Mykesbass

Where are you the days before and after? Got a couple of mates in Ipswich who might be able to help.

Welcome BurritoBass, thanks for joining the team. Glad to hear that you won back in 2009 Paul 5 - selfies indeed! One should LOL or something to that shouldn't one?!

Up to four members of Bass Playing 'Taches now - and just 12 days before the beard has to come off! Gigging tonight so will try and get some "before" pics to put up!

Hi Paul, Don't think I've ever spent much time in the section but have really enjoyed quite a wide range of BC's recording output - diverse range including one of Clarky's bands, Kit Richardson and Dick Venom, all of which I came across through general discussion. First obvious (to me) one would be to seperate out recordings from recording. Also perhaps encourage posters to put a little more detail in the post - although you can see from the above I have a fairly wide range of musical taste there is plenty I would be happy to give a wide berth to, so a few pointers before clicking on to soundcloud or reverbnation (which sometimes can take a little while to load) would be useful. Of course, the best way to get more people looking would be to rename the section "Off Topic" Good luck with boosting the section - I will try and spend a bit more time in there! Cheers, Mike

That's "Old School"??!!

Might have a punt but don't want to up the bidding if any of you are already on it.

Get down to Bass Gear and try a Carvin BX500 - amazing US built amp and cheap as chips.

Thanks everyone - aah, you've made me feel all warm inside! No going back now

Decided I must do Movember this year - my guitarist mate had prostate cancer last year, fortunately caught early and hopefully dealt with. I've set up a team space on the Movember site - Bass Playing 'Taches and would love it f some of you fine folks would care to join me. I've got to loose the beard first which is going to be the first hurdle so would love some company! Anyone who would like to get involved please sign up here: [url="http://uk.movember.com/mospace/6607589"]http://uk.movember.com/mospace/6607589[/url] and let's have a laugh whilst promoting a serious cause! Cheers, Mike

[quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1380568914' post='2227290'] [color=#000000][font=Calibri][size=4][font=Times New Roman]It is worth noting that in their application guidelines for the Kappalite 3015, Eminence state that this driver is “Recommended for vented professional audio enclosures for full-range or as mids.”. The driver is not recommended for low frequency use, or for bass guitar applications, and using it as such is using the driver for a purpose other than intended. Whilst the Kappalite 3015 is capable of reproducing frequencies as low as 40Hz, Bottom E on a bass guitar in standard tuning is a touch over 41Hz (41.323), already dangerously close to the stated lower limit for the driver, and even at moderate power levels capable of pushing the driver to significant levels of excursion. A semitone down from this – very easily achieved when playing live – is more than adequate to take the speaker outside of this. Drop D tuning will take things down to under 37Hz, open C on a 5-string is a little under 31Hz. Put simply, this is intended as – and described and sold as – a mid-range/full-range driver, and is unsuitable for use in the application you have chosen.[/font][/size][/font][/color] [/quote] I just checked the Eminence website and the recommended speaker is the Basslite. I'm now thoroughly confused as this has a stated frequency range from 52Hz, so if they are saying that the reason your speaker failed was because you went too low how are their bass speakers meant to cope?

[quote name='monsterbassman' timestamp='1378481196' post='2200983'] Is it for sale [/quote] Wow, that's a bit out of the blue! No sorry, firm believer in never say never but pretty sure this will never be for sale!

Unlike Dave's service this feedback is very late - couple of instrument cables from him next day delivery and great cables. Thanks!

Jim Marshall - like many with Fender, I'm not a huge fan of his products but, like Leo, he certainly helped the development of rock music.

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1378035897' post='2194895'] If you were going to buy, I suggest 'Revelator'. Probably their best regarded studio album. Certainly my favourite. [/quote] [quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1378040381' post='2194954'][/quote] Really nice and just ordered Revelator off the back of this but still to me, the repertoire is falling short of the talent, whereas, chris_b (who seems to know my musical tastes better than I do) has hit the nail on the head with this great Junior Wells cover. [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1378044141' post='2195009'] TT at one of Clapton's Crossroads festivals. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9I6lQNK6Ok [/quote] Thanks for the suggestions - I look forward to living with Revelator for a while and see if it grows on me.

