Donnyboy

I think Tobias is a classy name - maybe character building even. What's the surname , if I could be so forward? Tobias probably does need a middle name

[b]what's that on the right hand side of the picture??[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] Might be better...[/font][/b]

Here he is , with the Mustang , 2 days ago. [u][/u]

I feel a need to check out Gumtree.....

[quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1362578599' post='2001564'] The worst thing about this thread is I am now gassing for a Mustang of some description! But lack of cash means no more additions to the family. [/quote] mmmh I'm not sure , you must be about a foot too tall!!!!

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1362570437' post='2001399'] Given that he was a great big hard-as-nails macho type, I wonder why he chose a Mustang rather than a man's bass (i.e. a Precision). [size=1]Now running for cover ...[/size] [/quote] [quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1362570669' post='2001406'] Cause he`s a shortar*e? [size=2]Joins HJ in running for cover[/size] [/quote] Yeah, dead hard...... nice 'tache and curly perm -[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=1] I wouldn't pick a fight though..... [/size][/font] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=1][size=4][/size][/size][/font] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=1][size=4]oh and bare chest ( no hair!) and sunburst Mustang.[/size][/size][/font]

....and back in the day!!

[quote name='pietruszka' timestamp='1362565051' post='2001288'] Satisfying isn't it! Makes you feel so much more appreciated, and valued as a musician. Dan [/quote] True, and shows others who think they could do it standing on their head that they might just have an over-inflated believe in their abilities!!!!

I do like a bit of BFM! Margarita Time would be a nice reunion song..... The bass in question can be seen above , I've seen pics of Big AL playing a stripped and a sunburst Mustang - normally without a shirt on under his studded leather jacket - he must've been tough or he would've caught a lot of colds ...... I'm looking forward to ,but a wee bit apprehensive about seeing them again - it's been a while after all. I really do like the Alan Lancaster /John Coghlan combo. Let's , eh, rock!!!

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1362558955' post='2001163'] Mean Girl Softer Ride Caroline Paper Plane Down Down 4500 Times Whatever You Want You're In The Army Now What else did you want to know? (I'm seeing them on 16th at Hammersmith Odeon. ) [/quote] I can live with all of the above , but, but ..." In the Army" surely not

No problem , thanks. I saw/heard a clip on sky news and thought it looked like the one he used back in the day. It sounded really good! I'm going on Sunday and not quite sure what to expect?

Excellent, look forward to hearing the story!

Going to see the "Old" Quo at the weekend . Does anyone know the background /history to his Mustang Bass(es), I might be wrong but I think he had the same one for many years & had it refinished a number of times? Much better than the Kramer/Travis replacements that sounded rubbish and were too big for the Wee-Man. In my opinion, of course. He certainly looks like he'll be playing a Mustang on the short reunion tour. I did a Google search but , that was unsuccessful.... Anyone know the story?

It's true..... We got offered a gig a while back, which unfortunately I wasn't available for. No worries , we've done some gigs without our drummer , using his stand-in ,George ( the drum machine, who seems to play out of time ) and it's been a bit of a giggle. I suggested that they try and do it ,as a 3 rather then 4 piece - to which they agreed. " The way you play Donny, it'll be a doddle". So ,bass was lent to the singer who normally plays rhythm guitar( and it's musically gifted) so they could have a rehearsal. Afterwards I asked how it went and was told it wasn't good, truely awful , in fact worse than awful ,and there was no chance of them doing the gig. I got a text from my would be stand-in " I have to say that we're greater than the sum of our parts as a 4 piece, and feckin' awful as a 3 piece. [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][i]I now have new found admiration and respect for all bassplayers.........[/i]"[/font] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Now,I'm not a fancy bassplayer by any means , but is good to know that we are ALL appreciated , well ,when we're not there!!! [/font] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] Anyone else been on the receiving end of such high praise?[/font]

Is that the same as the drinks corridor ?

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1362347656' post='1998836'] Nothing worse than getting taken up the cold aisle. [/quote]

I was a waitrose virgin until today. Shocker.

I'm a big fan. I really liked Rory, Gerry, and Ted. God bless.

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1362156537' post='1996591'] "Hey guis, i'm an amurican, look at my shorts. Look at my t-shirt. Look at Gibson look-a-like. Look at my sneakers" "Dave, you're from Nottingham". [/quote] yeah, and what about the short fat hairy legs, dude?

[quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1362154932' post='1996563'] Well, look at him. He's very obviously trying really hard to look cool and failing desperately. I can imagine that every time he looked at you his stomach turned over as he realised he's actually the David Brent of the band. I was looking a that's yesterday and so wanted to buy one that looked just like yours. [/quote] Hats!!!! That's all whole new thread. Whoopee!!!!

[quote name='spaners' timestamp='1362093591' post='1995869'] Got tempted in Navada music today and bought a shiny new pawn shop mustang, so im guna have to sell somthing. If anyone looking at this thred wants a tele bass i may sell mine (but not for silly monney) feel free to make an offer [/quote] I think this is likely to be the first secondhand one up for sale??

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1362130082' post='1996067'] Did someone mention waistcoats? Look, it was a blues rock band OK?... [/quote] I think the waistcoat is just the start of it !!

Didn't Robert DeNero play him in a film? " You Lucan at me?"

I'm actually a bit dissappointed he's been found - I liked the mystery of it all . Still the waistcoat pics will be fun!!!

[quote name='skoze' timestamp='1361388214' post='1985233'] My two; I love the 51RI to bits, but i still kinda miss playing the Squier, got a bit more thump to it and i guess it's kinda sentimental being my first bass/ first new guitar i ever got n' all. I'm in two minds whether to keep it or sell it, but for what they're worth second hand i may as well hold onto it. We'll see... 51 might get treated to a new bridge soon, but for now i'm far too busy being poor! [/quote] There's something about 51Ri's that make me . I like the original bridges , shocker!