gub

Keep us posted with how it goes , great opportunity and experience for you

Cool , will give it a listen

I have recently started doing more backing vocals , tis a different ball game once your micked up

Is this the Robbie Williams one ?

Had to go and listen to the original straight away to restore my inner peace

Looks sweet , can't beat abit o sunburst

Very true lozz ! Still getting the knack of backing vocals , always want to sing the bassline lol

[quote name='oldslapper' timestamp='1358879173' post='1946486'] Dear gub, Please do not add anything to what you already described as a great bass part, just enjoy your part in the song. Jeff (and mum) knows best Yours, The Song. [/quote] Lol ok point taken very well spoken chaps and makes sense! Les .. yes I was thinking the harmonies will keep me busy too, some great stuff going on in it !

Would love to play do ya by elo as I am a big fan of the band and jeff and really love this track in particular! but i was just running through it in prep for next rehearsal , and hadn't quite realised how simple the bass line that's played by Kelly Groucutt is ! don't get me wrong I am a big fan of Kelly's playing and I know it just drives the track etc , just wondering if anyone else in cover bands has the same probs when suggesting songs to play ? Part of me wants to go for a track that requires a bit more on my part but at the same time I really would like to do this track ! I suppose I could put a few of my own little tweeks in, or would this take something away from it ?

I had one which I sold , thing I kept finding was that I switched it off mid gig when things were getting a bit lively and I was digging in a bit , may have got round this by sticking some tape over the switches though ! Also I was spending lots of time messing with the switches in between songs , think I am just a simple jazz man at heart ! Loved the look and sound though and so comfortable to play , do miss it !

Not will have a couple of pints before playing and another a couple of bottles of something while playing , maybe one or two when finished , no more though !

Hello and welcome

There are indeed some major bargains to be had ATM ! Saw a fender Mia jazz the other day for under £500 ! Was very tempted but the other half would bury it in the garden on top of me for sure !

Or is it more to do with not really hearing yourself clearly on stage ? Bass travels a long way and it could be everyone out front can hear you fine , think I suffer with this problem sometimes !

I tend to just add some brightness for some songs I feel need it by twiddling my tone knob and take a bit off for more trad songs that , that's it really !

Got a real soft spot for theses too, may have to add one to the collection at some stage, what are the necks like to play ?

I had never really thought of the above ,but totally makes sense!

Is there an Adam clayton bass ? Will have to google it !

Bless em !

Best thing you can do is try as many as poss in shops or wherever , you will get to know what feels right for you ,

[quote name='phil.mcglassup' timestamp='1358355156' post='1937683'] Really? I didn't know that!! There's still loads of them around here. What type of groups are replacing them? [/quote] Pretty boys and girls all singing and not playing any instruments maybe ? Naw bollocks to that !

Sounds like my ideal band , if you need a bass player let me know Seriously though ,yes good idea

Nasty gash! Be sure to post a pic when it's sorted ! Poor guy, bet he was going crazy inside !