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    Bass Player Needed (Wilts, Hants/Dorset)

    in Bassists Wanted

    Posted

    Uncle Jack, the original and best live jukebox band, * are looking for a replacement bass player following me handing in my notice.  
     

    They are a great bunch of friendly guys with no egos in the band, they play regularly around 2 gigs per month (sometimes 3) across Wiltshire, Hampshire & Dorset and they cover loads of popular covers across the years. Presented in a jukebox format, whereby the punters choose what the band play, it’s a great gig that remains fresh and is updated regularly.

     

     I’ve attached a sample jukebox that I had to hand, there’s been some additions and deletions to the list since then, if you fancy it please PM me and I’ll pass on the contact details😊👍🏻

     

     The website:  http://unclejackweb.co.uk/index.html

     

    Sample Jukebox

     

    Jukebox July '22.docx

    Really struggling with fingerstyle

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Some really good advice on this thread, when I started playing I always used a pick, then I joined a blues band and the aggressive tones produced weren’t appropriate and the band leader asked me to play fingerstyle, it seemed to put me back massively when I tried at first, but as others have said, for me the only way to get it was to practice over and over, slowly at first, crossing strings is really important and alternating between index and middle fingers, nowadays my right hand technique takes care of itself and I don’t even think about it.  Also. I tend to anchor my thumb on top of the pick up cover, I find having an anchor point really helped me get a feel for what I wanted to achieve and was probably the most important thing to building up speed.

     

     Be patient, it will happen, don’t give up - it’s totally worth persevering with😊👍🏻

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    Pedal Clearout

    in Effects For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Thor
    Two sold

    Future Impact V1, has had updates, nice condition, no box, £200 plus postage.

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    Origin Effects Cali 76 compressor, unmarked, barely used, original box included, £200 plus postage. (Now Sold)

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    Sonic Research Turbo Tuner, near mint, original box included, £90 plus postage.

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    Peterson Strobostomp HD, near mint, unboxed £90 plus postage. (Now Sold)

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    ZVEX Mastotron, nice condition, unboxed, £85 plus postage.

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    Subdecay Echobox, nice condition, £120 plus postage.

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    Fuzzrocious Demon, seems like this was forever on my board until I finally found a Tech 21 Leeds pedal, good condition, some minor cosmetic chips but good condition, for reasons of full disclosure the power socket feels a little loose, but works fine - I had it on good authority that replacing the power socket wouldn’t be too onerous or costly, hence price of £85 plus postage.

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    I also have a well used Dunlop Crybaby 105Q, it’s at my studio, well used for around 20 years or so, still works fine but I landed a Geezer Butler Wah and prefer that tbh. Can take photos on Monday if anyone interested, £50 plus postage.

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    How was your gig last night?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    We’ve got 21 gigs booked for Uncle Jack - there may be another odd one out two that make their way in, but I’m also looking to restart the other band, Sarum’s Lot, with a new guitarist following the recent passing of ours - he wanted us to carry on so it seems the right thing to do. 
     

    Last year I did 44 gigs, 21 isn’t enough for me, can’t stand Saturday night TV. 

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    Tricky Bass Lines - what gives?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    59 minutes ago, chris_b said:

    Tricky bass lines are great.

     

    They challenge us and force us to extend and expand our thinking, techniques and comfort zones.

     

    Master one thing you find uncomfortable or difficult to play every week.

     

    I couldn't agree more 🙂

     

    I am glad it's not just me that encounters such issues though, and it's quite interesting to hear what others find tricky 😄

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    Tricky Bass Lines - what gives?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I’ve been asked to dep for a covers band and at first glance of their set list I thought to myself I know 90% of what they're doing, but among the songs was She's Not There by The Zombies - I've never played it before but found it really trick to learn.

     

    I've now learnt it but what a tricky bass line I've found it to finger.

     

    That got me to wondering if you guys find certain songs awkward to play and if so, and you don't mind sharing, what are they?🙂

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    When did you join your first band?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    My story makes me laugh now - I'm a mechanic by trade and did some work on a mate's car prior to him going on holiday, when the job was done he asked me if he could pay me at the end of the following month as he was taking his Mrs and kids on holiday and wanted some spending money - me being all heart said of course. 12 months later I still hadn't been paid despite polite, monthly reminders from me to him, so I paid him a visit, asked for my money and was told he was a bit short that month, so asked if I 'd be happy taking goods to the value of (as long as it wasn't the telly or his stereo system!).

     

    So I walked away with a Peavey TNT150 and a Vox P type Bass (Vox Standard?), tuner and lead.  All of the aforementioned kit stayed under the bed for a year or so, then I set about learning how to play.  A guy at work heard that I was playing bass so pleaded with me to help his band out when their bass player did a disappearing act (they later learned he was banged up for 18 months!), so after about a year of learning to play along with some of my favourite songs, I played for 'Situations Vacant' at The Horse & Jockey pub in Stanford in the Vale - I was really nervous all gig, barely looked away from the fingerboard, but obviously got bitten by the gigging bug and have been gigging ever since. 

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    How was your gig last night?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Bittersweet gig for Sarum’s Lot last night, we played at Qudos Bar in Salisbury - probably our favourite venue in Salisbury, it was our guitarist’s last gig with us as he’s been battling cancer for the last 5 years and unfortunately the time has come that he just can’t carry on gigging any more🥲

     

    Such a shame as he’s a thoroughly decent bloke and a bloody good mate, and the band has been a breath of fresh air and exactly what I prefer to play. 
     

    Here’s a cheeky photo I managed to take at the end of Highway to Hell and a snippet of Smells Like Teen Spirit…IMG_9071.thumb.jpeg.d63df29049018ff4abe0d31b09ff4d72.jpeg

     

     

     

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    The Big Fat South-West Bass Bash 2023

    in Events

    Posted

    On 14/04/2023 at 21:18, Thor said:

    So I’ve got the following kit, if any one is interested I’m happy to bring some/any of it along:

     

    Sadowsky Will Lee 4

    Sadowsky UV70

    Oly white ’69 Jazz

    Xotic Chuck Rainey XP4

    Lakland Duck Dunn

    Marshall VBA400

    Aguilar DB750

    MarkBass F1

    Trace Elliot RAH600SMX - SOLD

    Mesa Boogie TT800

    Orange AD200B

    Barefaced Big Twin 2

    Aguilar GS412

     

    Pete😊


    Any preference as to what I should bring along from the list?  I won’t bring the 412 cab as my van is currently poorly in the garage so will have to shoe horn kit into the car.


    I’ll bring something along for the raffle - worst case a bottle.

    The Big Fat South-West Bass Bash 2023

    in Events

    Posted · Edited by Thor
    Added a few bits

    43 minutes ago, neepheid said:

     

    That's the spirit!

    Yeah, I shouldn't be so lazy on the weekends, but when you've been getting up at 04:45 for the last 10 years, it does become quite tempting to have a lie-in, particularly when getting to bed in the wee small hours (in our house 08:00 is considered a lie-in)😄

     

    Sorry, missed your question - in Salisbury, The Huntsman's Tavern

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