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[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1410808765' post='2553474'] The Big Al is such a Glam looking bass. You know you want one... [/quote] Stop it . I'm trying to thin out the basses, not buy more .............................. but that's mighty glam and I am called Allan ............. must resist . Great suggestions, especially Skankdelvar, I will youtube some of those unkown to me ones. Thanks everyone

I can't see the vids on my phone but I'm guessing the 'best b side' will be Ballroom Blitz. I will enjoy them when I get home. Loads of good suggestions, I like the not strictly glam ones like Virginia Plain, I'm even thinking we could get away with stuff like 'Take Me I'm Yours' by Squeeze. Gary Glitters in definitely, if I want to open a chip shop called 'Jimmys Savaloy, and other kids favourites' then I'm not shying away from GG :-) Keep them coming

I've just read through that and I don't mean make up a two hour setlist, just tell me your favourite few glam songs to show me what I'm missing . I thank you!

Evenin' all. One of the bands I'm in is a covers band, we play a very varied mix of stuff but all rock based spanning six decades. As you'd expect some stuff goes down well in one venue and some other stuff goes down well in another, we try to tailor the set to the venues but what we've noticed is that the glam type stuff goes down a storm everywhere, amongst all age groups. We usually start the second set by letting the 'Blockbuster police siren' go off for a minute or two in the dark before launching into it as the stage lights come on, it certainly grabs peoples attention. We'll then do a T-Rex number and some Bowie, even Steve Harleys 'Make Me Smile'. It's not strictly glam but that sort of era and feel. Everyone is instantly up dancing and that's what we all want. We're considering changing the band into a glam covers band to keep the party mood going all night but as I was born in '73 I can't claim to have lived through the era and only really know the 'classics', so to speak. What I would love you folks to do is just throw your suggestions at me as to what would make an awesome two hour glam set. It doesn't have to be strictly glam and it doesn't have to be from the early seventies but it does need to have that feel if you know what I mean. So from well known to obscure what have you got . Ps I think we all secretly want to dress up. Thanks.

The acoustic has a pretty impressive tash going on too!

Promoter - "Can the other bands use your amp?" You - "Sure, toss us over your car keys and your credit card so I can fuel her up as I live 50 miles away!" Should do the trick .

I used to use Pure Tone bass strings before I went to flats on most of my basses, nickel alloy 045-105 £4.49 a set. They sounded alright really and lasted quite well, I prefer an older round wound sound and remember them taking quite a while to dull down, so a positive for the lovers of bright sounding rounds.

Can't decide if there's something honestly primitive about this or if it's just pure sh*te, either way, anyone fancy it? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Home-Made-2-String-Fretless-Acoustic-Bass-/111445968615?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item19f2b286e7

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1409519096' post='2540507'] You've not got a 'Rickie' trc to complete the illusion..? [/quote] But then it wouldn't go with the giant Precision shaped tort scratchplate I have fitted

I love CCR, it's a shame that most 'non musos' only seem to know 'Bad Moon Rising' though as that's one of my least favourites of theirs. I wanted our 'acoustic' band to do Down on the Corner but they looked at me like I'd lost the plot. [quote name='Diablo' timestamp='1409523269' post='2540585'] Even made it into one of my favourite films - Apocalypse Now - who can name that tune? And was it CCR themselves playing it live? [/quote] I was about to say 'Fortunate Son' but I have a feeling it was 'Suzie Q'.

I'm going to put a 'Fender' decal on my scroll so punters at gigs know it's a good one!

How about a Guitarron (mariachi bass)? The action and sound would force you play differently. I nearly did this for the same reason as you but went down the DB route as it was an instrument I'd been yearning for for years. Guitarron can be bought a lot cheaper than DBs too.

I've just picked up an Aria J to match my P. The P has SD 1/4 pounders in (which I love) but the J 1/4's are just too dear for a cheapy project. Looks like these neo J's are the ones to get, less than £40 a pair delivered. Will OCD make me get one for my P .......................... who wants to buy a 1/4 pounder for a P bass

I have an Aria P bass with[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] D`Addario Chrome flats on it that's not being used at the mo, I'm in and out of Plymouth most weeks and you could borrow it for a couple of weeks to see how you like flats if you want. It's a four string not five but would give you some idea.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The bass is only a cheapy, although I love it, so don't worry about borrowing an expensive instrument.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The chromes are relatively bright for flats but really sit well in a rock mix IMO, the bass has a SD 1/4 pounder so that may help.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I wasn't sure about the sound when played solo but it just works in a band so take it to rehearsal and try it. I don't know what they'd be like on a Status but it may give you an idea.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color]

Hello, I've just picked up a Magicstomp with everything but the installation CD in the box. Before I bought it I had a look around online and the various drivers and sound patches seemed to be readily available but I can't get anything to work. I am a computer numpty so it probably is all very easy once you know how. I've found what seems a good site where all the stuff I need is listed but my computer won't run the files and if I try to download software to fix the 'register?' problems then my anti virus wants to kill me. The site also has what it claims to be the original Yamaha disc which it says to download, then burn to disc and then load up to run the drivers but I've just discovered that my burner has ceased to exist, according to my computer. Has anyone got an idiots guide to locating and setting up the drivers and stuff so that I can edit the pedal on my computer and install different patches? The preset patches are very nice for factory presets, the chorus and flangers are particularly watery and lush sounding. I want to use it with my Bass VI but am now stumped as editing on the pedal is quite finicky. I am running Windows 7 BTW Anyone on here own one that could guide me please .

