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Lord Haig in Hertford, anyone played there recently?
gary mac replied to Mudpup's topic in General Discussion
As Grangur said, I play there. It''s one of our regular gigs. On the plus side: the crowd enjoy their music and are always up for a dance. The owners and staff are great. The load in isn't too bad, pull up outside. Plenty of parking in the surrounding back streets. Downside: Is the bloody limiter It is a distraction and it's all to easy to spend the night watching it. we have found that it is particularly sensitive to the G spot . Something I have found that seems to help, is when playing on the G, not letting the note swell works well. I tend to play in a much more syncopated fashion in the Haig. Last time we were there, the limiter did its thing just as we hit the chorus on Plug in Baby. I tend to roll the bass and mids off and keep the volume down. Another thing to be aware of is, that the ladies have to walk through the band playing area to get to the loos. You need to stay aware of your surroundings, otherwise there is the real risk of headstock/ladies face encounters. [quote name='NoRhino' timestamp='1433457676' post='2791335'] Take an extension reel, find another socket and override the damn thing. I've seen the chatter of an audience and clinking glasses set linters off. Edinburgh PO Club and Cumbernauld Town Hall are two of the worst. [/quote] You will not be able to do that at this venue. The limiter is there because of noise complaints and they are monitored by the council, or whoever. The limiters are a pain but it's just another one of the challenges of the pub/club scene. Hope it goes well. -
Withdrawn Epiphone Guitar Combo
gary mac replied to gary mac's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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SOLD Phonic Mixer,
gary mac replied to gary mac's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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I'm happy to be starting a Feedback thread for Andy. Had the pleasure of meeting him at the weekend, when he came over to take a look at my 73 Jazz. Deal in confidence ladies and gents, he is a fine chap, good communication, turned up on time and no messing when it came to paying.
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1936 American Standard double bass
gary mac replied to edwardbass's topic in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale
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I love the feel of flats. I love the sound of flats at home, playing along to Northern Soul and Motown. But for gigging, certainly with the current band, it has to be rounds.
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SOLD Phonic Mixer,
gary mac replied to gary mac's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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[quote name='cameltoe' timestamp='1433139730' post='2788094'] This sounds about an email away from asking for your passport number and bank details. [/quote] Beat me to it. I wouldn't be travelling to the next town to audition for this one.
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Picked up my bass for the 1st time in ages and enjoyed it :)
gary mac replied to Thunderbird's topic in General Discussion
Glad to hear you are back, good man. -
1936 American Standard double bass
gary mac replied to edwardbass's topic in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale
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What Discreet said
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SOLD Phonic Mixer,
gary mac replied to gary mac's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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SOLD Phonic Mixer,
gary mac replied to gary mac's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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Yes that will go all the way, Wals always do Lovely bass that, sure I've seen it before.
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If I haven't sold my one by then, would be happy to bring it along. Obviously I can't confirm at the moment though
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For me that's one of the most pleasing Overwaters that I've seen
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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1432681703' post='2783983'] Up for trades, Gary? [/quote] You thinking of swapping that old P of yours? Thought you were keeping it this time. [quote name='B-for-Beatles' timestamp='1432740473' post='2784472'] Interested to trade with Fodera monarch standard 4 serial number one? [/quote] I'm only selling this to fund another bass purchase, so definitely not interested in trades at this stage thanks.
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That looks a beaut Rob.
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[quote name='Kempy535' timestamp='1432639422' post='2783415'] Thanks Gary. I think i might have to squeeze a P bass in there and there are still a couple of Jazz bass i want [/quote] Always room for a P bass mate
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One tiny patch of carpet on the bare wooden stage...
gary mac replied to Dom in Dorset's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1432578404' post='2782942'] Does he own a scaffolding company? [/quote] -
[center]Fender 1973 Jazz.[/center] [center]Sunburst and Rosewood.[/center] [center]A lovely vintage sunburst, U.S. Jazz bass, including original hardcase.[/center] [center]It’s getting harder to find decent, playable, unbutchered examples of this vintage. I am reluctant to sell but a 60’s Jazz has caught my eye and so, to fund the purchase I need to move this on first. It will get withdrawn if I miss the opportunity to get the other one.[/center] [center]If you are looking for a good 70's Jazz, this is a lovely one. The paintwork has a pleasing level of ageing, patina and wear from over forty years of use but more importantly it just plays so well.[/center] [center]Pickups, pots and hardware are all original with the exception of the chrome neck pup cover.[/center] [center]The block and bound neck looks great and the fretwork is superb.[/center] [center]There are no dead spots and the frets are still in exceptional condition.[/center] [center]The fretboard radius is 7.25[/center] [center]Width at nut is approx 38 mm.[/center] [center]I haven’t gigged it yet but would happily do so as at just 9lb 6oz it is a comfortable weight and it balances well on the strap.[/center] [center]Through my little practice combo it sounds like a 70’s jazz should sound.[/center] [center]The controls work smoothly and the pots are quiet and crackle free.[/center] [center]Currently it is strung with flats and judging by the condition of the frets, I would guess that it always has been.[/center] [center]For sale at £ 2,600[/center] [center]Collection preferred from my place in Herts.[/center] We can discuss courier options if necessary but please bear in mind that it will be at the buyers risk, if posting without proper insurance. [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNGaQi"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sLnxpL"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNudS5"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNFWA2"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNu1by"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNtSVG"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNtHFE"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNFB5x"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sLmyfq"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sw5LKJ"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/rRRKK6"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/swd4br"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/rREiC9"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/rRRrFk"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNEGZF"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sLkwCu"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sw5TAu"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sw4nsy"][/url]
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Good work
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How do you like it, how do you like it
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[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1432515782' post='2782272'] Third gig of our three gig bank holiday weekend, this time at my local pub, so I was able to walk there and back (200 yards each way) with my rucksack and a couple of Jazz basses. No amp as I DI through the PA these days. Each of the three gigs has been better than the last, this one certainly topped them all. We played for a total of three hours, including several encores and 2 or 3 songs we had never played before. Finally, they organised a collection for the charity of my choice in celebration of my recent triumph over prostate cancer, £130 raised. I did have to play an impromptu bass solo as a condition of the pub adding £50 to the collection, but seemed to get away with it. [/quote] Sounds like a good weekend of gigs. Well done on raising the £130 and congrats on triumphing over the Prostate Cancer, there are a few of us veteran prostate problem fighters on here