Len_derby

Bought Dave's EUB off him today. We only time for a brief meeting at Doncaster Services on the M18, but Dave seemed a thoroughly nice chap and he was a pleasure to do business with.

Two CDs on the go at the moment. New Orleans Suite by Duke Ellington. Man & Guitar by Ian Siegal.

You're right. Because of the economics involved in maintaining one, and the relative decline in popularity of classical music a lot of people haven't had the chance to experience the sheer power of a live orchestra. Neither of my daughters, who are 20 and both musicians, have seen a full orchestra live. I've been trying to remedy that. Easter is a good time as there are quite a few seasonal Oratorios and Masses put on in most towns and cities. Feel the heft.

Steve bought a powerbank off me. Nice smooth transaction and good communications. I recommend doing business with this guy.

Sounds very Pooey on the face of it. What about the guitarist with the broken foot? Is he part of the betrayal? Maybe you and him are the nucleus of a new band. And it sounds as if either one of you has hold of the PA...

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1395781997' post='2406332'] I play in lots of different places, so I just use the 'flat' setting as a starting off point and adjust until it sounds right. [/quote] Ditto. I also switch the bass I take out with me; depending on the band, the type of venue, colour of shirt I'm wearing or any other whim. Sometimes I run out of EQ 'fiddle time' or just get bored and stop doing it. No one ever seems to notice anyway.

Welcome from another East Midlander. I'm not left-handed but definitely a bit 'blah blah blah'.

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1395684066' post='2405077'] I want to see this band [/quote] Whoa! Three men and a dog. Result

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1395675183' post='2404916'] If you seriously decide to do it make sure there are venues that will put it on and an audience that will turn up to watch it. It looks a lot of work to get right from a look/sound point only to find it's not very sustainable as a working project. [b]I'd go and see it anyway if there was a show near me [/b] [/quote] Me too. So if I bring my dog, we'll be the classic audience for you.

I've got a Roland Micro Cube RX for bass. I use it for home practice. Rehearsals with acoustic bands. Busking (can run on 6AA batteries). It's never going to move much air, but the useful features it has got are; An in-built tuner Several effects (chorus, octave, wah, flanger, delay, reverb. Aux in headphones/record out Metronome A 'drum machine' - which is several pre-set rhythm styles (e.g. rock, jazz, country, latin)and is quite good fun to use.

Try Rattle and Drum in Derby. I haven't been in for a few weeks but they usually have a decent stock. Drop them a message on their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/rattleanddrum

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1395518236' post='2403362'] Lord of Light, Brainstorm, Orgone Accumulator ([b]pretty much all of "Space Ritual" really[/b]), & Spirit of the Age. [/quote] As a long-term fan (first saw them live in '74) I would agree with 'Space Ritual'. I think a lot of fans would see that as the benchmark for a tribute band. Good luck with the project!!!

Never mind about the songs, I hope you've a tribute Stacia!

[url="http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/neiljfox/media/DSC_0003_zps8b1d2c0f.jpg.html"][/url] This is Mavis, my Yamaha Bex. She will be making a visit to the Midlands Bass Bash on May 10th, and would love to meet you all.

I've just sold Stuart my Boss Chorus pedal. The transaction was nice and smooth, with no fuss and excellent communications. This is a man of probity, and I wouldn't hesitate to do business with him again.

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1395420798' post='2402308'] Funnily enough I have been attempting sone Bach recently. I came accross a book in a music shop 'Bach for Bass' . There are liads of pieces all written out on bass clef. Very tricky! They all go in unexpected places and they are rekentless. You don't get a breather during the guitar solo! So can I join your seance, please? [/quote] You may indeed! It may help us to prepare for any of the Undead we may meet at the Midlands Bass Bash. The trouble with them Ouija Boards is everyone seems obsessed with upgrades. There's nothing wrong with the BBOT* in my humble opinion. *bent bit of table.

J.S. Bach Through a Ouija Board, obviously.

I bought Mart's Ashbory off him. A great piece of business at a good price. Very well packed and sent 'overnight'. Mart was very patient with my initially dopey attempt to pay him, so a good guy all round.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1395301624' post='2400751'] I'm sure we must have met at some point. [/quote] Doubtless, but we'd have both been too pissed to remember.