nailed it I think. Especially if you've got some good gear, you don't want to be covering it up or modifying it. If however, I was to say own an unreliable brand of amp beginning with B then I'd quite happily hide it behind anything available. Like I say I'm not in the band, so it doesn't effect me, but I'm pretty sure I'd have said no. Especially considering they've already got a backdrop logo and one on the drumkit. Perhaps uniforms are next

I have a friend who is the vocalist/band leader. He's quite an excitable, exuberant and very enthusiastic chap. He's a good bloke. The band have decided to have 'new' speaker covers made with the band logo on them. The guitarist I noticed has got one of those nice vintage style amps. Now I'm quite obsessive about my gear, what little I have, and there would be no way on this earth that I would agree to have my speaker grill replaced by the band logo, regardless of my loyalty to the other members. More so if I had a top end rig. Would you? Or am I being an idiot? Please note I'm not in said band.