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[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1364981368' post='2033490'] For me its not so much the movement as the 'into'. I (used to) love watching Norman with Wilko, his whole body seemed to be in unison with his bass and the music and I loved it. I used to 'move' around a lot more than I do, I suppose it was more fashionable but mostly I was there to perform and entertain, if the band is dull with with no energy how will the audience react? I have now released my inhibitions and suffer much more from 'bass face' and movements associated with the playing and the band than movement for it's own sake. I feel a lot more presence from other bass players who do this and hope to give the same but mainly I play a lot better and enjoy myself more. I think this is more entertaining. Regardless of how much you like the track here you can totally understand the bass playing here because you can see it as well as hear it. I find this compelling and so a huge presence. Wilko's movements are great too, but much more for entertainment. How I'll miss this band. http://youtu.be/qB1ckQwBlb0 [/quote]that man means every note he plays

[quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1364549106' post='2027924'] Shut up your face Always in the kitchen at parties [/quote]the latter having a pretty good bass line, i believe it was Mr Watt-Roy

I don't believe any of you..

I will be soon, haven't bought one for 3 months

[quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1363812555' post='2018164'] Hofner BeatleBass? I've got the budget version and its nice and light, short scale and sounds great. Pretty cheap from Thomann too... [/quote]yup i got one of these , they are light but mine does have a bit of neck dive.. Not sure if the Macca does something with his strap?

[quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1363702289' post='2016100'] All is well with the world. JJ is the reason I started playing bass. [/quote]yea me also, i see them on the Raven tour and JJ blew me away

Yep.. At the O2, never seen them before

Been playing in bands for 30 yrs since i was 18, love gigging but hate driving/ getting home at 3am, just bought all the "bedroom home recording gear so may well give that a go and se how i get on

[quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1363303463' post='2011462'] Its there, after you click on the Basses For Sale link. Nothing posted yet. [/quote]blind fool... Cheers mate

Can't seem to find the new "lefty basses for sale" thread anywhere?, only looked on the mobile site not the full version tho'

Done a few afternoon gigs then on to the next venue for the evening slot.. 10 yrs ago we played in Abu Dhabi on the fri evening and the Robin 2 in Brum Saturday evening....

[quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1363032096' post='2007394'] Thank you! Great to have this I think. Lets hope we can have some interesting conversations here. Certainly makes it easier to find other southpaws to share musings, ask particular questions and even show off instruments. I queried the Editor of Bass Player magazine recently about the lack of models being produced by bass manufacturers for lefties and he said it was a subject worthy of an article in a future issue of the mag. Are there any particular basses or models not currently lefthanded that you would like to see put in production and why? [/quote] yea a lefty aerodyne Jazz bass , why?? Cos they look fantastic

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1362867278' post='2005710'] They're not intended to be listened to in isolation. [/quote]spot on..

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1362567133' post='2001334'] Beaten to it! [/quote]i wanted to say that but i'm waaay too slow

[quote name='iceonaboy' timestamp='1361814563' post='1991332'] I dont mind the Stones. Certainly there are a few of their songs that are rotten , but its the Beatles that I hate. I just never got their thing at all. I realise that Im in the minority, but I just cant stand their stuff and Paul McCartney annoys the f*** out of me! [/quote]how very dare you sir!!!

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1362312878' post='1998167'] The Owl - Rodley (outskirts of Leeds) £3.10 a pint - thieving ***** - so it was sh*t for that reason and I'll never go back. [/quote]£4 a pop where i live mate

I hate P basses that's why i only own 3 of them

Intrepid fox st giles high st camden.. Top boozer

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1359465454' post='1955089'] But you must have, right? You made it up? If that quote is genuine, then it's one for the all-time Hall Of Fame. [/quote]i bet its true, i auditioned a drummer 20 odd years ago who never owned a kit, he's now playing with a well established band... And.... Nope he still don't own a kit..