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Thanks all. It went pretty well I think. No obvious mistakes and I got on really well with the band. I also knew everything on their set list, above the 5 songs they'd chosen for me to do, and let them pick some at random so they could see I knew it. All gear functioned flawlessly and I showed I'm really comfortable using in ears. They had over 70 applications so I won't be holding my breath but at least I didn't let myself down in any way. Aaaaaand breathe 🙂8 points
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I dont have much time for Cliff's music, he was a late 50s/60s artist to me, but to suggest someone should stop doing something they love seems strange. If what he was doing was important to well being in any way (Yes I know ) then yes, give it up, but its just music and if he and the audience enjoy it then why not? Its his job after all. My old man loved his work as a carpenter and did his job till he was 76, not cos he was desperate for the money but because he loved it.5 points
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Outstayingwelcomeitis?4 points
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Musicman Stingray MM30 Sapphire Black / Roasted Maple Neck Limited Edition for Premier Dealer Network Only 25 worldwide!!! This Musicman Stingray MM30 was produced in 2013/2014 exclusively for the Premier Dealer Network limited to 25 pieces. It’s got a special effect lacquer called “Sapphire Black” combined with a breathtaking roasted maple neck. The only change was made by replacing the original PU with a handwound Stauffer/Haeussel MM-PU. The original PU is included. Here are the facts: Model: · Musicman Stingray MM30 (PDN Limited Edition) Neck: one piece maple neck roasted with oil-/wax-finish (really incredible feel!!!) longscale (864mm) with 21 frets 6-point bolt-on neck joint compensated nut neck width: saddle 42,8 mm - 12th fret 56,7 mm neck thickness: 1st fret 22 mm - 12th fret 24,3 mm Body: Ash body special effect finish „Sapphire Black“ Hardware: Schaller hardware chrome hardened Music Man bridge string spacing: Saddle 11 mm / bridge 19 mm Electronics humbucking-PU (replaced with a handwound Stauffer/Haeussel-PU, original MM-PU is included) distance from bridge: 77/101 mm Musicman 3-band EQ current: 9 Volt Overall weight: 4,5 kg (stated) - mine is 4,27 kg (digital fine scale) original accessories: gigbag (no case!), sticker, cloth I purchased a quality case for the Stingray but alternatively the original gigbag is also available. Compared to the “standard” Stingray the bass is less "aggressive". The roasted neck and the Haeussel-PU lead to an even tone without loosing the original punch and growl. The bass is located in Dortmund / Germany. Insured shipping to UK is no problem and included in the instrument price! Price: 1.400 GBP I am open for any questions!3 points -
Fabulous gig at Cafe Choux Choux, a gorgeous cafe/bar on Keighley station. Tonight is the first gig of this kind at the venue. The local promoter was let down on the original one, so these guys stepped in. Very hospitable, as are the promoters. Really well looked after, and all three bands putting in great performances. Could get used to this 😀 Here's Eliana Cargnelutti and her band closing the show.3 points
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Spent yesterday sorting through some old photos for my Mum and found a very old photo album I'd never seen before. Turns out that this is my great grandfather Not sure what being a Banjoist said bout you back then, but on seeing the pic and finding out who he was, I felt a really strong emotional link to my past (kinda wished it had been an upright, but c'est la vie). Anyone else got any old pics of distant musical relatives?3 points
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erm.... actually they are Aluminium... The kind that's pronounced Alu-MIN-ium.3 points
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They were a steal...3 points
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My band Goodfoot did a live session the other week. Hope you guys like it!2 points
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I got some good string/woodwind/brass collections from Plugin Boutique for 91% off or something stupid, £4 each. Also bought some Nike running shoes today for 50% off, direct from Nike. Doing well lol. Not spotted anything of interest bass wise, but I’m pretty much sorted! Si2 points
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If you play music then you're a musician. With regard to people doing other things too that aren't playing, but are still within music, we were encouraged at uni to adopt a portfolio approach to a career; so playing, teaching, composing etc.2 points
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I have this in a week or so's time but as I keep telling myself, joining a band is a two way thing and you are auditioning them too! To make a band that works needs so many different stars to align that if you don't get the gig it's to be expected in many way - getting the gig is a bit of a miracle! Good luck!2 points
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Maybe someone in say Canberra would also like to collect in person. Just sayin'.2 points
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Just got myself a new BB734a in the matt black finish. First impressions are it definitely lighter than my BB1024X. The Fit and finish is absolutely top draw. In passive mode it doesn't seem quite as loud as the 1024X but in active mode its absoloutley thunderous, whith lots of usable tones. The neck profile is a bit slimmer than the 1024x front to back but both of them feel really comfortable. Not had a chance to try it at volume yet but should get a opportunity this week. Got great service from Wunjos who had it sent up to Liverpool in a flash. Just a pity that Dawsons in Liverpool would not price match them and lost out on my business. So top marks to Yamaha and Wunjos2 points
