Linus27

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1317830278' post='1395127'] I am killing time in the vicinity before going in at 6.30. I am tragically excited I have also managed to get to the Gallery, cross Dingwall off my GAS list (a fine instrument, just not for me) but unexpectedly add Alleva to it. It has been, and is going to be, a good day. If anyone else is going to be there pm me your mob and we can......... um ........ say "hi". [/quote] Damn and blast you lucky git. Please let us know how it is, what he plays etc

Gareth, what has happened?

The other issue with the 40+ age group is most of the people this age who like going to see live music have settled down, with kids and houses and can't be arsed or afford to go out and see bands anymore. Thus making it more frustating for those still playing as they play to a venue of 3 people. Plus there are less venues these days having live music or original bands. Its just more things stacked up against bothering.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1317715484' post='1393491'] Only in their 40s? They lack ambition and drive. Today I'm 51. My current originals band is doing fantastically and is close to achieving more then any of my previous bands of the last 35 years. These days the only people who really care how old you are if your playing original music are becoming less and less relevant in the grand scheme of musical things. Our audience covers a massive age range from teenagers to people with at least a decade on me, but they all like the band because they enjoy the music and we're entertaining. Of course it helps that don't really look my age, have enough hair to still have a hair style and know how to dress in a stylish and appropriate manner for the band without being told. Having a strong visual identity always helps - it's not just about the music and anyone who thinks it is, is going to be disappointed. [/quote] Pretty much this. I have been the 20 something that gigged every night up and down the country to finally as you saying making it and getting a record deal. Now I am 41 and playing in a different originals band and loving it. My perspective is different now though and to make it to me is just to be playing and making a living rather than making it and being in the spotlight.

Its certainly much slower. I just clicked on the new content tab at the top right and couted 15 seconds before it loaded. This seems to be the norm but somedays are better than others. No problem with other websites.

Just popped into this thread and surprised to see this text lagging issue. I get this from time to time also on the PC. The cursor just vanishes for a few seconds and then comes back flashing. I also get it with the scroll bar on the right. The page will load and you then try to scroll down and it freezes for a few seconds and then it starts to work fine again.

I know, I am so annoyed at missing this. Not sure he plays much fretless these days but either way, it would had been great to see him play live.

I see Pino Palladino is playing at Ronnie Scotts this Wednesday. I so wish I was going but I saw it too late. I am sure it would be amazing. Anyone from here going? [url="http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/723-pino-palladino-and-friends-feat-chris-dave"]http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/723-pino-palladino-and-friends-feat-chris-dave[/url]

I think you need to sit down and say to the guitarist are you in or out? If he can't make practises, gigs etc then why should he be allowed to stay in the band. If I can't make it to work then why should I still remain employed. No difference here. Either got shot of the guitarist if he won't commit or find a new band.

Chinese Warwick = Seat/Skoda Korean Warwick = VW, Audi German Warwick = Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1317472471' post='1391049'] OK, I'm easy-going, I agree with that too. [/quote] Excellent, thats Fender sorted. Right, who next, Musicman or Warwick

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1317470227' post='1391014'] I agree with this - although I'm one who likes the Fenders rather than the other stuff. [/quote] I agree but I wish Fender would start making the classics. You can't get an American made Fender 51 re-issue in white or natural for example. Or a american made Fender Jazz with blocks and binding based on the 62 and a 75 Jazz. Or even an american 70's Telecaster bass with the humberbucker up at the neck. Fender should stick with the classics more and not just limit them to Japanese or Mexican specials or Squires.

I am getting the same thing whilst trying to upload a few mp3 files and attach them to the post.

If we are talking Fender, then I would like to see them do a fixed range of classic re-issue MIA basses. In the range we would have, 1. Fender Jazz 75 re-issue with binding and block inlays in a wide range colours including natural with the option of having matching headstock and an option to have black or white binding/inlays. 2. Fender Telecaster bass based on the 1951 model available in more than just butterscotch or sunburst. Probably a few other classics but that would be a good starter for now.

Yes white with rosewood looks better to me also.

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1317294298' post='1389090'] This is why I like Warwicks so much, something as ostensibly simple as a top nut on most basses can be the source of a lot of pain and loss of cash. Warwick have all the issues with a nut sorted. They really think about solutions to problems. [/quote] Yep, love the quality, build and mechanics of Warwicks. If I can sell my MIA Jazz, I would get a Streamer SS1 or Streamer LX Jazzman and use it as my main bass. Nothing seems to be selling at the moment so in a bit of a pickle

Well had a go last night at replacing the damaged nut and it was a doddle. Took me 5 minutes. Job done. Thanks for the help everyone.