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Don't know whether the "relicing" was really necessary, but each to their own. Either way, it looks like he did a lovely job with it.

See, if you'd started this thread saying you played a Gibson/Epi T-bird/SG/etc., this thread would have turned out quite differently. I can't comment on its acoustic qualities, but the BBOT offers the simple practical advantage that bits don't drop off - unlike the Gibson 3-point bridge, which gleefully spills its saddles all over the floor when you take the strings off!

Well, thank you all for your input: we decided to take the plunge, and it's now live. Do have a gander at http://igg.me/at/CherryWhiteEP/x if you'd be so kind!

Not a bad gig - I'm certainly glad we did it. Sadly we suffered from having a bit of a "graveyard slot" as we only went on at 11 - not normally a problem for a Friday night in East London, but sadly most of our fanbase are based further West! On the other hand, the crowd that stuck around were really good and went suitably crazy for it. Venue itself was nice, sound was pretty good. I'm not entirely sure about the history of the place...I heard it had reopened relatively recently following a drugs-bust-related closure, but I've never had that one verified!

[quote name='chriswareham' timestamp='1414363119' post='2588709'] Can you get adblock plus for Chrome? [/quote] I believe so. Ditto for Ghostery.

Better late than never: some shots from our appearance at [b]93 Feet East on the 17th October:[/b] [b][attachment=174849:93FeetEast.jpg][/b] Guitarist: [attachment=174850:russell1.jpg] Singist: [attachment=174851:sarah1.jpg] Drummist: [attachment=174852:felipe1.jpg] and Yours Truly: [attachment=174853:ralph1.jpg] All the above photos courtesy of Dyana Bittar ([url="http://www.dyanabittar.com/#!untitled/c1b6s"]http://www.dyanabitt...!untitled/c1b6s[/url])

I've been very pleased with the modern reissue of the HB-8! I've heard various criticisms of the original '60s ones, but I gather they've been addressed in the updated model. Sounds great, plays well - unfortunately it's the only 8-string I've ever come across, so I don't have any reference points to compare it to, but I like it. The only problem I'm having is finding new strings for the bugger!

(It's music and band-related, so I figured GD was the right board - mods please move if you beg to differ!) Has anybody else on here crowdfunded a record before? A single, an EP, even an album? My band have decided that, since we're skint, it's worth a try. Unfortunately, none of us have done this before, so it will be very much the blind leading the blind! And the only universally accepted piece of advice we've had so far is: it's going to be hard work. (Oh, and apparently the pope's catholic, who knew?) So if anybody's got any more specific advice on this kind of crazy venture, I'm all ears!

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1412238427' post='2566950'] True... but I'd hazard a guess that at least 50% of basses bought are never used in anger and are just bought by people who want to dabble at being a rockstar. [/quote] I am conscious of this, and always told myself that if a bass was just gathering dust, I should probably sell it - as I did with my first two basses, a Squier Bronco and an Aria Pro II AVB. So I'm left with, in order of acquisition: Sort-of-self-build (Brandoni Kit) Precision copy (Brenda) Epiphone EB-3 (Christina) Self-built "eBay Frankenbass" (Aradia) Schecter Model T (Joanne) Hagstrom HB-8 8-string (Vriska) Gibson 2011 Thunderbird (Annie) Warwick RB Corvette fretless (Eva) In keeping with my (attempted) use-it-or-lose-it policy, all of them have been gigged except the fretless, and all of them have appeared on at least one Cherry White record so far except for the fretless and the 8-string. And given we'll be recording again in the new year, I expect I can crowbar those two onto a track somewhere along the way!

One last bump for tonight...

In the name of shameless self-promotion: BUMP. It's this Friday, ladies and gents. Would be great to see you if you're in the area. A convenient FB-event deelie can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/822565011109227/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

I think in your circumstances I'd have said yes - he was nice about it, the situation (hopefully) wasn't his fault, and there was some urgency. But at the same time I can understand your reluctance given you barely knew the feller, and it would depend on the bass you had with you. If somebody were in need on a night where I'm gigging my Epiphone then I wouldn't be too worried...on the other hand, I'm bringing my Gibson to this Friday's gig, and no bugger's getting their mitts on that, no matter how dire their circumstances!