And does he have the right bass for metal?

Known abot these for a long time just never got around to listening. Really love the sound, esp live taking a browse around YouTube. Just one thing, and hence the request from any fans on BC, I felt the material was just a little lacklustre and didn't live up to the excellent performances. Any suggestions gratefully received. Cheers, Mike

[quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1377985239' post='2194483'] I'm sorry but that that is simply amazing. Probably the best piece of music and playing I have heard this year. Top stuff. [/quote] Wow, thanks Linus - hope you don't mind me passing that comment on to Rob!

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1377989605' post='2194540'] Hey Myke, thanks for posting. This is a new version to me. I just love Reggie’s tone, he sounds like a million dollars on everything he does.... [/quote] [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1378027046' post='2194731'] Plenty of love for Reggie from me, I first heard him years ago on a lovely Al Jarreau album (All Fly Home) [/quote] Fabulous stuff - as I said, that's one stellar CV!

Up there with Tommy Cogbill and Joe Osborn for me, just heard this track and loved the bass sound so checked out who it was - Reggie McBride, another of those with a stellar CV, but with the exception of Chris_b doesn't seem to get a lot of kudos on here: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JruTW2bSt0E"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JruTW2bSt0E[/url]

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1377970363' post='2194256'] Tell him to sort his hair out [/quote] It's the beard that needs some radical surgery first!! The tone of that Lowden is rather special!

I've always admired this style of playing but often felt it was clever but not particularly melodic. This young guy is a friend of mine and I think this piece is gorgeous: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tde9b_ByZJU&feature=share"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tde9b_ByZJU&feature=share[/url]

[quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1377675112' post='2190075'] Good point about the Union practices of the time. The thing that gets me about that period is the standard of musicianship was so good, the pros either side of the Atlantic were playing such long hours all the time they monstered most charts put in front of them. It seems daft but even if you watch the old Muppet shows, different guest every week and heavy names too, and the band would be laying it out. The closest we have to that now I suppose would be the Jools Holland Orchestra, and as fantastic as that band is at their own arrangements, personally I think they lack a little something when it comes to playing material from another repertoire. Two examples that spring to mind are the Booker T and Bonnie Raitt performances from recent series. Maybe it's because the 60s guys were the sound of the popular music of the time and working on chart material day in day out. We all know how few musicians are involved in some material now, and there isn't that pool of talent that is shared across different playing disciplines. However, if I could play like Mr Swift I'm sure I wouldn't give two hoots about the opinion of some forum expert! Anyway, the clip is still great even if my preference is for the original. That's just because Kosmic Blues must be one of my desert island albums and Janis is one of the few vocalists that have me hanging on every word. Regarding the avatar, can't believe no-one thought of it before. [/quote] Nice post. I think part of the problem for the session players is there just isn't the work anymore - the balance of power has shifted and the artists can all generally demand their own bands. A couple of exceptions, my pal was MD for the BAFTAs a couple of years ago when it was the big tribute to the Bond Films. That was some real old school session work and sounded fabulous. Jools' band I think are too much a band - they have that organic vibe, so when it comes to accompanying others they still put their own mark on it. Both styles have their own merit but I do think we'll be seeing less and less of the former.

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1377639778' post='2189873'] I have a decent turntable (Linn Sondek LP12) and also a CD player and iPod and AWB sound just as good to me on all of them. [/quote] Fair do's - I just really find that there is an intimacy to the sound of vinyl - it draws you in to really listen. I know this is probably a downside to some but I love it!

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1377638319' post='2189853'] Only on vinyl? [/quote] Just seems to suit them to my ears - funny some things just do and AWB are one of them.

Top band - sound great on vinyl. Interesting that Alan and Hamish shared bass duties - even on the live album they are both credited.