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[quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1384455219' post='2276999'] Weren't these early ibanez? Disclaimer *the above statement may not be true* [/quote] I believe Cimar guitars were made in the Ibanez factory. Btw what do we think 'you will need look after the neck' means? Requires attention!?

Without wanting to upset anyone, I have never felt any desire to play a bass solo. Unless you count that bit in the middle of Brown Eyed Girl

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1384277592' post='2274765'] We make sure we play Every Day I Love You Less and Less at every wedding gig we do....it usually goes down a treat....I have suggested the Electric Chairs "Baby F**k Off" but the boys have decided against that one [/quote] [quote name='bremen' timestamp='1384453389' post='2276962'] For those that don't know the song, the preceding line to the title line is "If you don't want to f*ck me..." And I thought you were a nice band! [/quote] I have an abiding memory of that song blasting out of the common room at 6th form college in 1978. Also love 'Stuck On You'.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1384445950' post='2276829'] This chap specialises in making records with bands who look like they are the kind of men who grow mushrooms up their arse, so I am not too worried what he thinks about anything. [/quote]

[quote name='Myke' timestamp='1384436864' post='2276651'] I actually prefer your dads[/quote] Yes if your Dad has a sudden attack of GAS for something else...

Welcome Conjovi! Just a tip, you might want to think about moving that Lakland and its stand indoors, as the rain won't do it any good

Wow| Don't normally go for block markers but that looks the biz!

[quote name='throwoff' timestamp='1384387564' post='2276231'] Finally used slap in a song.. which scares me a little. [/quote] I'm sorry that doesn't count unless you go to a music shop on a Saturday afternoon and play your slap riff on 20 expensive basses, none of which you are willing or able to buy But really, well done , I've managed to get through 13 years of bass playing without any public slapping!

That seems like quite a difficult adjustment to make.

As a bass player and guitarist, I would say that playing bass well requires a higher level of musicality than guitar at a similar level.

I play guitar more than bass these days. In my main band I am the only guitarist, together with bass and drums. That leaves me with a lot of space to fill! I now dislike playing with another guitarist, as I have become so used to a single-guitarist approach. There is very little that you can't do with a 'power trio' line-up.

Just read the linked BC thread. Funny, even with humongously powerful G&L HB pickup, gain engaged and knob set at noon, I am only just getting audible drive on the lower notes. Need the gain to 2 o'clock for the same effect on the Sandberg. Then again, all strung with flats, so there isn't so much top end to get overdriven. I settled on all JJ 12AX7's on the basis that they were predictable (in a goood way) and reliable. I tried vintage Sylvanias but they didn't seem to make much difference at home levels - might be different on a gig though.

One rehearsal does it for my 3-piece. On rare occasions we might go over something at another rehearsal, but that's usually if issues have arisen on a gig. Mind you, I put mp3s, lyrics, and a lead sheet in folders on Dropbox that we can all access, so effectively we are all playing from the same hymn sheet!

Bought a gig bag from Martyn, shipped at cost, delivered well packaged and in excellent condition. Cheers!

I thought so too. CIJs have the s/n by the heel. Strange!

Bit hard to read but does Geoff's not say Satellite on the headstock?

I can't remember where I got this from but it's not my original idea: When you practise, are you doing so in Convergent mode or in Divergent mode? Let me explain. [u]Convergent activity[/u] This is focused on achieving a particular goal. You might follow a single path, e.g. practising a piece until you can play it comfortably at a certain tempo; or multiple paths, e.g. the main sections of a song, key riffs, the vocals, presentation. You may or may not have a fixed time frame, depending on whether you are preparing for a specific event, or just doing it for your own satisfaction. [u]Divergent activity[/u] There is no particular goal in mind, and rarely any fixed time frame. You explore whatever takes your interest or brings you pleasure, dipping in and out of things as they take your fancy. You might play along to a track just for fun, or try out alternative tunings or effects. In a group setting, a jam would be an example of this. These modes are obviously good for different things. I tend to spend most of my time in Convergent mode, making sure I am fully prepared for my next gig or rehearsal. I always have in mind some Divergent activity that I can pick up for fun when I have the time, yet I rarely do, despite having more free time than most people I know. Have you ever thought about your own practice time in this way? What is your experience?

I sight read but i could do with improving so I have just downloaded Sight Reading Machine to our iPad - what a brilliant app!

Just bought a strap from Ted, no messing, sent to me as soon as I had paid him.

[quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1384077665' post='2272413'] Good luck with it! I've managed to avoid the expenditure and stress by not having a band. First I'd be far too groomzilla about it, second wedding band fees are better spent elsewhere. And I've not seen a cliché-free wedding band setlist in forever. [/quote] People expect the clichés! OK - hat in the ring time: My band ChartBeat - stripped down 3-piece playing mainstream pop covers. The formula is big hits that you can dance to, from Elvis to Take That, so no Steely Dan album tracks! Demo [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32485154/ChartBeat/ChartBeat_Demo.mp3"]here[/url]. We have all played plenty of weddings, but not yet in this band format. If interested, PM me for competitive quote and availability.