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Hope you're ok. What happened with the tumble ? Dave

[quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1494430760' post='3295928'] Doesn't bother me. I'm a basstard. [/quote] Brilliant

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1494363611' post='3295443'] You're not a singist, are you? [/quote] Hell No i'm not that stupid looking Dave

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1494362897' post='3295432'] I'd never use the term to offend anyone. I'd never dream of using it to refer to someone whom has a condition or difficulty. I use the term guitard only to refer to those whom are not musically gifted & not willing to learn either. Those that just make a noise & noodle constant piffle. I'm still looking for a phrase to use to describe those baw heedit numpties who turn up for singer auditions & don't know a thing about music or able to hold a decent tune! They rip ma nitting oot!!! [/quote] I take offence to "baw heedit numpty". Nice one Dave

We all get called names at some point in our life and it makes us who we are. You either take offence with it and suffer or you just laugh it off and get on with living your life. I personally have never seen the need to use the term but its more an age thing for me. Its just not my normal type of vocabulary. Retard is used in many walks of life ie ignition systems can be retarded. It simply means delayed or held back in terms of progression. (not my words - that's the definition) I just accept it as humour and take no offence as its an indirect term rather than specific slander of a named person. Dave

Done. Repetative clips so hope its all good for you. Dave

[quote name='pineweasel' timestamp='1494247227' post='3294285'] The Fender guide is concise and straightforward [url="https://support.fender.com/hc/en-us/articles/214343843-How-do-I-set-up-my-bass-guitar-properly-"]https://support.fend...uitar-properly-[/url] [/quote] I use this. Also Warwick have a very similar guide. Just google either Fender or Warwaick bass guitar set up instructions.

Its just a bit of fun. Why make more out of it. It will be a sad world if we continue on this path of PC. People will get to point they won't join in forums like BC in fear of the PC Police Dave

John Paul Jones did some Mandolin playing that was nice but that's round the wrong way i guess. He was however multi instrumentalist. Dave

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1494254488' post='3294361'] Scott Gorham played bass on this lovely track... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKrYDJ20vfg[/media] [/quote] Wow not heard that song before. Nice one. Dave

Leave my bass on stage to settle at room temperature. Will check tuning either 5mins before due to start the gig or as soon as i put my bass on. After that its only if i think it sounds out of tune which is rare or if there is a quiet point where no bass i might just check. I have a rackmount Korg and its always on so easy to check tuning at any time. If room conditions change dramatically mid-set i will probably re-check it. Dave

Anytime i've used someone else's gear i leave it as it is. Wouldn't dream of disconnecting cabs etc. Any decent bassist should be able to get a reasonable sound from any good quality gear and i'm assuming its DI'd to PA so the PA is doing the work anyway. Only thing i adjust if need be is the volume on stage. My bass or my Roland GT-6B mfx gives me what i want. As long as i can hear my bass on stage the sound engineer will look after the tone out front to suit the rest of the band and the venue. Historically its always been my gear used anyway and i only let bassists i know that are careful with their own gear use it. To be fair to them they do same as me and only tend to use volume control and their own bass. Sounds like a bad set up on stage where guys are swapping another bassists cabs around. Dave

[quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1494176662' post='3293810'] In case you or he are tempted to open it up and take a look, don't. Valve amps often run on very high internal voltages (4-500v not uncommon) and worse, they're DC, so if you touch the wrong thing, you're likely to meet the man in the sky with the big white beard. [/quote] Ouch but this is a good point. Don't mess with these. If its not an obvious internal fuse then take to a repair shop. Dave

This was the first time i had really heard her and thought she was an amazing singer. Unusual song for Steve Hackett but works well together. Great album IMO http://youtu.be/OUkNM9HNFpc

Put the band in a pub full of Sabbath fans after a few beers and it'll pass ok. Not the best singer but once there's a crowd and an atmosphere it might work pretty well especially if the singer has some stage presence. Lets be honest Ozzy was never the best singer either and he freely admits that in his book. What he did have to cover it on many occasions was stage presence and outrageous acts of stupidity but that's showmanship. If he's a good mate and you are all enjoying it and audiences are there to see you then all well and good. The IEM thing might just be all that's needed. Its amazing how difficult it is to sing in tune when you can't actually hear yourself. Some pros can get away with it no probs others cant. Good luck and hope it works out well for you guys. Dave

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1494173482' post='3293776'] Why not just buy another amp for the cab? Then split the output from your bass (with a splitter pedal) into the separate amps . You can then EQ them any way you like. Makes things much simpler. [/quote] Yep that's a lot easier. Was doing that with my Roland GT-6B into both amps until TE pre-amp started playing up. Dave

