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    Still hyped from last night's gig. Me and my band (Iron Pussy) got to play the closing show at The Freddie Gee annual drum academy in Winchester as our drummer is one of the tutors there. We played a set of 80's metal covers with our regular drummer and then we had a few guests. 1st up was Ian Matthews of Kasabian who played Sweet Child O Mine with us. Then came Craig Blundell of Frost (and many others) who played Welcome To The Jungle. He was followed by Steve White (Oasis, Paul Weller, The Who) who joined us for Bon Jovi's You Give Love A Bad Name. Finally Gregg Bisonette (David Lee Roth, Steve Vai, Santana etc etc) played Ratt's Round & Round and Livin On A Prayer. Not a bad night at all. All the guys were really nice and all hung out for beers after the show. Gregg Bisonette is hands down the friendliest and most enthusiastic guy Ive ever met. All were very complimentary of our band too which just showed that even pros have a sense of humour!
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    The curry house tribute to "The King" always makes me smile - Patelvis
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    [quote name='waldflote8' timestamp='1368557206' post='2078572'] Hoping to give it a blast as part of a bi amped bass rig. Will let you know what it is like in that mode. [/quote] Trust me, that aint no cab for bass purposes. A great guitar cab (ive built dozens of them) but it's totally guitar only.
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    I play in an 80's big hair metal band called Iron Pussy but I reckon that's not metal to you guys. You probably would see it as borderline pop lol. Lot of respect for the true metal players out there tho. There's some awesome players in metal bands.
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    Thanks all thats some really cool support. I feel ridiculously lucky to get a chance to play with him. Im just a pub / club player really so will be an amazing chance to see how a top pro works. Gonna spend the next few months playing the set tunes over and over and over so i can relax as much as poss on the day. I think our drummer is cleverly trying to generate some attention for our band and Greg has very kindly offered to let us play with him. Our band is an 80's big hair metal setup, and usually we play in wigs and makeup etc but I'm hoping I'm not expected to wear it on the day lol I'll defo get video's and photos where poss and put them up here.
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    Myself and my other bandmates just got this text from our drummer: Folks I have some news. 31st July you are playing with Gregg Bissonette at the Freddie Gee Drum Academy. Gregg was David Lee Roth's drummer from 86-91 and is currently Spinal Tap's first choice. I'm officially bricking it. Defo keen to do it as it's a really cool opportunity. He's a friend of our drummer who used to tech for him. Any advice?
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    Get it checked out by a doc for a possible time frame. Some tendon injuries recover quickly and some take years. I am recovering (13months so far) from shoulder damage. Rest is not always your friend with tendon problems. Keep it moving but stop before it hurts. Gentle excercise of the area may help I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL - I CANNOT BACK UP MY ADVICE!
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    I have a TC Classic 450. It's a great head but having never had a heavy head I've been hunting a TE AH400 for ages. Would trade depending on condition and am local to you. Even if you don't want to trade I'm happy if you want to come and have a try with the TC head if it helps you.
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    I know you need the cash but will offer up my dog, my wife, my parents or a kidney as trade collateral
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    Still grinning. Was a killer gig and Paul Turner was insanely good. As a band they have great chemistry and they all looked like they were having a great time. And yes.......as molan says the bass sound was immense. Clearly Paul Turner is a focal point in the band because it sounded almost like the kick drum sound had been sacrificed a little to allow the bass to really breathe in the sweet spot. Bought the album and it's excellent. If you get a chance to see them then do so as they are tighter than a mosquito's tweeter and it would be worth it just for the "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick" cover they do. Daniel Pearce is bloody good too! Massive thanks to Bassdirect and Barrie for the tickets, the wife and I had a great night. Her classic comment was "maybe you should invite Paul Turner to one of your gigs next time".................bless her.
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    I'm no authority in this field but I found the rothko and frost premium nitrocellulose thinners to be good. I also think there's a fair argument for not mixing brands so maybe see if the manufacturer of the lacquer has something they recommend.
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    [quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1364206770' post='2023061'] Polyurethane glues are great if you want a waterproof glue but even with handsaw cut butt joints PVA is perfectly good unless you really are ham fisted. [/quote] Agree to a point bit the advantage of polyurethane isn't really about being waterproof or stronger . It will give an airtight seal without the need for additional sealant. PVA glue rarely gives a true airtight seal even with cnc cut ply as it actually contracts a little as it cures. Even with ported cabs, the smallest air leaks can affect performance. There's nothing wrong with PVA at all but it will need a sealant bead as well.
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    chesney hawkes?
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    [quote name='ebenezer' timestamp='1364327420' post='2024988'] got a mint usa musicman sub 5 in white with mm case . .fitted white pick guard but got original . plays and sounds as good as any musicman i,ve played(have 79 stingray) was thinking £450 cheers mark [/quote] Hey Mark, Thats tempting but I'm really not into white basses. Thanks for the offer though. In my head I'm seeing a nice neck thru TRB5 (not 1005) or a good sandberg.
