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[quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1430942293' post='2766247'] I'd second Boys Keep Swinging. Theres a lot happening bass-wise, especially at the close. [/quote] Yeah! Not bad for a drummer.

Here's a pic of my ex Shergold 4/8-string (and another of the one I posted earlier) - http://basschat.co.uk/topic/136439-shergold-basses/page__view__findpost__p__1235025 The 4/8 is now sold on via Wunjo to another happy twin-necker.

Found a couple of mine. I'm concentrating [i]really [/i]hard in the second one[i].[/i] [i][/i] I never had too much trouble with the weight - get your posture, strap length and guitar positioning sorted early on and it becomes second nature. As you can see these were taken in 2007, it might be a different story if I tried it now.

[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1438087603' post='2831510'] Ah yes, the desperate rush to escape before the National Anthem. [/quote] Oh I don't know, it's my favourite Radiohead song

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1438005180' post='2830729'] For a laugh there's always 'Love Stinks' by the J Geils band and D.I.V.O.R.C.E by Tammy Wynette. OK, maybe not. [/quote] Thanks - in addition to the playlists mentioned in my post above, I also made an "anti-love song" playlist for when I got fed up of the lovey-dovey wedding stuff. I've added your two to it - it's here https://open.spotify.com/user/toneknob/playlist/7jEg3Myw6qvm21DTeiERNP

A Roland Micro Cube, so 2W. And a Roland JC-50, at of course 50W. The former gets much more use.

Here's my champagne reception playlist used for similar purposes at my do - ie get the guests warmed up while everyone is faffing about doing photos etc. https://open.spotify.com/user/toneknob/playlist/5Yi00D1lSaFv1HdZ4Z4oMG And a motown/soul compilation I put on CD for the bride & FoB's ride to the ceremony https://open.spotify.com/user/toneknob/playlist/6IxksNUVCzRUVVTLAYqgou Feel free to pilfer where required. I've got the wedding disco playlist as well if you need that. The other thing I did was have a playlist of every number 1 hit from our wedding day from across the years, then play them in random order and have the guests fill out a quiz sheet, winner gets extra cake and bragging rights. Use http://www.everyhit.com/dates/index.html to find number 1s for your date. (btw photos and wotnot always take longer than expected so err on the side of caution). Have a fantastic day!

I used to have a Shergold 4/8-string bass, it recently got traded in for a Takamine TB-10. Chalk/cheese there. I've still got my Shergold 4/12-string which was used extensively when I was in Genesis tribute bands. Have a look on the Shergold website and you'll a very old pic of me with it when I was a nipper - see http://www.shergold.co.uk/genesistrib.html

I'd be interested too if the centre of gravity moved a bit more towards south-west London. One one hand I'm currently in a jazz/fusion band with electric basses and effects and wotnot On the other there's acoustic fretless/upright in the shape of my Takamine TB-10 And on one foot there's a Moog Taurus 3!

Yep, they're grand - and I've played with their "Jimmy" back in the day when we were in the same Genesis tribute band, lovely chap.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1437207236' post='2824388'] God yes, especially the ubiquitous gated snare sound that was on EVERYTHING. [/quote] Blame Phil Collins!

[quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1437043196' post='2823009'] Who is Anil Prasad? Both articles read like they're written by someone that doesn't understand either the flow of finances through the music industry or general consumer spending habits. [/quote] http://www.innerviews.org/about.html - he's on facebook if you want to join in the debate there as well

Here's Anil's follow-up article suggesting a new streaming model: [url="https://medium.com/@Innerviews/a-fair-music-streaming-model-is-possible-453d4a9b34c2"]https://medium.com/@...le-453d4a9b34c2[/url] The first listen is free, then... "Rent the track for one play for 10 cents, much like putting a dime in a jukebox. Or buy the track for $1, which then makes it possible to both download it, as well as stream it forever at no additional cost. Or, stream the entire service’s catalog for a subscription fee, but at a much higher price point than Big Music — potentially $40–60 a month." (Big Music = Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play etc)

Which brings me on to Trevor Horn - anything with him behind the desk (and occasionally bass) gets the thumbs up from me: as well as Propaganda, there's Frankie, ABC, etc. Here's Trev with Propaganda at a "Me and My Mates" gig at Wembley. Alan White from Yes on drums. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fEDeyWQqoE

[quote name='Old Man Riva' timestamp='1436826560' post='2821272'] Saw Propaganda in the 80s with the mighty Derek Forbes on bass. [/quote] Any idea where and when? My second ever gig was Propaganda supported by Then Jerico at Hammersmith Palais, Nov 1985. Didn't know the Kevin Armstrong/Simple Minds connection!

[quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1436877373' post='2821573'] I hate to disagree but Stevie Wonder in the 80s included such (IMO) drivel as "Happy Birthday", I Just Called to Say I love You" and "Ebony and Ivory". Each to his own obviously but no amount of post production will rescue this tosh. [/quote] Yeah but also Do I Do, Master Blaster and Go Home, which crops up in this nugget of 80s joy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGzWqAc16l0

Yep, agree here on set everything flat to start with, and roll off the bass frequencies if needed. Also, tilt the amp back to decouple it from the floor, this'll give you a bit more idea of what's actually coming out of the speaker. Book yourself an hour before rehearsal with just yourself in the room to listen at volume (not loud, but more than bedroom volumes) and experiment with the amp's EQ to see what frequencies you like or dislike in your sound. Watch some footage of bands with bassists whose sound you like, and see if you can clock their settings, or dig them from interviews with your favourite artists.

I bought Stu's Quad Capture box - fast and easy transaction, and delivery couldn't have been quicker. Thanks!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1436812481' post='2821057'] Have half the bands being mentioned done anything even vaguely interesting in the last 15 years? Or are you all just after an easy life churning out popular songs to an adoring but ageing audience? There's plenty of new bands from the last 15 years that I like but few with bassists. So, for me it would have to be the Birthday Massacre, or failing that I'm perfectly happy with the musical choices I've already made. [/quote] Nobody said it had to be a new band

Phish

Very good! it reminded me of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_kloG2Z7tU Which then also reminded me of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T-DcSAIagk

I also send a message like "let me know when its arrived and I'll be sure to add positive feedback" in the hope that a buyer sending that message will leave feedback at the same time. It works about 2/3rds of the time.

Rare to see one so close to the doghouse! (it's a cello isn't it? a passing pedant just mentioned)

Greetings from just over the border in SW London!

+1 for Shadows, look out for What Duck Done as well.