BrunoBass

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1503204285' post='3356374'] Are you the bloke behind all of those [s]helpful[/s] website suggestions along the lines of "[i]If you are looking at this you may also like [/i]..."? Heeheehee [/quote] Damn. Rumbled.

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1499152927' post='3329476'] Following on from this, the new owner posted to the Travis Bean Resource about something, I replied, a year later, he replied. The bass is in Oxford... I'm hoping to cop a feel of it when we play there in September. Woop. [/quote] Where in Oxford? I might pop down.

I've just got in and am relaxing with a cold beer after tonight's gig at Horleyfest, a local festival near our hometown of Banbury, celebrating its 10th anniversary. We headlined the main stage, playing a 1 hour 45 minute set which was mainly played after sunset. With no lights on the audience we were playing to a vast expanses of black, with no audience visible to us at all, which was weird. It's difficult to engage with a crowd that you just can't see. Stage sound was rubbish to be honest, I couldn't hear anything other than the drummers cymbals and the lead vocals. All in all, a strange gig and one that I'll just put down as one of those that you do, remember little about and move on to the next one. Next stop for us is the Vaultstock festival in Banbury next Saturday, which I'm really looking forward to, and our final festival of the summer before autumn comes and we go back to the usual two hour set pub circuit.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1503160764' post='3356156'] Last night we had the most aggro I've had at an Edinburgh gig, oddly enough whilst doing a barely amped acoustic trio set in a tiny pub on Rose Street. It was fine until a group of guys in their 40s and 50s came in. They were conservatively dressed middle class guys of the sort you might see going to the rugby. I think it was one of those things where a group of work mates go out and drink rounds and no-one wants to admit that they can't really hold their drink. First they were shouting requests at us (we don't do requests), then trying to sing over us, then one of the drunker of the party stumbled into the guitar player. The guitar player is no shrinking violet, and some curt words were had. The bar staff then told them that none of the group would be served, but didn't explicitly tell them to leave. Just when we thought things were starting to calm down, we ended up with one of them squaring up to the band and threatening the guitarist as his friends tried to usher him out of the door. About half of the party (who had already been served) stayed around giving us dirty looks for the next hour while the others hung around outside. No-one got hurt, but the gig was no fun at all and not worth what they were paying us. I do think the bar staff could have dealt with things better too. [/quote] That sounds like a horrible situation to find yourself in. I've had a few 'incidents' over the years with over zealous punters that have necessitated me having a firm word, but never have I experienced someone squaring up to a band member. Considering we play exclusively in environments where alcohol is flowing freely I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often. The bar staff may not have handled things properly but it sounds like you and your bandmates behaved with restraint and dignity.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1503176334' post='3356289'] Outside, beautiful weather, 5:30-9:30 budgeted Church Festival Gig. Nice crowd and the band was playing at a level that meets my standard. I even ran into Frankie Carr from 60s hit makers The Critters. A fun night. Blue [/quote] You want to watch that Frankie Carr, Blue. Looks like he's trying to nick your bass...

Back on topic: fans of Donald Fagan might also be fans of Rosie Vela, whose 1986 album 'Zazu' sounds like 'The Nightfly' but with a female singer.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1503175148' post='3356283'] Yes, each to their own. There are guys that don't get Jaco. I say, " what's not to get?" Interesting comment coming from me, I don't get Thundercat. Blue [/quote] I don't really get either if I'm honest. I've tried, believe me I've tried. The luxury of Spotify affords me the opportunity to investigate anything I might want to try and get into, but alas I'm left cold. I'm not dissing Jaco or Thundercat, they just don't do a thing for me. Isn't it great how subjective music is? 😊

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1503124746' post='3355817'] Never got this album at all - too perfect and clinical for me, lacking in soul [/quote] I agree, each to their own.

I've used various compression pedals over the years but have eventually moved all of them on. Compression is one of those things I always think I should use, but it never makes a difference enough to my sound to justify persisting with it. I usually play with a slightly overdriven tone so that probably compresses the tone slightly anyway.

Highly recommended is the documentary 'Eagles of Death Metal - Nos Amis' which I happened upon whilst looking for something else on Netflix today and ended up becoming completely absorbed in. The film concerns the band preparing to return to Paris to finish their gig at Le Bataclan that they had to abandon three months earlier. You know the background. It's a harrowing watch at times, as Jesse Hughes and band struggle to come to terms with what happened and what they saw that night. One scene in particular shows Jesse being interviewed for French TV. He looks utterly empty, drained, traumatised, and it's difficult to watch. Jesse's friendship with Josh Homme forms the backbone of the story, and it's touching to see two men who genuinely love each other; Jesse's emotional reliance on Josh, and Josh's strength and support for Jesse. I really enjoy music documentaries and watch many of them, and this is one of the best I've seen. As unthinkably horrifying as the backdrop is, it's a powerful story where friendship and unity ultimately wins through. If you get the chance to see it you really should.

