Bilbo

I had to 'repair' 'Prelude/Angry Young Man' when a website user noticed an error. There a many. I correct when I see them and if I can (older charts are not available as editable scores).

I understood that Berlin is playing/recreating Clapton's solo on that, Dave, but I may be wrong.

Another sedate tune from Duke Ellington, the wonderful 'Isfahan' from the 1967 album, 'The Far East Suite'. Simple but stunning. You don't need to be Mohini Dey to pull this chart off!! https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/isfahan-duke-ellington/

I have been working on the Patitucci part for 'Spain' of the Akoustic Band record but I have abandoned it for now. It's just too hard. I went to this because it was the antithesis of 'Spain'. Jimmy Woode's bass part for 'The Star Crossed Lovers' from the Duke Ellington masterpiece 'Such Sweet Thunder'. All the notes are on mostly minims on the beat - easiest thing in the world to read - this one is simple note recognition of beginners. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/the-star-crossed-lovers-duke-ellington/

Can't get enough of that band. I always say they are the one band I would play in a tribute band for 😆

I am working on a another monster at the moment but wanted to keep things moving so here is another 'easy' chart (easy enough to play but there are challenges in the reading). From the 1972 Deep Purple album, 'Machine Head', the complete Roger Glover bass part to ' Maybe I'm a Leo' (actually, I am....) https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/maybe-im-a-leo-deep-purple/

Back from the break and a stinking cold, this is a very simple chart to get back into the thing. Ray Drummond's bass part to the tune Duke Ellington tune 'Melancholia' from the 1983 Wynton Marsalis album, 'Think Of One'. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/melancholia-wynton-marsalis/

I have been a fan of Neil's playing since the National Health and Colosseum II days. Here is my transcription of my favourite NM track, 'Down To You' from the Colosseum II album 'Strange New Flesh'. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/down-to-you-colosseum-ii/

I'm going to get me one of these.

Thanks for the reply, JPJ. I will put this on the shopping list along with a suitable replacement for the dying amp.

I have a problem and it looks like this piece of kit may present a solution. I have long been using an Acoustic Image Clarus using both a pick up AND a microphone for my double bass. My amp is looking like it may be on its way out and, as we all know, AI are no longer operating. I have various options for replacing the amp but none of them have two channels I can use to continue with the pick up/mic approach. This looks like it may do the job ( I have used a Fishman pre-amp to date but that is getting old now as well). Can anyone confirm that it has phantom power on the mic line and whether you can use both inputs simultaneously? It looks promising but I am an idiot when it comes to tech so need the help of a grown up. Many thanks.

I have just noticed that it happens even if there is no instrument plugged into the amp and if the mute button is on or off.

I got a reply from the son of the manufacturer with some snagging documents I have shared with my repair bloke. I will let you know if we get an outcome.

I will check and let you know. I am watching Asia as we speak!

I had an Electric Blue amp head. Loved it but the extension can got nicked out of my car at Aust services nr. Bristol (along with a GK MB150 combo) in the early 90s. Someone was in the car as well. I always covetted a Redhead but it never appeared. Ended up with an Eden Metro instead.