White Cloud

[quote name='iconic' timestamp='1370802764' post='2105787'] Andy Rourke...didn't Mozza compare him to a Suffolk Colt, Atco, Webb or some other lawnmower.....what a twat, Rourkes basslines are what makes THE Smiths so very special a song within a song. [/quote] Totally agree.

Oh dear, the inherent dangers of gigging in pubs with high quality instruments. As far as I can see the unfortunate Wal owner is on to plums..as we say in this locality. Anyone who messes with my instruments without asking first at gigs does so at the risk of a quick, but painful death!!!

LOL OMG - HASGM (health and safety gone mad).

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1370800022' post='2105733'] Wasn't it a JE prototype thing that never went anywhere? Anyway, it's only got 20 frets... Cheers chaps, like I say, it's a bit of an obsession now. And Ultralites with a detuner at t'other end...no neck dive here... [/quote] I am seriously impressed!

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1370798558' post='2105698'] I guess some people really struggle to find things to do with their evenings. If there's nothing on the telly, why not just turn it off? [/quote] The general public are treated like mushrooms (kept in the dark and fed s**t). TV nowadays can be compared to processed food...processed TV in fact. Advertising is killing all forms of media also. You are right we should simply switch off. I would never allow a salesman from Go Compare to intrude into my private abode and bombard my family to a sales pitch...yet TV allows these cretins instant access. Rant over.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1370798361' post='2105686'] Lakland did actually experiment with a protype Fenderbird . This is it : [/quote] Wonder why they never ran with it? I would have bought one.

Punk was in many ways anti-music....but was totally necessary at the time. In fact, judging by the state of the current popular music business we need another punk like event to do the same all over again.

[quote name='superclive' timestamp='1370793486' post='2105578'] Hold them in the same group as The Bee Gees and Alt J. You may have some awesome tunes but until you stop pissing about with the vocals I just can't listen to you. [/quote] If I were to play devils advocate I would suggest that although he is intensely annoying to some....he is inimitable. Is that ever a bad thing for a vocalist? Just wondering.

Oooooh, the Laklandbird also has a supertone bringing up the rear. Beautiful bass! Me likey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1370793840' post='2105588'] That's probably because there isn't much alternative decent fare on primetime weekend TV. There's a limit to how many repeats of Grand Designs and Foyle's War that one can digest. I do agree, though, that BGT is utter rubbish - although holding a rabid fanaticism for The Voice, while not quite agreeing with all the judges' preferences. [/quote] The voice is ruined by Jessie J & William imho.

[quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1370796093' post='2105634'] Best live sound; Percy Jones playing a Wal at the Venue, Victoria around 1979. Never heard anything that compares or comes close. Absolutely staggering sound. Best recorded sound - Chris Squire on Close to the Edge. [/quote] You have taste sir! Cannot argue with either.

[quote name='giblett123' timestamp='1370704064' post='2104659'] Couple of new pics, now has a wenge back, spec also slightly changed... ebony board with wood block inlays and binding, should look v sexy! [url="http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/giblett123bass/media/Letts%206%20build/Nibletttreblewing002_zpsf8b44c4a.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1"]http://s1294.photobu...html?sort=3&o=1[/url] [/quote] That is going to be a gorgeous bass.

[quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1370720446' post='2104892'] Johnny Marr playing in May this year, with Andy Rourke as a special guest. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zeQIscpBSk&feature=youtube_gdata_player"]https://www.youtube....be_gdata_player[/url] [/quote] Very cool.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1370703095' post='2104642'] I'm offended by your comment, please don't be mean to pond life [/quote] I would like to take this opportunity to unreservedly apologize to all forms of pond life for my previous comment - especially tadpoles & newts, who actually have more talent, a better attitude and a higher IQ, than Liam.

[quote name='kulabula' timestamp='1370711927' post='2104776'] Thank you. Possibly in several years time once I can play a bit. Maybe I shall also purchase the SR 1200?? [/quote] You mean you cant play the Yamaha?? Well done with the purchase awesome bass dude. Play it in a healthy fashion.

Good luck with the Yamaha.....it will serve you well sir!

Sorry, but I just never bought into the Oasis are magnificent hype...and I consider Liam to be pond life.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1370681490' post='2104258'] Wow - that brings back memories - had it on vinyl!!! [/quote] I am a big JLP fan. I still remember hearing Ralphe Armstrong's bass solo on "The struggle of the sea turtle to the sea pt3" - really blew my socks clean off my feet lol.

So many different tones that are great. It's horses for courses. I think it's actually hard to get an overdriven bass tone just right; Justin Chancellor on 10,000 days nails it..but to my ears Geddy Lee has got it wrong over the last few years (Rush fans, I am one of you don't hurt me!). Personally this is the one that ticks all of my boxes. http://youtu.be/Rf6tp2c6nMM

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1370687161' post='2104343'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_T1NE4Q2BI[/media] [/quote] One of their best. I recently saw them perform this on "Rockpalast" on Sky Arts and it was even better!!

[quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1370690741' post='2104407'] Andy Rourke: great player, end of. And for all you people who missed Mr Marr on Jools... [media]http://youtu.be/u6INUp_uxMk[/media] [/quote] Thanks for sharing....that was really good. Didn't realize Marr had such a good voice.

Interesting to note that the judge who presided over the whole legal unpleasantness commented that he found Andy to be honest and straightforward....and Morrissey evasive, truculent and to be of only a moderate intelligence! Wow, what a spat.

Excellent...so glad I am not alone in my admiration.

Totally agree with all that has been said so far...thoroughly enjoying discovering their material in depth in my maturity. Very creative and original indeed.