Mykesbass

[url="http://www.adamhall.com/uk/AH_p--project_27__b--4072"]http://www.adamhall.com/uk/AH_p--project_27__b--4072[/url] and then check out the stockist link.

I know they get a lot of grief on here but, having stocked a handful when I had my guitar shop a couple of years ago I thought they were great for the money. They don't have a reputation for longevity, but for what you propose I would have thought one would be the ideal candidate.

[quote name='molan' post='700418' date='Jan 4 2010, 01:26 PM']There are two footy clubs I know of that have regular band nights so should be Ok as far as noise is concerned. Both have parking as well. Barnet & Sutton are both promoted by Pete Feenstra for live music - [url="http://www.feenstra.co.uk/"]http://www.feenstra.co.uk/[/url] Pete is a lovely guy and a huge supporter of live music so I reckon he'd help if required [/quote] +1 on Pete - plus - and this isn't meant to sound bad but he is a businessman, if he can earn a little out of it he would put on a great event, good band and PA and he has two other good South East venues, Chislehurst - just off A20/M25 and Wingspan Club at Gatwick - off A23 and great rail service. I'd happily sound him out if and when needed. Mike

[quote name='Marvin' post='700417' date='Jan 4 2010, 01:25 PM']A sofa and 2 armchairs? Suit? I chucked all my waistcoats out! sorry couldn't resist.[/quote] Sorry Marvin, beat you to it in my original introduction post - the old ones are the old ones...(trio sounds far to poncey)!

Get the new three piece out gigging. Learn how to do some really basic BV's whilst playing - any tips out there?

[quote name='oldslapper' post='696601' date='Dec 30 2009, 06:36 PM']By the way does anyone else think that the quality of song writing of most "jazz standards" is infinately better than todays chart stuff? As I read the charts, it dawned on me how beautifully crafted they were.[/quote] One of my favourite arguments against the Beatles (no, please let's not go crazy on this one) is that they killed off the songwriter - all of a sudden, bands had to write their own stuff so the likes of Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Bacharach & David, Goffin & King weren't wanted any more. Crafted is the key word here (IMO), all these writers crafted songs beautifully. Just try not to compare and enjoy the function stuff for what it is - a fun racket!

[quote name='maxrossell' post='694256' date='Dec 27 2009, 01:42 PM']Racists don't usually tend to like music that has very obvious roots in black culture like funk and blues.[/quote] Whoa, what about the whole skinhead/ska scene - now I know a lot of skinheads were in it for the music but a hell of a lot of them would dance the night away to Prince Buster and then go out causing all sorts of racist mayhem (not what they used to call it).

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='693811' date='Dec 26 2009, 04:45 PM']Perfect pitch? Isn't that when you throw a banjo into a skip?[/quote] My brother (trumpeter) has seemed to develop perfect pitch over time. He has a real problem with the tempered tuning of fretted instruments, but then on the other hand he loves English folk music.....

Welcome from West Sussex! No borders on this site. Mike

Welcome to the friendly forums Jamie. Mike

[quote name='budget bassist' post='693439' date='Dec 25 2009, 05:54 PM']my present, it seems to have two extra strings though, hmm... [/quote] How you supposed to wear one of those?

Money In My Pocket Night Nurse Never had the fortune to play in a reggae band but put some very popular compilation albums together many years ago. These two were always on the "must have" lists.

I went straight to 5 from guitar - had been playing rhythm guitar in a Big Band for years so was used to playing Eb, Bb and Ab, so was never comfortable playing open strings. I find for D (and even E without playing open) the five is the perfect option, otherwise you end up in too high a register.

[quote name='Mokl' post='690199' date='Dec 20 2009, 09:52 PM']This is a modern 70`s re-issue which are generally very good basses. The irony is that I have an original `77 Jazz that is an absolutely fabulous playing and sounding bass. Some of the 70`s stuff was very poor, I have seen quite a few examples! However, these modern reissues are usually good.[/quote] Sorry, did mean to be supportive - was just being lighthearted in suggesting they had been very authentic in making a 70's reissue - remembering the days when Lion House on Tottenham Court Rd was full of some really nasty stuff!

The other shop may be right - 70's models probably were unplayable and had such a bad reputation - funny how so many people have no forgotten that. Anyway, the guy doesn't deserve you! Just remember there will be an awful lot of customers who do - and appreciate it. I remember getting an ESP guitar in when I had my shop, it had a floyd rose trem. Unfortunately there was no upward angle on the neck so you couldn't set it up at all. ESP argued until they were blue in the face that it was OK - until I refused to pay for it.

Hi Gary, That looks really interesting - must come along - I'll subscribe to your newsletter as I'm not that far away. Welcome to the site. Mike

$500 was a lot of money in 1978 - £2,800 in 2009 is as well

If we can't convert you there is NO hope! Welcome to the forums. Mike

[quote name='lowdown' post='673904' date='Dec 4 2009, 08:29 AM']A guy called William Robinson played on a some of their tracks - might be him? Good stuff. Garry[/quote] Thanks Garry - yes, only credits I can find are for William Robinson (although I doubt it was my late Father in Law)! or group leader, Eugene Record. It's a real shame when, in this age of having everything at your fingertips, you can't find out more on someone like this with obviously a huge talent. Mike

Just heard this on the radio and thought I'd share it - lovely old school bass line and really great sound (to my ageing ears). Can't find out who the player is yet but will carry on looking - anyone out there know? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWFLKj4CyyY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWFLKj4CyyY[/url]