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Slightly OT, but with two guitarists in a band quite good results can be had to have them tune ever so slightly out with each other - makes for a great 'jangly' thing. (Can get iffy when you add a keyboard player into the mix though!)

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1358677448' post='1943034'] I think it is unprofessional and disrespectful to both other bandmates and the people paying to see you. With my former 'party' band I've played gigs where either singer or drummer, luckily not both, were pissed and I spent the entire gig waiting for the next train crash - missed verses, coming in at the wrong place etc. It puts the whole band out and makes everyone look cheap. [/quote] +1. Spent a large part of my playing life propping up drunken band members, with varying degrees of success. Even had a stint of 'if you cant beat em join em' in a misguided attempt to stop it getting me down. Am very fortunate now to being with a bunch of people who treat playing gigs with utmost respect for all concerned. We go on straight every time, and then if we feel like it have a drink or three afterwards. Best way for me.

Great!

[quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1358189746' post='1934591'] Hi pete, mosey on over to the participants thread to sign up [/quote] Done, cheers!

Pete Smith, Hessle, East Yorkshire.

Count me in if it gets to my neck of the woods (East Yorkshire / Humberside). Great idea!

I've used Fender Polishing Kit for years, and its been great. (Not sure if its discontinued now though?) [url="http://www.backalleymusic.co.uk/contents/en-uk/p1277_fender-instrument-repair-kit.html"]http://www.backalleymusic.co.uk/contents/en-uk/p1277_fender-instrument-repair-kit.html[/url]

Original version is in B minor, (although I think later versions maybe dropped to A minor). Great bass playing by Andrew Bodnar, an early Musicman Stingray user.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1357735273' post='1927396'] It is hard to beleive that a guitar maker famed for making some absolutely stunning, highly detailed, and iconic hollow bodied guitars over the years, even [i]thought[/i] to make that. [/quote] And guess what?...........I love it. But then again I love Dano Longhorns so what do I know!

PMT in Leeds have an okay selection when I've been there, and maybe Dawsons? Also there's The Bass Lounge in Manchester.

Just got a rack bag from Martin. Great guy to deal with, and did me a stonking deal! Proper 'spirit of BC' bloke, many thanks. Pete.

None, never have really either. Just tuner via amp tuner out socket so nothing in the signal path. No problems with fx, just not for me.

I broke my arm quite badly 4 years ago and for a while had to contemplate what you're going through, so I know how tough it is. Before I (gradually) got back to playing bass guitar again I got myself a s/h Roland synth and played keyboard bass for 6 months or so. I actually enjoyed it, and my band were great in encouraging me to do so too. Ok, its not the same I know but it certainly enabled me to carry on playing / working whilst teaching me another discipline, so who knows - may be worth a try? All the best mate.

[quote name='bengreen49' timestamp='1357514664' post='1924003'] Do people actually buy Danelectro instruments? I really can't believe that anyone would like them. Maybe use one as part of a costume in a pantomime or something but to actually want to own one... WTF? [/quote] Err......yes they do! Love mine, one of my favourite basses. Sounds fantastic too, although I understand they are a bit of a Marmite thing on the visual front. Seen some great players using them over the years - Garry Tallent, Entwistle, Joey Spampinato with Chuck Berry / Keith Richard etc & Jack Bruce in the 60's.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1357403360' post='1922196'] Just been listening to some live Average White Band so got to say Alan Gorrie/Steve Ferrone, although on some tracks Gorrie and Hamish Stuart swap bass and guitar duties. [/quote] +1 to this. Also what about Garry Tallent and Max Weinberg in the E Street Band - awesome combo. James Jamerson and Richard 'Pistol' Allen / Uriel Jones Ronnie Lane and Kenney Jones

[quote name='thunderider' timestamp='1357050961' post='1916761'] i was trying to checkout adam ants bassests gear...thro blurred eyes!!! but kevin roland gift....2 of brums has beens!!! think pet clarke was a bit week too! [/quote] Petula Clarke did falter here and there, but I loved it anyway. And she's 80 FFS!!!

I'm out tonight - at a hotel function in Scarborough with a carefully matched set of musicians ..........okay, a few deps thrown together to play some dance stuff for the largely older residents etc! Still, with the current economic climate am just glad to get a gig TBH. Happy New Year to all, cheers!

Agree with the move, but thanks for trying!

