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I forgot to say, she bought me a Gibson Les Paul bass for my birthday so she is the best. She likes my Spector Euro LX the best cos it's small. She asked me to show her something, so I showed her how to play the Schism intro. She is determined to master it even though she has small hands. I said let me show you something easier, but she was having none of it. She's great!

Mrs Ubit loves my collection and actively supports it. She knew I was in a band when we met, plus she grew up with musicians. Her two brothers are superb guitarists. Our home is very musical as its what we do mostly. The basses and electric guitars are all in our spare room which is the music room, but we have three acoustics permanently in the living room. We both think they look nice apart from being played often. I guess I'm lucky.

I certainly don't hate Adam Clayton. Some of his bass lines have been really good. I agree that it's ridiculous why he is regarded as being poor. It's Bonio I hate, just cos he's such a sanctimonious little knob. But that's my opinion. I can never understand the Nickelback hatred either. They are a great band with some catchy songs.

[quote name='acidbass' timestamp='1469536856' post='3099088'] Go for it. If you don't, you will always be wondering 'what if?' [/quote] I concur. It's better to regret something you have done than something you haven't done!

Why do we spend so much on that particular speaker cab, then go out the DI and bypass everything you have spent ages on, perfecting that sound?

[quote name='4stringslow' timestamp='1467060655' post='3080934'] And to think that the person responsible must have clearly thought about that little piece of art. I wonder if they're in the habit of carrying little Union Flags around with them, just in case they get caught short. Nowt as strange as folk. [/quote] Some people think it's funny to do things like this, so it was probably planned with military precision!

[quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1467031232' post='3080586'] And that's why I don't go to festivals... [/quote] Why, why, why is it that the ones who supply festival portaloos can't ask for them to be designed better? I mean , they block after the first half day. Surely a larger drain hole/ piping system would be in order. These toilets are going to get much more industrial treatment than the average household bog, which has a larger drain. It's surely in these event suppliers own interests, as it must be horrendous to have to clean them ! I know it certainly puts me off going to these things and I'm a guy. It must be worse for girls. Last one I went to , I was walking towards the line of bogs and I watched a girl going along the line tentatively opening each door and quickly shutting them again , which at least gave me an insight into which ones not to enter!

I find di ing doesn't give the best results. That's why I always mic my cab Gives a good sound out front.

I haven't paid a thing and I get regular video lessons sent via email

I think if you are good, it doesn't matter what dive you play. You will still be regarded as good. Just cos you play in the worst dive possible, does not mean folks will think you are rubbish. Some people are actually quite intelligent and can distinguish a good band from a crap venue!

Sounds good to me mate

I've got two of each. Love them all !

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141133762717

I think the Jap model neck is incredible ! I've never found it too thin. Would love to try out the Yank model right enough. I have a Yank Jazz too and it's got a lovely neck as well. I'm just a bit intrigued as to the performance of the pups on the American Geddy

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1466386768' post='3075462'] Rule number 3 You can't please everyone. Blue [/quote] But you CAN please some of the people all of the time and some of the people are gonna be in your audience , so you gotta get it right

It has had great write ups mate, so I would say you'd be a fool to miss it if you get the chance!

I feel a ban coming on !

I thought this was gonna be a humorous thread. Instead it's in poor taste for this forum. Plenty other places on the Internet for this !

I just think any gig is exposure. No matter what the challenges, you play and people enjoy it All is forgotten once you have hit them with something good!!

I was blown away and I was playing it through a poxy little Fender Rumble. I would love to hear it through a decent bass rig!

I have realised that I hate playing pretty much all of our set Time for a re hash!

The guy is an incredible musician. Even back in the Kajagoogoo days when I was a metal fan, I thought, this guy can play !

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1466184622' post='3073991'] I would have played it. Broadly, a booking's a booking as far as I'm concerned. We've played more ill-organized, unpromoted gigs to the soundguy and a stray dog than I care to remember - but at the end of the day, at worst it's a free rehearsal. Situations like this risk bands looking unprofessional & therefore jeopardising their reputations, and also risk creating schisms within the band. Speaking as someone who's been involved in booking gigs (in the past my band did a lot of gig shares & arranging our own nights) word does spread, and you soon learn which bands are reliable and who to avoid. [/quote] This I concur with!

I think I could deal with the slab body. After all, the original P basses were the same, indeed, I have a Cabronita which emulates the original P and it's definitely playable.