molan

Need to do an equipment review as well Bilbo

I have a few different single guitar stands but I generally have 4-5 basses out in my study at any one time so I thought one of those multi-stands would take up less floor space. I haven't really seen anything that looks 100% perfect yet. First thing I saw were the Warwick Rockstands: Looks Ok but I was worried about the lack of spacing brackets at the bottom of the stand - might lead to bodies bashing against each other if put back a bit clumsily or the stand was knocked etc. Then I saw the Hercules stands: I have a Hercules stand at the moment and it works really well. Very different design to this one though. Bit worried that this one might not be that stable if it didn't have all 5 slots occupied? I don't really need one that folds down into a road case as it'll never leave my study once it's set up!

Hi Signature bass isn't bad either :

Don't think this has been posted yet: Here's a 'live' version from Soul Train which opens with the bass man playing the riff with a pick. Faster than the original but the suits & dancing are worth a look, lol:

[quote name='essexbasscat' post='810681' date='Apr 18 2010, 08:27 PM']That stage could be helpful for a masterclass amongst other things Look forward to hearing from you on this one Molan T[/quote] Shall I just ask for availability for any Sunday in June?

The North London School has been closed for Easter but they are back tomorrow so I'll re-contact and make sure it's all Ok Did we have a confirmed date or still flexible in June somewhere - sorry, I lost track of the nominations The main hall there is a very good space by the way. Has a stage we could use if required There's one pub in reasonable walking distance - [url="http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/79/7981/Bank/New_Southgate"]http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/79/...k/New_Southgate[/url]

[quote name='Jamesemt' post='810275' date='Apr 18 2010, 01:33 PM']Thanks for all the advice - to be fair we do discuss each gig in detail afterwards. Think the idea to work on the first three is a good one - even though they have been picked as being tight.[/quote] The tip about rehearsing them as if you're at a gig is a really good one to remember. Set up at rehearsal as close as possible to gig positions (which usually means you'll be positioned on top of the dummer, lol) and even practice any sort of in between patter. Feels a bit 'silly' at first but this is really 'proper' rehearsing for live performance rather than just practicing songs you already know

I'm in the 'respect them both but find their music difficult to listen to' camp. If I had to vote then I'd go for Flea purely because I prefer RHCP's music. Level 42 leave me colder than cold but I can only take RHCP in relatively small doses as well. I do remember seeing some Flea / Chad Smith workout stuff that was really good though

Our 'trick' is to make sure our first three songs are the tightest & best rehearsed in the set. They are not neccesarily our strongest songs but they get off to a good start and we've rehearsed them to death so we just breeze through them (usually!). We actually rehearse them as 'trio' of songs with no break for random audience chat as well. Works really well for us

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='810043' date='Apr 18 2010, 09:05 AM']Sure you don't need to edit that link? [/quote] I'm getting virtually zero volume from this? Jacked everything on full and can just about hear something

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='809819' date='Apr 17 2010, 08:17 PM']On tour in the US! [url="http://www.songkick.com/artists/415088-maze-featuring-frankie-beverly"]http://www.songkick.com/artists/415088-maz...frankie-beverly[/url][/quote] Actually they were here just a week ago! 2 nights at the O2. I was supposed to go on the 10th but got a gig so had to pull out

[quote name='bubinga5' post='793805' date='Apr 1 2010, 10:30 PM']a couple LIVE, from the wonderful Boz Scaggs..this is so the sort of soul groove i like..so much space for bass..oh and it makes me want a P bass [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn1sEssGMLk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn1sEssGMLk[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj4JCPXQjk8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj4JCPXQjk8[/url][/quote] Wow, only just listened to these B5. Boz Scaggs Live 2004 is now in the process of downloading to my iPod Here's some Jazzy Funk groove from Pleasure to keep the thread alive: