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New song added to the set called "Big Wheel". Always thought that this was a good catchy song. Not a lot done to this one. Added a slight auto panner to a section of the guitar and some extra horns using IK Sampletank I'd be interested in comments generally & on the mixes. Depending where I listen to this I sometimes think the bass is too much, then again sometimes it disappears, for example on the system in my Audi it's verging on too much, but in the BMW X1 I had as a courtesy car. it just disappeared. And that's not to suggest that that car audio systems are the best place to review a mix, just one of many I bounce them around to. There are certainly bits of basslines that I want to re record all these years down the line, but that's another matter. There's a couple that always get me where the first part of a libe I dont play stacatto, but then I switch to a more clipped style that works better. Remembering back all the parts were tracked over a long weekend at a local 8 track studio, and we did around ten songs that w/e. All shortish 3 or 4 minute affairs, but still it was a lot to get through & self produced so noone to say "don't you think it'd be better to make that bass part more consistent?" Sort of have in mind to try to get them onto somewhere like eMusic and see if I can get a couple of pence towards what it has cost me so far just in digitising the tapes. I know I'll be lucky to get anything much, but some of the mixes I hear on my monthly trawl for new music to download for my sub there (eMusic) makes me think these are a great deal better than some of the desperately dodgy that can be found...or perhaps I'll just be adding more dodgy stuff to the pile.

[quote name='hen barn' timestamp='1347309902' post='1799257'] Ok just got the pass for the day! So I will be coming and will bring my status kingbass !! But no slapping it!!!! Lol [/quote]I'll say hi again then

I often feel that I would like to be running the amp that bit harder. Perhaps that's a problem with a too efficient cab?

Ped, will you be making the SE Bash? I'll have a lanyard there if you are

Good stuff! Now get yourself out and give them some low end hell

...and Skank just beat me it finding this [url="http://www.graceacoustics.co.uk/products/Amplifier-Screen.html"]Grace Acoustic Amplifier Screen[/url] The question then becomes; how much of a screen to have, just 3 sides, plus a top? Has anyone used one of these in anger for gigs?

Ah yes. Thanks for reminding me. I meant to start a similar search this w/e

[quote name='Chrismanbass' timestamp='1347272906' post='1798577'] Bought one of those for my band and ended up having to buy normal par cans to supplement it in the end as its not really powerful enough on its own good piece of kit in terms of the space it takes up however if you buy it i'd suggest buying two as one really isn't powerful enough to light a band [/quote]You're not wrong there. I was trying to get away from a couple of cr@ppy boxes with DIY store floodlights & gels in. More money than sense me & I was sick of waiting foranyone else in the main band to get enthused about trying to add a bit of moving light for a bit more of a show The floods the OP was talking about look interesting

That would explain my problem trying to use my Kindle to browse yesterday then. Thought it might be easier than the minute Blackberry screen that is always a bit of a trial to login with anyway.

I got a set of [url="http://www.kam.co.uk/index.php?action=product&product_id=385"]THESE[/url] which are fine, & set up quickly & easily out of the way behind the PA but I could really do with another set

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1347258157' post='1798466'] I wanted to buy a bass from Thomann, they wanted bank transfer. Our bank this end wanted £24 for £509 changed to however many Euros. They said the bank at the other end would charge but they couldn't tell me how much . I didn't buy the bass. I have just, last night, had exactly the same with Bach (Czech) and I'm not going to buy from them either. People who only sell bass gear in Euros need to think of the extra charge that is putting on the British members of the EU. Or lose business. I am sure I am not the only one who will think sod that for a carry on! [/quote]If it's something you're going to do regularly, and frankly even if it's not, why not get a currency card like [url="http://www.caxtonfx.com/currency-cards/"]CaxtonFX[/url] You load the Euros on from your bank at a good rate and buy in Euros. Pretty good rate & it costs nothing to have and can (or could) save on card charges by people like RyanAir. Downsides are €150 minimum load and it costs to get money back if you load too much but otherwise greatr IMO. Just about to load mine for this weeks hols.

Back to pur favourite gig in Chichester last night. First set a bit thin on the ground, but the second they went ape. It's quite a small & odd shaped gig with a small stage that I am off. Second set the crowd were mad & bouncing into everything, but it was a nice way to finish before my hols. We've started doing Highway Star, but with two guitars & no keys so one guitarist emuates the keys solo & the other Mr B with both harmonising at the end of it. Felt hellish fast last night (though that was probably adrenaline) but it is really shaping up quite nicely. A few fluffs but all pretty minor. Didn't have any decent gaffa tape for my pick hand fingers, so the first knuckle on the third finger (next to lil pinkie) is totally shredded to **** today. Still it was worth it. Eventually stopped @ 12:15 having aimed @ midnight. Home by two. While we were packing up one of the barmaids said to the WAG's waiting for us "So girls tea or coffee?" and while we packed up they had a little tea party in the corner. Very refined

Looks like it's widespread. I had emails from Stringbusters & Strings Direct re the same

A/Bing amps would be an idea & if I can remember and bring the recorder & camcorder perhaps some clips. I know Clarky can't make it but there was a thread his problems with getting the sound he wanted from a GB Shuttle that might have been possible from the Streamliner, so if we had a selection it would be interesting

How about some [url="http://www.scratchpadusa.com/index.html"]Scratchpads[/url] logo'd up for BC? If nothing else it'd help me as I can't seem to track down replacements for mine

First set was probably OK but with PA set up problems (he forgot a power supply & there was much panicked bodging so no sound check) it was all a bit meh IMO Second set went better crowd wise Tonights a long one. Must make sure I have enough water handy

I just find that having played with a pick for years, and having right hand fingers that are slightly twisted with arthritis, I find pretty much anything fingerstyle a trial. Probably because I have used a pick for so many years I just have ways around that I know work. At r/h on Weds we were doing Burlesque and I thought I would give it a go with fingers, but it all felt so much more fluid using the pick. String skips & all. Same with Highway Star. That said I do recall that a few years back when we were doing a more bluesy set I did switch over more to fingers instead of pick, and with perseverance managed to get much better in time. Trouble is now that the fingers have twisted slightly so that they fall over each other & I just don't have the patience to work at something other than a pick.

What a burk I am. Turned the plate over & realised it had a WD sticker on the back. DOH!!

[quote name='LemonCello' timestamp='1347002947' post='1795768'] Looking forward to seeing the finished article Al ! LC [/quote]So am I Gary. Funny thing is that having got the plate off for a template it looks like it was a replacement itsself as a number of the holes don't quite line up - that's not a complaint by the way just noticed it last night & made me think I might need to refill & drill. Gave it a blast @ r/h on Wednesday & was sounding good.

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1346976076' post='1795695'] Well I guess respect is due, but it does seem like a lot of effort just to stick a mic stand up your arse . [/quote] DOH! I hadn't noticed that. New from Walls - Bassplayer on a stick

Black Squier P has arrived and I am busily taking the black scratchplate off to send as a template for the mirror & what does MrsW say (apart from "How many basses have you got!?" and "What do you need all them for?") after the answer to "What are you doing?" is "Taking this off to send as a template for a mirror plate" - and of course following "How much is that goig to cost?" She says "Why?" and "It looks nice like that that'll ruin it" For crying out loud!! It's for this It has to be done! Shame the numpty behind my one'll be such a fat, bald old ####