At moment i'm running a GK MB200 into an Orange OBC 115 cab and taking the line out signal feeding to the effect IN of a Trace GP150 head that has a pre-amp problem but power section works fine. The TE head feeds an Orange OBC210 Mini. I set up the volume for the 115 cab and then bring in the TE master volume as required to give me a slight hi-mid edge that the 115 doesn't seem to have. The 115 has a nice warm depth but lacks a little hi end mid so this set up works very well My Ampeg SVT4 Pro is currently in for repair but will be using that with its inbuilt X-over and stereo outputs to feed each cab. Many say that theoretically this set up should not work because of the air movement or air volume from each cab being different. I've tried many cab set ups over the years and a combination like this works very well for me. I also have a Bergantion cab with 1x12, 2x10's and horn with in built x-over and that also has a nice balance but as a single cab very heavy. You will need to either use a X-over and twin amps or a pre-amp into seperate power amps or as i have done taking a line out signal and feeding another amp. Dave

Thoroughly enjoyed. Might look at buying an album as she had more great well known songs than i first thought. She has a definite feel to her music that makes her stand out from others from that era. Dave

Back in early 80's i was with a Prog band that continually rehearsed but always found some kind of fault in one of the songs and therefore there was no ending in sight and i was asked to audition for a more modern 80's type pop rock originals band. I said i was interested in going to the audition and before i knew it they had one of my mates attending the rehearsals to learn how i was playing the bass parts. Did the audition and got offered the position. By time i got to the next Prog band rehearsal they said my mate was taking over the bass and they assumed i would get the part. Didn't fall out with anyone over it as they obviously assumed i would leave anyway. They were all my drinking mates at the time and nothing came between drinking buddies back then Still friends with them all to this day. Friendship is a strong bond. Not so much sacked but more a replacement waiting in the wings for me leaving. If i hadn't accepted the position i think i would have been sacked tho. Dave

Have you asked ebay for advice on what to do. I've found them quite helpful in disputes. Have to say i always thought that if you gave them 28days and they didn't collect then you can dispose of it. So that's a bit of a surprise to know you need to keep it for 6yrs. Mmmmm I do like the idea of selling on auction site listing all the faults and then when seller asks for his money he gets the pittance that it was sold for. Dave

Oooohhhhh that's DARK. Not seen one in that colour before. Good to see you finally got it tho and hope you are happy with the end result. Worth the wait i reckon. All the best Dave

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1485068071' post='3220799'] Why.? i rest my case. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz6iENNnf08[/media] [/quote] Gonna go with this one too. Hate that song. Dave

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1493550629' post='3289026'] Last night's gig was a MAG do rather than a Harley only rally (I used to be regional rep for the HDRCGB, so I know what their rallies are like!) and there were till plenty of just-drunk-enough revellers to dance to everything we threw at the until half one when we called it a day (it was our second gig of the day, and we're not too strong on youthful energy any more!). Those that weren't up on their feet were either sitting around the fire outside, or dead drunk in their tents (I know my mate was, he was well gone when we arrived!). Booking the burlesque was a good move, as those girls were up and dancing like there were was no tomorrow after their own show. I'm knackered today, but at least I haven't got to ride home with a hangover! [/quote] Nice one Dave. Sounds like it was a great night. Afraid i'm now one of the sensible Harley owners and don't drink to excess these days. I do however enjoy watching the bands at the ralies, mainly Thunder In the Glens at Aviemore. Never seem to have the time to get to the others but maybe this year Dave

Although it does have similarities to the U2 thing i have to admit i really enjoyed it. Taking a step back and just listening to the song as an average punter i thought it was catchy enough to get attention. No matter who the band is there will always be something that isn't quite right. I personally struggle to criticise it and if this is the first attempt then it will surely or hopefully get even better as the band gets tighter and your writing skills are perfected to get the best out of everyone. I'd be very happy with that guys. Its always good to get an honest opinion and that's what Basschat is all about so take peoples advice and use it to your advantage for the next single or album. Wealth of knowledge here on basschat and its all good advice, everyone means well and its for your benefit and at the end of the day its free. Good luck and wish you all the best. Dave

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1493484777' post='3288723'] Mrs C has some friends involved in the folky / acousticy type scene here in London where nearly every pub, coffee shop, vegan peace cafe etc. Has a small stage in the corner and a promoter is paid by the venue to provide a sensitive man with a beard to sing songs complaining about stuff. Some of her friends gig most nights, all originals. Whenever I have been to these gigs I am almost always the only person who buys a beer / coffee / vegan peace biscuit, everyone else including the other acts just drinks tap water all night... whole tables of people with a pint of tap water each... I can't see the venues thinking its worth it for much longer. [/quote] Oddly enough i was in a restaurant at Loch Ness Inn few yrs ago and they had a saxaphone player doing a background set of classics during 7-9 dining spot. It was one of the best dining experiences i've ever had. Pity more restaurants don't do this. Dave