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2 hours ago, Reggaebass said:

I didn’t know about this until I watched a documentary on sky arts one night, really interesting program, it’s worth watching 🙂

I saw that years ago. I suppose if you dig deep enough into any artists personal life you are going to find stuff that normal people put up with. When you add extreme artistic talent to that you usually get someone who is very vulnerable underneath. No one can stand massive fame without getting some kind of backlash along the way. Unless you are Dave Grohl. That man is so down to Earth it's untrue!

14 minutes ago, ezbass said:

the reverence they are held in escapes me.

Probably because they were the biggest selling act of the time and since then their songs have taken on an almost legendary status. Movies have used their songs and there has been stage shows too. I didn't like them at the time but even I have realised what they did for music.

It doesn't matter how small your business is. It's easy to set up an out of office reply to emails if you are on holiday or similar. No, this says to me unprofessional or uncaring.

Just now, Reggaebass said:

Rivers of Babylon, top tune ☝️

Ma Baker!!!

6 minutes ago, Skybone said:

No Rutger this time around though.

Time to die I suppose.

They were one of those bands that I hated at the time, although I fancied the blonde bird something rotten, but later realised that I knew every song and loved them. As Reggaebass said some of the bass lines were incredible.

Boney M fall into this category too

I have used my SVT 2 Pro for years without any issues at all. In fact just the other day I forgot to switch it off after mucking about for a bit. I noticed 24 hours later. Not a problem. Still works a treat.

23 minutes ago, Russ said:

You had to wear those up high. I think it was the rules at the time.

Plus, tucking the bass into your armpit mitigates neck dive.

I saw a band back in the 80's playing locally and the bass player was resting his chin on his bass. I vowed to wear mine low from then on.

2 minutes ago, Russ said:

And untuck that T-shirt! 

Not to mention lower your bass to below belt level

Another area that annoys me is the fact that some people tell others that they are in an original band and use that as some kind of badge of superiority over cover band members. Sometimes it is a total accident of  location that can decide whether you meet a singer or guitarist who is just that something extra and can write decent tunes that get noticed. Other times decent musicians are lost in the mire of mediocrity.

It can be a chance meeting with a guitarist or bass player who writes great songs that can carry drummers and other bass players on the road to fame. 

Look at some famous bands and look at the rhythm section and see if they are all incredible musicians or just happened to be in the right place at the right time.

2 hours ago, Jus Lukin said:

I understand. I'm terrible with phone calls and confrontation! At the age of 42 I am on a low priority list to see if I may have ASD- and it would explain so, so many things.

Im the same. I can never think of something quick enough to say to people. Mrs Ubit is amazing on the phone. She just knows what to say at the right time. Theres no issues with me apart from being dim witted. I think of something smart about half an hour after the situation.

9 minutes ago, Daz39 said:

Speed River - The Tragically Hip

 

I love a bit of the Hip. Have you watched the documentary of their last tour on Netflix? Brilliant and also very sad.

On a lighter note....

On 30/08/2021 at 21:22, Bunion said:

How about a nice Ampeg SVT either a full tube amp or an SVP pro pre amp

lovely tube creaminess and depth when clean 

5 mid settings for adding or scooping mids (slap it like it’s a pert bottom on a French hooker) 

That nice ampeg fat bass sound to add a bit fullness and if you want a bit of distortion just crank up the gain and drive those tubes. 
plus none can pick it up and run off with it so security and peace of mind. 

This is what I have. I can second everything in the above statement. Especially the anti theft feature with it weighing the same as a large sheep!

21 minutes ago, kendall said:

Hey Mands.  I had the 1980's equivalent of what you are looking to purchase when I was 15 years old.  It was awful, badly set up and the amp was useless. But...... I loved it, because it was my first bass.  I learnt the basics on it, learnt how to change strings, tune it, set it up etc. I also posed in the mirror practicing stage moves that I never actually had the balls to do. I covered it in stickers and used it at an audition for my first band.  I got the gig, and after about 10 months of unfaithful service I upgraded it.  It still lives in my mothers attic (so she tells me).

 

I had the Hondo II from my mothers catalogue. As you say it was terrible. The action was about half an inch high, the hardware was all sharp edges, it was just awful. How I stuck with it and actually gigged with it is amazing. I remember the pole pieces in the pickup fell inside the housing and I had a job sticking them so that I could hear the thing. If anyone can push. the boat out just a little bit, it makes such a difference.

It's strange that people are quoting £200 for a Spectrum. Way back when I bought the Spectrum I was skint and spotted it in a music shop in Edinburgh. My girlfriend at the time was a student at art school and I had to borrow £200 from her to buy it back then. It was a massive step up from my Hondo II P copy that I had been using. 

I still have my Westone Spectrum. It gigged with me for many  gigs back in the 80's and it's still in my spare room/music room. We just had the bathroom done which explains the dust over everything that I haven't got around to clearing yet

On 17/12/2020 at 18:31, fretmeister said:

I am not holding out much hope with those odds.  

Just remember all is NEVER lost!

Look at this man for inspirationL

Just now, ubit said:

 

 

  Enjoy

7 minutes ago, Mands said:

it as a hobby for fun without a view of wanting to join a band or anything like that. Plus,if he's awful at it at least it'll annoy our horrible neighbour 🤣

Be careful Amanda, once he learns a couple of tunes he will be looking on the classifieds for a guitarist and drummer and your neighbour may have a lot more to contend with. Then there is the GAS monster (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) where he will want to improve his gear as he improves, as we all know better gear makes you play better.

Seriously, I hope you both enjoy his new hobby and just remember there are lots of helpful people on here if he needs it.

5 minutes ago, Steve Browning said:

I would expect that she has looked at what other options there are. Rather like the thread about 'workshy' youngsters we don't know the circumstances and should maybe just answer the question asked without coming over as a bit preachy.

I hear you mate but we are trying to help her make the best choice. She came on a bass guitar forum and we are members of said forum expressing worry about buying catalogue deals which are the worst possible way to buy a musical instrument. Music shops can offer interest free deals for a higher quality instrument.

34 minutes ago, Geek99 said:

I think the lady says she is on a tight budget 

False economy buying from a catalogue. As said above a Squire may be a bit more expensive but in the long run its a better deal and can be sold later if as mentioned, the playing bug doesn't bite.

Seriously Amanda, try looking at Guitar Guitar. They offer deals to pay up and Im sure they would sort you out with a small practise amp and thrown in the rest

A bit more expensive but you get what you pay for. A decent bass guitar and amp

https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/210316367594025--squier-affinity-precision-bass-pj-pack-3-colour-sunburst

Can I just add? You are the best for doing this for your guy. He will love it and you can point him on here when he gets the bass and he can get lots of help from like minded souls.

34 minutes ago, Mands said:

Thanks for the advice but as I'm on a tight budget I really need to get it from my catalogue so I can pay in installments...so its between those two...thanks anyway 

Music shops offer finance deals. It would open up your choice. As said you cannot go wrong with a Squire. Good luck.

1 hour ago, neepheid said:

I effin hate playing Don't Stop Believin' (boring song which doesn't seem to go anywhere) but punters love it, doesn't seem to matter what age.

I always had an ability to not bother about horrid songs if the audience loved it. We played Brown Eyed Girl. Wagon Wheel, Whisky In The Jar etc. and as long as the floor was full and people were enjoying themselves I was happy.