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[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1420806085' post='2653616'] A lot of people can't really afford to pay a premium on things though. There are lots of factors. I do however get the OPs point that the mark up is quite drastic at times. [/quote] Bit of a moot point this as we are talking about music gear that people don't actually need, but want. Therefore, if they can afford the £850 bass, say it has taken them a year to save for it they only need to carry on saving for another 3 months and then they can pay the premium, which then means that good music shops can continue to provide great service like the one that Grangur enjoyed.

Welcome! Hang around here for too long and we'll soon have you become a bass player who dabbles on guitar [size=4] [/size]

I gave up after just two years of running a small music shop (2004-2006) as even back then I was faced with the, at the time, fledgling internet sales boom and was having to work on 15% if I wanted to compete. Also, backing up what shops are finding with Thomann pricing, I could buy a Gibson Les Paul for £1400 trade when at the time they were available across the board for £1299.

[quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1420629022' post='2651416'] Isn't he related to Jack Plug? [/quote] Yeah, couple of old dogs - you can't teach 'em Neutriks....

There are some scary purists out there that do them super accurately and making it all a bit naff, but there's a lot of fun to be had with the Shadows/Ventures repertoire.

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1420499521' post='2650140'] In my opinion, people and companies should be given a bit of latitude in the time between Christmas and New Year. God knows I am doing hee haw and enjoying it. [/quote] This, especially as one of the days was Sunday!

[quote name='gapiro' timestamp='1420463290' post='2649557'] I was just wondering who Mike Leads was [/quote] He's that bloke who's really good at plugging stuff.....

Sold Russ some vinyl following his Wanted post - great to deal with!

Although I usually champion brands such as Cort as being exceptionally good value for money, I'd suggest in your situation going for a Squier Classic Vibe - main reasons being you get a lot of bass for your money and they are really easy to move on (compared to Cort, Aria, even Yamaha) if/when you feel you need a change or an upgrade. They should also be easy to come by - well stocked unlike some of the other brands. Then you have a decent bass and plenty left for lessons/ Mrs Badsign [size=4] [/size]

Two classic Freddie Green tracks made famous(ish) by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - Hideaway was Clapton's the Stumble Peter Green - here are the originals: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54HwF8mVlaw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54HwF8mVlaw[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcF2zWhNdHA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcF2zWhNdHA[/url]

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1420057751' post='2645314'] On all our behalf's, nice work Pinball and thanks! [/quote] [quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1420058146' post='2645320'] Thanks and you all for contributing to something positive-Happy New Year all. [/quote] Yes great work Pinball - over the 100 now and a little catching up to do so thanks everyone!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1419973915' post='2644574'] Good question: It's to embed in Facebook, really. [/quote] Really think you should put a contact up in the final frame - just in case (like on here) someone gets to see it outside of Facebook. Cracking showreel though!

Some great stuff showing a highly accomplished, versatile player - so why are you being so coy with contact details, with just a rather obscured facebook address?

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1419631754' post='2641520'] All above "liked" and some awesome band names guys. [url="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tex-The-Hardcore-Troubadours/219016128112861?fref=ts"]https://www.facebook...8112861?fref=ts[/url] [/quote] Love the band look!

[quote name='PianoFights' timestamp='1419631576' post='2641519'] I can't help but feel that you should be getting "likes" based on the merits of your music, and not through blunt exhortation. For sure, it's a great idea to promote your band on these forums, I just think that people should perhaps be a little more scrupulous, and only "like" what they actually, well, like... [/quote] Fair enough, but nothing like a bit of reciprocal hype for each other's bands, giving each other a stronger case with venues, promoters etc.

[quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1419620635' post='2641380'] I thought that I'd set up this thread after a suggestion by a fellow Basschatter. I was having a "wee moan" about privacy issues on Facebook and (being impatient) also mentioned how it is getting increasingly difficult to promote our band page and to get likes. In response I got 10 page likes within 24 hours-It may not sound a lot but was much appreciated and cheered me up no end, For new or originals bands having a FB band page is a useful signpost, for your audience, promoters and festival organisers so having a decent amount of "Page Likes" is a good thing. The idea is simple "follow the link and like the band page" and hopefully get a like back or if you may wish leave a link on this thread for others to like your page. Unless you really don't like them of course Anyway here's my page so lets see if it works? [url="https://www.facebook.com/TheAngryBadgers?ref=hl"]https://www.facebook...yBadgers?ref=hl[/url] Note: You may find some great new bands in the process-only one way to find out. [/quote] [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1419620892' post='2641385'] Great idea! I'm now the Angry Badger's newest fan. Like me up! Velcro Pelmet - jazz-rock for the south London masses. [url="https://www.facebook.com/VelcroPelmet"]https://www.facebook.com/VelcroPelmet[/url] [/quote] Good work Pinball - liked all 3, had the honour of being Velcro Pelmet's 99th like! Here's mine: [url="https://www.facebook.com/LABluesStorm"]https://www.facebook.com/LABluesStorm[/url]

To get my new Blues/Soul band busy gigging! Already made sure I'm not doing so many weekends with the day job for the coming year to make time for the band.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1419600475' post='2641168'] Right , now I can join in this thread as I'm 60 today! TBH it's sh*t, no gig and not one till NYE. Not sure I'm going to like my 60's.....! [/quote] Happy Birthday!!!

Yep, nothing to complain about here!

I did get excellent service earlier this year from the combined USPS and Parcelforce but it could well be the exception that proves the rule! Parcel2go have some amazing prices from people like UPS - much cheaper than booking direct, but not 100% sure you can do a US pick-up with them, but well worth a look.

Yes, get on over there and have a listen and vote - worth doing every month but there's stacks of time to listen this month so no excuses!

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1419362484' post='2639195'] The band has got to be upto it as well..... I think you'll have to be quite brutal with it in regards to whether it works and not get carried away as a song that you'd really like to do. It is very definitely a vocal feature but the band has to be able to carry it off with power and dynamics, which is why it tends to be produced..and those songs are hard to do slimmed down.. [/quote] Agreed, and pretty much why I highlighted the Terry Reid version. Don't worry, I'm a realist, if it isn't going to work it will be dropped like a hot brick!

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1419278009' post='2638339'] That might happen, I'm destined to do a few bar shows in the UK before I'm done with all this. Blue [/quote] Now that would be great! Should see if we could get a Basschat tour booked for your band (as long as you can get us all gigs back in Milwaukee)!!