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[quote name='4-string-thing' post='1206374' date='Apr 20 2011, 08:25 PM']Whistle test was brilliant, I used to love those old thirties cartoons they used to have when they didn't have live bands.... And the Otway performance of Cheryl's going home, remains one of my most watched youtube vids, brilliant! Mind you, I'm still lamenting the passing of "something else" and the brilliant Tony Wilson, now there was a live music programme! I only ever watch Later if Richard Thompson is one, which he seems to be every other series. [url="http://youtu.be/G8C-BwAbAdc"]Otway OGWT[/url][/quote] Lets not forget in our dewy eyed reminiscing that a lot of (mainly the earlier) OGWT editions were not live performances. Often the more 'rock' bands mimed in the studio, with just the lead vocal being live - anyone remember Alice Cooper, NY Dolls etc? Also seem to remember The Tube having bands mime occasionally. Later with Jools does seem to be predominantly still a 'live' show, with just the occasional bit of 'fairydust' being added ( come on down Cee Lo Green etc), so credit where it's due etc......

I'm in a country band, The Fork Handles. Its a 4 piece - me on bass plus guitar,piano and drums - we all sing too. We play every (ok most) Thursdays at The Railway in Cottingham (just north of Hull), and regularly get a good crowd, say 80 people plus each week. Its all covers, ranging from classic stuff like Merle Haggard, George Jones and Willie Nelson right through to more recent tunes by The Eagles, Joe Ely, Mavericks, George Strait & Brad Paisley etc. I love country stuff (not all of it by any means though) -favourite artists are Emmylou Harris, John Prine, Steve Earle and Alison Krauss. The band got together as a bunch of friends who all just fancied playing some country stuff -we're all in other bands too. I like the challenge of playing simple but effective bass lines (which is pretty much all I can do really!) that support great songs. I do get a bit hacked off when people (often musos?) dismiss the genre without giving it a proper listen. Guess it's an easy target sometimes, but there's a lot of great stuff out there,just needs finding.

Had mine for years, never needed anything doing to it. Great sounding amp, loud, light (ok not by Markbass standards, but easy to carry at around 20lbs) and works well with all my cabs - 4x10, 1x15, 2x15 EV (rocks with that) and also Barefaced Compact. A lot of hire companies (especially in the US) use these as an alternative to SVT's. They don't sound the same, but do sound great - not bad for a 30 year old tranny amp design.

Just found this in the book - 'Epiphone - The Complete History' by Walter Carter, published by Hal Leonard. "There was...a companion bass, a poor man's Rivoli. ...A blue rectangular label gave the impression that Epiphones were still made in Kalamazoo. It did n't actually say 'Made in..' anywhere. It just said 'Epiphone,Inc. Kalamazoo,Michigan'. But nowhere on the guitars was there a 'Made in Japan' notice. The instruments bore a seven-digit serial number, the like of which never appeared on a Gibson-made instrument" Reckon that nails it!

Although no expert, I agree with you - am pretty sure no USA Epiphone semi basses from the 60s/70s ever had bolt on necks. Have played the guitar version, which was n't great TBH - quality somewhat questionable. Have seen these advertised as being USA built on ebay before, think the labelling is to blame perhaps? Am sure someone on here will be able to give definitive info ?

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1206985' date='Apr 21 2011, 12:26 PM']The Word usually had some good live music too. Shame there wasn't more performances really because the bands and audiences always looked so up for it. I suppose on Jools you've got a seated audience. Who wants to play to a seated audience who are half a mile away? What's the point?[/quote] Think you'll find the majority of the audience are standing in the space between the performers. The few who are seated are usually in the area behind the particular week's cool / legendary / old acts (delete as required) and often seem to be friends of the act or chosen due to their dress sense! ( Incidentally if you get to be in the audience you are asked to wear dark clothing so as not to stand out too much!!) Think the audience is essential for the prog, gives it much more of a gig feel - anyone remember Bob Harris mumbling platitudes after a stonking performance by bands on Whistle Test in the 70's ? - not good. Still love the show though, thought this weeks was pretty good. In the absence of any other dedicated live music shows on the main channels it still fulfills it's function IMO. Have discovered a number of artists over the years that I probably would have overlooked otherwise. Would n't be too upset if it had a revamp so long as the basic idea was retained. And guess I'm alone in thinking the sound is okay too?!! ( could be my advancing years / deafness I suppose? )

