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I was in The More Specials for years and got so much grief from the rest of the band when once I turned up with my Thunderbird for a gig. Of course when they reformed I felt fully vindicated. I must have been the only person to take one look at them and shout hah!

Just bought a lovely Trace Elliot amp from this fine Basschatter. If you want to deal with Carl you won't find a more helpful, friendly and above all honest man. He pointed out a possible - and I stress possible - fault with the amp ( I could find nothing wrong) and insisted on a financial adjustment in my favour. Add to this driving to meet me, arranging a place for us to set up and try out the gear and waiting patiently for me to arrive (late). Great communications and an all round nice bloke.

Here I go again: OBBM cable maker extraordinaire and all round gentleman to boot. Honestly Dave never ceases to amaze me. I only ordered one piddling speaker cable and as it was a little complicated (for reasons with which I won't bore you) he has emailed me back and forth and spared no effort in making 100% certain that I got the cable I need. Top top guy you will never deal with anyone better.

It's difficult and being in a band often if not always calls for compromises. I've been playing for a million years now and still I've ended up trapped with a drummer I dislike. He can play, it's a personality thing. In my other band the singer is a Spurs fan so that is of course far from ideal. I'd ask yourself a simple question. Does what he brings to the band compensate for the annoyance? If the answer is yes then learn to put up with him if it's no leave or kick him out.

Our new album just came out and is selling reasonably in a few countries, but it's the day job for me and at 47 years old a half decent tribute band on the next one up from the pub circuit is the best I'll ever do. But hey it's better than a lot do and it's good enough for me. But like the OP I wonder how life may have been. I ran a live music venue for 13 years so I saw a lot of aspiring musicians. One 'made it'.

[quote name='algmusic' post='956794' date='Sep 15 2010, 02:14 AM']I don't ever get nervous on big gigs, but I tremble at playing in front of other bassists... I feel I can fool an audience, but not another bassists :-)[/quote] With me it's small crowds, intimate venues that are more nerve wracking. Bigger the gig the more remote the audience so they seem less of a threat.

First gig new band, completely ott rig.

I only met the man once and it was immediately clear that he was a real gent. What terrible news.

Sigh. About three songs in, first proper gig with my new band and my Eden starts buzzing and farting and generally sounding like a piece of crap. I'll be honest these amps come highly recommended and this is the second one I've had play up on me. Made it through to the end somehow but seriously regretted giving away my old Behringer head to our keyboard player (he runs his keys through a small Roland and takes a line out to the NA450 which drives a Behringer 1X15) as his sound was wonderful and mine was pants. The funny thing is I thought I was stepping up to a world of better quality. Previously I've used Trace Elliot and (briefly) Laney but I have to say to all those Behringer haters out there the stuff I've used has been 100% reliable. Now I have to buy a new head. Harumph. Rant over. Carry on.

Thanks guys. Didn't realised he strayed from the precision. Weird looking beast non?

Anyone recognise the bass Bruce is using here? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJKt-DhII_4&feature=player_embedded"]Red Shoes[/url]

Great ideas - thank you. I have yet to do Bob B, I certainly will.

Thanks guys. I have done Norman, Bruce Thomas, Macca, started of course with James Jamerson. Covered Tina Weymouth, Jean Jacques Burnel and given air time to Phil Lynott, John Entwhistle, Sir Horace and Bruce Foxton. All other suggestions will be gratefully received. if nothing else it's fun to discover new stuff I'd not heard. If you have any little interesting snippets about the bassist that would be good too.

Thanks guys, it's a shame as I've been invited to do a slot on a local radio show called 'Bass Corner' Basically I get to pick a song and waffle about the bass player each week. Once you've done the obvious you naturally look further afield, and there are a couple of stunning bass lines on that album. Maybe I'll never know. I did Barry Adamson from Magazine/The Bad Seeds today, he wrote some great stuff. Maybe you folks have other ideas? Great tracks from a bass perspective and who played on them? Just a thought.

Anyone know who played bass on Scott Walker's 1970 album 'Til The Band Comes In' ? Ta.

I'm starting to like it. At first there was too much noise as I eased off the strings a funny twanging zing which I eliminate by being more 'bold', more 'definite' as I take my finger off if that makes sense. This exercise has made me look more closely at the instrument in question. I've never been wholly comfy with it and along with the action I'm altering the strap length and eliminating a bit of neck dive with cunning and cable ties. Minor tweaks but it's coming together.

Thanks guys. I am trying to contact him but maybe email is the way.

Hmm. Can't raise them on the phone, - does anyone know how much the fabric relaxes with use? This is stupidly tight. Takes about 20 minutes to drag it on inch by inch.

Cover just turned up for my nemesis 8X10 combo. It is very well made but a very snug fit. Took a lot to get it all the way down - I'm guessing it'll ease with use.

Thanks guys - all makes a lot of sense. I'm going to do some work on a new song tonight and I'm leaving the action as it is to see how it feels (and sounds)

[quote name='charic' post='316483' date='Oct 28 2008, 11:04 AM']i personally like a nice high action on my fender p [/quote] Why though, charic? That's what interests me. I've always seen action as a no brainer, low as possible = easier to play well. However I am open to new ideas at all times.