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colleya

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    SBL Funk Accelerator

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    2 hours ago, walshy said:

    Yes, just bought the Ultimate Accelerator Pack 

    I nearly went for that myself, but it was a bit much on top of the funk accelerator in one month.

     

    Would be very interested in your thoughts on the fretboard accelerator course. That would be next on my list.

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    SBL Funk Accelerator

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I'm usually almost pathologically resistant to paid for courses.  However after years of playing in rock/indie I joined a funk/soul band and felt painfully exposed.  Phrasing wasn't right, felt awkward and not in the pocket etc etc. 

     

    I bit the bullet and realised that spending money on a new bass/amp/pedal wasn't magically making me a better player (still fun though) so I signed up

     

    Three weeks in, I'm pretty impressed.

    I like the structure that releases a section a week rather than full access to everything.  Resources, videos and backing tracks are excellent quality.  The live sessions are fun and focused.  Feels well scaled so far - lots of stuff I've seen go from root notes to 7/8 mixolydian Swedish folk fusion leaving a massive 'how the hell did they do that?' gulf in the middle.

     

    Am I motivated to practice more? Yes

    Is my practice more focused? Yes

    Is my timing improving (probably as a result of the above)? Yes

    Is my phrasing improving? Starting to

    Can I do stuff I couldn't before? Yes

    Could I have learned most of this stuff for free piecemeal on the Internet? Probably

    Do they send waaaaay too many emails? Good lord yes

    Was it expensive? It felt it, but if I break it down into 14 (the length of the course in weeks) then probably not really.

    Has the rest of the band noticed? Very funny (but it's only week 3 so I still have hope)

     

    If anyone else is doing the course then I'd be interested in how you're finding it.  If you're thinking about these courses then hopefully this might help a bit.

     

    On hold - Now £250 - GR Bass One Mini 350 - *SOLD*

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted · Edited by colleya

    Excellent little class D amp from GR bass.

    Sounds really transparent and plenty of oomph from the 350w - used it on gigs with no trouble.

     

    More recently used as a preamp and DI straight to the desk.  The DI is superb.

     

    - 350W RMS 4 ohm, 170W RMS 8 ohm

    - Headphone out, mute button, deep & bright buttons and an aux in for practising to backing tracks etc.

    - 1.3kg W19 x D16 x H4,5 cm

    - Comes with a GR carry case.

     

    A little bit of scuffing to the 'Pure Sound' text on the top from the application & removal of stickers.

     

    It's so small that I removed the feet and mounted it on my pedal board with velcro.  I put those feet in a safe place....... is anyone already ahead of me here?

     

    Guaranteed that they will only turn up after I've sold the thing, but if and when they do then I will post them on.

     

    £280 posted 2nd class standard or you're welcome to the basschat standard collection/try out/waffle about gear/brew/try all the other gear too visit to Sale, South Manchester.

     

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    Help! 1st time on stage...

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I'd agree with all the comments about practice, but be kind to yourself too.

     

    If you make a mistake then you make a mistake. I make loads every gig, and that's without an emotionally loaded situation like it sounds like you'll be in.

     

    I'm really sorry to hear about your brother, but I'm sure he'd be unbelievably proud of you. Everyone there (and here on BC) will be rooting for you too, break a leg.

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    How was your gig last night?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by colleya
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    50 minute afternoon spot at Ellesmere Port Summer Jam today. Only our third ever gig. It's a slow ball to get rolling right now but we're getting there.

     

    No amp/cab, just a HX stomp in and IEM straight from the desk. It always sounds fine at rehearsal but I need to do more work on my gig mix as it's never as well defined.  Thinking about that diverts my focus away from what I'm playing, so I need to get it sorted.

     

    Played well, pretty happy all round. Sun came out and people listened. Nice things were said afterwards. Unfortunately the wrestling show had finished by the time we got off stage so my plans for a top turnbuckle band pic were scuppered.

     

    Here's a little phone clip of Macy Gray. Of course, our friends & family managed to catch the bit where I trip over my lead, nearly stack it then hit the wrong note.

     

     

    And some Jamiroquai with added photo (video?) bombing.

     

     

     

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    Dulop Flush Mount Straplocks - Black

    in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale

    Posted

    Jim dunlop flush mount straplocks.

     

    Very good condition.  The female part of the lock is designed to sit flush in the body of the guitar.

     

    Dunlop describes it like this:

    "The specially designed strap buttons are installed flush with the guitar body leaving nothing protruding when not using a strap for playing comfort. The strap secures to the button with a 360 groove and ball design allowing the unit to rotate without catching, the strap can be easily attached and removed from the guitar when required using the push button and interchangeable strap buttons allow the same strap to be used with several guitars. Case hardened steel skin for guaranteed long life and the system has been tested up to 800lbs of pull."

     

    Price includes UK postage.

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    Mono Betty Short Strap - *SOLD*

    in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale

    Posted · Edited by colleya

    Great straps these. The short version is 3" wide and easily adjustable from 40" - 46". Super comfy.

     

    This one is in decent nick, all the main strap ends, sliders etc are in great order. However, there's a little bit of bobbling on the outer grey fabric and the stitching on the pick pocket is coming away. Hence the price.

     

    Collect from Sale, South Manchester or a couple of quid postage.

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    The Basschat Bands thread!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    My current band is Tea Time Funk Club, based between Manchester & Liverpool.

     

    We're a covers band playing chilled out, funky versions of 90s RnB, classic soul and pop - a similar vein to Scary Pockets and Couch.  It's completely different from anything I've done before, a real workout as I have to be much more precise and considered in stripped back arrangements.

     

    Four piece - Bass, drums, keys & vocals with hopefully a sax player on the way

     

    We've been together about a year - started gigging last March but getting the ball rolling has been slow going.  We've done two gigs with another in August but we're still trying to find the right venues for the stuff we do and then get our foot in the door.

     

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    How Do You Keep Your Band Gigs Exciting?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by colleya

    On 08/07/2025 at 08:23, Bluewine said:

     

    After all these decades of doing shows,  I'm still struggling with smiling and looking like I'm having a good time.

     

    Daryl 

     

    I know it's harder for some folk, but at the end of the day we're the entertainment.

     

    It's our job to convince people that they're having a good time (and hopefully to buy more drinks etc). If that happens then everybody wins and we hopefully get rebooked.

     

    For me that starts with looking like I'm enjoying myself. I'm lucky enough to be able to gig as a hobby, so it's supposed to be fun, otherwise why would I bother?

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