I've no experience of Fenix basses but I had a Fenix Thinline Telecaster copy in the early 90s which was perfectly adequate.

I'm a big fan of the J&D Jazz basses you can get from DV247, and I'm using mine a lot more than other basses I own which cost 10x as much. For just over £100 you really cannot go wrong.

Quality time with your wife is more important than a band that books gigs for dates you've already told them you can't do.

Interesting thread. Tightening up how we start a gig is next on my things to do list for the band. I've addressed, and now eliminated, the general fannying around between songs (long gaps, people looking at each other mouthing 'ready?', fiddling with tuner pedals etc) which has resulted in a tighter, more professional set.

It doesn't get a lot simpler than this, but it's all that the song needs. http://youtu.be/BVa-3xmwTRA

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1502528536' post='3351991'] Before anyone asks, NO there aren't any of my early recordings on there!!! P.S. Didnt find "Barnacle Bill The Sailor" either. Shame. I would love to find the original version of that. Had it on a 10" 78 when I was a kid. [/quote] A quick search on YouTube brings up several versions 😊

[quote name='jrixn1' timestamp='1502450898' post='3351526'] I have a Harley Benton PB-20 (i.e. their split-coil P-bass) - originally bought as a back-up, although it's currently my bass of choice (functions/weddings). I'd also be interested to hear if someone has tried the PJ-74 you linked to. Another option for a £100 PJ is http://www.dv247.com/guitars/jandd-yc-pbj-4-string-bass-guitar-3-tone-sunburst--201881 [/quote] As above, DV247 is worth checking. My J&D 75 Jazz bass is amazing, lighter than the HB equivalent and only £109. I bought it as a backup but it has usurped my EBMM Stingray as my main gigging bass. Outstanding value.

[quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1502484203' post='3351837'] Excellent. If you're interested the Smithsonian Institute website has a vast resource of free dowlnloads of out-of-copyright 78s and wax cylinders, it's amazing stuff. I'll try and find the link. [/quote] Fill your boots! http://www.folkways.si.edu/download-support/smithsonian

Excellent. If you're interested the Smithsonian Institute website has a vast resource of free dowlnloads of out-of-copyright 78s and wax cylinders, it's amazing stuff. I'll try and find the link.

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1502479839' post='3351802'] I've never yet heard a track by Crowded House that I didn't like. I remember being in Ireland in the middle of the eighties when Aussie music was introduced to us on TV and Radio for the first time. It featured heavily in the UK and Ireland for a while. I forget what became the next new sensation but I've always retained a fondness for the earthy rhythms of Aussie rock in general. [/quote] Beautifully written, timeless songs. I love Crowded House and I think Neil Finn is a genius. My favourite album of theirs is 'Together Alone, their masterpiece I reckon.

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1491910021' post='3276340'] [b][url="https://soundcloud.com/sleafordmods"]Seaford Mods[/url][/b] ...certainly not everyone's cup of tea. In fact I imagine that many here will hate them But I personally find them [i]very[/i] refreshing - a band (if you can call them that) that's actually saying something at a time when it's most needed. Raw as hell and exceedingly British. I love it. [/quote] I'm enjoying their new album. Everyone I know thinks they're dreadful but I find them very refreshing.

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1502439686' post='3351389'] Ive mostly seen him with a Fender - sometimes they play Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire. He is totally underrated. Very tasteful. [/quote] Nick played Warwicks for a long time. On the most recent CH dates he was playing a Gibson Midtown.

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1502380182' post='3351112'] What pick ups has it got? [/quote] Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders, I think.

[quote name='julietgreen' timestamp='1498410489' post='3324378'] Hi all, again. Thanks for the feedback - and the positive comments! Yeah - one of the reasons we went down well is because people liked hearing the good old fashioned rock. I like the idea of having 'low demand' projects on the go - I will need something to keep it going, otherwise, with normal job workload, it would be easy to let it drop. You're all right that other things will come along. Thanks for posting your vid, Dad3353 - you reminded me that we had this! https://youtu.be/JcUphKIbLm8 How do I embed video on here? [/quote] Sounds good to me! I recognise the band, I think. Pretty sure I've seen you play in Leamington, but a while ago?

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1502320976' post='3350716'] You can't get anything quite like this in any other version as far as i know - the neck size is unique to it, its made of ash and the body contour is different. It also has an SD QuarterPounder pickup (although you could retrofit that to any Precision). I played mine back to back with a normal Mexican P Bass and everything about it was noticeably different. The feel sold it to me and i do tend to like zingy rocky sounding basses anyway so the sound was dead on for me..... [/quote] I'd heard the neck was slimmer than the usual P profile which is what appealed initially; you're right, it feels great and I really fancy one now! I'd better get that Stingray that's gathering dust sold...