Silvia Bluejay

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1360956938' post='1979121'] I spent many a happy hour with Andy when I visited Warwick last year. He's one of the most down to earth and likeable guys I've met. He does have a real 'Merikan drawl which I found really infectious. His bass playing spans over many records, from slapping stuff to his preferred style of chilled out grooves. I guess this showboating is ultimately what sells instruments; I mean I remember being blown away when I first came across playing like this when I was younger. Thankfully the passage of time has enlightened me to the finer points of bass playing but aroun this time I'm not influenced by adverts and videos of products either. Come on guys, relax. Slagging off another guy you have never met is really unbecoming. ped [/quote] I agree Chris, but I think most of us were complaining about the playing, not the bassist. I still think that, if that's what sells basses, then there must be something wrong with the market...

Thanks Mick - I think I'm being helped to find one by the guys at Bassgear. If all else fails, I'll get one for the Sunday when I get to the show on the Saturday. I'll see you all there on both days, for sure

It's a posted update from Danny Thompson's page on Facebook, so I guess you'll get it in your news feed too, as will anyone else who follows him. Such a shame it hasn't worked out.

More bad news from Bree, as we feared. [quote] [b] Dear Lovers of Bass Thank you all for your support of Danny's Bass School Love In that was scheduled for this spring. We just wanted to let you know that unfortunately we won't be able to accommodate it at any point this year. Danny is extremely disappointed about this but is still very keen to make it happen one day. Shall that day come, you will all be the first to know about it! - Bree @ [url="https://www.facebook.com/paulcrockfordmanagement?group_id=0"]Paul Crockford Management[/url][/b] [/quote]

He's going to be at the LBGS, but luckily during one of my BC members meetups

I'll see you all there! \m/ \m/

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1360852860' post='1977419'] OMG you should have PM'd me!!! [/quote] I didn't make it in time! Mark was just too fast in spotting it and replying to the post...

STOP THIS! I'M GASSING FAR TOO MUCH FOR COMFORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1360852480' post='1977410'] But then often I hear that under different circumstances... [/quote]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1360852284' post='1977396'] The current mrs discreet inevitably says 'That's nice, dear' which lacks sincerity imho. [/quote] She's probably not a musician herself... and in any case, hearing that is better than hearing 'That was a bit sh*t, dear, wasn't it'

[quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1360851572' post='1977378'] My girlfriend has sat in a couple of rehearsals last year. Her two comments to me in the car on the way back were "You are really bossy, aren't you?" and "You need to relax and smile more...don't be so miserable!". Both comments wound me up. I replied to her "I consider myself to be assertive, not bossy" and "I need to concentrate on what I am doing and listen out for the other musicians". Anyway, that sparked an argument. Things like that I can't be doing with. Okay, we have little disagreements in the band during rehearsals and gigs...I'm not denying it, but nothing that warrants 3 days of silence or maybe a projectile kitchen appliance aimed at my head when I get back home! [/quote] LOL, some of us band WAGs have perfected the art of attending rehearsals and being supportive, and only expressing opinions when asked. I've always been welcome, in fact [i]invited[/i] to rehearsals with all the bands my ex partners played with (not just by the partrners but by the bands). So I agree, it takes a particular kind of girlfriend to be involved at that level and not get on everybody's nerves within 30 seconds. That doesn't mean she's not a good partner in general, just not in this case.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1360850969' post='1977365'] 0/10 for spelling! Or, 10/10, depending on how you look at it. [/quote] Oh my, I had noticed that and hoped Mark wouldn't...

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1360850625' post='1977353'] I think it's easy for many of us who have been here a while to take Basschat for granted. Basschat continually evolves, and changes, through it's members' contributions.[/quote] I wasn't here in the early days of this forum, but I agree with Nige - there are many more BC members now, from a larger geographical - and therefore, on occasion, cultural - area than before, and the community is evolving. There are also more trolls, because they appear to be a relatively fixed percentage of any online group of individuals. Overall, though, as almost everybody has pointed out, despite a few glitches, we're way ahead in terms of respect for each other than most other forums!

I agree with BigRedX. I'm not talking from personal experience here, but I've been around bands for most of my life and seen it all. Two points of view to consider: a - the relationship within the couple. My opinion is, if they really get along as a couple, they should get along as musicians, provided they like more or less the same kind of stuff and their proficiency levels are more or less comparable. b - the couple's relationship with the rest of the band. If "a" above works fine, there shouldn't be many problems, unless either member of the couple is a dominant figure in the band and starts trying to impose their other half on the band, for instance giving the person more solos, or creating space for their instrument where the songs require none, etc. In most cases, since both point "a" and "b" are rather difficult to obtain, having couples in a band is tricky.

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I want one too! I've got the Rockbass Corvette 4, as mentioned above, and I can confirm it's good stuff. Haven't even changed the pups on it. I'm now gassing for a Warwick Corvette 5 and will probably loiter and drool a bit at the Warwick stand at the LBGS Since I'm left-handed I tend to buy new, as it's quicker than wait for a suitable 2nd hand model on here.

We're hoping to make the show/meetup well worth while for BC members to travel! Hope to see you there

Yup

Rotosound is one of BC's advertisers.

IIRC, mine is all padded. I can see and feel a large rubber gasket between the plate and the instrument, and I think the screw inside has some sort of padding too, to avoid squeaks and rattles.

James, I would try contacting one of the BC admins to see if they can ask companies to help on your behalf- asking as Basschat, and mentioning our website/Twitter/Facebook channels will probably get more attention than asking as yourself.

If the BC Relay comes to the LBGS (which should happen, as James is organising his trip) I'll be happy to take photos and also videos, if we find somewhere that allows us to plug in and play the bass. [Keeping in mind that we won't be allowed to do anything more than play literally a few notes.]

I'll do my best to catch a glimpse of most masterclasses and performances, between one BC meetup and another, as well as gassing like mad at Warwick... I'm hoping to end up with one hell of a photo blog at the end of the two days

Garey! All this GAS already, and still nearly three weeks to go Will you be at the show too? Would be lovely to have a small Warwick forum meetup at the Warwick Distribution stand, while we're there.

... and, when in doubt, if it's rock (or trad metal) it's [i]very [/i]likely to be in E minor