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Folks, I have a USA G&L L2000 playing through a TC Classic 450/Barefaced Compact rig, and I'm slightly struggling to get the bass to cut through the mix in a band setting. I find my Fender P cuts through the mix more easily but I'd like to play the G&L because it has a more comfortable neck and action. Here's my typical G&L set-up which, try as I might seems just too rich, dark and thumpy: G&L: Passive, front pick-up, non bass-boost (can't recall whether that's series or parrallel), Status half-wound strings, tone knobs at 3/4 Amp: Lowish gain, mid Spectracomp, lowish bass, both mids up above centre, treble up, tube emulator very low, volume on 3/4 Band: Pub-rock, 2 guitars, fairly loud, fairly unsubtle... I'm keen to find a setup that means I can play the G&L rather than the Fender, but I'm struggling. All suggestions gratefully received. Cheers, Steve

[quote name='StuFletch' timestamp='1320060930' post='1421640'] I could probably write out all the chords for you and give you the notes of all the runs etc. I can write notes out in tab but i'm useless at writing out all the rhythms and dead notes etc so you'll have to just apply the notes to parts yourself. Should help though. Shouldn't take me too long as I recently had to learn it again for a gig with Chris Helme. [/quote] Marvellous! I'll gratefully accept anything you can send me. Chords and note-tabs would be just great. Once I have those, I'll be able to work out the rhythms, I'm sure. Thank you for your generous offer of help. I'll PM you with my private email address, Cheers, Steve

[quote name='Stag' timestamp='1320011988' post='1421356'] This might sound utterly bizarre but I work (indirectly) with Stuart Fletcher. I doubt he has a tab... but I could ask if he's go any tips / directions? [/quote] That would be great! All help gratefully received. Steve

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1319830753' post='1419206'] Good choice. I love most of that album and there is some very pleasing bass playing on it. Sorry can't sit and work it out at the moment as I still need to nail a few songs for tomorrow nights gig. If no one has come to your aid by the end of the weekend I'll try to help you. [/quote] Thanks for your offer of help. I'm auditioning for a band in 2 week's time and I need to nail this song.

Folks, I need to get my head round the bassline for Seahorses' Blinded by the sun. I have the basic chord structure but I'm struggling to work out the basslines around it. Can anyone help, please? Steve

[quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1319028553' post='1409029'] Now I`m intrigued! Steve let us know how it goes etc will you? MM [/quote] I spoke to this guy. Based in the Liverpool area, it's a full-on professional covers band that gigs 4 - 5 times a week all over the UK. The band has a full-time sound engineer and 2 full-time roadies. Great opportunity for an experienced player who's footloose and fancy-free. Not me, then. Fellow basschatters - feel free to contact this guy direct - it seems a genuine opportunity from my conversation with him. I've got a couple of maybe-projects to keep me out of mischief. Steve

[quote name='Barryjust' timestamp='1318865729' post='1407091'] Hi Contact me on [email protected] with some details I have a job that may interest you. [/quote] PM'd you.

This really depressed me: 19 year-old guitarist comes to a jam/audition with us. Unpacking his kit, he says: "I looked at those songs you mentioned by that band called Police. I'd never heard of them until I YouTubed those songs - they were quite good, weren't they?" I felt so very old.

[quote name='MB1' timestamp='1317914054' post='1396182'] [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Sadly, this is becoming more and more prevalent. I'm looking for a new band and I've responded to a few ads from BC and other websites. Quite often, I get nothing back - not even a "Thanks, but no thanks". I don't understand this - I make a point of always responding to people who approach me about possible bassist opportunities in their band. Basic good manners, I call it. Maybe I'm simply showing my age, I dunno. Maybe it's another example of the anonymity of the web.[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]There have been some funny moments though: I’ve had approaches from 17 year-olds setting up bands inspired by groups I’ve never heard of, from ageing rockers who only wanted to play 70’s bloke-rock “because everything else is crap”, from one band that described itself as “post-modern industrial shock-rock”, from plenty of goth bands, from 70’s glam-rock tribute outfits (make-up required) and from a jump/jive/swing band. Actually, the jump/jive band were really good and I was quite tempted.[/color][/font][/size] Bands, eh... Steve MB1. Nottingham?...Not LOCAL! thats why i havent emailed ya! "I'M OUT!" ......TIM MIGHT BE INTERESTED THOUGH! 70S Glam Rock tribute is it then Steve? [/quote] I've actually got a pair of platforms from the 70's. I was there, you see. I've also got a pair of 3-button waistband Brutus bags - they're currently lagging my parents' hot water tank.

