Mykesbass

Vintage Fender all the way - most of these collectable basses are not going to get played again, so the value lies in the authenticity - original old school colours, not exotic woods, right shape headstock, original decals etc. No matter how brilliant a boutique bass is and how lovely their exotic woods are they won't create the right vibe hanging up next to the sunburst/gold top Les Paul in the city banker's office! Of course, we as bass players should take advantage of this fact and pick off all the (relatively) cheap 20 year old boutique jobs as and when they become available

[quote name='grumble' post='937643' date='Aug 26 2010, 10:44 PM']I wish you hadn't posted that link Phil, those are some of the finest looking basses ever and I want one NOW !!! The fact that I probably can't afford em and they would be wasted on someone of my 'talents' makes no difference [/quote] There are some exceptional looking basses on there - and that's from someone who doesn't usually suffer from GAS (at least not in this forum's meaning)!

[quote name='philw' post='937571' date='Aug 26 2010, 09:44 PM']Hi Geek That's a relatively rare and very lovely bass you have there. Congratulations. Joe Veillette and Harvey Citron no longer work together, having amicably gone their separate ways a good few years ago. They are both still busy luthiers however and there's even a few Veillette basses in the UK these days (a couple owned by Gareth Morgan who's often seen around these parts). How do I know all this? Well I'm Joe Veillette's UK distributor. You can get an idea of what Joe is up to these days at www.veilletteguitars.com Regards Phil[/quote] Hey Phil, it's The Greek, not Geek - would make an introduction confusing - Phil, the Greek (no not the rude bloke married to the Queen)!

[quote name='risingson' post='937338' date='Aug 26 2010, 05:13 PM']Currently listening to stuff from the Warp label, particularly the Boards of Canada. Django Reinhardt and Chet Baker still get a lot of playing, as have The Beatles of late. Don't really listen to much for bass players much anymore, like listening for the music first![/quote] I love the way Chet Baker's trumpet playing and vocals are just so similar - phrasing and tone. His version of My Funny Valentine is sublime.

Hi Ondrej, Welcome to Basschat. I'm with you on those 12"s. Got a nic Celestion loaded Alucab that does the job for me - and it's so easy to pack up at the end of a gig!

A pal of mine gets really upset with Les Paul signature models - as he says, there's already a signature on a Les Paul.

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='935377' date='Aug 24 2010, 09:27 PM']He just wants to know when our houses are empty [/quote] Oh, and it's Wednesday by the way, you can take my credit card bills if you like!!

He just wants to know when our houses are empty

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='933245' date='Aug 22 2010, 11:55 PM']I think there are maybe two Artcores now, one is fully hollow while the other has a centre block and so is heavier.[/quote] Thanks for that Dave - didn't want to disbelieve the other post but knew the light weight was why my pal bought his.

Epiphone Zenith? [quote name='Johnston' post='932729' date='Aug 22 2010, 01:22 PM']Played one, not plugged in. I liked it but really heavy for a semi. I might be going into town tomorrow if it's still there I'll refresh the memory.[/quote] I know someone who uses an Artcore after a serious neck injury in a car crash - bought it as he couldn't gig his P Bass, so surprised by this comment, perhaps there's a wide variation in weight with them.

[quote name='Doddy' post='932730' date='Aug 22 2010, 01:24 PM']I guess this means me. I've listened to Louis and he's cool. However,I really don't get the whole Acker Bilk style of 'British' trad. I've played it at gigs,but I find it difficult to listen to. The bit that always gets me is when the front line all 'solo' at the same time over a chorus. I just don't find it nice to listen to.[/quote] Fair point Doddy! All the Boaters and waiscoats and way too much tenor banjo (cue whole line of banjo jokes). I must try and find the Louis album I'm particularly thinking of - may have been Live at the Town Hall or similar - proper old school Traditional Jazz but so much feel, character and style.

Must admit I'm with Bloodaxe on this one - go for the middle ground, a lot of swing / big band stuff falls in here. Personally, I think the OP's original comment about the high level of musicianship is possibly where you're going wrong - go for the feel, mood, vibe rather than the of guys like Cannonball Adderley, Miles on some of the tracks mentioned earlier, Dexter Gordon, Kenny Burrell (sorry Bilbo, your favourite riff ) or the two Jimmies, Smith and McGriff on some really grooving organ. Avoid the crazy complicated virtuoso stuff for now - you may come around to it - I haven't yet! As for the Trad knockers, it's well worth revisiting Louis Armstrong IMO before making such bold statements.

