Hobbayne

I like the fact that Iceland have refused to make a Christmas advert this year. They are using the money they would have spent on the ad to try and give folk a better deal over christmas with keeping the prices down. Fair play to them. John Lewis spent 6 million on their advert last year. I wonder how much this years one has cost?

Bought a Markbass 250 Blackline from Dave. Very quick postage and very well packed too. Top bloke! 🤘

Just had a listen to some of it. Its not too bad to be honest, but there is a guitar lick missing from Georges 'Old Brown Shoe' which sticks out like a sore thumb if you know the song.

Hey Bulldog by The Beatles. There is so much going on in the bass department I had to learn it in chunks. I still haven't got it right. 🤭

The theme from the 70's black comedy MASH has a nice bass part, although its buried somewhat in this version. I only found out recently it was Carol Kaye. Although the tune is a bit of a dirge hence its inclusion. Sorry, I've forgotten how to embed YT links as my memory went along with my waistline. 😁 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIGYLBVjYZA

Hmm, according to this Japanese edition of A Bomb in Wardour Street, I have been singing the wrong words for 40 years! 😂

I bought a Rumble 200 after my little Mark Bass combo went up in smoke. I must say the 15" speaker makes a hell of a difference when I crank it up.

Denny Doherty from the Mamas and Papas. Although I believe most of their hits feature either Joe Osborn or Carol Kaye on bass.

Oh Diane by Fleetwood Mac. With its tuneless dirgery and boring dum dum bass line. Zzz 🙄

I bought one of those Vox headphone bass amps. I keep a pair plugged in to a bass I keep in the corner of the living room in case inspiration hits me. Much to my wifes annoyance. 😆

Poor Elton looked in pain as he hobbled off his piano. Didnt he have a back op recently?

I always saw him as the obligatory eye candy for the ladies. I never really paid much attention to his playing. But I was wrong, he is a great bassist. His work on the first Blur albums alone is top notch. Much more inventive than the Mancunian Beatles tribute act that was much hyped as their rivals back in the day.

I thought it was a coconut. I must get my eyes tested! 🤣

Watching The Lightning Seeds on catch up. Now theres a nice trip down memory lane. Dont know how many original members they have left. Otherwise quite enjoyable if only the girl on keys mike was a bit louder.

Yes. He has a new album out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv_zSwJ8pI0

I did wonder where he was.

I thought it was a blue movie ☺️

I have to agree. I love the early Blondie, but she should consider knocking it on the head. This reminds me of Diana Ross at Glasto who suffered similar struggles with the vocals. I think a lot of people defended that performance on the grounds that her IEM were not working correctly.

Nice to see Glen at the IOW playing with Blondie. I didnt know he had joined them. I'm still a bit gypsy's kissed at the way they sacked Nigel Harrison but hey ho. 😟 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh7m07L26j4

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Got them on a facebook market place group. Amazon are offering 29% off at the moment so if they are any good I might buy another pack.

Has anyone tried these? I managed to pick up a pack for virtually half price, so I thought I would give em a go. I am mainly playing Dad Rock on a Precision.

Funnily enough, I recently bought one of these. I havent used it yet, so cant really comment on whether its any good. I do however, have a quick change from fingers to pick during the intro to Lizzy's Cowboy Song which I keep the pick between my teeth. Yes I know! 🤣

I never actually realised how high I had it actually. It seems to rest naturally on my large lower chest though. 😁