I know it's very unlikely that I'm the first person to spot this, but has anyone else noticed the uncanny similarity between Flea's famous opening riff to the Chilli Peppers' [i]Around the World:[/i] [i]http://youtu.be/wKe-oqJVgZI[/i] and the main guitar hook from Budgie's [i]Breadfan:[/i] http://youtu.be/s3-l_T6AuNk It's not just me, is it?

If you're looking for something portentous, I don't think anyone so far has suggested Baphometh. If you're not: Frank.

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1412851531' post='2572624'] “Until now, only the death of a monarch or the outbreak of war was supposed to broadcast across all networks. “Now, the BBC seems prepared to use that prerogative for its own propaganda and the glorification of its damply reorganised executive structure.” http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/god-only-knows-bbc-music-video-like-a-propaganda-film-made-by-a-dictatorship-losing-its-credibility-9783302.html [/quote] But perhaps most importantly: "The original concept was to produce an orchestral version of Iron Maiden’s “[i]Phantom of the Opera[/i]”, a seven-minute epic from the heavy metal band’s self-titled 1980 album." Oh, how I [i]wish [/i]they'dstuck to that brief. It would have been utterly awful but at least we could have had a good laugh at their expense.

[quote name='elephantgrey' timestamp='1411912191' post='2563789'] 'For more information on Grand Funk, consult your local library!' [/quote] "Bone rattling bass! Wild, shirtless lyrics! Competent drum work!"

Damn, so close! If you'd been able to make it over the week before, you could have caught Cherry White at 93 Feet East on the 17th October. ([url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n4I0qYrdXo&feature=youtu.be"]https://www.youtube....eature=youtu.be[/url])

Monty Python put it far better than I could... http://youtu.be/XG63OtsKC7k

I'm rather excited about this one. I can see it being our biggest gig this year. We've been invited to headline a show at Brick Lane's famous [b]93 Feet East[/b] on [b]Friday 17th October.[/b] The lineup: CHERRY WHITE [url="http://www.cherrywhitemusic.com"]http://www.cherrywhitemusic.com[/url] RIOTOUS ASSEMBLY [url="https://www.facebook.com/riotousmusic"]h[/url][url="https://www.facebook.com/riotousmusic"]ttps://www.facebook.com/riotousmusic[/url] THE STEP [url="http://www.thestepmusic.com/"]http://www.thestepmusic.com/[/url] JESUS, JOHN AND WITNEY [url="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jesus-John-Whitney/190282434516115"]https://www.facebook...190282434516115[/url] THE MOON & THE TIDE [url="https://www.facebook.com/Themoonandthetide"]https://www.facebook...emoonandthetide[/url] Full info and advance tickets from [url="http://hotvox.co.uk/events/cherry-white-plus-support-0"]http://hotvox.co.uk/...-plus-support-0[/url]

A sterling job given the generally objectionable nature of the original source material. Hadn't heard of Ms Davis before but she's got a very impressive voice and certainly seems to know her way around that upright! (A pity about those cavernous drums, mind...)

Just wanted to say, these have all been excellent so far!

[quote name='fumps' timestamp='1410339709' post='2548218'] If I'd been made to learn an instrument at school, I doubt I'd have enjoyed it very much. [/quote] I hate to split hairs, but the petition doesn't say anything about making it mandatory - the emphasis is on making sure every child has the opportunity, if they want it.

[quote name='kerley' timestamp='1410337180' post='2548189'] Don't agree. I like music/playing music but it is not essential. More essential to education is focusing on life skills and topics such as finance, realistic career based topics etc,. that everyone needs to know and be better armed for in life after school. Music is very much extra curricular to me. [/quote] I'd agree insofar that music is not absolutely essential to survival, but I'd argue that it's still important. If it were an either/or question where children were forced to choose between essential life skills and music, I could understand the view that music could wait. But we're in the fortunate position that schools can provide both, at least to some extent, and it's important to give children the option of a creative outlet, because a lot of them will become frustrated and unhappy without it, especially if their families cannot/will not encourage them in that respect.

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1410023256' post='2545491'] Totally forgot to log on to say good gig mate and nice to meet you. I really enjoyed it. It was a good night overall with 6 bands on, alternating between floors. [/quote] [quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1410023560' post='2545497'] +1 [/quote] Thank you, fellers, great to meet you both too. Thanks very kindly for coming along; glad you enjoyed it!

Still can't quite decide which is my favourite album...I seem to oscillate on an almost weekly basis between [i]Willy and the Poorboys [/i]and [i]Green River.[/i]