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  1. casapete
    Thanks for that Dave. Looks like he's still using the same band I last saw him with, think they're mainly Brazilian? No bassist either, but Stevie is working those pedals on the Hammond!! Love his voice, and he's also a very underrated guitarist too as well as an ace on the Hammond - check out the concerts he did with Clapton a few years ago at Madison SG in New York.
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    Cheers Dave - how bizarre, as I'm writing this someone on R2 Pop Master quiz is talking about the gig last night!
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    As a long time Stevie Winwood fan, anyone care to comment on what he was like as the support for SD? Cheers.
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    Couldn't agree more. Makes me smile - every now and again a thread starts about Abba as if people are amazed that great pop songs can have great basslines! I suppose on a site where a large number of contributors appear to favour metal / prog / heavy rock etc it is maybe inevitable that people view Abba as a guilty pleasure rather than just the great band they were. As you were.....😄
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    I was in the Leeds PMT today, and whilst some of the basses had price tags, the majority didn’t. Only the really cheap guitars were priced too, very strange policy. On some there were labels saying to ask at the till for today’s best price, which may imply they are fluctuating on a very regular basis, which doesn’t instill confidence in the sale for me. I enquired about a digital piano which they said were on display - this turned out to mean were packed in their cardboard boxes halfway up the stairs. Also my query on prices of mic stands got very confusing too, at which point I’d had enough and left. And people wonder why internet shopping is so popular. Hey, I tried.🤨
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    Absolutely. For me the silver cloth fronts don’t look like they fit or suit the cabs so much as the black metal ones. Maybe a black cloth would be good? Of course when I got my original Compact there were no such diversions to consider....🤤
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    I much prefer the steel ones TBH. Not just cosmetically, but feel they protect a bit better and somehow go with the ethos of the brand. Slight downside of being a bit heavier than the cloth ones, but with Barefaced stuff being lighter than a light thing then it's not a problem (for me anyway). YMMV of course.
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    Yeah, I saw Little Steven and the D of S either 82 (or 83?) in a small club in Newcastle, then again in 2017 in Manchester and 2018 at Whitley Bay. All were superb gigs, especially the recent ones. 15 piece band firing on all cylinders, can’t wait till May. New album due out around then too. 😊
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    Got tickets for Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul in Leeds (May), and also Nick Lowe in Hull in June. Really looking forward to 'em both.
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    Sold (not on here), awaiting payment. Cheers.
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    Will courier this if necessary 🙂
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    Responded to a PM a few hours ago, sorry didn’t realise it was a thread too! Agree with previous comments - clavinet , doubled with bass in places? When we do it live we use a clavi type sound on keys, sounds near enough I think. I only double the riff for the ending for some reason!
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    Seen VT a couple of times, excellent band. Bass player is a top guy.
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    As long as you're prepared to be realistic on the pricing, then why not? There are still a few people out there who prefer older heavier gear, and whatever you get for it is going to be better than leaving it to fester somewhere until it's time for the tip/landfill. FWIW, those Peavey cabs always sounded okay, so someone might even buy them to use the drivers for spares. Power amp and mixer could also find a new home in a rehearsal studio maybe, or a charity run music centre for young people etc?
