Hobbayne

My 4 piece are doing NYE for £800, mind you, we've been getting that every year for years now!!

Have a look at this thread for amplifier repairers http://basschat.co.uk/topic/198-recommended-amp-techs/

I recently auditioned (and got the job) as a bassist in a Blues/Rock band. Had a rehearsal the other night and jammed a version of Red House. The first guitarist soloed away for a bit, and then played rhythm while thesecond bod had a go. I couldnt believe my ears when they asked me to do a bass solo! After fumbling about for a bit in the upper regions of an E major scale they seemed quite happy. I hope its not going to be a regular thing!!

I was watching this lot on my LWJH DVD last night, when I noticed that not only were there TWO bassists, the girl on six string guitar was playing the bassline too! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgrIdoyidDE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgrIdoyidDE[/url]

If we dont get any claps at the end of a number, I usually say something like 'Please dont clap, it makes us nervous!' We sometimes get a chuckle at least!

I cant hear any bass on Eleanor Rigby?

The Fender Jazz bass had an F stamped on the bridge cover, the Precision where plain

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1320339846' post='1425600'] Exactly. There used to be a lot more special show offers in the past, when the then "London Guitar Show" (IIRC) was held every year at Wembley. I guess the recession is biting hard. [/quote] I bought a guitar stand from there It was a load of rubbish and fell to bits within a week!

My 1960's Squire P Bass Lookalike, I prefer this to my EBMM

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1320180272' post='1423521'] Thank you and good evening to you too! Does it ever get boring to be in the loo all the time? [/quote] Not really, I have an iPhone

Hello, Good evening and welcome!!

The Beatles - Come Together Madness - Baggy Trousers The Jam - Precious Thin Lizzy - Waiting For An Alibi

I didnt know they had a forum?

Cheers chaps. its not a problem as I never have to venture beyond the 12th fret anyway. The switch cleaner is a good idea, i,ll give it a go!

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1320160026' post='1423099'] Could he have said "kink"? [/quote] No, deffo said kick said it was quite common in Fenders

Just got my VM Jazz back from my tech following a setup, and to have the nut re cut. He suggested that I upgrade the pots, as they are rather crackly and a bit cack. He also says the there is a bit of a kick at the top of the neck! Not wishing to appear an idiot, I just nodded. What did he mean by this??

Wow! nice compliments Yes, I did nearly fluff the ending, but a bit of eye contact with the drummer saved it for me. Cheeky run eh? I,ll have another listen. No I havent played this before but I have heard them play a few times, so I just trotted out some cliched root third fifths and some scales, nothing complicated

Thats it for my brief excursion into jazz I,m afraid I have an audition for a rock band next week. I,m currently working on The Seeker by the Who, and Hush, by Deep Purple. Completely un- swingy Thanks for the positive comments guys,

Another recording for you all (Since no body took the P*** out of my first attempt) Recorded on a Zoom H2 I believe! [url="http://soundcloud.com/hobbayne/smile-the-nearness-of-you"]http://soundcloud.co...nearness-of-you[/url]

If a car breaks down or stalls in front of you, beep your horn and wave your arms frantically. This should help the car start and send them on their way.

How about a nice red one? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/158609-transparent-red-stingray-scratchplate/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/158609-transparent-red-stingray-scratchplate/page__fromsearch__1[/url]

Not taking the pi55 out of it, but first time I heard that one, i,m more familiar with the later stuff!

Is that it? Have to learn this for an audition next week. Should only take a minute then.

[quote name='simon1964' timestamp='1319013735' post='1408784'] That's a beauty! [/quote] Thank you! ......................Wanna swap??

Nick Seymour from Crowded House is instantly recognisable!