Mykesbass

There was a thread about bowlbacks on here some while back, and my take on it was that the nice thing about the early Ovations is that they weren't trying too hard to sound like a mic'd up acoustic, they were creating their own new niche. Sure, they probably don't compare too well next to a new top end electro but that isn't the point. Keep it like it is and enjoy it for what it is. As for the fingerboard, if it is really bad can you get a new one put on?

4.7% - that's a shandy shurely.....

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1362691279' post='2003549'] Flippin eck! 400? [/quote] Yep, and it's a good job we don't need electricity! Mind you, I used to go to MIDEM, the music expo in Cannes and that was worse, about £15,000 for the stand and the same again to furnish it. It used to be cheaper to buy TV's and DVD players and leave them there afterwards rather than hire stuff in.

Those shows are incredibly expensive - we're at the Big Bang Fair at the Excel Centre next week - if we wanted water on the stand the cheapest supply was £400!

[quote name='V2factoryman' timestamp='1362686665' post='2003439'] You'd be surprised what you get when you Google "Dating Ampeg Cabinets" ! Andy. [/quote] Not at all - that was the first thing I thought of when I saw the title of your thread! You are going to get soem weird Google Ads for the next few weeks

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1362690654' post='2003530'] Dropping the other half off at the station the other morning & there was an old guy, well into pension age going past, windows down with Radio 4's Today programme hammering out at full tilt. It's not just them young 'uns that get down wiv da 'hood ...... word ....... innit? [/quote] Give him a break, he was probably stone deaf!!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1362690471' post='2003521'] That's the one that gets me! And it's [i]never [/i]Mozart, is it? What really gets on my tits is the perpetrator's assumption that he (it's always a 'he') obviously has much better taste in music than you do - therefore it's [i]not [/i]noise pollution - he's actually doing you a favour! [/quote] Mind you, it does raise a smile when it is some mid life crisis playing something they think is very hip and failing catastrophically - I had a guy in my street with a Jeep and he would pull up with stuff like Supertramp or Toto blasting away - not very street!

People playing it too loud - that irritating buzz from someone elses "personal" music player, car stereos thumping and bands not playing at an appropriate level for the situation they are in (thinking the Dog & Duck is the O2). Yes, I'm old

I know there have been another couple of threads aboyt here but thought I'd revive the original one. Popped in today - was welcomed straight away. Told them I was just browsing and was made really welcome, told to take anything I fancied down to play, ended up having a little go on a lovely old Peavey T40. The manager was really amazing, asking what other stuff I'd like to see in the shop and ad a chat about this thread! If you are in or going to London this is an absolute must for a visit.

Wouldn't think of doing such a thing, but if I could play it, Tommy Cogbill's "Son of a Preacher Man"

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1360971701' post='1979407'] Nice one. It`s never too late to start doing things you may previously have thought were that little bit beyond, age is just a number, the enthusiasm, enjoyment, dedication and ability are what counts. [/quote] Thanks Lozz, been playing off and on for years and thrilled that an opportunity like this has come along. Hoping we can build on thid to get some similar "event" gigs.

So, at the ripe old age of 49 I've got my biggest gig so far - not massive numbers but some very credible names on the bill including Martin Carthy and Sid Griffin. There's hope for us all [url="http://www.solparty.org.uk/index.html"]http://www.solparty.org.uk/index.html[/url]

29 posts and no Cort yet! Cracking basses, not at the very lowest end of the market but quite cheap and exceptional value for money.

[quote name='JohnFitzgerald' timestamp='1360428462' post='1970267'] He plays in a tribute band that covers some band that had an album out about the dark side of something or other. Apparently this year is some sort of anniversary of that album and this year's set is very specific and to do with that album. They do well out of it, but you don't ever ever go off piste. If there's no fretless, there's no fretless. You stick to the script. I do get his point, and was delighted for the offer. [/quote] Fair enough then - I'd still be tempted to use a lined fretless and see if anyone noticed!

[quote name='JohnFitzgerald' timestamp='1360426743' post='1970198'] He very kindly told me that their set this year doesn't involve any fretless Anybody else just play a fretless for everything ? [/quote] Me too - great for you to get your friend's bass but what a wierd thing for him to say!

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1360358660' post='1969465'] Not sure i want to let this beauty go, but... [/quote] Why is it so many people sell the best bass they ever had?!

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1360278029' post='1968145'] Agreed, I've been ganged up on by the BC massive before and it's very unpleasant - I notice a few of the same names are involved here. Some people just like to put the boot in and they feel stronger with their gang in support. Very easy on line, but I wonder how tough these people are face to face, one on one. It's all a bit 'Lord Of The Flies' and quite unnecessary. [/quote] Sorry Redstriper, can't really agree with you here, I would love the opportunity to talk to Inti one to one in person just to see where he is really coming from. He was the one that dished out all the spite and vitriol. OK, Earbrass may have had a point, we don't know about the guy's mental state, but really, I think he's the bully on here and is the one hiding behind the internet. I think the BC community came to the defence of their own who were under attack by a bigot. Cheers, Mike

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1360320954' post='1968476'] Yes! I can listen to Miserere Mei Deus any number of times and it still makes me tingle. That's renaissance polyphony for you! I should point out that I am completely secular - I don't think you need to be a believer to appreciate this. [/quote] I'm also an atheist but love choral music - this is a particular favourite: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuFA3DmglwI[/media]

Oh, and plan the driving so you're not doing any of that too tired. Lots of motorway miles after a gig are not good, and don't think coffee, pro-plus or those horrible energy drinks will do any good. (sorry, sounding like a nearly 49 year old)

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1360270100' post='1967936'] Well he's getting about three profile views a minute at the moment so I'm obviously about to employ him as Kit's social media marketing director. [/quote] Get him as the warm up act fo the launch - nice bit of entertaining the crowd before the gig

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1360262300' post='1967753'] I ended up with gastritis which I wouldn't wish on Michael Gove! [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1360269566' post='1967917'] I would. [/quote] Trust you to pick up on that - it was meant as a passing quip, not a thread derail anyway, I'd rather send Gove a certain Swedish bass player to discuss the teaching of music in UK schools - that's something he really deserves!

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1360268694' post='1967900'] Very admirable but I fear you are talking with the voice of compromise and reconciliation I think your intended recipient does not speak the lingo. Let's wait and see........ [/quote] Yep, he's getting antagonistic elsewhere on the site - quite unbelievable.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1360261937' post='1967745'] Try not to drink too much, and eat as healthily as possible. Having been on tour and done neither, you certainly notice it towards the end. [/quote] Yes, watch out on all the take-away junk food - I did about a 15 date stint as TM to a band. We got meal money from most of the promoters instead of the hot meal they were supposed to supply, and the only thing it would cover or was nearby would always be Fish & Chips or kebab etc. I ended up with gastritis which I wouldn't wish on Michael Gove!

Personally I think this is one of the most expressive recordings I've ever heard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzSinO6l1Go Hope you like it Steve.

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1360103318' post='1964992'] By your own admission---you're not an entertainer. Again, by your own logic, if you're not an entertainer then you don't have the right to criticise those who are... [/quote] And if you are not an entertainer, why did you record/film a piece, post it on Youtube and then post it on here for lots of bass players to watch? If you are not trying to entertain us what are you trying to do?