Norm

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1370212952' post='2097765'] It's probably just me, but having looked at the real merchandise I find myself asking why would anyone want a Basschat lanyard ? [/quote] 2 different works passes to carry about to get let into buildings various!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1370191818' post='2097397'] I like whisky, but it doesn't like me... I can drink quite a lot of vodka without too many issues, though. Cheers. [/quote] Me too, love single malts but they kill me with heartburn! So, a large port & brandy has to do! Coupled with a quiet sit down whilst scratching my dog behind the ears (not a euphemism)!

Excellent work, fella! :-)

Jaywalk guitars in Street, Somerset is good for guitars but only a few basses as per t'other little shops out in the cundry! Oo Aarrr moi babbers! Norm

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1366493811' post='2053287'] I swear by my Roland bass cube for home use but I don't think it has an aux input.....so my post is probably useless...doh! [/quote] Boss bass micro cube rx combo has an aux in. Thats the titchy tiny one with the 4 x 4inch speakers. Cool piece of kit, mine's been bombproof. Cheers, Norm

Interesting read, bluejay! Always assumed Nashville was exclusively both types of music, Country & Western! ;-) Cheers, Norm

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1366370878' post='2051580'] Bin there, dun that. I've also played one song at a gig while yelling at the drummer: "It's NOT a shuffle! It's NOT a shuffle!" [/quote] Brilliant! :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjVJuHCGYQA&feature=youtube_gdata_player Prime example from my band! 1st note ffs! ; ) I'd say if its early in fess up & laugh about it, start again, broke the ice with the audience that night for sure. I've seen PJ Harvey stop a song halfway through & start it again with a smiling apology. Just dont get mardy about the cock-up, audience will think yer right up yerselves! Norm

Thats the mutts! I need me one of those, top quality!

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1366193660' post='2049372'] Also, nothing kills energy like perfection. [/quote] Oooh, thats good! Couldn't agree more, perfection makes things sterile. Which is ok in an operating theatre but not in a rock band! I'm going to nick that quote, with permission of course, xilddx?

[quote name='Mr Fudge' timestamp='1330556182' post='1559531'] I'm still waiting for Norm to join .... [/quote] I'm already here! Norm.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1365112967' post='2035644'] Haha! I think the day when you commission a custom bass is the day your best friend should've punch you in the face. Like your art is so unique it requires a bespoke instrument. Your art as a bass player - no other instrument screams 'accompaniment' like the bass guitar, nobody needs a bespoke bass built to their own specification unless they have a disability and require a uniquely accessible instrument. [/quote] +1 I see those basses & know I'm going to hate every note they play! Probably says more about me than them but hey ho! As for presence on stage, I have never been able to play standing still, even in rehearsals. I'm always moving & grooving cos I love the music & it excites me. Hopefully what the audience see is me enjoying myself, playing with a smile (& the occasional bassface) it's the only way I know how to do it! Peace & love (despite my aversion to bits of furniture with 9 strings! ;-) ) Norm

Rayman (Russ) just bought my Schecter Model-T, a top bloke to deal with, great comms, prompt payment, accomodating & a very easy sale. Buy from or sell to him with full confidence. All the best, Norm.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1362657821' post='2002809'] Great tune and [i]very [/i]amusing vid! Amazing what you can do with a few sandwiches. [/quote] +1 cool tune & vid, love the digging in sound from the bass, getting stuck in!

Great thread & top posts. BC is a brilliant place. I have listened to bits &Bobs of stuff from here, Mr venom & the tt's, kit r, helicals etc but hereby promise to MAKE more time to listen because it all has merit, wether I like it or not, it is good to listen to different stuff, genres I dont think I like, for the love of music & to be challenged sometimes. Will post my stuff too if I can get over being intimidated by the excellence of a lot of the stuff I have heard here already! Thats my issues to get over! ;-) Less looking/gassing at the bc market place, more listening to new music, is my pledge! Cheers, Norm

Good point about filling up with bvox. My old band had to adapt from 5 piece (2 guitars + singer) to a 3 piece following personnel moving on. I took over lead vox & guitarist & drummie had to step up & do bvox. I was hard work initially, they didnt want to do it but it was worth it in the end. Also forgot about Supergrass, great lively songs for a trio! We used to do Richard lll & Lose it. The guitarist wasnt a very confident soloist so we kept solos to minimum & played short sharp tunes. No extended widdly widdly passages we'd rather add another couple of songs to the set.