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Glam Rock band i played with last year occasionally ran Jean Genie into Blockbuster by Sweet or did a medoly of them as both same riff EEE G#AG# Of course that could trigger another debate about Blockbuster by Sweet Dave

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1499289977' post='3330610'] This is me playing G# all the time and definitely no-one noticed [media]http://youtu.be/ygk9ZZjhrh4[/media] [/quote] Band sounds good. Do you play in Scotland at all. ? [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1499291599' post='3330631'] Yes, I'm going to at tomorrow nights gig. Quite looking forward to it [/quote] Bet you forget

I used to play this (see attached from Ultimate Guitar) and shows G# A G# Not saying its right but it certainly sounded right when playing. 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[quote name='ped' timestamp='1499243823' post='3330172'] Hi Dave The only think I can think of is to delete your cache memory after logging out of BC, or just doing it anyway even if you can't log out. That could sort things out your end. Send me an email [email protected] and perhaps I can log in as you and have a look at your settings though it seems the issue is at your end. Can you log in on your phone or another device to confirm that? Cheers ped [/quote] I don't have another device to log on i'm afraid. When you say delete my cache memory where exactly is that. ie within BC or on my laptop. I use Norton to regularly clean up my files and delete unwanted ones. I'll drop you an email. As i said i've tried opening in different browsers and didn't help.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1499245313' post='3330195'] I think confidence plays a huge role here. Here's another thing or suggestion. If the band is having an off night or blatant mistakes are being made, don't focus on the negativee and let it show or get you down. That's only going to nake things worse. Blue [/quote] Altho i like to practice well to ensure no mistakes there are nearly always one or two and i've grown to expect the odd little thing so i don't really let that bother me and i just put to back of my mind and discuss with the band at a later stage if it warrants a discussion. Generally we just cover any mistake and move on to enjoy the gig. Another thing that makes a difference for me is that i'm doing it for enjoyment and its not a salary or a needed income for me. If i was relying on the income i think i may have a completely different outlook on how we do things. Dave

In my early bass playing years i suffered from the John Entwhistle look ie standing still and for some odd reason moving my knees rather than my feet to the beat. Was regularly commented on about my bass technique and competence in a good way but i think some times the knee thing became a bit of a laugh with mates and fellow bass players at the time. Nowadays i'm happy to interact with bandmates and provided stage is big enough i'll move around a bit. I'm usually enjoying myself at a gig so smiling is easy bit. I still suffer a bit from the foot watching or neck watching but i know i do it and as soon as i realise i will look up and out at the audience. Looking at the audience and smiling seems to be the one constant in the thread and i really need to focus a bit on that. I think for some a lack of confidence in either yourself or your playing can cause a bit of stage fright and even embarrassment to move about on stage a lot. Good thread Blue and quite interesting. Opened my eyes a bit on myself. Dave

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1499243447' post='3330166'] Hi Dave. I'm not one of the BC tech type team but will let them know. [/quote] Thanks Gary I've tried what was suggested yesterday but no success. Its only BC i'm having any issue with. Dave

still can't use top bar and can't comment on any post unless i add my comment to someone else's quote Was able to click the "reply to this topic" button for this one but can't comment on the bottom box of any thread Its making life very difficult and annoying trying to use BC and could do with some help sorting it out otherwise gonna end up deleting BC Dave

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1499185098' post='3329803'] Apologies had to go out today hence my late reply. 1. Toshiba Laptop PC 2. Windows 10 3. Google Chrome 4. Not that i know off. Always used Google Chrome as long as i can remember. Was all working last night when i was using it and haven't had any Windows updates in last few days. I think this is what you are asking for. Tried switching ON/OFF and still same. To my knowledge nothing has changed on how i operate my laptop. I've been using Google Chrome for several years on this laptop. Had to cut and paste to this "QUOTE" reply as i can't seem to add another post on my thread. It says its saving but never appears on the thread. ? Dave [/quote] Tried opening with BING as someone suggested but still same. I also can't add a new post and can only add to a "quote" ???

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1499164703' post='3329594'] In order for anyone to have a meaningful go at fixing your problem you will need to provide the following information: 1. What kind of device are you using? 2. What operating system and version are you using? 3. What browser and version are you using? 4. Do you have any 3rd party browser extensions like Ad and/or script blockers in action? If you are on a computer, the quickest test you can do is to try an alternative browser and see if the functionality is restored. [/quote] Apologies had to go out today hence my late reply. 1. Toshiba Laptop PC 2. Windows 10 3. Google Chrome 4. Not that i know off. Always used Google Chrome as long as i can remember. Was all working last night when i was using it and haven't had any Windows updates in last few days. I think this is what you are asking for. Tried switching ON/OFF and still same. To my knowledge nothing has changed on how i operate my laptop. I've been using Google Chrome for several years on this laptop. Had to cut and paste to this "QUOTE" reply as i can't seem to add another post on my thread. It says its saving but never appears on the thread. ? Dave

I can't get the top bar to work at all. Messenger, Notifications, My Profile TABS won't open or do anything. I can access the various forums all ok. Dave

[quote name='cd_david' timestamp='1498243900' post='3323420'] Thanks It's an Acoustic 406 (wide) model 2x15. Great sounding cab particularly with the Orange Dave [/quote] That must be one thunderous low end from that rig. I'm totally jealous. Loved those Acoustic rigs back in their day and with an Orange head that must sound like heaven on earth. So is it heavy ? Dave

[quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1498589037' post='3325752'] I used a J&D Jazz that i paid £65 for at a wedding in Italy on Friday. Didn't want to take anything valuable for obvious reasons but was blown away by how good it sounded in the recorded audio. Sadly my playing is nowhere near the standard of the chap in the OP's video. [media]http://youtu.be/1c7haVAqMrw[/media] [/quote] I like my Jazz basses and that sounds just like any other Jazz to me. If its nice to play then you've won a watch there. Enjoyed that band. Female vocalist has a great voice. Also enjoyed your bass playing so looks like it was a good gig. As for the OP's VID i have to admit i liked the Fodera and thought the jazz faded a bit in tone / clarity as he went higher up the neck. The Lindo sounded pretty even across its range and sounded like most precisions to me. Would have been interesting if he had mentioned playability. No point comparing controls and tone variations as the Fodera has quite a few bits and bobs to play with. Just goes to show that a good musician can make himself sound good with any half decent bass. I quite like this guys VIDS. He's made quite a few funny and catchy ones i've enjoyed. Dave

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1498989783' post='3328353'] Sometimes the search index can balls things up and forget to put things there so you can either wait a bit or bump your post which will help it get back within 10 mins or so. Best way to find your posts is to click on topics under your avatar in the profile page. Cheers ped [/quote] That's a handy wee tip as i've seen this happen to some of my posts. Nice one Ped. Dave

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1498822343' post='3327311'] Glad to hear you're sorted [/quote] cheers Gary. Merchant City have been really helpful. Good to know there are still shops out there that are happy to help even if no money in it for them. Unless of course i don't manage to get it sorted at next rehearsal Dave

Just in case anyone reads this i did manage to get a wiring diagram from Godin thru Merchant City Music in Glasgow. Godin did not even respond to my own request for same thing which is disappointing to say the least. Dave

Weekend rehearsals might be an option if you work nightshifts thru the week. I nearly always rehearsed at weekends. This is the first band i've been in that rehearses mid-week. If you have mates in bands why not ask them to help with this by arranging an occasional weekend get together with their band and you go along and play a couple of songs even doubling up with existing bassist and that way he knows the songs and you can drop in and out as required. Dave

[quote name='SubsonicSimpleton' timestamp='1498747660' post='3326810'] From time to time I see ads on gumtree/joinmyband with retired old farts looking for band personnel [/quote] That would be me then at 57 however that was one of the attractions to join the band as they were nearly all retired or so i thought. It turns out that 3 of them are all still working even at 70 and drummer plays full time with 4 bands. All in their 60's. Think with age also brings a more relaxed attitude to playing in bands or maybe its just the guys in our band. Who knows but point is its all great fun. Dave

Have you tried the obvious places like screwfix or your local guitar / repair shop. Take the other pot screw with you. Not sure about ordering direct from Fender ? Dave

Do you have any mates that play in a band and maybe go along to some of their rehearsals and just take the reigns on a song for a bit and see if that helps relax you a bit and hopefully ease yourself back into it. I didn't play in bands for approx 20 yrs altho it was down to work. Been back into it since turning 50. Until this band i was usually quite nervous so never give up on "da bass" sir. All else fails you could consider councilling or therapy whatever you prefer to call it. I underwent stress councilling thru work good few yrs ago and its surprising how well it works by just talking to a complete stranger. Pretty sure your GP could help there. Wishing you success rather than best wishes cause i know you'll beat this and get back out there gigging. If you stay anywhere near the Scottish Borders i'd be happy to let you come along to our rehearsals for a wee blast. Its all very relaxed with no pressure and just a great bunch of guys all aged same as you and older. Dave

Guitarist has a Godin Acousticaster that battery cable came loose and touched the circuit board burning out a transistor. He took the board out of the guitar himself and i managed to get it repaired at a local electronic repair shop. I didn't see the cabling and where it originally went. When we reconnected the board in the guitar it didn't work at all. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for this guitar and if possible one for the circuit board. Even an explanation of how it actually works. There's a red and black cable from the circuit board that i'm guessing goes to the jack socket and there's a single white cable that goes somewhere under the saddles ? Any help appreciated. Dave

Congratulations guys. Is this a first on Basschat. 2 BC'ers getting married. ? Dave

Must admit i love the tone but i do find its not as loud as i had thought. Using with 2 Orange cabs at 8ohms each and pretty sure my Markbass rig is louder at 500W. Dave

Iain at Glasgow Studio Electronics. (Attached details below) Mine was an American import and Iain changed out the Transformer for a 230V Ampeg one last year. This time the amp had an intermittent fault that eventually failed altogether. Turned out to be the power relays that Iain replaced and repaired some board connectors that he thought were a bit suspect. He also cleaned the various pots on front panel which were crackling a bit. Total cost for this repair was circa £100 so not too bad i thought. He knows his stuff and has worked on several Ampegs over the years altho he's relatively young. Nice guy and great to deal with. Easy to park outside his workshop too. Plenty of spaces every time i've been in but parking meters can be expensive there so i usualy just call him when i get there and he comes to front door takes the amp or returns it saving on parking fees. Dave [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=2] [b]224 West Regent Street, Glasgow G2 4DQ[/b][/size][/font][/color] [url="http://www.glse.co.uk/#"]premises location picture[/url] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=2] telephone [b][size=3]0141 204 0111[/size][/b][/size][/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=2] mobile [b][size=3]07939 420 680[/size][/b][/size][/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=2] email [email="[email protected]"][b][email protected][/b][/email][/size][/font][/color]