Mykesbass

Thought this was going to be about The Band, and their song The Weight. In the band I was in that played this we would often get people call out 'play the Fanny song'.

Stunning Yamaha. Lusted after one of these for many years, then got a 30th Anniversary model. Loved it but couldn't get the right sounds out of it. Probably my limited ability as a player rather than any reflection on a great guitar.

I'm with the above two posts. As with Cat Burrito, I struggled with singing and playing, mostly around rhythms. Couldn't get the "rolling" response in Proud Mary, so singer suggested we flip, me doing the call, him the response. Sounds like your fellow is not a team player.

Ha, I think @Reggaebass has a stronger claim to Tone Foam...😏

Ever heard of The Wrecking Crew? So many 1960s hits were not recorded by the guys in the band, including a lot of the Beach Boys material. If you haven't then there's quite a good documentary to take a look at. Should make you feel way better!

Don't conflate guitars with guitarists

You didn't use a shielded instrument cable rather than a speaker cable? Just seen they are speakons so that should rule that out.

Is it possible that he has used one of these AI descriptions that the likes of eBay now offer, and the AI has got its inspiration from your text?

P Bass = Telecaster.

Looking forward to the pics once you get it (you know the rules...)

Yes, they should. I bought fender licensed jazz neck and Mighty-Mite P Bass body from a US supplier who sells them as interchangeable.

That sunken tailpiece is a lovely feature. Would love to know how they constructed it.

I second that emotion.

I didn't get to do the 100 Club or Bridport, playing original Blues Rock until I was 55. I'm now 60, and after a short (but still too long) hiatus, I have every intention of doing it again. Also, forgot I once played the Royal Albert Hall!!

I've played the 100 Club which was a bit of a thrill, and also played at the Crystal Palace Bowl which has hosted many greats, including Bob Marley. My favourite however, was a beautiful little restored theatre in Bridport - Bridport Electric Palace.

I was working for a record company when this came out. Our big act was the Gipsy Kings. I liked GKs a lot, but thought Les Negresses Vertes were way, way cooler.

Always loved this track. Punk French Flamenco???

Do this one instead (just seen it was written by Northern Irishman, Phil Coulter - a way better association than that dreadful Baddiel)!

Looks like a nice event, though I did have a little laugh reading the website that describes the day as a celebration of French culture - did you have plenty of Edith Piaf and Johnny Holliday songs in the set? And we're the audience drinking vin rouge instead of Schlitz?!

From being on this site for a good few years now, what I have seen is that the P Bass is hugely popular, possibly the most popular individual bass. What I have also seen is people turning over Jazz Basses in a search for the ultimate one - pick-up placing, neck profile, binding, blocks, maple/rosewood. Then they enter the realms of active, so again, pick-up choice, pre-amps, wiring. Those seriously afflicted then get into the 'Super Jazz' market. The P Bass user knows a P Bass sounds like a P Bass and just gets on with it (until gas kicks in and they want another one)!

From the look of your set list and this post it seems like there are two separate acts within one band - the pub covers and a blues band. No harm in being both, just not at the same time.

Are you going too far in one step? If he likes slightly less well known stuff from 50/60 years ago then Oasis and Killers are going to be no-gos for him. Try to match some newer stuff to his 5 or 6 favourite songs (feel free to share those on here and see what others come up with).

Never been the biggest fan, but no denying its importance and its longevity is testament to Leo's skill and acumen.

Thank you. I'll check this out tomorrow.

Seems to be a fairly even split on the pop up banners. I'm on the absolutely hate the things side of the fence. I agree with @dave_bass5 the trade show vibe just isn't rock & roll enough for me I'm afraid.