Maybe slightly OT but Danelectro make great short scale basses - both the Longhorn and the 63 sound and play well IMO, although they always seem to be a bit of a 'Marmite' thing especially on here for some reason. GAK are currently doing the Longhorn for a very reasonable £229 - slightly over your budget but well worth it! [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/danelectro-58-longhorn-dl58cb-copperburst/52429"]http://www.gak.co.uk/en/danelectro-58-longhorn-dl58cb-copperburst/52429[/url] They are light, play great and sound ace despite the rather err..'quirky' construction and design - I love mine and use it every week for a local pub gig in a country/rock band. It will never replace my Stingray or Precision, but for what it does at the price it's superb.

Roy Orbison's 'A Black and White Night' is just so good, thoroughly recommend to anyone who's not seen it. Jerry and Ronnie Tutt play it just right throughout.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1353968800' post='1880446'] Darryl Jones bass looks like a Kay: [/quote]Spot on - thats the one! Anybody on here tried one?

Yup, thats it. Never seen this till now! Anyone got /played one?

Anyone see the clips of the Stones O2 gig? Darryl Jones was playing what looked like an old 50'/60's bass, maybe a Harmony? Can't find an image right now. Also Bill Wyman was sporting a black/red bass which I did n't recognise - any (well heeled!) BCers who went to the gig able to shed any light? Edit - link to pic here. [url="http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&tbo=d&biw=1280&bih=878&tbm=isch&tbnid=CHIDFux6SGaueM:&imgrefurl=http://www.last.fm/music/Darryl%2BJones&docid=mWw4CjLZ4QhztM&imgurl=http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/8563711/Darryl%252BJones%252B%252B2.jpg&w=350&h=500&ei=W0CzUPb-IJHDtAakwYD4AQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=760&vpy=381&dur=2120&hovh=268&hovw=188&tx=88&ty=132&sig=109533737242841519707&page=1&tbnh=135&tbnw=101&start=0&ndsp=36&ved=1t:429,r:18,s:0,i:139"]http://www.google.co...,r:18,s:0,i:139[/url] Edit - Bill's bass says Bass Collection on head! [url="http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&tbo=d&biw=1280&bih=878&tbs=qdr:d&tbm=isch&tbnid=y1xYWxgYqxAhDM:&imgrefurl=http://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/news-photo/bill-wyman-of-the-rolling-stones-performs-at-02-arena-on-news-photo/156948077&docid=AFtLDxAneNIioM&imgurl=http://cache3.asset-cache.net/gc/156948077-bill-wyman-of-the-rolling-stones-performs-at-gettyimages.jpg%253Fv%253D1%2526c%253DIWSAsset%2526k%253D2%2526d%253DGkZZ8bf5zL1ZiijUmxa7Qb%25252Fh8dBCHrowa%25252FcNEiBQXeAkrBIIatO061MfpBPPNrEKe7AXHPmJel1An3%25252BuwCReUA%25253D%25253D&w=395&h=594&ei=-kCzUOTgHY3VsgaVroC4Bg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=615&vpy=146&dur=148&hovh=275&hovw=183&tx=80&ty=161&sig=109533737242841519707&page=1&tbnh=140&tbnw=93&start=0&ndsp=31&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0,i:110"]http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&tbo=d&biw=1280&bih=878&tbs=qdr:d&tbm=isch&tbnid=y1xYWxgYqxAhDM:&imgrefurl=http://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/news-photo/bill-wyman-of-the-rolling-stones-performs-at-02-arena-on-news-photo/156948077&docid=AFtLDxAneNIioM&imgurl=http://cache3.asset-cache.net/gc/156948077-bill-wyman-of-the-rolling-stones-performs-at-gettyimages.jpg%253Fv%253D1%2526c%253DIWSAsset%2526k%253D2%2526d%253DGkZZ8bf5zL1ZiijUmxa7Qb%25252Fh8dBCHrowa%25252FcNEiBQXeAkrBIIatO061MfpBPPNrEKe7AXHPmJel1An3%25252BuwCReUA%25253D%25253D&w=395&h=594&ei=-kCzUOTgHY3VsgaVroC4Bg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=615&vpy=146&dur=148&hovh=275&hovw=183&tx=80&ty=161&sig=109533737242841519707&page=1&tbnh=140&tbnw=93&start=0&ndsp=31&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0,i:110[/url]

+1 for Yamaha EMX512SC. 500 watts a side and light as a feather (well around 8kgs anyway). Loads of features, great bit of kit and can be had for around £400 ish (try GAK or Guitar Guitar etc)