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@Marcoelwray Just for you.. seeing as I had the bass ready for tomorrow, I thought I’d take a pic just like the famous Uberhorn Fretless one for your album2 points
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I've got the earlier MIJ Mustang, which i think has a tighter radius neck and smaller frets than the JMJ. Mustangs are lovely basses (def go for the La Bella mustang strings too - they sounds great).2 points
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G'wAAAN! Take it steady on the caffeine.. less is more! 🙂2 points
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You are not Cliff Richard. Remember this and do not try and imitate him.2 points
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I have this model in black. I took off the stinky poo tuners and fitted Wilkinson black WJBL200 tuners. I love the feel and build of the instrument and the active circuit is very versatile and quiet. Quality in a low-priced instrument. I plan on turning the bass 'stealth black', replacing all the hardware with black hardware.2 points
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Reminds me of the little girl hearing a Toad near a pond : "Hey, I'm a musician, I've been cursed by a witch, just kiss me, I'll become normal again and marry you …". Then the girl just puts him in her Pocket, and goes away, saying "I'll earn way more money with a speaking Toad".2 points
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A minor point: the sale finishes late morning next Friday. Everyone knows that a bass bidders GAS and possibly alcohol fuelled fingers work better mid to late evening! 😉2 points
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Thanks for the contribution lol Si2 points
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Most disappointed. I used to be able to confidently and happily say I’d never seen a Spector I actually liked.. .. or a Warwick for that matter 😜 Lovely bass!2 points
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All went good! :2 points
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Not bass related but.....I applied for holiday leave at work for a fortnight in 2019. Already planned what we were going to do - Eurocamp. Price was £1239 for a fortnight in a caravan in Italy (flights & car hire on top of this). My boss approved the holidays yesterday so last night I sat down to book. Black Friday deal with Eurocamp reduced the cost to £560 thus saving a whopping £679. Unexpected and a genuine saving for something I was purchasing anyway. Impressed!2 points
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This bass comes from a luthier shop in Madrid. Only tried by some customers, so we're talking about condition ex-demo at the price of used. I'm looking for 870 GBP or 990€ 4 strings Alder body (2 pieces) Ebony Top - Special Selection Double binding maple and ebony Maple neck - Special Selection Carbon fiber reinforcements Ebony fingerboard Bone nut Nordstrand pills HipShot fittings Mirror Finish Nitro Weight 3,930Kg Gig Bag semi-rigid included More info: http://www.guitarbassluthier.com/gb-custom-built-todobajos-ebano1 point -
For sale is a 2006 Warwick Streamer $$, usually its the corvettes that get the $$ treatment. I genuinely love this bass, i'm not too happy i have to sell it but i have an ACG arriving soon, so needs must. Currently the bass has Alan's ACG EQ001 installed (which i love) I will put the original MEC put back in. Bass in good condition, a few bumps and nicks all shown in the pictures. Nice wenge fretboard, maple neck, not as thin as the later Warwicks but I find it really comfortable. Weight is 3.9kg (bathroom scales) Happy to ship. If you have any question i'll be happy to answer them.1 point -
Sitting in a coffee shop on a Friday morning waiting to go to an audition at 11am for a really great and busy band. Pretty sure they'll be seeing loads of really great bass players so not getting my hopes up too much. If i did get it I'd be able to pretty much go down to just a couple of days a week in my day job. I feel well prepared and if I don't get it I'm already in a really good band with plenty of gigs but I'll admit I'm pretty nervous. One way or another I'm going to enjoy it and regardless of outcome I'll have a few beers tonight. Wish me luck.1 point
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First new bass in many years and I'm chuffed! Spector Euro LX4 DW (Doug Wimbush) in Amber. Great quality build, fantastic playable neck (and I'm digging the narrow nut) and a beautiful maple finish, reminds me of a Warwick thumb in many ways, but more 'grungy' Oh, and the pups are *really* hot! Lovely, lovely, lovely!1 point
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Oh it's also a finely written review with great photos.1 point
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This is genius, 8th Dan level, Ninja marketing. A superb glowing testimonial, igniting burning GAS left right and centre so when the bass turns up on the for sale page in a fortnight a gagging populace starts a bidding war. Sir, I salute you1 point
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Just remember some of the best bass players are not the best band members. Blue1 point
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I think our definition of commitment maybe differs. For me and many others, committing to my music is more important. For some pros, committing to playing - regardless of what that happens to be - is more important. Each to their own. Of course if my band suddenly became hugely popular, however unlikely that might be, then I’d be having my cake and eating it. 😉1 point
