Nibody Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Jealous, they are my sort of 70's Rock!! Good luck with the gig mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Me neither, but looks fun [quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1328096364' post='1521630'] After all that, I've never heard of 'em. Or him. Congratulations though, looks like a good gig! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) Been racking my brain as to where I knew of this band - just worked it out, I used to work with a couple of them in a record promotions/telesales company in the 80's after the band folded. Pretty sure it was Andy who was one of the reps, and it looks like the other guy isn't with them anymore - Knocker. The company was Impulse/Prime-Time. Hope it goes well for all of you - it was a long time ago but I remember them as really nice guys. Just seen on the website, Keith Knowles is mentioned as a founder member - that was Knocker, also seem to remember someone with the nickname of Moss - from a TV appearance when he wore Moss Bross emblazoned braces. He later appeared on TOTP with Gary Numan. Edited February 1, 2012 by Mykesbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I saw them back in the day, they supported Judas Priest at Derby Assembly Rooms. I went out and bought their self titled debut album. Good album it was too, still got it. Only irritating bit was the singer said Thang-you-ta! at the end of every song, hope he don't still do it. Good band though, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I saw them last year. It's not my kind of thing but deffinitely a fun gig and it looks like they pull some big crowds! Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 25 years playing bass and I never scored a good original band, I have played in lots of covers bands and some good covers bands at that but when you are 46 you think that your bass playing days are all behind you and your just going to be playing AC/Dc down the local. Well Just keep on trying and dont stop, I feel like my bass playing days are all in front of me now and am more excited than an 18 year old at his first gig. Hard Rock Hell Ibiza here I come !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Awesome. I'm pleased for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Well done Rob. Looks a nice Gig. So the Overwater isn't going to get a look in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hi Mate, I wish I could play the overwater !! I will work on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Best post ever mate. Brilliant to hear you so enthused [quote name='grimbeaver' timestamp='1328106443' post='1521918'] 25 years playing bass and I never scored a good original band, I have played in lots of covers bands and some good covers bands at that but when you are 46 you think that your bass playing days are all behind you and your just going to be playing AC/Dc down the local. Well Just keep on trying and dont stop, I feel like my bass playing days are all in front of me now and am more excited than an 18 year old at his first gig. Hard Rock Hell Ibiza here I come !! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 "You've got the job, but you're gonna have to use a Thunderbird. Here's one I painted earlier using some poster paint, and then covered with a thin layer of PVA glue to give it a nice shiny finish." That's how I imagine/hope the conversation went. Congratulations anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmanc Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Ha ha - my guess was that you were going to play Roger Glover in a reformed Deep Purple! I can't think of anywhere else where the T Bird bass sound was an integral part of the bass tone.(Ok there was 'Sweet's brilliant B side 'Need a lotta lovin' !!) But having listened to the Marseille clip I would have bought a Ricky 4001, marshall backline and a big plectrum for that gig! Hope it goes well for you Old rockers are the best kind!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlonBass Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 What a pain in the backside it is, getting old. I loved the Band back in 'the olden days', and I had heard that Neil was getting it back together but was looking for a Bassist. Of course, my diminishing faculties meant I kept forgetting to post my guess on the thread. Congratulations on an excellent gig, mate. I bet you enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Can someone start a new thread for those who have played on stage in jeans, a t-shirt, and playing a sunburst bass? We'll put Nige in the tags so he blunders into it. Won't know what hit him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 [quote name='grimbeaver' timestamp='1327665820' post='1514971'] I have Just been offered a gig with a band (cant say yet until it is official) and have to play a Gibson Thunderbird, Its a must with no other option. What Amp and speakers sit best with them? I have some nice Eden gear but it's not good together. I have an Orange terror 500 and barefaced 2x12 that rips with an active bass but is a bit mushy with the T bird played fingerstyle I do like a bright crunchy sound, has anyone got any experience with this IE SVT or the likes, I think 1x115 and 4x10 or maybe a 6x10 is the way to go as the 8x10s are monsters. Any serious advice gratefully recieved, budget within reason is not an issue [/quote] I would expect that a T-bird bass would be really hard work and you'll have to live with it. I can't say that I would be thrilled at having to work with one..so the gig better pay .. A LOT. It would have to be a major career move Sorry, can't be any more help than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Why don't you just get a custom T-bird with the looks but not the tone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Oh wow it's Marseille? They play round here all the time! Will probably catch you one day! Congrats on getting the job mate. So why the thunderbird? Is it an endorsement thing or just the band image? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Brilliant, well done Rob. I'm one who is delighted to still be able to play the pub gigs at my age. What you have achieved is amazing and you're gonna have a blast. Jealous to death but gives truth to the "don't stop believing" Well done again. Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guildbass Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) It's obviously a look thing. Get a T bird, go with whatever amp/cab you fancy carrying, and your tonal variation can go from brick/pick bright and twangy to neck/fingers warm and woolly. At any decent venue the sound of your cab is irrelevant, It's basically there for on-stage monitoring...The only band members who'll listen to it are you and the drummer, and he'll be listening for the timing, not the tone!. What matters is how your bass sound will be getting to the punters and that will be through 'front of house' so its the feed to the desk you need to worry about...And what the engineer does with it. You CAN nonce about with mics into your cab but it's inviting mediocre sound so you are much better using a good pre-amp or similar and a DI box into the desk to get your tone (you can use headphones to get the tone to your satisfaction out of the pre-amp) and then the fold back monitors coming back from the desk will have your sound. Or if they are very flash, they'll have wireless in-ear monitoring As regards the stage, It sounds like the band have a major image thing going on so you might as well find out what they want as a good looking back line.... Some big old Ampeg cabs perhaps...You could have them unloaded though...No point in dragging all that iron-ware about....(You could keep all your gear inside the cabs then!)..Quo for instance had walls of AC30's but most of them were empty boxes with just the red neon light working! If the band are as tasty as you imply, there's no way they are going to have colossal on-stage sound levels...It kills musicianship, And they are going to have an engineer so do what every other bugger does...Use the F.O.H monitor feeds...Maybe just look at buying a decent monitor wedge ! Edited February 18, 2012 by guildbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Got to say, that having a look at your gear, I guess they would dictate what you play if image is important. I think you would have gotten away with it..possibly..if you'd already had a P-bass and Ampeg stack. But now..?? they get the bill for lumbering you with a Thunderbird and the rest, I hope they earn very well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4-string-thing Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I think I saw Marseilles in about 1978 supporting UFO at the De Montford Hall in Leicester. Do they do a song called "Do it the French way"? Or did I just imagine that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Interesting that they want you to use a T'bird but the bass player in the pics on the website is using a Yam Attitude Also a shame they are having 6 months off, I'll get to see them again once they are back up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyBiskit Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1329508466' post='1543725'] Can someone start a new thread for those who have played on stage in jeans, a t-shirt, and playing a sunburst bass? We'll put Nige in the tags so he blunders into it. Won't know what hit him! [/quote] I do it all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyBiskit Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Just because it's sunburst doesnt make it sound any worse-remember It's in the fingers,as for jeans and T shirts-just a comfort thing,you should see me in the summer gigs-barefoot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) Scorpions? Edit. DOH. Just read the rest !!! Edited February 18, 2012 by fretmeister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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