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[quote name='JohnR' post='196768' date='May 11 2008, 10:30 PM']I have always played it slapped. The original sounds like it was slapped to me on a bass with pretty dead strings with that nice hollow tone.[/quote] So I definitely wont be able to play it then

[quote name='tonybassplayer' post='196403' date='May 11 2008, 10:54 AM']Major mental breakthrough for me last night as we played carwash for the first time. I think I missed a few notes in the fancy run a few times but in general I was pleased that I had committed to doing it as 6 months ago I would never have dreamt that I could play it. This forum has really got me fired up again with my bass playing and is a constant source of fun and inspiration so a big thank you to you all[/quote] Very impressive. It's one song that I just can't perfect. That hook at the end of each chorus always does me in. I can't figure out if it's slapped or tapped or just played fingerstyle and no matter how many times I practise it I still cant get it right.

+1 to all of the above. Dump that idiot as soon as you can. I started having lessons at 43 and my teacher was a graduate of the Bass Institute. He charged £20 per hour to come to me and the lessons lasted more like 1.5 hours. He brought his own laptop with all the relevant teaching software and left me with a pile of pre-prepared notes and homework every week. As for your hands being too small, that is just utter bollocks. These guys sound like failed guitards who think they can teach bass because it's easy. How can he possibly teach you to improve your technique without a bass of his own. A good proportion of the tutoring should be for him to demonstate on his bass what you need to do.

[quote name='Initiation Hunchback' post='191363' date='May 3 2008, 09:52 PM']OOOooooooh I like boyth called Matthew, ethpecially thothe that live by the thea Are you a thailor?[/quote] Everyone from Portsmouth is a sailor Welcome to BC Mathew

Another ex Pompey dweller. I was in Stamshaw for 16 years but moved just because I got so sick of not being able to park when I got home from work. I only managed to escape as far as Waterlooville though. Belated welcome to BC mush

Unfortunately your options are fairly limited. You can't rewire your cabs to alter the impedance and changing the drivers is not really cost effective. You'd probably spend more on drivers than the cabs are worth. In your position I'd save the money and put it towards some new cabs. I owned the same pair of cabs and while they are good sounding cabs, these days there are much lighter and better sounding alternatives around. Have a look in the classifieds on here.

[quote name='OldGit' post='189159' date='Apr 30 2008, 07:43 PM']So How is this going?[/quote] I still haven't received mine and it's now nearly May

That's pretty good

[quote name='paul, the' post='185968' date='Apr 26 2008, 03:48 PM']I agree with the sparse voice for reason. The choice to introduce will tell me more than an introduction ever could.[/quote] +1 You've got it absolutely right

+1. I agree that people should use the intro section before selling stuff but I don't think it's possible to make rules about it. If someone hasn't got the good manners to introduce themselves before selling stuff then compelling them to do doesn't make them any more polite or less likely to rip anyone else off. I think members can make their own minds up whether to buy off a total stranger. In my experience it makes me less inclined to buy off someone if they are using this forum as an alternative to freeads. Like the geezer who joined a couple of days ago and whose first three posts are trying to flog his Eden cab in three different threads

Try doing a search on here. There are several listed in the Bristol area. [url="http://www.partysounds.co.uk/"]http://www.partysounds.co.uk/[/url]

Have you seen the ex-hire one on evilbay at the moment. £250, although that may may qualify as well enough battered to look out of place next to your other one

[quote name='The Burpster' post='180372' date='Apr 19 2008, 10:44 AM']Official greeters? Ohhh nnoooo we dont have those... but hey welcome bud....[/quote] I know. Just kidding

[quote name='bootleg' post='179858' date='Apr 18 2008, 03:48 PM']Hi there Slap me someone for my thoughtless lack of etiquette. Here I go trawling the posts on this marvellous forum and then posting something for sale without introducing myself. Apologies to all.[/quote] Don't worry. You're forgiven Welcome to BC

Hello, welcome to BC. I'm sure the BC official greeters will be along any minute Playing the bass will certainly give you a different perspective when you actually get to play with a drummer. I've played with dozens and found that no 2 are the same. It makes life interesting if nothing else

I really wish you hadn't posted that

That's very pricey. Most likely a case of the shop jumping on the "vintage" bandwagon.

I've had worse service, although I'm not gonna mention any names. I sent a faulty cab back 5 times before they finally fixed it . When I complained directly to the manufacturer they sorted out the problem faster then the speed of light. I would write a letter of complaint to Peavey. Try and find out the name of someone high up at Peavey UK and write direct to him (or her). You've suffered an unreasonable amount of aggro and also you shouldn't settle for a few token freebies.

We are currently bass, drums, keyboards and guitar and are looking for a M/F singer to do soul/funk/Motown or anything that would fit a band of that type. Otis Redding, S & D, Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin and all the rest.

He's got some very nice looking Jap reissue Jazzes for sale. Has anyone ever dealt with this seller?

[quote name='Jase' post='176618' date='Apr 14 2008, 08:18 PM']minus the flares and freaky shirts [/quote] But that's the best part of doing a Purple Tribute

I too would sell my soul for that gig. Burn and Stormbringer off the Made in Europe album are two of the best rock songs and performances of all time. We used to do Child in Time and Highway Star but the singer couldn't hit the high notes and the Keyboard player always fluffed the keyboard breaks in Highway Star. Smoke on the water was always a reliable old crowd pleaser though. A deep Purple tribute would be my number 1 gig. I think getting a singer would be the difficult part, especially the Purple Mk 3 lineup and who would do those Glenn Hughes parts.

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I've got a set of slightly used 45 - 105 Rotosounds. I put them on my bass and didn't like them so took them straight back off again, so they are pretty much as new. They've been cut to length for a through body Precision.

[quote name='JJTee' post='174468' date='Apr 11 2008, 12:29 PM']You're the One That I Want - Grease (John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John) What a truly great bassline! - anyone know who played it?[/quote] Isn't it just Played by David Hungate. He's an LA and Nashville session player but also played in the original Toto lineup before Mike Porcaro