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Just read this, sounds interesting. https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-bbc-is-letting-you-download-more-than-16000-free-sound-effect-samples-from-its-archive?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=22495&utm_term=1272076&utm_content=390112

BBC4 seem to be having a Latin evening tonight. At 9pm there is 'Buena Vista Social Club', which if you haven't seen it is a wonderful film, directed by Wim Wenders and featuring some amazing Cuban musicians including bassist Orlando Lopez. Ry Cooder was involved in the production too, and plays on some songs.

I think since the old named 'rhythm' and 'lead' players gradually morphed into being 'guitarists' there has been a steady decline in the importance of being able to play chordal parts/non solos at the right tempo. We auditioned for guitarists for a band a few years ago, and out of maybe 8 players, only 2 or 3 could play the songs properly all the way through and in time. The others fudged around the chords and the tempo until the solo and then thought they'd impress us by playing it overly distorted/widdly and loud. Needless to say they didn't get the gig.

The clip on / pedal / rack tuner debate is alive and well then?!! I used to have a rack tuner, but in some instances when using a house DI box before the amp it meant manually muting my amp in order to tune. The children's clip on device means I can accurately tune my bass anywhere, with no cabling and no problem muting anything (other than remembering to turn the bass down which I occasionally forget....) Must admit to liking the stealth D'Addario one above though ^^^

If you're using Tuff Cab paint, I've found the best results to be had are by using a textured roller rather than a brush. Great product IMO. http://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php?id=TUFFCAB1_BK&browsemode=manufacturer

Me too. My child's clip on tuner does a good job for me thanks. Keeps me in tune and doesn't affect the tone at all.

Another one here. Don’t even like using a pedal tuner (more cables to affect the signal etc).

Haven't seen that one before! I always remove my clip on before packing the bass into the gig bag or case to prevent damage. Also some can be easy to knock into the 'on' position and run the battery down.

Me too. Only problem I ever encounter with clip ons is when tuning a semi or fully acoustic bass / guitar whilst there's a lot of noise going on. On a solid bass mine is 100% every time whatever the environment.

Free delivery on this one, still silver though....... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TC-Electronic-UniTune-Clip-Clip-on-Guitar-Tuner-/352266002982

https://www.dawsons.co.uk/tc-electronic-unitune-clip-chromatic-guitar-tuner?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg6b9q8bB2gIVqrXtCh2upg-1EAYYASABEgLFZ_D_BwE

Probably because it makes them lots of dosh, they might still enjoy it, and it's all they've ever known?

I keep a log of string changes (OCD or what....) and mine work out at around 2 monthly intervals too, after which I feel they've had their best. If funds allowed I would definitely change them more often . Interestingly, the EXL's on my Dano Longhorn don't get changed as often as my Fender. Think it's because the 'deadness' of the older strings seems to suit the instrument / band more. Quite handy as the short scale ones are often harder to obtain / more expensive than the regular EXL's. Have thought about some flats for it too at some point.

As mentioned in other threads on here, Legacy Nickel Wounds are the same as Rotosound Rotos, and a bit cheaper too. Rotos are the only strings I've ever used by Rotosound that I can get on with.

Been using Snarks for a long time now, never any problem with low E and only around a tenner. Also used my ‘Reverb’ £2 specials , again with no probs.

Absolutely, couldn't agree more. And so much kinder to frets too.....

No, think that track was from the mid 70's H&O period before T Bone joined them. Not sure who played bass on it TBH, possibly Leland Sklar who did some of the H&O stuff I believe.

Was their bassist for many years, and played on most of their big hits from early 80's onwards. Saw him with H&O in the 90's and he was stellar. Sadly died in 2010, only in his late 50's too I believe.

Yup, just thought I'd mention T-Bone , as he was a truly wonderful bassist as well.

The guitar player in the 'Pick up the pieces' video is the late Tom 'T-bone' Wolk, longtime bassist with Hall and Oates.

I’ve used the EXL 170’s for maybe 20 years or more. Tried other stuff but always come back to them. In all that time never had a duff string either. For me they feel spot on, and sound well balanced. Last a reasonably long time too, and the two pack sets are usually the best price wise.

Great stuff. Most of the ‘Live from Daryl’s House’ stuff is fantastic, with excellent guests.

Just got back from seeing The Christians in Runcorn. Bit of a trek for me but well worth it. Great 6 piece band with superb vocals, did all the well known material and a few good covers too. Sound was a slight let down, seemed to be using the theatre’s house PA which was a tad bass light. Shame as bassist Bobby Kewley played great, using both a fretted and a fretless Yamaha BB into an old Trace Head and 2103 cab. Superb band and cracking gig though, well worth the trip.

After that album with the RPO I really want Roy to be left as we remember him, rather than another cash in like Elvis. Not sure a hologram show is really doing that. It will be 30 years ago in December since he died, aged 52. Anyone wanting to see Roy in concert could do a lot worse than just buy the DVD ‘A Black and White Night’. Filmed in 1987, it features a lot of guest musicians and shows Roy still at his best.

And poor old Leonard Cohen, $5 million down due to his management, forcing him to tour again.