Mykesbass

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1485381727' post='3223631'] Bonnie Raitt. "I Can't Make You Love Me". [/quote] Fabulous of course but... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhe3vb0z7mY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhe3vb0z7mY[/url]

[quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1485378895' post='3223582'] Does this count as a recording? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqjD4oinpJA[/media] [/quote] Great aren't they? How they can put in such an intimate performance in that setting! And as for the way the two drummers work together...

This version of California Dreaming - the original is great, but always sounded sunny and happy, hiding the true melancholy of the lyrics. Here, Phillips age and fragility (he died before the album could be released) really shows through. Once those Mexican BV's kick in I'm gone! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDcaydHVliM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDcaydHVliM[/url]

See that Galway Girl and Maggie May both get mentions - definitely something punters like about "that funny little banjo thingy". In my old band it was Copperhead Rd that always got the best reaction. Well, that and "the fanny song"... (The Weight).

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1485297193' post='3222972'] Quite possibly, but it would be nice that if that was the case, they informed individual customers of that. [/quote] Yep. They were hit and miss with supply and customer service 10 or so years ago when I was a MM dealer.

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1485296410' post='3222958'] The funniest bit was that we were all doing exactly the same thing -- stood with arms folded, glaring at the stage with a facial expression that said, "Go on then, you whippersnappers. The kids reckon you're great, so impress ME. I saw Nirvana, y'know. Give it your best." [/quote] I had the misfortune to be in this same line at a Black Veiled Brides gig. Unfortunately that's where the similarity ends - they were dreadful

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1485296466' post='3222959'] OK - Understood and thank you for that. It's just there has been a delay with the above bass and the reason given was the CITES Regs in respect of Rosewood of which there doesn't appear to be any on this bass. The fingerboard is Ebony. The only other wood type that isn't specifically mentioned is that of the body, for which it says "select hardwood", which I can't imagine would be Rosewood. [/quote] I'd imagine it is more that the ruling has thrown a bit of a spanner in the works at MusicMan. Lots more paperwork to clear all the rosewood boards on other basses that are possibly ahead of yours on the production schedule.

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1485113588' post='3221231'] I think one of the early Genesis members packed it in and bought a lemon grove in Spain and wrote a book about it. Nick Simper, first bassist with Deep Purple became a male nurse I think. But, Brian Cox is certainly making a shed load more money talking about stars than trying to be one in the music industry. [/quote] Chris Stewart. Quite entertaining books.

I've just been looking up Danny Bowens, creator of the amazing bassline on The Bottle. Yes, he still runs a band but his Linkedin profile has him down as a tennis coach.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1485113601' post='3221232'] Im 41 and i take music very seriously. [/quote] And you share some great stuff. But don't take it too seriously - remember the clown whores guy on here a couple of years ago? That's what happens when you do!!

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1485084278' post='3220935'] My vote would probably go to Sandi Thom's "I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in my Hair)". [/quote] ^This. A punk rocker with flowers in their hair would probably get their head kicked in! Others for me - Owen Paul, Waste of Time; Adrian Gurvitz, Gonna Write a Classic, and The Beatles, Yellow Submarine.

[quote name='ZilchWoolham' timestamp='1485026733' post='3220577'] Wild stuff! Reminds me of the old vinyl covered Höfners (Hohners? Hagströms?) but, well, a tad more elegant. I don't want to get into the whole "effect of finish on tone" debate, but wouldn't upholstery actually let the wood "breathe" more than a thick poly coating a la 70's Fenders? Another bonus is that it's interchangeable! [/quote] Just add a zip...

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1484916715' post='3219653'] So this will make me sound like Geddy Lee, right? [/quote] Only when plugged in to the chicken rotisserie.

[quote name='ZilchWoolham' timestamp='1485016127' post='3220447'] Now this is interesting. I really do have a strong aversion to painted basses, and most Ritter basses hurt my eyes, but this... I like?! I have a soft spot for bloom, I suppose. And I really like the inlays. [/quote] Possibly because this one isn't painted. Pay attention at the back 😉

Not so much an album as a group. My favourite Paul Weller incarnation is the Style Council. Much derided then, never really had any positive re-appraisal, but I like 'em!

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1484932951' post='3219872'] Layla - Derek and the Dominos. Often gets panned on here for some reason , but one of my favourite albums. [/quote] Only by me I think (and not really that often)!!

IMO stick with electric - P Bass with flats through a small amp. Nobody will complain, and it will sound much better.

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1484862963' post='3219306'] Curtains. Or cushions. Could be either one. [/quote] Just found it on the Ritter site - didn't realise from Roland Rock's post that it is actually "upholstered" - amazing!

Love it! Would happily gig that at the Tickled Trout

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1484855318' post='3219198'] You might get lucky and have it settle down quickly. I put flats on my fretless a little while back and the full section at the silk end of the E was just on the capstan close to the point of being in tune. It wasn't too bad but then I tried to keep as much slack out of the string in the early stage of winding on as I could. It behaves pretty much as normal now. How many times do you think the full section would have to go around? If you don't think you can get three full turns I wouldn't bother. [/quote] Actually, once up to tension there was more space than anticipated - really looked as if the full thickness would have been on the capstan, but it isn't. Good three turns! Also, the narrow gauge over the saddle is OK, but the B does seem a bit weak. Will see tomorrow when played at rehearsal volume. Thanks for the opinion/advice. Seems a bit daft now, but looked totally wrong out of the packet

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1484854094' post='3219180'] If you try it, be prepared to retune after every number. Good luck! [/quote] Every number? I get grumpy if it goes out of tune between gigs

Just putting La Bella 760FL on to my 34" scale Shuker 5 string and it looks as if they are not compatible. The low B has about 4cm from the ball end of a narrower gauge, but this takes it across the saddle. Then at the headstock end I only have about 1cm of silk to wind on then it is straight on to the full thickness of the string. [s]Have I bought the wrong length[/s], is the string faulty, or does it work with the narrower gauge over the saddle? Rest of the pack are all as I'd have expected, full gauge over the saddle. Mods, I know this should be elsewhere, but I needed it in a busy bit of the forum. Hope that's OK.

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1484833632' post='3218896'] I can't help wondering what all the artists mentioned in this thread would make of the music made by the (mostly) hobbyist basschatters? 😜 I do include myself here btw. [/quote] It isn't really a reflection on the artists though, more on those that decide something gets classic status.

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1484822621' post='3218712'] I think Brothers in Arms is the best Dire Straits album but then I'm not a fan of overblown guitar solo's [/quote] Possibly sums this debate up perfectly - one man's meat etc. Last thing I would call knopfler's playing on any of the albums is overblown! (note, my suggestion was Derek & the Dominos - that's overblown)!!

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1484814062' post='3218607'] Brothers In Arms - Dire Straits (not a patch on the first 3 albums) [/quote] Very valid first point ezbass. It is interesting to see these opinions. I'm a Dire Straits fan, but I find album 3 to be not a patch on the first two (still quite like it) and album 4 to be a much overlooked return to form. I personally think that Brothers in Arms is a victim of when it was made, with the early pushing of studio production technology, robbing the band of their earlier, organic feel. I sort of forgive it as I think there's some great playing and some great songs on it.