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Good to know Mike, the departing editor says something similar in the mag. Look out for a Nottingham-based BCer (not me ) in this month's issue.

Don't worry about your baby, [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/171172-its-that-time-of-the-year-again/page__p__1583291__hl__time%20of%20year%20truss%20rod__fromsearch__1#entry1583291"]it's just that time of year again[/url]

Mine arrived this morning. Good to know they're still delivering as promised

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1335983145' post='1639154'] You're not from around here, are you? [/quote]

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]UJahm are a Nottingham based reggae band. We seem to have moved away from the rootsier style and towards an edgier 'urban' style with poppy, dubby and dancehall flavours. Not everyone's cup of tea, but many people really dig it. "The music is reminiscent of old school reggae but the band have their own distinctive twist that they put on the genre. Sudden beat switches, funky syncopated basslines combined with the singers' strong vocals leave the venue with a lasting impression." - [b]LeftLion.co.uk[/b][/font][/size] [font="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"]"[/font][font="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"]Nottingham’s answer The Specials[/font][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4], UJahm will give you some Jamaican and British Ska influenced Reggae. The energetic beats from Neckie, Chris and Kamrah perfectly compliment the sultry vocals that Shylaah provides, to create Reggae vibes that’ll make you want to jump around. Other inspirations for these guys range from Roots Reggae, to Dub, Soul, Hip Hop, and even Drum and Bass"[/size][/font] [b][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Nusic.org.uk[/font][/b] [font="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"]Please see last post on the thread for latest gig details.[/font] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq2A7M8XbU0

[quote name='markinthegreen' timestamp='1335894823' post='1637719'] He was the Bassist in the Dust junkies, a reasonably successful band back in the 90's, albeit a bit duff! I was on tour in Newcastle a few months ago, and I saw him playing in the street, recognised him immediately and had a little chat. he is a sound bloke. [media]http://youtu.be/5-fluGRu4z8[/media] [/quote] Funny, I was just thinking about him today when a Dust Junkies song popped up on my ipod. I saw them at a Reading Festival and he had a great trick of soloing with his bass behind his back.

Welcome Matteo

[quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1335814667' post='1636548'] I have to say that this thread is probably one of the best classic funk resources on the web. Amazing posts. [/quote] +1 for example - I'd never heard of Deodato before, but absolutely love that first one and just ordered a box set. A great resource indeed

I can't see where to report it. He/she seems to be very greedy with the reserve

Has Wayne shifted that 8 x 10 yet? It was going for peanuts

Ending soon with no bids so far. I'd say if you could get it for that price, it's a lot of bass for your money. Alas, my funds have been committed to buying a new cab, plus, aesthetically it's not the nicest example I've seen. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150801888113?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1969-Fender-Precision-Bass-/120904692743?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1c267b3407 What's the deal with this one? - 99p starting bid!

Is this funk/groove? Damn right is is - and atmospheric too: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhxdnq_1OcM[/media] And from the fantastic blaxploitation movie soundtrack "Savage" (note the tagline "On the streets or on the sheets, he's a savage") Some of the funkiest flute playing ever [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aBgCTtFzrc[/media]

Cool! It's interesting how it's more like a "half fan" ie a traditional nut and first fret, then fanning down from there, compared to the Dingwall method. What's the neck pickup?

More Freddie McGregor - I love this song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7i0CT309Po

Welcome to Basschat pipster

Hi Colin, fyi, according to the [url="http://guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx"]Guitar Dater Project[/url] that serial number dates back to 1962 Look forward to seeing some pictures!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1335356964' post='1629732'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGFho4uyVQE[/media] [/quote] Great choice Mr D

I used to work on Liverpool St. so would visit the Bass Centre the odd lunchtime. I bought a pedal on impulse, then discovered it was 40% cheaper from most other places (my own stupid fault). Once, I detected a condescending, almost sneering attutide when asking about appropriate cabs, purely because I had the gaul to want one which both sounded [i]and[/i] looked nice. I got my bass 'serviced' there once too (setup, fret dress etc) which seemed fine. It was £100 - no idea if that's good or bad, as I have no frame of reference.

Cheers 51m0n - I know you're an expert in these areas, so that means a lot. I'll pass on the compliments.