paul torch

I have one that I modded. Dimarzio model one at the neck, routed and added a fairly cheap select by EMG mini humbucker at the bridge, replaced the bridge with a Schaller 3D and put a set of Status flats on it. Solved the neck-dive by using a suede strap. I have to say it is a dream to play and there is plenty of range in the tone. It may be the honeymoon period but I am using it more than my old Washburn Status.

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1319537963' post='1415269'] If it's too loud, you're too old. - Ted Nugent posted by the guy who has been using earplugs since age 18 [/quote] I'm way too old

As a child I suffered serious ear infections which left my hearing damaged. The top frequencies in one of my ears had apparently gone though I couldn't tell in everyday situations. During a 16 year hiatus from playing in bands I worked as a DJ and upon returning to playing bass I find I cannot hear the rest of the band unless I am right by their individual amps/drum kit, they are constantly telling me that they cannot hear the bass but to me that is all I can hear. Having said that we have recruited a new very talented keyboard player who sometimes has his instrument so loud that it actually hurts my ears, he is cool though and turns down when I ask him. Protect your hearing!

[quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1318783788' post='1406154'] I thought Paul Barker played bass for Ministry, but I lost contact with them after Psalm 69? [/quote] He played with them in the mid 2000's i believe.

Wasn't really Trying to compare him to Youth. Just wanted to put a word in for Mr Raven for his work with both Killing Joke and Ministry. The first 2 KJ albums are in my collection and are among my most played.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1318763497' post='1405830'] In between being Paul Gadd and becoming Gary Glitter he was Paul Raven. No relation to the Killing Joke guy, presumably [/quote] I bow to your superior knowledge of Mr Dodgy Glitter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnpwuRlXbhk&ob=av3e

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1318762858' post='1405813'] Er...wasn't that Gary Glitter's previous stage name? [/quote] err. Don't know about that mate. Was refering to Paul Raven (the late) of Killing Joke. I think Gary Glitter's real name is something like Paul Gadd

Paul Raven.

Pete Steele?

Me to drummer "if you're struggling with that bit perhaps we could try it a different way?" drummer: 'there's nothing wrong with my drumming i've got it nailed", me: "ok, sorry mate, let's do it then" drummer " hang on, let me just work out how to do this"

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1317317097' post='1389467'] used to have this on cassette tape - went to my local music emporium (sound and image in chatham thoroughly recommended) to treat myself to a cd copy dig out your old kaftan and turn on all the lava lamps [media]P_tgfWBHdig[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_tgfWBHdig[/media] [/quote] This album never used to be off my hi-fi. Must dig out another copy.

Has Rob Grange been mentioned yet?

Don't know if he's been mentioned here but I was blown away by Steven Terebecki of White Denim when I saw them at The Electric Ballroom.

White Denim - D Glen Campbel - Ghost on the Canvas

Steve Coogan once asked me if he could play my bass once ( he was "inspired" I said no ) proof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlhQ3iC54QM

Yeah, I did a bit of web research on this yesterday and have decided to go for the heavier gauge Status flats

What guage would people recommend?

[quote name='obbm' post='1321958' date='Jul 31 2011, 09:10 AM']The is no necessity to bring any basses or equipment just come andsoak up the atmosphere, have a chat and look at the gear. If however you have something that would be of interest to the others then bring it along.[/quote] cool, may well see you there.

This sounds like a really interesting event. Having not been to one before, just wondering if it's essential to bring gear or I can just come down to experience what's going on?

Had John make me up a wiring harness for an EB0 project. Excellent quality work, very helpful and a pleasure to do business with. Paul