Marvin

I saw Dan's review and it's what a review should be. It's also backed up by a more in depth written piece. They don't call Dan Dood for nuffin'

I don't know what bored me more, the new Muse album or this 'review'. I've heard the new Muse album and was underwhelmed by it. It's not as daft as the last two efforts, but it's just a bit meh! After you've read one of that blokes, so called, reviews you've pretty much read them all. Formulaic, derivative....

[quote name='Mickeyboro' timestamp='1435044121' post='2804817'] He is not bring commissioned though is he? He is a freelance whose trade is being restricted [/quote] He was being hired by a publication. If he doesn't get paid for the photos he took don't get used that's between him and the publication. Swift, clearly regards her image as she does her music and wants as much control as possible. If she wants control over where her image appears that's entirely up to her. The photographer states that taking photos at concerts barely covers costs, so don't do it. Doing certain gigs for bands isn't economical, so they don't do it. His reasoning doesn't stack up.

As already stated, don't forget the batteries and don't leave it with the jack. Personally I leave the EQ on an active centred and use the EQ on an amp to tweak my sound. Although, why having bass, treble and possibly middle frequency controls on a bass is confusing is baffling it itself...just adjust them if you feel you need to. It's not complicated.

Taylor Swift's music is still not available on Spotify so I doubt very much if this is some PR stunt. She's an established artist with enough clout to make Apple look like a greedy corporate arse. Thankfully it'll mean musicians won't be footing the bill for Apple's new experiment (which will probably flop anyway).

[quote name='Basslessfret' timestamp='1394469896' post='2391652'] And finally, here it is! [/quote] That's a TRBX305. Firstly, Yamaha don't do the 500's in bright red. What you're describing as the single switch along the top line of knobs and the knob along the bottom is probably the light reflecting off of the screws that keeps the the 'performance EQ' selector in place. It's definitely a 305.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1434483254' post='2800095'] D'oh! I know! I was just having a bit laugh and a joke. What do you think the ' ' was for? [/quote] I do apologise, it looked like someone with indigestion

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1434461400' post='2799801'] Never heard of Blackstar... is it one of the Behringer brands..? [/quote] Please keep up. [url="https://www.blackstaramps.com/"]https://www.blackstaramps.com/[/url]

That sounded really good. Great tone(s)

You're probably not cursed Guitarist I was in a band with a few years ago had a Blackstar combo, brand new. It spent several months back and forth getting repaired

Whether the remaining members of a band can go through the songs or no without a drummer is a total irrelevance. If a BAND is to sound tight and cohesive it needs to practice as a band, everyone listening to EVERYTHING that is going on, working together. Anyone who is absent will always feel they are playing catch when they get back, that can be a bad move IMO. If anyone can't keep track of time then they need to sort that out in their own time. Rehearsal space isn't cheap for most.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1434056011' post='2796393'] Well you know, I don't want to be banging on and on about it all the time. [/quote] Quite right. Always best to be discreet

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1434029791' post='2796092'] I don't think I've ever mentioned it on this forum, but it must be my 1976 Precision. Been with me all its life except for four years after I rashly sold it. But I did buy it back, so I claim the extra points for that! One day I really must take some pictures of it and post them on BC... [/quote] You've got a p-bass? Really? You never said. For me it's my Sire V7 Jazz, my most recent purchase. Something about that bass really clicks at the moment.

If I'm in a band that intends to perform in public then I'm only interested in rehearsing (I don't do practises, that's usually a byword for someone tipping up not having done their homework) as a band. Everyone there or I don't turn up.

Wise decision

Looks great. Would be interesting to see a shot of it next to the Hayman, for comparison

They were very good last night. Sensible was very entertaining. A good 90min set. The only downside was the sound/mix. Maybe it's my hearing but I couldn't hear Dave Vanian for most of the gig and the bass, drums and low end of the keys was a bugger awful sludge IMO. And, I know it's terribly un-Punk to say so but it was too loud. Excessive volume IMO just makes for a crap sound.

I'm going to write it down and ask my eldest's schoolmate's Dad, he's Polish Back to the bass. I think WoT's new bass looks WAAAAY better than the Lakland and I really like the Lakland.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1433422811' post='2790949'] Who's playing bass for them now? [/quote] Stu West

They're at the Pheonix in Exeter tonight

Looks great. Definete GAS inducer

Anyone going to see the Dammed on their latest tour.? I'm going to tonight. I've never seen them before so haven't a clue what they'll be like.

Thomann have the SR300 for £210 at the moment

My last band (a covers band) ended a couple of months ago. It was a long drawn out process to be honest. It was the best band I'd been in, very driven, professional attitude, good musicianship, all despite relatively little gigging experience from 2 or 3 of us. We put masses of time into the band in just 4 months, did one gig had several lined up, then the singer announces she was moving away. Finding a replacement for her was impossible, she was one of the best singers in the area. Then the drummer and guitarist fell out and that was that. I haven't touch a bass in over 2 months. It has shown me though how much time bands consumed and with a young family how much time I shouldn't have been spending doing band stuff. Hopefully I can get a better balance with any new band