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G&L CLF L-2500 Series 750 USA - *SOLD*
snorkie635 replied to lowregisterhead's topic in Basses For Sale
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I'm not sure I've ever been this angry before
snorkie635 replied to Dankology's topic in General Discussion
Ah, life on the road! I remember once being asked to provide music at an outdoor, community-run event. The initial contact between our band and the 'community' reps, involved me having to attend two Community Council full meetings, answering loads of questions from the 'committee': what type of music, how long the songs were (and the set list), how many band members, previous experience, etc. (I should add, that the gig was being done as a favour for a friend who worked with this 'community' and involved no money for us). Once the Committee seemed satisfied I had been gigging for decades, they graciously accepted our offer and said we could play. I checked loading times, stage, equipment available, etc. and was told we only needed to bring our backline and instruments as a full outdoor PA was already 'on-site'. Come the day of the gig, we arrived as arranged and caught the last 15 minutes of another band's set - mostly guys in their 70s playing hits from the 1960s (they sounded fine). Once their set was over, they proceeded to break down and pack away their equipment. Slowly but surely, the stage was cleared and all that was left was the PA, which was nothing fancy, but up to the job in-hand. We were about to bring our gear onto the stage, when three guys from the other band came back and began taking the PA down (we were told that it was their own PA and they were about to depart the show-ground and head home). I then headed off to liaise with the guy from 'the Committee', about our promised PA, only to be told that it was "all in-hand" and was about to be delivered by 'Boab' from the local Council Events Team. 'Boab' did indeed arrive five minutes later in a Council van, said to contain the PA. "Are yoose the band needin' the black box thing?" asked 'Boab'. Confirming we were, 'Boab' then proceeded to bring out a home-Karaoke unit of around ten watts, sans mikes, stands or even a mains lead. We, of course could not play our slot and left more than a few audience members staring at an empty stage. Our 'Committee' man was not best pleased when told we were departing and inventively used the vacant stage area to begin a 'beat the goalie' competition for some kids in the audience. Rock 'n' Roll - you can't beat it. -
Hello from Kingston (not the good one, the one on the Thames)!
snorkie635 replied to Pete digs jazz's topic in Introductions
Mornin' Guv. 😎 -
I'd love the five-string version.
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Bass uke, solid body Vs hollow acoustic style?
snorkie635 replied to zonular's topic in Bass Guitars
Thanks very much for this Sam. Will let you know how it goes. 👍 -
Bass uke, solid body Vs hollow acoustic style?
snorkie635 replied to zonular's topic in Bass Guitars
Morning Sam, Question for you please: my acoustic Kala has a problem with lack of volume from the E string compared to the other three. Have you experienced this with your bass? -
To answer original question in one word: No.
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8" inside left and 34" inside right - brilliant for running around on mountains.
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Hi Nailo, Haven't clipped/filed my fingernails since 1965 as I'm a nail-biter. Yum-yum. 😋
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Fnar, fnar ... ...
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Bands you love but dislike one or two of their songs a lot
snorkie635 replied to JottoSW1's topic in General Discussion
Jethro Tull - A Passionplay - awful. -
When even the dog likes Dobie Gray ...
snorkie635 replied to Happy Jack's topic in General Discussion
Doggie Gray -
STOLEN - Modulus Flea bass - blue sparkle
snorkie635 replied to philfromstoke's topic in General Discussion
Scumbags everywhere unfortunately. Sincerely hope the bass gets back home. -
Hi Matt - depending where you are based, someone on here might be able to let you have a go on their Fender Ultra?
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Post your pictures, Lets see what you all look like.
snorkie635 replied to slaphappygarry's topic in General Discussion
Starry Night finish? -
So sorry to hear of your plight here Mick. Best wishes whatever you decide.
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1972 Jazz Bass - Verification of a few things
snorkie635 replied to TheStarsmith's topic in Bass Guitars
Why not put your NS up for sale here and see if you can get a better price? Many Spector lovers are members of BC. Glad the folks here were able to help out (and hopefully save you money). Best Snorks -
1972 Jazz Bass - Verification of a few things
snorkie635 replied to TheStarsmith's topic in Bass Guitars
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1972 Jazz Bass - Verification of a few things
snorkie635 replied to TheStarsmith's topic in Bass Guitars
Calling @Reggaebass -
Love the One You're With - Stephen Stills
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Today I've destroyed the tip of my left middle finger.
snorkie635 replied to Jackroadkill's topic in General Discussion
So sorry to hear this. Both my mother and father worked in the print trade back in the day. He cut the end off his finger with an industrial guillotine and she put a wire staple straight through the bone in the last digit of her finger using an industrial stitching machine. Good news was, that both adapted fully to work and life after these accidents. I'm sure you will too. Best wishes. Snorks -
Hello there. Welcome to you and your basses
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USA MusicMan Stingray 3 EQ H Active with OHSC - 2008 - *SOLD*
snorkie635 replied to kolossusuk's topic in Basses For Sale