Not hip hop but I always think of Roni Size when upright bass is mentioned in that style of music. It was early drum'n'bass I suppose but it's very jazz like, isn't it? I dunno, I'm not good with genres, damn labels . It's surprising how many people suddenly look up when you play that little 'Brown Paper Bag' riff after tuning at a gig. [media]http://youtu.be/guc-QvErIbM[/media] I haven't watched all this as it's not really my thing but here's a live BBC performance. [media]http://youtu.be/cxgNiLBtcUI[/media] [media]http://youtu.be/03QRwTO0EQM[/media]

Thomann used to sell that Lucida Guitarron for a hundred pounds less than GAK but it looks like they've stopped selling it as well. I was quite tempted once but have no real use.

One end of the HB EUB end pin has the rubber 'walking stick' end, the other should have a white nylon spike which I thought would work well on a wooden floor, as in not marking it. After chasing the bloody thing round Tavistock Wharfs stage for half an hour I decided it didn't work well. From the audience point of view I must have looked pretty lively though .

I have one and really like it, the long version. I was worried about the length issues people often mention but at it's longest it's is a tiny bit too long (and like Lozz, the buckle irritates) so just tightened up a tad is perfect for me, and I'm no low slinger either. At it's shortest it pulls the bass right up to my tatty-bo-jangles, any shorter with a Yammy Bex4 I wouldn't be able to get my head and arm through so I can't see how the short one could ever be too long. Horses for courses though I suppose .

[quote name='guzzibass' timestamp='1404081927' post='2489193'] Don't get Kasabian at all.... Maybe I'm just too old...! [/quote] Saw Kasabian in Plymouth last week doing a warm up show for Glasto and it was up there with one of the best gigs I've ever been to ...... and that's a lot. Horses for courses eh?

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1403989287' post='2488393'] Im thinking that might help, I think I have already took a bit out ages ago but I wanted to leave enough nut for someone with the right tools and skills to do it properly! It's not massive high though. Did you go for the same gedo as me Maude, half carved? [/quote] Yes, the same half carved with adjustable bridge, only I had Innovation Rockabilly strings, lovely bass but I do have a concern about the soundpost pushing quite a lump out the back, but that's for another thread .

Obviously I can't see yours Pete but I had to take the nut down a bit on my Gedo. It was quite high when it arrived, it was noticeably easier to finger the first couple of stops once done.

I fitted some to my Vairiax which I reshaped the headstock to a Tele shape, it is slightly smaller than a Tele so I had to sand the top of the G and the top of the D as it just protruded into the cutaway part, it was no big deal and doesn't look horrific in any way, unless you are particularly OCD, I could only use three screws per tuner on the two I trimmed but the screws only stop them from rotating under string tension so no problem at all.

I ordered a couple of sets of Fenders nylons from the states, they were on the door mat one day with a label on the packet saying I have to pay about four quid VAT and £8 Royal Mail handling charge before it can be handed over. The postie just put them through the letterbox, I guess he was in trouble when he got back. Me? I haven't received any package . Remarkably I haven't ever had to pay for anything and I've had all sorts from USA, Australia, the far east etc.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]A bit of a long story but essentially someone I know has been badly let down and is looking for a band to play this Saturday (28th), it's for a private 50th party held on the birthday boys farm a couple of miles from Whitesand bay (Rame peninsula, Cornwall).[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Paid gig (although I don't know how much) and more than likely some BBQ and beer thrown in, you will probably be able to camp there if you wanted to have a few beers. The host is very accommodating.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ideally he would like a classic rock covers band but anything is considered at this late date.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The gig is outdoors in a marquee.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Please PM me if interested and I will put you in touch.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The background story if you're wondering why, the hosts son has a friend who is in two bands so the natural choice was to let them do the party, both bands were due to play but the sons 'friend' let them know yesterday that he has decided to pull out with no explanation.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The host contacted me as my daughter is friends with their son but all three of the bands I'm connected to are busy, I've said I'll see if I can find a band as the family are a really decent bunch, I really can't see that the other bands pulled out because of problems with the host as apparently the other band members are really pissed off with the sons friend for doing it.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]So anyone want a fairly informal 50th party to play where they'll be welcomed as friends as well as the entertainment?[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Fingers crossed [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] . [/font][/color]