police squad

I have a spreadsheet of all basses and guitars that I have currently, including serial numbers I also have a seperate sheet of the ones I have moved on

I liked his bass sound but I dont like hearing all those songs in the wrong key. They loose something but I also appreciate how hard they are to sing in the original key band was great as was his bass playing

ignition is hollow contemporary has centre block

for me, the ignition pickups are the wrong shape. Also the neck joint is different.

probably, a bit. But it still sounds like a good hoffy. probably has more sustain and is more feedback resistant but I dont play at that kind of volume for that to be any problem. If it was me and I could afford it, I'd go contemporary for the German pickups etc. I'm actually on my 2nd contemporary. My first didnt get much use and had the rubbish roundwounds on it from new. My 2nd went straight to La Bellas and apart from being a touch high tension, they're great. I'll try Pyramids on the '64 when I'm ready to

for me it's life changing, best thing I ever did

I have one with the centre block. It's lovely. I also have one from 1964, guess what? It's lovely too. I havent tried the ignition but I've heard a few and they sound great. Different construction from the German ones but probably a good introduction. I like my'64 because it weighs nothing but not yet gigged with it. My contempory has La Bella deep talking bass flats on it. Makes a good thump

my first Police tribute turned up to play a counci organised gig in Folkestone. Was there watching the first band (the bloke with the light up guitars from BGT) they were on for over an hour. Then we find out that 2 different people had booked the bands, so there were twice as many bands as advertised. I had to say, if we don't go on next, I'm out of here. We went on onlt to have our set cut because the council leader wanted to come on stage and talk about stuff. That was the last thing like that I ever did. Must be 15 years ago now. I pretty much only do gigs that I've arranged now (unless I pass the audition for the (un named) group that I've spoken about in another thread

I gig a PB50 in my Police tribute band It's a really good bass, I rolled the fingerboard edges and I don't like the tuners. They hold tune perfectly but don't feel very nice. I have a set of northeast guitar parts to put on but haven't done it yet. It really is unbelievable for the money

agreed, old age is a privilege (I lost my brother before he was 50) and I'm looking forward to it. I hope I get the gig on merit and not just being the 'best of a bad bunch' (I'm working on a song called that lol)

audition is in a couple of weeks, then I'm away in Italy to see my mum. I'm so hoping to hear when I'm with my mum.

yes I do want the gig. I'll let everyone know if I get it

my 2 SBR-150s were amazing. I sold my 2nd one just before lockdown. It was too heavy for my ageing back/neck and shoulders But awesome. I'd love another

I have no problem with relics, I've had a few but those dont look great. I think they're the nash ones in bass direct i saw some fairly horrible nash ones in Denmark street, probably 10 years ago

I'm not going to see them, but if it's on the telly I'll defo be watching. They wrote and plagerised some really good tunes and I have the first 4 albums

botox isnt surgery though is it. (or is it lol)

yesterday was my annual bank holiday bash, which I play bass and run the PA for 3 guitarists, drummer, keys, 3 singers, a couple of guests on sax and a 12 string guitarist. I read about putting the bass bins next to each other, which I did. Man alive was it good. I will be doing this always now

great post!

I think Gary Barlowe can dance better than me!! It's exhausting!! should get the extra weight off though. 2 hours yesterday, still can't quite remember the words but the routine is starting to come together!!

my God, I am preparing so hard for this. I'm up at 5.30am today, and I think I've nailed the first verse lyrics I have 2 songs to learn and routines too. I know the songs but some of the words, the way they meter and fit together. Very well written songs. There's no room for the words on an ipad here. They must be learnt well. Still quite bruised from the fillers😅

I'll be singing in this, not playing my bass

I don't want to jinx it by saying who it is but originals

I've been dying my hair blonde for 20 years now. I'm doing this to enhance my chances, it's not making me look 20 years younger, I don't need that. Will I keep it up, I don't know. If I get the gig, I'll see how it goes, if I don't get it I won't bother (The filler was quite painful actually)

no one has asked me to do this, I decided to do it