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TheGreek

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  1. Motown/ Stax and Atlantic were a big part of my childhood/ teen years so that would be Jamerson, Duck Dunn, Bob Babbitt and Carol Kaye, though I didn't know of them at the time. As a big Talking Heads fanboi Tina Weymouth was a real inspiration when I started playing.
  2. When I was at school my Art teacher, Mr Smalley (I'm sure he smoked dope!) had an amazing taste in music and would play albums during lessons. This is where I first heard Weather Report and Stanley Clarke - didn't appreciate the music as much as I do now but it certainly inspired my love of the Bass guitar.
  3. Is this related to the one currently on eBay?
  4. It's time for another Talkingbass podcast! This week Ellen is sitting down to talk bass with one of the most successful session bass players of all time: the great Nathan East. Nathan is probably most famous for his work with music legends Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson and Phil Collins but his CV is ridiculously long and prestigious having worked with artists as diverse as Al Jarreau, Kenny Loggins, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Joe Satriani and Daft Punk. He’s also a member of the band Fourplay and released several solo albums. In this interview Nathan discusses his musical background, his approach to bass line creation and also talks about his touring gear of choice. We'll be having a premiere as usual so join me there or just follow the link at any time to watch the standard Youtube video. Premiere Times: UK 8 pm East Coast USA: 3pm West Coast USA: 12pm Watch The Video Here Enjoy! Mark
  5. Sounds like your TE needs a service. I have mine done by Mal Crawford in Stevenage - always improved by his work. IIRC I've left his details in the Amp Tech thread.
  6. Baby I love your way - Peter Frampton or Big Mountain
  7. Lovely....one of the nicest I've seen.
  8. Beautiful grain - shame you'll have to hide some of it behind pick ups, etc. Looking forward to following this thread
  9. 54 46 was my number - Aswad / Toots & The Maytals
  10. Here it is now https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194200665025?hash=item2d3742fbc1:g:tVMAAOSwlaJgw3f3
  11. I've currently got two...If the buyer wants to make a good bass even better, think about getting the paint off the neck and satin finished. Mine plays amazing following the work @Andyjr1515 did on it. As owners will tell you, these play better than basses for twice the money. GLWTS
  12. Owned by @hertsbass - Simon is a really nice fella - donated rehearsal time at a previous Herts Bash. RE: The rehearsal rooms in St Albans, I can't find any info on line - I thought it was on the Industrial Estate at Ashley Rd. As I said, can't find anything.
  13. Terry is a member here - @nosbig....and, yes, he can do miracles... He's currently recovering from Cancer so make sure he knows you're coming.
  14. Want one!!! https://www.spectorbass.com/product/bantam-5/ BANTAM SERIES BANTAM 5 SPECIFICATIONS BODY & CONSTRUCTION TOP WOOD - Figured Maple BACK WOOD - European Alder NECK - NECK WOOD 3-Piece Maple FRETBOARD - Rosewood NUMBER OF FRETS - 22 NUT - Graphite NUT WIDTH - 1.825" SCALE - 32" PICKUPS & ELECTRONICS CONTROLS - Volume, Pickup Blend, Treble Cut/Boost, Bass Cut/Boost (Stacked) PICKUPS - EMG 40DC PICKUP CONFIGURATION - 2 x Humbucker PREAMP SYSTEM - EMG BTC HARDWARE HARDWAREBlack BRIDGESpector Lightweight Locking Bridge TUNERSGotoh GB-707 OTHER FINISH High Gloss STRINGS D'Addario XL-170-5 Nickel CASEGIG BAG ADDITIONAL INFO .66" String Spacing With modern feel, powerful pickups, and nearly 40 years of experience, Spector basses have established themselves as the authority on modern bass design Medium-scale, Massive Tone Continuing a 45-year legacy of innovation and top-notch craftsmanship, Spector’s Bantam 5 is a medium-scale powerhouse that packs a serious punch. Like it’s 4-string counterpart, the Bantam 5 provides players with a shorter-scale instrument that does not sacrifice on build quality, playability, or tone. Available now in Black Cherry, Black Stain and Solid White gloss. FIND A DEALER
  15. "Rare" doesn't always mean that it's worth having. Somethings are rare because they were shite and nobody bought them.
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