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As per previous post, you seem to be of the opinion that earning money somehow has something to do with being a musician. It doesn’t. I also paint, I studied fine art and illustration at degree level, but I don’t paint for anyone but myself, and I don’t sell my work. At all. But I’m still a painter, because I paint. As for how important making money from your art is relative to your status as an artist, you may wish to speak to Vincent Van Gogh. 😉 If you mean being a professional musician (a different distinction) then bear in mind that being a full-time musician doesn’t mean you’re necessarily better. It may mean you’ve been lucky, it may mean you’re easy to get along with (ask Guy Pratt), it may just mean that you’re more willing to compromise. It may even mean that you don’t really care about creating art and just like to play.1 point
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And, just for good measure, a thoroughly embarrassing photo of this old duffer competing with our 19 year old singer/rhythm guitarist in a shape throwing contest 🙄1 point
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Better than that, I'll sign it for him!1 point
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I'm the same with your old Fender mate i keep deciding to move it on and then changing my mind i have just put fender pups in it and fallen back in love ! ...anyway someone is in for a treat with the Vander .1 point -
We have a shop which sells vinyl and CDs but you know I wasn't sure if I could promote that via this site - the rules about commerciality etc You can access the shop via our website sadloversandgiants.co.uk We are in talks with a French promoter but suspect we'll only play Paris - brexit permitting - sometime next year. We all have busy lives (Tony especially so) and getting together to gig is difficult - currently: melkweg, Amsterdam 15thDec / A2Club Athens 1st&2nd march / O2 Islington 16th March / Traffic rome 5th april (brexit permitting) and Parma 6th April (brexit permitting) are all the shows booked - we're talking to Spain, France and Germany and USA (again:)) too....1 point
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Ha! Can you turn the video upside down. While you are at it you can turn the left hand technique video upside down too!! 😂1 point
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It's for a bank. They make billions out of pulling the wool over people's eyes. I'd do it and charge a massive fee if it overruns by even a few seconds.1 point
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It's a joy to watch you work.1 point
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Cheers Woody, for that tip-off!! Yup they're selling the Stomp for £418.50 today. Just called PMT Shoreditch and they have two in stock. I've put a deposit down and I'll pop over to pick up at some point in the next few days. How very convenient having Black Friday the day before a b'day weekend. Must try to remember that next year 😎 ...and I understand I'm not the only one who has just taken advantage of this 10% off deal by PMT 😊1 point
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Nerves can be calmed, to a certain extent, by focusing on the process rather than the outcome. If, as you say, you are well prepared then focus on that fact rather than what might happen. Do what you know you can do, play the way you play and be friendly. After that its apples and oranges.1 point
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Good luck !1 point
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I noted that PMT sent a 10% off everything for black friday thing today. As they have the HX stomp for £465 the same as everyone else, presumably that would take it down to less than £420. Might be worth checking out if anyone is looking. Not much help for me, they have the HX effects for 10% more than andersons, and although they price match I doubt they are going to price match and then take 10% off!1 point
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Holiday romance, it won't last! I nabbed your Sire V7 a month after a similarly glowing eulogy.. 🤘1 point
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I had one for a while and thought it great, It compared very favourably with my fond memories of the ex Roger Glover Magnavox era SVT that I used for years. In fact it sounded a hell of a lot better than an SVT-VR that I paid 4 x as much for a few years ago. I used it with a 4x12 Aguilar and it felt great. My only reservation was the - possibly undeserved- Bugera rep for reliability but I have to say I used it a dozen times or more and it always delivered for me. PITA to lug around, though. I'm 60 you know. Lovely looker, too... (The amp, that is) Shug1 point
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Yes - it's much higher than the standard fixing screws. The i.d. of the standard fixing screw is 3mm and is usually - I think - mild steel, the i.d. of a stainless m4 machine screw is 3.24mm and is, of course, stainless giving 16% greater area over a much stronger steel. The o.d. of the inserts is 9mm, against the standard fixing screws at around 4mm. Wal are the only commercial basses I've personally worked on that fit machine screws and I'm pretty certain they are m4 too. The thing that staggered me was once seeing the tubular fuselage of an Auster light aeroplane. Welded on were 4 small brackets with the holes for the 4 machine screws holding the engine on. Now, admittedly, that will have been aircraft grade stainless, but they were tiny. I reckon 6mm tops - maybe even 5mm.1 point
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This bass used to be mine. A fine example of Music Man if you ask me 😉 BS6A2183 by Eneade, sur Flickr1 point
