Rich

I've always sung and played, mostly BVs but some lead, so to be honest I find it's second nature these days. Although it does definitely depend on the complexity of the bass part. Quite how Mark King does it sometimes is beyond me -- whether you like his playing style or loathe it, you have to admit that his ability to sing over complex bass parts is second to none. But [i]talking[/i] and playing? Forget it. I find it next to impossible.

[quote name='icastle' post='1121163' date='Feb 9 2011, 11:34 AM']Someone please tell me this <turdtwister> wasn't the inspiration behind Bernard Matthews Turkey Twizzlers... [/quote] Well, the one is about as tasty and nutritious as the other... EDIT: Probably.

I've had the Wal since 1986. The only longer relationships I've had are with my parents/family. Partners for life

I try not to use the Post Office for anything much larger than a stamp these days. Certainly after what they did to Si's B2A...

"Mummy, when I grow up I want to be a bass player." "Don't be silly darling, you know you can't do both." Yup, she's right.

[quote name='spike' post='1160660' date='Mar 13 2011, 04:32 PM']Well, in a moment of madness at the bass guitar show yesterday I went and bought the classic J model on the Bass Merchant stand. The build quality and finish are excellent especially considering the price. It sounds good too and there's quite a variety of tones avaible. One feature that I like is that instead of the two volume controls and one volume control that you'd find on a standard jazz, there is a master volume, a pickup blend and a tone control. looking forward to rehearsal tonight so I can see how it sounds with the band. Here's some pics [attachment=74718:DSC_0006_edited_1.JPG] [attachment=74719:DSC_0001_edited_1.jpg] [attachment=74720:DSC_0003_edited_1.JPG][/quote] Oh god, that is gusset-dampeningly lovely. I want a 5 string just like that one please.

[quote name='BassBod' post='1157812' date='Mar 11 2011, 11:06 AM']I'll be there...its really not far from Bristol....even though the M5 doesn't go straight past![/quote] Likewise. If it doesn't clash with anything, I'm your huckleberry. Might even bring the Wal

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1154958' date='Mar 9 2011, 09:27 AM']why do these threads always go on for days and days? [/quote] Because people keep going "Tribute bands really suck." "No they don't." "Yes they do." "No they don't." "Yes they do." "No they don't." "Yes they do." "No they don't." "Yes they do." "No they don't." "Yes they do." "No they don't." "Yes they do." "No they don't." "Yes they do." "No they don't." "Yes they do." "No they don't." "Yes they do." Ad nauseum.

Result: over £1500 raised for the Samaritans and a local charity.

Yay, another member for the Bristol Massive welcome aboard.

Glad your baby's back Kevin... hope you enjoy it. [quote name='slobluesine' post='1145646' date='Mar 1 2011, 12:55 PM']eeeyup.... golden rule is ALWAYS lay your bass on the floor [b]i heard of someone did just that and then reversed over it tho [/b][/quote] straight out of a Carry On film.

Don't hold your breath waiting for mine to turn up I'll be selling my kidneys first.

These two.

Got my kids next weekend, so alas I will not be joining you fine fellows See you next year!

Well, y'know what they say about hindsight being 20/20. Anyway, I'm in general agreement with the good Mr. winks.

[quote name='chris_b' post='1153530' date='Mar 8 2011, 10:44 AM']The rule should be to put SOLD alongside the post title and leave the detail for others to view. Some of us have been requesting this for years.[/quote] This post has been in place since Nov 2007: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=8905"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=8905[/url]

It wasn't a bass I'd bought, but I still remember finally getting to try an original Steinberger cricket bat after ages of wondering how amazing they must be given all the hype... ...to this day, it remains the single most horrible instrument I have ever laid my hands on.

We had our first ever heckler at last night's gig. A man on crutches complaining about our material. It concerned me slightly, until I overheard him afterwards telling someone that he was off to a rave, and would then be getting on a plane to 'Libyeria' to go rescue some people...

[quote name='Norris' post='1147040' date='Mar 2 2011, 01:00 PM']By all means sell some stuff ... but keep enough back that you can pop out of retirement at a moment's notice... ... because you can guarantee you'll get the call as soon as you've exchanged the cash and settled down to a lifetime in your slippers[/quote] I agree entirely.

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='1147232' date='Mar 2 2011, 03:20 PM']Take him easy. The late Tiny Tim gave Al a ferocious leathering at Woodstock when Al laughed at Tim's ukueueuelele. Tim got a BJ from Grace Slick off the back of that. Al went home in an ambulance and turned to God.[/quote] If I recall it correctly, didn't the Rev.Green give Tony Goggle a fearful kicking outside a Starbucks many years ago in an argument over a tin of pineapple chunks?

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='1147203' date='Mar 2 2011, 03:04 PM']How about a Bass chat band swap, that could be interesting.[/quote] No chance. I get to stand behind Sian and Abi while they shake their collective booties... I ain't swapping my view for nothin'.

[quote name='krth1985' post='1145919' date='Mar 1 2011, 03:41 PM']- No camaraderie. Not at rehearsals, or at a gig. Feels like 5 individuals, not 1 band[/quote] For me, this alone is reason enough to walk away. No bond, no band, no point.

One of these days, i will give up bands for good. It will be either a} when my hands become too arthritic to play, or b} when i become too old and frail to lift a bass, or c} when they screw the lid down.