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    Selling my powered mixer amp, which is still boxed and unopened/sealed so brand new! Originally bought ( along with some JBL speakers) for a project which didn't happen, I was keeping this in case I would need it for anything else but now need the space so it's time to move it on. ( First two pics are stock due to unopened box! ) Great solution for small/medium gigs for a band / DJ / solo or duo act etc. Powerful 2x750 watts output, yet quite compact and light. SOLD - PENDING PAYMENT! Details and spec below- The RMX1508DFX includes everything you need to tackle virtually any live performance. It starts with an ultra-clean 1500 watts of Class D power to drive your speakers of choice. Class D amplification makes the RMX1508DFX not only powerful but incredibly light compared to other solutions so you won't break your back bringing it to the venue. Running the RMX1508DFX in stereo will deliver 2 x 750W at 4-ohms of pure, clean power. We didn't stop at just delivering clean power for this powerhouse cabinet mixer. The RMX1508DFX also features an incredibly useful array of tools that can make your events world-class. The RMX1508DFX includes 18 total inputs including 8 XLR jacks with phantom power, 8 Line jacks and stereo RCA. This means that whether you're plugging in guitars, mics, keyboards or even an iPod for playback between sets, you're covered with the RMX1508DFX. Once everything is connected, there's a full on-board digital effects processor and 3-shelf EQ on each mono and stereo channel so you can dial in the perfect sound at any venue. A 24-bit, built-in DSP effects engine supplies ample options for sweetening including Hall, Room, Vocal & Plate reverbs, Mono & Stereo delay (max delay time 650ms), Chorus, Flanger & Reverb modulations, Reverb+Delay, Reverb+Chorus and Reverb+Flanger combinations. 256 different DSP presets provide ample options for any situation. When the gig is done, inset, molded handles on both ends make it super easy to transport. Make the professional choice for a portable cabinet mixer with the EMPIRE RMX-series.
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    Someone mention a blue Dano…??
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    Like natural / Olympic white / Sonic blue as first choices . But then I don't mind a nice sunburst or Fender 60's custom colours either. Red ok sometimes, depends on the bass for me. Only thing I'm not wild about is black. As with cars, only looks good when really clean, and shows up greasy fingermarks etc really easily. Wouldn't stop me from buying a bass if it was a good one, just not top of my list. Absolute no-go's for me would probably be pink (sorry hkh!), yellow and maybe purple.
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    Me too. My main love is old school soul / r'n'b/ blues / rock, especially if seasoned with Hammond organ and a horn section at full tilt. Hence my love of Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes , Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, the Stones, Motown stuff and their ilk. Nothing too fancy or with too many notes, all about the song please with some humour and subtlety thrown in. ( Hence my dislike of prog, metal in all its guises and anything too 'muso' or up itself.) Also love some country, classical, reggae and jazz tinged stuff (so long as it's kept in check!) and have always loved a great pop song , whatever era it originates from.
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    Another (and possibly the best) 'Angel Eyes' performed here by Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul. Garry Tallent (E Street Band) on bass I believe, although Jean Beauvoir (ex-Plasmatics) was in the touring band at the time and possibly played on the album too. Current bassist is the equally wonderful Jack Daley, who will hopefully be in the band on their upcoming tour of Europe in May.
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    Another happy BC camper here. Been a member for eons, and bought and sold a fair few bits of kit. Every transaction has been hassle free, and met some great people along the way too. Long may it continue 👏
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    Another +1 for the GK head. That rig is well priced as well, the head alone is worth £350. I’ve had mine for ages, never missed a beat and great tones / output too. Agree with posts above re the cab - okay for quieter gigs but for anything getting a bit lairy then another cab would be advisable as well. Anything 8 ohm, whether it’s another 2x10, a 4x10 or maybe a 1x15 although mixing speaker sizes seems to be less popular these days. Good luck!
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    That’ll be it then, driving down the M1 to tonight’s gig in Dorking. Bloody Steve Wright sang all over the end section too... The other SB song I remember was called ‘Save it for a rainy day’, off the same album. Nice stuff.
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    Heard this on Radio 2 this afternoon, great song. We used to do it in an acoustic band many years ago. I had the album, with Eric Clapton guesting on one or two tracks.
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    Anyone else have trouble remembering keys? I rarely mess the song up, as long as I can remember what key it’s in! After a few dodgy starts I now use a set list behind the monitor with the keys on in bold ink.
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    +1 for Halfords. My local branch are more than happy to give boxes away, saves them the bother of breaking them down and disposing of them. They tend to be really strong cardboard too, ideal for the job.
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