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Brick House by The Commodores. I even do the moves, otherwise my fingers just don't get funky enough. :blush:

Thanks for that one Pete. Never heard of it before but looks a worthwhile read.

[quote name='Rowbee' post='659750' date='Nov 19 2009, 11:08 PM']With a name like Adamski, the last thing I expected was black metal. I do miss Plymo though.[/quote] Having spent 3 years living there some years back, I've never heard anyone say that before.

Currently trawling through old threads in Amps and Cabs, looking for what's good and what's not. Many thanks again for the advice.

Many thanks. Fairly conclusive, I'm off to buy some volume.

Of course to anyone with GAS that is a stupid question, however. Next year things are set up to start gigging. Currently I only own one bass, an Ibanez SR300 and a practice amp. The bass does a decent job, however being active I was considering getting a passive as a back-up. Money is always a bit tight and I'm not aiming to be a rock star, just for the fun, so don't really need to splash out on loads of gear. Hence, do I throw all available cash at the amp? Or should I get the back up bass and a slightly less expensive amp?

Unless it's dirt cheap, I tend to avoid any tainted goods.

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='659498' date='Nov 19 2009, 06:30 PM']Commendable honesty.[/quote] +1 Top gent.

A minor definitely fits and sounds right. And you're right, doesn't move off of it all the way through.

When I was a little while ago, usually about 30 mins tops. However, my wife who works at the local school came home from work yesterday and informed me that the new music studio, which includes recording and rehearsal rooms, is available to hire. A big smile from me. Decent facilities not 5 minutes walk from my house.

[quote name='sturm' post='659027' date='Nov 19 2009, 11:06 AM']i had one, thought the sound was really nice, swapped for a 5-stringer though, which is even nicer [/quote] Probably me just being picky. It was growling nicely last night.

All he needed to do was pop a new neck on, check the pups and he's been off again. How wasteful these rock stars are, really.

I have an SR300 in Sparkle Red (well that's how it's described) with rosewood board. The sound is a little wanting sometimes but for the price I shouldn't really grumble. The body is brilliant for me. Light and thin - a bit like myself. Got mine for about £235 in north devon. I wanted blue with a maple fretboard because I'm fickle like that.

I can't read (music), but I would say 'feel' definitely comes from the player not the paper. When I say feel, I mean how to 'attack' the strings and all those nuances that provide feel. I picked up the music for a funk number a while back. I can go through and work out what is played, notes, how long to hold, pauses etc. But I come from listening to lots of alternative rock, rock and indie inspired material. I find playing funk difficult because I can't communicate the feel of funk when I play it. Please ignore if this doesn't make sense or you find irrelevant.

Haven't heard of him afraid. But you're right he has some very nice stuff there.

Watched it a couple of weeks ago. I've never liked Duran Duran, but I thought it could be interesting. Afraid to say I found it thoroughly uninteresting. Hopes were dashed, so back to quietly ignoring them.

[quote name='The Funk' post='657757' date='Nov 18 2009, 01:30 AM']I always thought it was A blues/minor pentatonic. Haven't played it in many years so I can't remember it all that well. Someone might have said it's in the key of F if it's the IIIm chord but I can't remember it so I can't say if they'd techincally be right.[/quote] My theory knowledge is woefully inadequate, but I think I understand what you're saying. A blues/minor pentatonic does seem to fit/sound ok though.

Full on. No compromise.

[quote name='Clarky' post='658419' date='Nov 18 2009, 07:09 PM']Hey Al, wanna borrow this for the gig? Doubles up as a bandana [attachment=36643:thong.jpg][/quote] My goodness, that could get the whole forum removed from the internet. It's put me right of me HobNob and cup of tea that has.

You'll have a great time. If you are not driving, you could get as bladdered as the crowd and you'll never remember a thing.

[quote name='iamapirate' post='657178' date='Nov 17 2009, 04:39 PM']Walk this way - Aerosmith [/quote] I'll suggest on Thursday when I meet up with said person, and see how he reacts!

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='657540' date='Nov 17 2009, 10:04 PM']Have you been watching the Victor Wooten DVD by any chance ? Peter In A[/quote] Haven't been watching any Victor afraid, apart for a small clip posted on a thread here a couple of days ago - a true master of bass. Thanks for confirming my suspicions. Don't know which plonk decided to plump for F? It will keep me drummer happy he loves this track so I had 5 minutes....what funky time I've had.

Am I right in thinking that it is in A - pentatonic or blues. Take your pick! It's just that I saw somewhere that it was in F, but it just doesn't sound like F.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='656310' date='Nov 16 2009, 07:46 PM']What is your lineup? Do you have keyboards?[/quote] A simple line up. Drums, Bass, Guitar and vocals.

Many thanks to all. I'll throw your collective expertise at him. [quote name='OldGit' post='655759' date='Nov 16 2009, 10:39 AM']Pick the funk out this [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=8685&st=0&p=90010&#entry90010"]Dance Floor fillers thread[/url][/quote] Very good link, I'll definitely be throwing some suggestions from the list.