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Sadly, this is becoming more and more prevalent. I'm looking for a new band and I've responded to a few ads from BC and other websites. Quite often, I get nothing back - not even a "Thanks, but no thanks". I don't understand this - I make a point of always responding to people who approach me about possible bassist opportunities in their band. Basic good manners, I call it. Maybe I'm simply showing my age, I dunno. Maybe it's another example of the anonymity of the web.[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color="#000000"]There have been some funny moments though: I’ve had approaches from 17 year-olds setting up bands inspired by groups I’ve never heard of, from ageing rockers who only wanted to play 70’s bloke-rock “because everything else is crap”, from one band that described itself as “post-modern industrial shock-rock”, from plenty of goth bands, from 70’s glam-rock tribute outfits (make-up required) and from a jump/jive/swing band. Actually, the jump/jive band were really good and I was quite tempted.[/color][/font][/size] Bands, eh... Steve

Three attempts to contact this fella via his ad. have produced...nothing. Anybody else having more luck than I am? Steve

With or without you - U2 Sit Down - James Get this party started - Pink (you can get away with simply playing B throughout)

Not [i]quite[/i] my genre, but it might suit somebody else... [url="http://www.joinmyband.co.uk/classifieds/start-an-obscene-sexhorrorpunk-industrial-rock-n-roll-band-t261802.html"]http://www.joinmyban...nd-t261802.html[/url] I'm still looking for a pop/rock/soul/motown band. Not really into corpses. Steve

PM'd

Blast - wrong side of Manchester for me.

Still looking folks.

What a shame I'm not in London or she's not in Manchester - I'd love to play bass behind her voice.

Couple of interesting offers, but nothing sorted yet. The search continues...

[quote name='cocoliso' post='1362222' date='Sep 4 2011, 09:05 PM']I live in Spain. I would like to play bass for all of you. Quite dificult. But you wrote that you've been in Spain. I live in the south near Malaga and i am looking for a online band to prepare some concerts duriong the year, in summer prefererably in Spain and also in England. My holidays summer are in Whitby, north Yorkshire. So we can meet in Spain or in England for a Jam or a tiny concert to enjoy. I have some ready music for you to listen in www. soundcloud.com look for ABOneTwo and you will find some songs. Good luck and just tell me if you need something. Best regards[/quote] Some confusion here! I'll PM you.

Still looking folks.

[quote name='Strewth' post='1361405' date='Sep 3 2011, 11:00 PM']Hi, we are a band called Strewth and we are looking for a bassist to complete our lineup. You sound like-minded for what we are hoping to achieve -to have a laugh, but to rehearse seriously and to get out gigging and entertaining people. We do cover by artists such as the Rolling Stones, Dr Feelgood, Neil Young, The Doors, The Blues Bros etc. We consist of Dave on lead vocals and electro acoustic, Joy on backing vocals and some lead vocals, me (Ash) on lead guitar, and Neil on drums. Our ages rang from mid 40s to mid 50s, and we have rehearsal rooms in Prestwich Village, all the equipment we need, and we are keen to get on with our set list. We are nice people, we get on well, no big egos. We´ve had a break for the last few weeks for holidays. I am in spain until next week, but if you are interested and still free, and you´d like to come and meet up with us and have a play through some songs and see what you think then please e-mail me at [email protected] looking forward to hearing from you, and hopefully to meetiing up cheers Ash[/quote] Ash, Thanks for getting in touch. I've emailed you at your ntl address. Steve

Hi Folks, *sigh*, here we go again. I'm looking for a decent covers band in the South Manchester/Cheshire/Stockport area. I have plenty of recent gigging experience playing bass in covers bands and I'm on the look out for a soft-rock/pop/funk/soul/indie crew that is looking to rehearse hard and gig regularly. I'm not looking for record deals, tours or world domination - I just want to play good-time music to appreciative audiences and see people enjoy themselves. I'm hard working, reliable and very happy to help out with band management if I can. No originals, thank you. I'm regularly checking the usual websites (Partysounds, Join my Band, Northwest bands, etc). PM me with any suggestions you may have, Thanks, Steve

No sailing today - too tired from last week's 7-day regatta. So, following a B&Q trip, I sanded the neck with very fine grade wet-and-dry, then 2 coats of Denmark oil. 3rd coat tomorrow. All the dings and scrapes have been removed and the discoloured area has been toned down a bit. The finish is lovely and smooth. Thanks for your help. Steve

I'm looking to tidy up the back and side of the neck on this bass: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=150300&hl=Ibanez+Blazer"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...l=Ibanez+Blazer[/url] I've had a tentative go with wet and dry and this has been promising. Virtually all of the minor dings have been removed and the discoloured areas are now smooth to the touch. Some of the neck lacquer has been removed and I'm now thinking about very lightly sanding all of the neck to completely remove the lacquer. What would I finish the neck with? I'm looking for a smooth, non-sticky, matt finish - doesn't have to be shiny-glossy. Oil? If so, what type? Something else? Steve