gary mac

Hope it all goes well. Did two dep gigs in one day a few weeks back. Adrenaline provided the fuel but I was totally exhausted the following day and for a few days after that

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1406185320' post='2509050'] The Hercules hanger holding my precision decided to detach itself from the wall suddenly last night, damaging the bass as it smashed into the floor. That was fixed into brick with screws & plugs - f*** knows how it came away. Won't be using wall hangers anymore. [/quote] Off to check my fixings now Hope your bass is ok and not too seriously dinged.

A few years back I had virtually the same set up but mine was the 12 band. Loved it and would still have it if my back was in better shape.

Might be worth at least getting someone in the know to take a look at your TC. I know there is a well respected amp repair man in Essex, just can't recall his name at the mo.

A few days rest from playing if possible. I've had to do the same over the last week for the same reason.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1405774471' post='2505138'] In what way is my post arrogant? Pat Badger probably isn't very well known on here, that's all. And as for posting a clip, the OP doesn't have to do anything but if he had I imagine he would have received a more positive response. Not everyone feels inclined to go search the internet on a whim but if an example is given I know I myself would have a listen and help the OP if I could. No 'arrogance' there at all, genuinely trying to help the OP. [/quote] I don't think many of us would have thought your reply to be arrogant.

Not for me

Went to see her a few year back at the Cambridge Corn Exchange, a very enjoyable gig

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1404992757' post='2497627'] This then got me thinking about when, at a pro-gig, the guitarists (mainly) have a new guitar handed to them for each track. I guess this is because each track demands different tuning. So much for fans living under the illusion that [i]*insert name of well-know guitarist*[/i] is a brilliant musician. It's clearly mostly smoke and mirrors. [/quote] Not necessarily Rich, I know a couple of guitarists, one in particular, who plays superbly well but hasn't a clue as to what key he is playing in, or even the name of the chord. But can work out a tune from just a quick listen.

Check out the pinned subject on this very subject on the General Discussion page.

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1405517969' post='2502616'] I think many musicians don't realise that music is cultural. You have to grow up in, or at least immerse yourself in, the cultural aspects of the music you want to play, be that Latin, Middle Eastern, Indian, African, Asian, Caribbean or whatever. Just listening to a bit of the music and expecting to be able to execute its cultural nuances is an almost guaranteed fail. [/quote] So are you saying I need to be a tad more tolerant then Nige?

Glad it went well, great pics.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1405507289' post='2502475'] I had need to learn the bass line to 'I Shot The Sherrif' for a jam night pub band a while back, which I did - but unfortunately the rest of the band were unable to play the song as it is recorded here - the drummer in particular had no fecking idea whatsoever - so I had to bastardise it just so we could get through it which peed me off no end! It's a lovely line though, and his tone on this is superb. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXmhyc_QynE[/media] [/quote] It amazes me how many musicians can play Rock in a convincing manner but can have a total fail when it comes to Reggae, or, come to think of it Funk and Disco. There have been occasions when I've left the room thanks to a guitarist thinking he was funking it up

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1405448144' post='2502000'] He's one of 'The Men' I reckon the simpler you play reggae the more likely it is to sound like reggae. And play on the beat, don't try dragging because you'll sound like white man dub When you get the feel of it, then you can start messing, only as long as you feel it. [/quote] so right Nige.

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1405353621' post='2501131'] Shame that [i]some[/i] subsequent posters have used it as a platform to extend their sly, unpleasant mockery of BC-er Thunderbird beyond the thread he posted elsewhere [edit: and which is now locked]. AFAIC, a small clique of members have been idly ganging up on someone when they could profitably be contemplating the meaning of the word 'community'. [/quote] I also felt uncomfortable and actually very disappointed at the way Thunderbird was being mocked by some of the people that I've always previously had respect for.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1405335030' post='2500836'] Ask him if he can play with a pick... [/quote]