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I'm a real fan of a lot of this stuff. Seen Incognito several times but not sure about them these days when they play at the Jazz Cafe. I think it's too small to really get their dance atmosphere going (and usually I always prefer to see people in small venues). I much preferred them at the Forum in Kentish Town. One of my favourites from this era is the full 12" version of Dream Come True by BNH. Not sure if this is on YouTube anywhere - must have a hunt, but currently in a "quiet zone" without headphones

I've been a member for quite a long time, partly because all of my basses were vaguely obscure US made - Modulus, Zon, Kubicki etc. - and I was able to get more info about them over there. I've never really had any problems other than there are so many posts it's impossible to keep up with everything that's going on sometimes! On the religious front - I keep being tempted to say that Carll Hayes' "She Left Me For Jesus" is my newly adopted Xmas song We''ve been datin since high school, we never once left this town We use to go out on the weekends and we''d drink til we drowned But now she's acting funny and I don't understand I think that she's found her some other man She left me for jesus and that just ain't fair She says that he's perfect how could I compare She says I should find him and ill know peace at last If I ever find jesus I'm kickin his ass She showed me a picture all I could do was stare At that freak in his sandals with his long pretty hair They must think that I'm stupid or I don't have a clue Ill bet he's a commie or ever worse yet a jew She left me for jesus and that just ain't fair She says that he's perfect how could I compare She says I should find him and ill know peace at last If I ever find jesus I'm kickin his ass She's given up whiskey and ah takin up wine While she prays for his troubles she's forgot about mine I'm a gonna get even I cant handle the shame Why last time we made love she even called out his name She left me for jesus and that just ain't fair She says that he's perfect how could I compare She says I should find him and ill know peace at last If I ever find jesus I'm kickin his ass It coulda been carlos or even billy or ted But if I ever find jesus Hes gonna wish he was dead amen [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyxEO9dqi44"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyxEO9dqi44[/url]

Chris and I worked out a speedy and painless deal on a StingRay and he collected it today. Nice guy and I'm hoping he has a nice Christmas with it

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='361971' date='Dec 23 2008, 01:40 PM']Cheers mate, I've emailed them re the cost of 5 sets so I'll check this out.[/quote] I'm a FaceBook friend with the Sales Manager now His name is Brandt Bourque (they are based in Baton Rouge after all!). His direct mail address is [email protected] - maybe mention me and definitely mention the TalkBass membership for an extra discount

[quote name='rasher80' post='361943' date='Dec 23 2008, 01:21 PM']Anybody ever bought anything from Anderton's? they're supposed to have some decent prices[/quote] Not personally but a friend uses them all the time and really likes them. He buys at the shop and not online though.

I bought a batch of Sunbeams from Perfect Bass in the USA. I can't speak highly enough of their service, friendliest most helpful dealer I've ever come across! [url="http://www.theperfectbass.com/explore.cfm?STORE=Y&N=110&SN=345&CT=101a&PG=102905101&W=STORE&P=N&S=1001081&U=1&SS=1&CR=Y"]http://www.theperfectbass.com/explore.cfm?...p;SS=1&CR=Y[/url] Sunbeams currently listing at $22 a set and if you're a signed up TalkBass member they'll add maybe another 10% or so discount. I bought 5 sets and some other stuff and was in the States at the time and they threw in shipping for free. Obviously shipping to the UK will be a factor and VAT & import duties are going to add even more so it might not be worth the hassle now. I did wonder at one point about maybe getting a bit of a BassChat cartel going. If enough people wanted a few sets it might almost have been worth setting something up as they have a huge range of makes and sets available. However the bloody £ is worth a lot less against the $ these days making a bulk order not as attractive.

