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Quick update - pictures to follow.
Fitted the HipShot extender, then some new Hartke 095s.
Plugged it in to my 15watt practice amp...
Nearly blew the windows out...!
I have to play it with the volume on zero... -
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This - WD40 is remarkable stuff but is a magnet to clag and goit. I use Servisol Super 10.
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Ha ha ha - my two new favourite words!!
Clag and goit will soon be appearing in everything techinical I write .... -
So, so cool...
Maybe don't let the kids hear some of the lyrics, though.... -
Playing as support at The Alabany, Beckenham on Good Friday.
Exited...! -
When we chip in and hire a studio, yes because all the gear is there. Plus, guitarists always seem to bring more.
In the drummist's front room - ah, no.
At open mic nights - i.e.rehearsing in public - usually, yes. -
Bought bits and pieces from the Epsom shop. All very satisfactory and helpful people.
Shame one bod on the 'phone ruins the reputation... -
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Proper LOLZ, innit Cuzz..? -
[quote name='Rainchek' timestamp='1427235470' post='2727843']
Hi all, my name is Andrew, I'm 48 and took up learning the bass about 9 months ago. I had never played a musical instrument before I started (except for 5 mins with a bugel when in the Boys Brigade as a kid), but I think I'm slowly starting to get the hang of it.
At the moment I have no intention of ever being any more than a very amature bedroom bassist, but never say never. Probably just as wel, l as even though I may think I have a piece sorted, as soon as the other half walks in the room, it all goes horribly wrong.
I am currently using a Squier Mustang with an Ashdown Tourbus 15 (I think) amp. String wise I'm having a bit of fun experimenting with Rotosound 77s. But will probably go back to tapewounds. I had D'addario black nylons - loved the tone, but a bit to flexible for me (maybe just need to practice more).
Cheers
Andrew
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Mate,
Welcome.
That was me two years ago...
In two bands now... -
[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1426852661' post='2722695']
Anyone know of a good rehearsal room (pa only) situated somewhere between KT10 (elmbridge, esher area) and the west side of Croydon ?
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Have you tried Rock Bottom in West Croydon...? -
Back to the HG Wells open mic night last night with Apoplexy.
That's my fith live performance, and I did actually do well, if I say so myself... -
Right - the Squire is back from a re-wire job.
The Seymour Duncans are in, all the wires are new - and neater - and th new volume pot is in.
One problem - the pot is a lot larger than the original.[attachment=186372:IMG_1770.JPG]
So, a neat slot was cut. [attachment=186374:IMG_1774.JPG]
Boom - all good so far.
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You will enjoy it.
It will go by in about 8 seconds.
Everyone watching will tell you it was great.
That's what happened to me last month, anyway... -
[quote name='Johnm93' timestamp='1425744181' post='2710288']
Played as a threesome at the regular open mic night at The Queen's Head in Brixton last Tuesday.
We were fourth on a set of ten acts - three songs each is the rule.
Nailed it, if I say so myself...
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Played as a threesome at a different open mic night last night.
Almost un-nailed it this time...
Hey ho... -
Just back from reheasals this arvo.
Two new songs plus, shockingly, a cover. A first for us...
One of the new songs is in 3/4 - another first... -
Played as a threesome at the regular open mic night at The Queen's Head in Brixton last Tuesday.
We were fourth on a set of ten acts - three songs each is the rule.
Nailed it, if I say so myself... -
[quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1425716767' post='2709944']
You never said you were one of quads.
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Ha Ha - proper laughed at that...! -
[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1425670444' post='2709659']
Not glum - mean and moody! That's cool :-)
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Ha Ha - thanks Shell.
Settle for 'concentrating'.... -
[quote name='blue' timestamp='1425597212' post='2709055']
Nice!
Looks like a cool room. Hope those tall ceilings weren't too much of a sound issue.
Blue
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The sound was actually very good, according to the people I spoke to afterwards.
All the kit was top stuff, but the important ingredient was the house sound guy - really knows his stuff... -
[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1425590175' post='2708976']
Perhaps procuring a music stand would cheer you up? It has worked for many a Bass Chatter i am led to believe
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Ha Ha !
Not being dragged into that one... -
[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1425589401' post='2708965']
Thats the correct look for the bassist, nailed it I'd say.
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Thanks...!
We did an open Mic night in Brixton on Tuesday and I actually waved when the room clapped.
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Following up on my earlier "First ever gig" thread, evidence has come to light...
I did enjoy it, honest.
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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1424248767' post='2694225']
Quite. He should have posted the question on Mumsnet instead.
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He did .... saw it myself... -
[quote name='darren' timestamp='1424094762' post='2692491']
Great stuff!
Top tip: whenever I make a mistake I shift the blame immediately by frowning at the drummer and shake my head in disgust.
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You've not seen the size of him...! -
[quote name='tony_m' timestamp='1423948158' post='2690845']
Nice one!
We're still just messing about at the local open mic each week (honing our craft, I think it's called... ), but are angling for a spot at a local festival some time during the Summer for my first "proper" gig.
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A Festy sounds like the way to go, Tony M.
Our drummist has some Go-pro footage of the set. There are "..a few jazz.chords.." apparently.
I think he means busking bass lines....
Singers ruin everything
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No one in Pink Floyd can actually 'sing'...
For example....