Pretty much agree with most of the above really. Singer okay but bit more personality / stage presence / presentation would n't go amiss. Also the guitarist and yourself could maybe look a bit more like you're enjoying it / wanna be there too? (Lots of staring at the floor!) Know thats not always easy (been there myself!) but does make a lot of difference to the punterati. Nothing that can't be sorted though, and would help the band get more / better bookings. Cheers.

[quote name='KK Jale' post='1205312' date='Apr 19 2011, 10:46 PM']Disagree! Outrageously wild version of Constant Craving. That band knows what they're doing. Vintage Trouble very well honed. The guitarist was a bit route one '70s blues for me, but a good act.. they'll gain a lot by that.[/quote] +1 . Despite the shakey start thought KD was great, and the band awesome. Liked Vintage Trouble too, nice Les Paul etc. Great energy and looked to be enjoying it. Hugh Laurie okay but nothing exceptional IMO. Maverick Sabre and The Agitator not my kind of thing. Fleet Foxes though - WTF? Average song with dodgy harmonies drenched in reverb, and flakey guitars (even managed to break two strings). Don't see the appeal myself, just reminds me of boring support acts I witnessed in the 70's.!!

Just got 2 cables from Dave - great quality and speedy delivery. Thoroughly recommended.

Tried one a few years ago when they first appeared, and was knocked out with it - just could n't afford it though at around £1600 IIRC. Think new they're probably over 2 grand now.....

[quote name='flintoff99' post='1198214' date='Apr 13 2011, 02:33 PM']Hi I am looking to sell my bass and amp either on the bay or at my local shop. It was a present so I am not quite sure what is a good price. It's a Fender Precision Black Mexican and I have TE boxer 15w amp. Guitar is in decent condition. I had some stickers on the scratchboard -silly- few scratches on the bottom too How much is a good price?[/quote] Hard to say without pics, but generally Mexican Precisions seem to go for between £250 and £300 ish. The amp probably around £50, maybe a bit less?

Just sent some strings to Keith - great bloke, easy transaction etc. Recommended!

[quote name='Mr Bassman' post='1192076' date='Apr 7 2011, 06:13 PM']Yes please[/quote] They're yours - PM me your details and will get them sent off. Cheers. NOW GONE!!

Get one now! Stick your toe in the water with a Squier/Mex etc and you'll never look back. Don't bother with the Schecter, just find a good Fender and its job done. There are usually some good examples for sale on here - last week there was a great 50's two tone sunburst reissue. If you find the necks a bit large, there are P-basses with slimmer more jazz style necks available too (Precision bass special) - again, there's one for sale on here by willyf87. Good luck!

Anyone? be quick.

+1 for P-bass. However! - I play in a country band, and usually use my Danelectro Longhorn. Despite the shorter scale (which you may not get on with?), it sounds ace - v.deep thumping tone yet enough mids to sit well in the mix. Also looks funky as hell! The current Chinese made ones come in a cool brownburst kinda finish which suits the genre too. Always have people come and ask me what it is during a gig. And they're cheap and cheerful!

Just got a bass from Owain. It arrived promptly, really well packaged and in exactly the condition he'd described. Communication throughout the transaction was brilliant, the deal was done swiftly and with no hassle. The sort of deal that makes this site so good. Thoroughly recommended - cheers Owain.

Just restrung my Hohner B2A, and found a couple of sets of Elites. They are used, but not shot. Gauges are 40-60-80-100. If they are of any use then let me know. (Can post for a donation to BC.) Cheers. Pete.

[url="http://www.elotribute.com"]ELO Experience[/url] I've recently joined tribute band the ELO Experience. Have great fun playing this tune and all the others too.

Love TJW version, love the Elvis version too. But which is best? There's only one way etc.....

Just sold a bass to Toni. Textbook transaction, payment arrived when he said etc, and great communications too. Top bloke, deal with confidence! Thanks Toni.