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    ON HOLD I love this bass but really really need a decent 5 for both of my bands. Something on here has caught my eye so here it is for sale. If that bass goes I'll keep it until I see something else I want. Totally standard with no modifications it comes with the original case and has all the pup covers, thumb rest and case candy. Previous owner had the ashtray mounted so there are holes where it was screwed in. It plays beautifully and sounds exactly like you'd expect a 70s jazz to sound. There are a few little dings on the body but they really are little. None have gone through the lacquer and are nothing more than just signs of use. I've tried to photo them but you can only really tell they're here by running your fingers over them. Value is £750 I If you have a nice 5 you'd like to trade then talk to me. Im based nr Silverstone in Northants and you are very welcome to come try it out through a decent amp. [attachment=131057:IMG_3532 (800x533).jpg] [attachment=131058:IMG_3533 (800x533).jpg] [attachment=131059:IMG_3537 (800x533).jpg] [attachment=131060:IMG_3539 (800x533).jpg] [attachment=131061:IMG_3542 (800x533).jpg] [attachment=131062:IMG_3544 (800x533).jpg]
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    Wish I had a cab to trade. Can offer a natural with maple Fender USA 75 reissue jazz in nice condition with fender case and all case candy.
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    Use an expanding polyurethane adhesive on joints like [url="http://www.thegluepeople.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_10&products_id=32&zenid=eb476bfa4277441aac98b88311df3aa5"]http://www.thegluepeople.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_10&products_id=32&zenid=eb476bfa4277441aac98b88311df3aa5[/url] It will fill any gaps so not only will it allow for slight imperfections in cutting it will also leave the cab airtight. You'll find its stronger than the ply when it's set too. I've built 100s of cabs this way. As long as you don't use inferior ply with a thin veneer layer even butt joints will be really strong. If it helps you can use screws to hold parts in place while adhesive sets. Once set remove the screws and use more adhesive to fill holes leaving them airtight. Good luck with the build. I look forward to seeing the end result.
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    I play in a covers band for the same reason I play in an originals band too. Like everything in my life I do it because I want to and enjoy it and it doesn't negatively impact on anyone else. Covers bands can be great fun for players and punters alike. Originals bands can be really rewarding if you have the enrgy, time and inclination. I was actually very reluctant to join an originals project initially as I think a lot of the snobbery Ive seen on this forum over the years from [u]some[/u] originals only players to be laughably embarassing.
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    The Red Lion - Witney Oxon Yeah a good night all in all. Played from 10pm - 1am with only 20 mins break so pretty tired today. Good crowd with a mix of ages all of whom were heartily appreciative. Best thing was that the sound engineer (Stuart) really knows his stuff so sound was massive. Re-booked for August and NYE -Result!!!
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    No problem, worth a try. Good luck with the sale - lovely SR5
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    USA 75 RI Jazz bass natural with maple neck?
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    Totally agree that a fee should be set with the venue in advance. I also agree that it's easy to underestimate just how much a venue needs to take over the bar to break even from having a band. That said, it's the venue's job to know their business and how to make a profit. If a fee (be it drinks or a share of the door) is agreed then they need to stick to it. As for why do we gig - well I guess that's different for different people. I do it because I love it and the cash is really handy. I don't get involved with "share of the door" type gigs as we play week in week out and there's absolutely no way we can guarantee how many people will come. The only thing I can guarantee is that we will bend over backwards to entertain anyone we play to and we take our social media / advertising seriously so we promote every gig as best we can.
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    [quote name='ThomBassmonkey' timestamp='1363214774' post='2010071'] You're getting paid so you're working for it, even if it's not your primary income, it's still a case of being paid to do something you might not enjoy. if you want to treat it as a hobby that you can chop and change depending on the wind, you shouldn't put landlords in a place where you can let them down. [/quote] I think there's a difference between might not enjoy and don't feel safe. Safety is paramount in any workplace whether it's casual work, hobby work, primary income etc etc. everybody has the right to walk away if they don't feel safe surely.
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    To an extent yes but sometimes you just lose the "weight" of the song by not having the low end. I don't do pedals really either so no cheat way out. I really enjoy playing both basses though and I guess I really should have a backup guitar at a gig anyhow so mebs I should stop being so lazy lol
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    [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1363195763' post='2009626'] Gigging is supposed to be fun not a horrible ordeal. [/quote] Couldn't agree more. For the majority of us this isn't our sole income and is about enjoying ourselves through providing enjoyment to others. If you're not comfortable with the gig pull out. If I'm totally honest though I think you should have addressed it a little sooner because venues do rely on big calendar days like Paddy's day and it's not really fair to leave them in the lurch so close to the event. That said, the safety of you and your band has to be your priority. Hope it works out ok.
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