The main hall of the Natural History Museum next to the dinosaur skeleton. Worst acoustic ever!

What was so surprising was there didn't seem to be any bad vibes, we all had a good laugh together and the gigs seemed to be going really well. Just wish thgey had discussed any problem with me and given me a chance to put what ever was wrong right. Still, over it now and have suddenly been really spurred on to develop my day job. Not giving up but will put it on the back burner for now.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='928999' date='Aug 18 2010, 08:06 PM']Time for a new musical style while your at it?[/quote] Funny, I hate listening to Country, but was really enjoying making a good job of the root, five stuff. Yes, I guess I could live without too much more rock & roll.

[quote name='dood' post='928993' date='Aug 18 2010, 07:59 PM']I agree. I'd really hope that if *I* wasn't 'performing' as expected, then someone would at least tell me! To be gutless and come up with a crap excuse like splitting up a band is beyond woeful! If your singer was *your* mate to start with and he's turned upon you in the same manner, then I would say he sucks as a friend too.[/quote] She was really p1ssed off but they are a good, very busy band and I told her not to do anything rash on my behalf. I completely agree with the "why didn't you say something" comment - I know I wasn't that bad!

So, in a rock & roll/country/blues band for 6 gigs, couple a bit flat because of lack of audience but most of them went down a storm. Get a call today, oh, we're not meeting tonight we (the keys, guitar and drums) want to meet as we don't think it's quite working out (I'd brought in the new singer as well). There was talk that the rest of them may call it a day or it may carry on as before. Anyway, finally got out of the first guy that it was over for me, but they are keeping "my" singer . Finally spoke to the drummer who I knew would talk straight, and he told me that the original 3 couldn't get on with my "feel". Two questions remain unanswered - 1, Why not discuss "my feel" at a gig or practice and work on it instead of b.s.ing how great it's all going? 2, Why not come out with "You're fired" in the first place instead of all that waffle of meeting up to discuss why it isn't working etc? We are all in our 40's to 60's after all Rant over!

I thought it was going to be a device that warned you when a Katie Melua or Wombles record was about to be played

Hey Marcus, How's the signature model coming on - I heard there were copyright issues when they wanted to name it the Fender Precision Muller Lyte!

Really depends on what the original bubblegum manufacturer has protected under trademark - I was once in a record company which put out Chas n Dave's Tottenham FA Cup record - they had to quickly do a second one as the first infringed Arsenal's trademark - they had their name protected for all sorts of stuff including recorded music. Also, the band Reef had to stop selling merchandise as it infringed the clothing brand of that name - there was however, no issue there over the band name. I wouldn't have thought the Adam Ant band would be a problem, and it also may well set a precedent that a band can legitimately use that name.

[quote name='Doddy' post='924043' date='Aug 13 2010, 03:37 PM']Have they run out of Dudley Moore's? [/quote] You only get those at Peter Cook(e)s Guitar World!!

[quote name='Doddy' post='924032' date='Aug 13 2010, 03:30 PM']Beat me to it. [/quote] Nice to be first out of the blocks sometimes! ATK310 - comes with a free Bo Derek? (now really starting to show my age)

10?

If I remember correctly, from the many Deep Purple related compilations I was involved with (many years back), on his hit single bass was Chas Hodges and guitarist was Ritchie Blackmore.

[quote name='Bilbo' post='920047' date='Aug 9 2010, 08:50 PM']It was a rock band that had its faults but it was ok and sounded like a rock band. It was rehearsed and it was tight (I was 17, the rest of the band were 30+). We did a Radio One session three months later so it couldn't have been that bad. Seriously, though. Check this out and tell me I am wrong. The piano solo at 1.00 is a doozy. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnrhE5ARc_w&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnrhE5ARc_w...feature=related[/url] This is even better... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2fl1_kqsas&NR=1"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2fl1_kqsas&NR=1[/url][/quote] Wow, one hell of a way of making your point Bilbo, up until then I wasn't 100% on your side! As for the saxophonist picking up his pint on a video that is obviously intended as a commercial tool, IMO that's almost as bad as the singer's phrasing and the attempted piano solo. Haven't had the courage to watch the second video if you're saying it is worse!