Cat Burrito Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I'm in a Goth band so I look like Camila Parker Bowles, dressed in black & drenched in smoke! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Almost always. Well, isn’t it about the most fun you can have with your clothes still on? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 My resting face is borderline stabby so I have to make a concerted effort to smile whilst playing. If I'm sight-reading, forget it. Here's a rare snap courtesy of Mrs Axe: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I rarely smile so in the unusual event that I try my face muscles don't know what to do and I just grimace. Generally I stare at my hands or shut my eyes. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 1 hour ago, smithy said: Clarky, what bass is this, if I may ask? Body shape reminds me of a Newport, but Split coil (?) and the headstock seems to be different as well. Its a Serek Midwestern (hand made by Jake Serek and his team in Chicago, as played by Tim Lefebvre, Brandon Boone of Tedeschi Trucks etc). Serek designs are based on retro basses like yhe Newport and Gibson Ripper. These are mine: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 11 hours ago, lozkerr said: A welcoming happy demeanour... Overwater or Fender? Looks good whatever 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 39 minutes ago, Clarky said: Its a Serek Midwestern (hand made by Jake Serek and his team in Chicago, as played by Tim Lefebvre, Brandon Boone of Tedeschi Trucks etc). Serek designs are based on retro basses like yhe Newport and Gibson Ripper. These are mine: Do you reckon Smithy will take the plunge? 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 When lock down happened and all the gigs were taken away, I used the time to get good at the drums. Where I used to concentrate, I'm now totally relaxed. I think this in combination with the sheer joy of being able to play live again has given me a permanently grinning gig face. People regularly stop me after gigs to tell me I'm the "smiliest drummer ever". Some started calling me "smiley Tom". It's a bit embarrassing but it's just genuine happiness, and people seem to like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 1 minute ago, cheddatom said: When lock down happened and all the gigs were taken away, I used the time to get good at the drums. Where I used to concentrate, I'm now totally relaxed. I think this in combination with the sheer joy of being able to play live again has given me a permanently grinning gig face. People regularly stop me after gigs to tell me I'm the "smiliest drummer ever". Some started calling me "smiley Tom". It's a bit embarrassing but it's just genuine happiness, and people seem to like it I reckon you're smiling 'cause Frankie Boyle on geetar just cracked a joke? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 51 minutes ago, Paul S said: I rarely smile so in the unusual event that I try my face muscles don't know what to do and I just grimace. Generally I stare at my hands or shut my eyes. That's some strap!... But no sombrero then... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: That's some strap!... But no sombrero then... Yeah, great strap - a Maruszczczyickcz (I thinczk that's right) 12cm wide, padded, soft leather, suede underside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 There's something rather trapped wind about this, I reckon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, Steve Browning said: There's something rather trapped wind about this, I reckon. Or 'released'? 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 28 minutes ago, snorkie635 said: Or 'released'? 👍 He def looks more like he's caught a whiff.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Clarky said: Its a Serek Midwestern (hand made by Jake Serek and his team in Chicago, as played by Tim Lefebvre, Brandon Boone of Tedeschi Trucks etc). Serek designs are based on retro basses like yhe Newport and Gibson Ripper. That´stunning, an eye candy. I´ve made a google search for some reviews and sound examples and I´m really impressed. What a bass! But I didn´t find any sounds with your split coils (standard seems to be B90). Unfortunately it´s out of my price range, so no- I won´t take the plunge. And beside from that my hobby player skills wouldn´t do it justice. But it made me think about getting an Epiphone and modding it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 16 minutes ago, smithy said: made me think about getting an Epiphone and modding it. Apols to OP for thread derail. Bring on the bass faces! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) Suspect the guitarist had tripped over his cable. Tight tee shirt, baggy lemon trousers, permed mullet. Must be the ‘80s Edited May 22, 2023 by three 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 14 minutes ago, three said: Suspect the guitarist had tripped over his cable. Tight tee shirt, baggy lemon trousers, permed mullet. Must be the ‘80s And, what looks like an L9S? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 43 minutes ago, snorkie635 said: And, what looks like an L9S? Excellent spot! It's my old Gibson Ripper, though a massively modded one - it's what we did in the '80s. Completely re-finished by the inestimable Ted Lee, plus fitting of a SD precision pickup between the Ripper pickups, and an active circuit cloned from the Fender Precision Special of the time. It's a beautiful bass but sadly a bit big for me these days and I only really play shorties. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozkerr Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 8 hours ago, snorkie635 said: Overwater or Fender? Looks good whatever 👍 Fender Jazz Deluxe V, 2009 model. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, lozkerr said: Fender Jazz Deluxe V, 2009 model. Looks super, I would shurely own something like this, but , bad, my hands are too small - my Ibanez GWB 1005 5 string "fretless" is perfect for me in all around the world. Edited May 22, 2023 by nilorius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozkerr Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, nilorius said: Looks super, I would shurely own something like this, but , bad, my hands are too small - my Ibanez GWB 1005 5 string "fretless" is perfect for me in all around the world. I have small hands too, and the wide neck did take a bit of getting used to. I got there in the end, though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 I run the gamut from "WhoTF said that?" to "mildly unhinged" via "almost asleep" and "damn, this RD Artist is heavy" 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) Most of the time I look like a miserable sod. But occasionally I do actually smile. Edited May 22, 2023 by gjones 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 43 minutes ago, lozkerr said: I have small hands too, and the wide neck did take a bit of getting used to. I got there in the end, though! Looks very fine to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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