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[quote name='Doddy' post='1143170' date='Feb 27 2011, 11:54 AM']Hmmmmm,I'm not sure. The Bowie track is Jean Genie. Trevor Bolder goes to the B chord a bar early.[/quote] Saw Trevor in Waitrose last Thursday! (Apparently he gets a bit fed up of bassists asking him about 'Jean Genie') Regarding the OP, was n't it Jamerson / Funk Brothers on the original Jackie Wilson track? (Therefore could n't be a bum note.......!!!)

[quote name='Linus27' post='1140302' date='Feb 24 2011, 07:18 PM']Does anyone know if you should notify your household insurance company that you own a musical instrument or would they just cover it under household content insurance?[/quote] Believe it depends on the value of the instrument, and the insurance company too. Mine asks to specify anything of value over £500 - just had to give details of stuff, but have got pics & serial numbers noted just in case really. Am sure that different insurers will have other criteria though.

[quote name='theplumber' post='1139489' date='Feb 24 2011, 01:29 AM']Are any of you guys playing gigs with the new bass guitars..or just w***ing off over them..if you pardon that expression..... [/quote] Gigged mine last week - busy pub gig etc. See post #468

[quote name='dlloyd' post='1138531' date='Feb 23 2011, 01:34 PM']Tescos are doing the Motown Chartbusters series for about a fiver for the first four discs. Loads of classics on that.[/quote] A great buy, essential stuff IMO. Vol 3 (silver cover) is the absolute must have.

Welcome Mike - another Hullite is always good! (Not that many of us on here at the moment) Cheers, Pete.

Mate of mine had a beautiful Precision (early style) made by him - 2 tone SB,maple neck etc. Great bass and craftsmanship, not sure where it is now though. I went to Paulman's workshop in Huddersfield many years ago to collect a guitar he'd been refinishing - again top quality work.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1136119' date='Feb 21 2011, 08:05 PM']TBH, I take every gig on its' merits. Occasionally I'll be asked to do something for nowt... if it's going to be fun, then I'll do it. If it's going to be for nowt because someone else is going to make a pocketful of cash, then I'll probably say no.[/quote] Absolutely +1

Took mine to my weekly pub residency last night with the intention of trying it out live for a couple of songs. Ended up playing it all night! Look, its not a custom shop alternative, or even a better bass than a bog standard Precision. What it is though is a great value for money instrument at a great price - ideal as a noodler, back up or starter bass etc. Mine is fairly light/well balanced,plays in tune, sounds Precision-y, looks okay and will be easy to upgrade should I want to in the future. Also the charity will (hopefully) get some benefit from clearing these instruments too. Thats it, so really what's not to like?

Just to let anyone in the York / E.Yorkshire area know - the Pocklington branch of Sue Ryder has 3 blue models currently in stock. (tel.01759 304852). Last ones to arrive maybe? Cheers.

[quote name='thumperbob 2002' post='1129536' date='Feb 16 2011, 12:48 PM']Good one Pete- I dont think it is that bad a song but when you have been doing this song for over 30 years it feels a bit like a groundhog day moment! How are you doing anyway?- think you did a do at the Willerby Manor last week- we did the night after you- another black tie do - lots of money in there. The usual suspects.[/quote] Hey Bob - am good thanks. Yeah it was us at W.Manor, usual carry on etc (and yes we did play Mustang Sally!) Good to see you fellas still doing it in these hard times, all the best mate.

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1129359' date='Feb 16 2011, 10:55 AM']I left a band that wanted to do My Girl.... its naff with knobs on and its on my list of YEEEEEEEUCH !![/quote] Maybe naff done by most cover bands, but the original Temptations version is sublime. Smokey Robinson's songwriting at it's best, great arrangement and band. Have a listen, you may be surprised how wonderful it is after years of hearing it done to death.

+1 to most of the above. My Hohner B2A cricket bat is a great little thing. The compact size was what drew me to it - easy for gigs where travel/stage space may be a problem, and more importantly very light and manageable for old tw*ts like myself. Only disadvantage with mine is the neck being more of a reach due to the strap button position, but this can be solved by one of the Steinberger type extensions which put the bass in a better position - anyone got one they want to sell? Also on EVERY gig I use it for, at least one person will come and ask me what the hell it is!!

I use a Washburn AB20. Had it for 15 years, sounds great with acoustic guitars. I plug it into the PA, or sometimes use it with a GK or MB head into whatever cab I have. Sometimes wish it was fretless for more woody sounds, but overall think it does the job fine.

I love - acoustic guitars (pref two of with capos!), horns (incl baritone) Hammond Organ, piano (not a keyboardist masquerading as one if you know what I mean!), percussion, pedal/lap steel. This is of course as well as a couple of well sorted electric guitarists (who can play great rhythm and the occasional tasteful solo!), a great vocalist(e), a groovy drummer and oh yeah, ME! Don't want much do I?

I've used a few QSC amps over the years with no problems ever. My band currently use the PLX series for PA, and they've been excellent. There is the QSC GX5 model - 2x700watts into 4 / 850 watts bridged into 4 ohms - currently on ebay for £350 new,with free postage. Its reasonably light at 26lbs too, and 2U size for your rack. Should do the job for you, and will hold its price reasonably well for when you next want to have a change!

Saw Jimmie Vaughan and Steve Winwood live,who both had no bass players as such but used bass pedals on a Hammond. (Actually worked fine for both.)

[quote name='Bankai' post='1117323' date='Feb 6 2011, 04:05 AM']What actually makes a keeper is an emotional attachment. Instead people use keeper as a adjective for a bass that is technically good.[/quote] This proves your point. My 63 Precision was originally owned by a good friend who played bass in a band I was in circa late 70's (my guit*r period, sorry!) He was tragically killed in a car accident late one night on his way home. A couple of years later his widow got in touch to say she was ready to start letting some of his musical stuff go, and would I be interested. When I went round to see her, she admitted the bass had since been in the loft, and was subsequently in a sorry state. She was adamant that it went to someone who had known her husband, and would restore it to use regularly. This I did, and have now owned it for over 25 years. I could never ever part with it, and have made plans in my will to ensure it will go to someone else who knows its story on my demise. So a keeper it is!

I was fortunate to see The Brothers Johnson live at Manchester Apollo in the late 70's. The record store I worked at got some tickets - this was just around the time the 'Right on Time' album came out with this song on it. I did n't know much about the band, but was persuaded by the store manager to go - so glad I did. Was blown away with Louis' playing - was using a natural Stingay IIRC, and sounded awesome. The rest of the band were amazing too. (Apparently Quincy Jones was on the mixing desk too, although I did n't see him!)

All of the 70's Dan Armstong stuff was ace - basses, guitars, amps and f/x.

You need a reliable amp, so sadly think the Warwick needs to go.

Just sold Paul some recording kit - easy transaction,quick payment and good communications. Recommended basschatter. Thanks Paul!