Just started using one of these: Weighs nothing (18lbs) and surprisingly loud. Easily copes with rehearsals at the volumes my 7 piece soul band plays at Bass Direct sell them at £550

[quote name='acidbass' post='360599' date='Dec 21 2008, 11:30 PM']On the same note - I normally find myself watching Sky Arts a lot more than the regular music channels these days, there are some brilliant classic live performances every night at 9pm! Always good to know that someone's here to give us a heads-up in case we miss them tho [/quote] If you have Sky+ and set yourself up for remote record & register at MySky then you can use the electronic EPG online to search for music stuff. It's easy to use once you've got the hang of it & when you find something you like you just hit the record button & it send a message to your Sky+ box! I use it all the time and that was, in fact, how I recorded this show Only pain is that it only has one week's advance programme data.

[quote name='Paul S' post='360949' date='Dec 22 2008, 01:31 PM']Speaking of which - it might be old hat, in which case I apologise, but just in case there is anyone who doesn't know of this version of 'Don't Believe a Word'? Completely blew me away when I first watched it. [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=COTb93qoeTc"]Don't know how to embed the Youtube thingy so heres a link[/url][/quote] I love the various slower/longer versions of this that are kicking around, always thought the original was too short! Some of them go into the 'standard' version of the song after the slow part - this one is 7 mins long: [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YzpMBscDNbM"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YzpMBscDNbM[/url]

[quote name='lemmywinks' post='360519' date='Dec 21 2008, 10:00 PM']I think the performer is the current equivalent of the chaser is it not? The chaser won bass of the year in one of the guitar mags a few years ago, that's what first attracted me to Zoots cos it looked so different. Either way that's a cracking price, but mine was only £110 more and it's flightcased so you may be better off holding out for a secondhand one. Having said that they don't come up that often[/quote] This is the Ebay one:

[quote name='lemmywinks' post='360203' date='Dec 21 2008, 01:23 PM']Just buy it! Mine's on the left <<<<<< Awesome bass, beats any other bass i've played. Used it last night and it's superb in any live situation. I paid £710 including a Warwick flightcase so excellent value too. What model is the one you're looking at?[/quote] I was looking at a Performer. There was one on EBay direct from Mike at £599 which seemed an absolute steal but I'm not 100% sure on the look really.

[quote name='SJA' post='360272' date='Dec 21 2008, 03:37 PM']is that the gig where he's using a Jazz? a guitarist mate had that video.[/quote] Classic Lynott black Precision with a mirror scratch plate

Just sitting here having breakfast and watching Lizzy live that I recorded last night (repeated again late on Sunday I think). I saw Lizzy a few times back in their heyday of the mid/late '70's. What a great live band thye were, I used to love those twin lead guitar parts and Lynott was a great bass hero - more for the attitude and stagecraft than for his bass playing at the time though. Listening back now I'd forgotten quite how good some of his bass parts were and he nails them all playing live and singing as well. Great showman Well worth a look on Sky if you like the Lizzy or are even intrigued as to what they were like live. Sound isn't the best and looks a bit out of synch (but my Sky+ sometimes does that anyway!). Also fun to see the opening few minutes with the truck arriving at the Rainbow & getting the gear set up. My favourite London large venue for many years. Saw loads of great gigs there. I go past it frequently and always feel that it seems such a waste to have it sitting there as a venue for a pretty obscure religious movement!

Almost took one in a PX deal a few months back but never quite got it sorted. Been vaguely interested in them ever since but never seen one in a shop anywhere near me so haven't been able to try one out. For a UK custom builder thye don't seem to get as much 'press' as Sei, Shuker, Overwater, GB etc. Just wondered if someone out there had any experience and what they thought of them in terms of feel and build quality?

Bought a pair of Berg cabs from Dave earlier this year - great guy, everything went really smoothly and we had an interesting natter in windy car park just outside Swindon! He's been in touch since the purchase as well to see how I'm getting on with the Bergs, what more can you ask eh?

[quote name='4000' post='359688' date='Dec 20 2008, 04:28 PM']BTW, is it me or is Bootsy dripping the Funk from the very first note he plays on the clip of him?[/quote] Bootsy sounds funky when he's simply talking!