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Earbrass

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  1. Not had this problem when playing bass, but many years ago I played in a duo as pianist accompanying a singer - and felt very exposed; no matter how well I played, I was only the accompanist so prospects for glory were very limited, but I could easily be the villain by cocking up. Don't remember ever completely losing it but it was certainly touch and go on occassion. Playing bass in a band seems so SAFE by comparison - I don't get nervous the way I used to in the duo, where one comment I received was "so, where does all the blood go from your face when you're playing?"
  2. don't think there'd be much meat either way...
  3. I'd love one (or more) of these... [attachment=37849:BabyBunny.jpg] ...but sadly I think our cats would think it was their pressy.
  4. So, if a PA cab is likely to prove capable as a bass guitar cab, does the same hold true of powered PA cabs vs Bass power amps? How about passive bass >> preamp pedal (eg hartke bass attack, SABDDI, etc) >> powered PA monitor (eg 300W 1x15 + horn)? Anyone use this kind of setup instead of a conventional bass amp / cab rig?
  5. Next you'll be telling us that there's no such person as Mark Bass.
  6. [quote name='Beedster' post='663165' date='Nov 23 2009, 09:03 PM']Rightly or wrongly I have strong views about animals but wouldn't be overly worried about woods. C[/quote] But that makes no sense; one of the main causes of extinctions is habitat loss - cut the forests and you kill the animals. And one one shouldn't be too impressed by claims that tropical woods are "sustainably" sourced, since there is massive fraud in the timber trade, with illegally logged wood being given false documentation to make it look kosher.
  7. [quote name='tauzero' post='659063' date='Nov 19 2009, 11:41 AM']Bassists. They're just failed guitarists with poor personal hygiene and charisma bypasses, after all.[/quote] I resent that - I'm a failed pianist.
  8. [i]Distance to rehearsals..., how far do you go?..[/i] ...all the way. Even on a first rehearsal. But I'm NOT a slapper.
  9. OK, I lied about "last bump" - I meant it at the time, but have just tried listing the thing on ebay and was so p*ssed off with the restrictions and charges they now impose on buyers that I gave up (it's been a while since I've used it as a seller). Have posted an ad on gumtree instead, but might as well let it run here too.
  10. [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='658077' date='Nov 18 2009, 01:43 PM']Anyone else seen them? Nick[/quote] Yes, but a long time ago: May 1975 at QPR football ground (with Patrick Moraz on keys: Relayer was the latest album at the time). Fabulous gig. I have a suspicion I saw them again later in the 70's, but I can't recall any details, I'm afraid (possibly at the Empire Pool Wembley (now Wembly Arena)??).
  11. [quote name='maxrossell' post='656578' date='Nov 16 2009, 11:55 PM']I suppose I'll be bucking some trends here, but honestly in my opinion anything other than a Fender Jazz or P-Bass is a waste of time.[/quote] Given the quality of many cheaper basses (see the Budget Basses that do a Pro Job thread, or OutToPlayJazz's recent review of Squier CV vs Fender MIA), there's a strong case for saying that a (real) Fender Jazz or P-Bass is a waste of money!
  12. [quote name='ianrunci' post='655855' date='Nov 16 2009, 11:49 AM']I wouldn't say my post is bigoted[/quote] Anyone who uses "gay" as a term of abuse is going to have a hard time convincing me that they're not a bigot.
  13. Sold Mike an effects pedal. Quick payment, good communications, no problems. Would definitely deal again. Thanks!
  14. Sold Tom a bass - paid immediately, good communications, no problems. Would certainly deal again. Thanks.
  15. [quote name='obbm' post='651859' date='Nov 11 2009, 06:42 PM']ITV are showing An Audience with Donny and Marie (Osmond) tonight at 8:00pm. Recorded recently in London it features no other than my good friend, and tutor to many, Paul Geary on bass duties.[/quote] Seems a bit unfair to point this out. We've all done things we're not proud of for the money.
  16. I like the comments on YouTube: Q: what is that thing on that bass at 0:07 ? A: I would imagine its something to mute the sound of the bass so its not so in-your-face. If thats what it is thats probly why the bass sounds so mellow in this song. [actually it looks like a bean-bag frog or similar, lying over the bass neck, where the strings aren't!]
  17. Of course, if you weren't going so fast, you'd have had time to brake and come to a safe, controlled halt [b]before[/b] hitting the musical wall.
  18. [quote name='Musky' post='645121' date='Nov 4 2009, 12:06 PM']I had a play of one of these the other day. It was very nice indeed and played a damn sight better than the Classic Vibe Jazz I also tried. I asked if they'd set the Peavey up and was told that was they way it came out of the box. I think whoever gets this will be very happy, [/quote] Cheers Musky, that person is paganskins, and I sincerely hope he will be!
  19. [quote name='paganskins' post='645097' date='Nov 4 2009, 11:41 AM']I'm interested if the P&P is reasonable. Also your feedback link isn't working.[/quote] Hi paganskins, Sorry about the link, should be working now. I think around £15 should cover p&p. Cool username by the way. E
  20. [size=5][b]SOLD[/b][/size] Peavey Zodiac BXP sunburst with maple fingerboard in mint condition. This has a body inspired by early 50's Precisions, with a P/J pickup configuration, and a 21 fret Jazz bass profile neck. Build quality is superb. I bought it as a backup while I worked on my other 2 basses, and it would have become my fave bass were it not for the weight: at around 9 1/3 lbs (to "bathroom scale" levels of accuracy), it's a little heavier than I'm really comfortable with (but then again I'm a ten stone weakling - this may not be an issue for many). Yours for £120 + postage to UK or it may be possible to arrange personal delivery / handover depending on where you are. I am in SE London - you are welcome to come and try it out. Reviews here: [url="http://www.bassplayer.com/article/zodiac-bxp/feb-06/18084"]http://www.bassplayer.com/article/zodiac-bxp/feb-06/18084[/url] [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...Zodiac+BXP/10/1"]http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...Zodiac+BXP/10/1[/url] [url="http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/bas..._bxp/index.html"]http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/bas..._bxp/index.html[/url] Pictures: [attachment=35692:Z1.JPG] [attachment=35693:Z2.JPG] [attachment=35694:Z3.JPG] [attachment=35695:Z4.JPG] [attachment=35696:Z5.JPG] My feedback thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=40763&hl=Earbrass"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=Earbrass[/url]
  21. [quote name='OldGit' post='643996' date='Nov 2 2009, 11:16 PM']They will find their way without you...[/quote] The graveyard is full of "indispensible" men.
  22. [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='633422' date='Oct 22 2009, 01:46 PM']Even the bass player who's been playing for 6 months seems to do a better job of timing.[/quote] so, you're not the bass player??? WARNING!!! INTRUDER ALERT!!! NON BASS PLAYER DETECTED IN SECTOR 7G.
  23. Quite liked the Marcus vid, especially the v.funky organ solo. Enjoyed the EB vid too, but that Nick Cave thing was just ghastly, tedious and very averagely performed MOR pap. Of course, your mileage may vary
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