Thunderthumbs

What sickens me most is that someone can have a [b]spare[/b] Fodera behind them!!

Always been a huge fan of Bedders. He's one of those bass players whose emphasis seems to be on melody no matter what the song. Yet even if it's a great line (e.g. House Of Fun), it rides along with the song rather than riding over it. Very, very underrated.

[quote name='horribleman' post='469906' date='Apr 22 2009, 07:18 PM']....it also looks like the community is intelligent [/quote] Wibble!

My old JO5 now owned by Rasta [attachment=24070:Lakland.jpg] [attachment=24069:LaklandBody.jpg]

[quote name='Protium' post='466911' date='Apr 19 2009, 07:27 PM'][attachment=24068:gigpic.jpg] [/quote] Ah, that explains the "cavities" answer.....you have your dentist coat on

[quote name='geoffbyrne' post='466414' date='Apr 18 2009, 10:26 PM']I'm not sure what this expression denotes..................... G.[/quote] Is that a gig in a school canteen or somewhere??

I posed this question in the [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=40480"]Marcus Miller jazz mod[/url] thread but thought it'd make more sense posing it as a question on its own. In that thread, it says (from Talkbass) to shield the pickups. Would there be any reason to (or not to for that matter) shield the pickup cavities instead of or as well as the pickups themselves?

[quote name='yorks5stringer' post='466320' date='Apr 18 2009, 07:09 PM']"Therefore I wanna start my own band, doing more Stevie W, Motown, Stax, Funk, a higher class of rock, and a higher grade of venue." I wonder how many bassists on here are thinking, I'd like to do exactly that too? I would![/quote] I sat and watched Standing In The Shadows Of Motown with our drummer a month or so ago, and we immediately both thought of putting a band together just to do that. I'd absolutely love it.

Question: Anyone know whether there would be any difference shielding the pickup cavities rather than the pickups themselves?

I always sung backing vocals, and for the past few years have done lead on a few tracks too. Whether I'd class it as coming naturally or not I'm not too sure. Simple rhythms aren't too difficult, but it can be if the bass and vocal rhythms are completely different. But as with everything, slow it down as slow as possible, get it right at that speed, and slowly but surely wind it up. You'll be amazed at how easily you'll pick it up.

[quote name='Moody' post='464421' date='Apr 16 2009, 09:18 PM']That my friend, is a genius piece of software! Good man!![/quote] I thaaaank yow!

[quote name='Buzz' post='460886' date='Apr 12 2009, 11:43 PM']Play nearer the bridge or just simply learn to play with a lighter touch.[/quote] [quote name='odub' post='460892' date='Apr 12 2009, 11:49 PM']turn your amp up,[/quote] I'd advocate both. I (for years) have played harder than I really should have. I'm now in a transitional stage where I'm trying to play with a lighter touch, and let the amp do the work.

[quote name='bythesea' post='461320' date='Apr 13 2009, 03:45 PM']My claim to fame? I once played in the same band as Mark King, and I was the bass player... (though he was only about 12/13 then and played drums, and was several years younger than the rest of the band).[/quote] Interesting.......any photos? Welcome mate, and all the best, Pete.

We've been successful mainly on Partysounds [url="http://www.partysounds.co.uk"]www.partysounds.co.uk[/url]

[quote name='lee650' post='462388' date='Apr 14 2009, 06:03 PM']Hi pete Off on hols on that date!!, spent years doing the holiday parks and pop bands and stuff, so will know most of your set, give me a shout if your stuck in the future- lee[/quote] Bloody hell mate, round the corner and I never thought . I just thought a quick post on the forum was the quickest solution, but yeah, I'll make sure if there's any local stuff I'll give you a call. Cheers mate, Pete.

[quote name='casapete' post='462254' date='Apr 14 2009, 03:31 PM']Would have loved to do it ,but am working on the 27th. Based near Hull too, so only 50 miles away - bugger! If you ever need a dep this way/anywhere, let me know. Know most of your band's stuff etc. Cheers, Pete.[/quote] Hopefully we're sorted for this one as it stands, but I'll certainly let you know if there's any more up that way. Cheers, Pete.

Anyone available for a gig in Scarborough on Saturday 27th June to cover for me? We're based around Manchester so if someone over here fancied it you could travel over with one of our guys, or it may be better suited to someone already over that side of the country. PM me for more details. Cheers all.

Never been a big fan of Ibanez, but I do like the look of the BTB770PB.

Bloody hell.......are you in U2???

Looking good that Keith. The bottom horn reminds me of a Warwick Thumb a little. Looks to me like you'll end up with a better bass than the one you bought. Well done that man

"Areet" (or is that Bolton, or Bury, or elsewhere?). Mind you, whatever it is, it's got to be better than "orrrrrriiiiiiiyerrrrrt" that you get here in North Manchester! Have a great time mate. Oh....and welcome

Alright ther Oz. Welcome. Get stuck right in here mate.