Steve Browning

[quote name='tony_m' timestamp='1507582067' post='3386586'] We're working on a couple of BBD songs ("Adventures in a Yorkshire Landscape" and "Ships In The NIght"), taking the "Gentlemen Rocketeers" versions as a point of reference. No idea how they'll go down if and when we do them live, but hopefully somebody will appreciate them!!! [/quote] Without the superfluous bass solo in Adventures I hope? God, that's awful!!

There was some interesting footage on YouTube recently of he recording session for God Only Knows which showed an upright, P bass and 6 string bass. The 6 string (from what I remember) was being used to add definition to the upright. I have to say the best exponent of the Bass VI (IMO) is Jimmy Vaughan. Plays it as a deep guitar (trem bar and all). Check out Chicken Fried Shake on the Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom CD is you get the chance. Wonderful Hammond playing and some brilliant Bass VI playing.

Many years ago I was in a rehearsal band. It was a bunch of older guys getting together to play big band arrangements. We used to rehearse in a pub on a Sunday afternoon (in the days when pubs closed on Sunday afternoons). Many of the players were either retired or just keeping their hand in. Nevertheless, it was great fun and playing in a big band is a wonderful musical experience.

I was asked to provide a bio for a tour I was doing last year, so that the promoter could put out some advance publicity. It came back for proof reading and I was shocked to learn that my silky vocals and soulful guitar playing were so good (especially as I do neither). On querying this, I was told she had Googled me and turned up a guitar playing Steve Browning in the Birmingham area. Indeed, the Steve Browning band appear to be doing quite well. But, there's more ................. A good (drummer) mate of mine suffered a near fatal stroke a few years ago and we did some benefits to raise funds to send him to the US for treatment. Afterwards there was a bash at a local pub and I went along to lend support. As I stood in the audience I was a bit taken aback for my name to be called out as someone who had contributed greatly to the success fo the days event. I wasn't sure what they meant and, on asking, discovered that the PA was supplied by Steve Browning and there he was, operating the desk. I'm thinking I need a drummer with my name and you've got the most confusing power trio and sound man on the scene!

I remember vividly playing a Levinson Jazz back in the early 90's and how impressive it was. Wonderful fit and finish (it was a translucent orange colour) and wonderful tone - it had tone trim pots underneath the control plate to keep the top minimal.

The Adelphi? Do you have the obligatory photo taken in the Gents?

Is there a conclusion to the story?

In the OP case there was a request for a decision within 24 hours. That may not have been necessary but it does imply it's available until those 24 hours have elapsed. I would sell it 1 second after the 24 hours certainly but a timescale was offered voluntarily.

I think my signature says it all. Creature of habit and all that!

First performance Age - 17 Venue - College hall Bass - Columbus Jazz Amp - Carlsboro 50 Top through Impact 2x15 cabinet Set list - various songs from Babbacombe Lee by Fairport Convention First gig Age - 17 Venue - Beach at Emsworth, Hants Bass - Columbus Jazz Amp - Carlsboro 50 Top through Impact 2x15 Set list - Included Roxette, She Does It Right, All Through The City (Feelgoods), White Riot (The Clash), Missiles On Pompey, Carnage In Currys, At Any Time, No Time For Dancing (originals). Embarrasing moment - finishing setting up only to realise I had actually left my bass at home!

On the info provided I would say the expiry is 22.18 tonight, 24 hours after a decision was requested (within 24 hours). I don't think any other potential buyer woul be put off by that and it demonstrates a good dollop of integrity (not that it needs to be shown necessarily) but the OP's friend suggested the deadline after all.

When I was about 17 I was playing a lot of jazz gigs with ex Marine bandsmen. These are guys who can really play! I got so much good advice from them (I haven't always followed the 'never say no to a bunk up' part) but they always said that you should keep going and keep smiling. I would be hopelessly lost in so many numbers (ever tried to busk Misty?) but was always complimented by very earnest audience members who would say it was wonderful to see such a youngster playing these numbers so well. In many instances only the first and last notes were right!!

I dare say it's a hobby to many, as they have stated, but for many of us it's far more than that. I would return to full time gigging if there was an opportunity. However, that would mean playing in a function band or similar. You seem to be doing pretty well in that you appear to be in a good place to achieve what you want. I wouldn't want to be just a hired hand and have no interest (vested or otherwise) in the workings of the band. I get the impression that the scene over there is quite different and that the gigs you do involve more hours and more pay. A bar band here will get around £250 a night (roughly). 4 gigs over 4 weekends generates an income of £4,000. Just a straight split (with 4 in a band) gives £1k a month, 12k a year. That's not enough to live on (although many have to try). You have the reverse of the options available to most of us. In the UK a bar band wouldn't enable anyone to earn a living. The choice is weddings or a job to pay the bills and gig when opportunities arise (and they're diminishing rapidly). How do you deal with it? I guess you could either accept it or go on a site populated by people who envy your opportunity and moan about it.

Keep the Boogie!!!! Don't forget about the passive radiator and what that adds.

That is exactly what a bass guitar should look like. I think I may be suffering from something but that is pretty much my favourite sight.

There is but it doen't say whether it's the US version or not. The non-US has a basswood body. Nothing wrong in that but it's not the right spec.

Rather nice Limelight just turned in the For sale. It says P neck but I am not sure what this means. I would contact Mark and ask. Fender themselves say this:: [color=#000000] The modern Fender American Standard Precision Bass is a guitar with a B neck with a Modern C neck shape, with B referring to nut width, and Modern C referring to the curve shape of the back of the neck.[/color][color=#000000] Nut widths either either A, B, C or D.[/color][color=#000000] A – 1 1/2-inch B – 1 5/8-inch C – 1 3/4-inch D – 1 7/8-inch[/color][color=#000000] …and these were the original letter designations for Fender necks well before the whole neck-shape-by-letter thing came into being.[/color][color=#000000] Fender neck shapes can be C, U, or V, and these letters literally refer to how the back of the neck is not only shaped but also [i]how it looks[/i]. This means a C does have a shape similar to that of a letter C, a V actually looks like a letter V on the back, and so on.[/color][color=#000000] U – Early 1950s or 1970s shape Soft V – Early 1950s Hard V or just V – Mid-1950s shape C – Late-50s oval shape Modern C – Modern flat oval shape[/color]

What, the barman ex of Coronation Street? :-)

http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/u_box/e/select.php?cd=08-325079704 That's £395. About £500 imported I would think.

I would really look at the PB62US first. With some slight modification (as mentioned) you would have what you want and some decent change. Even has the right decal on the headstock!

D'oh. Forgot the other obvious. With your budget you could get a very nice JV Squier. Again, I have had one of those and they are similarly excellent. Not sure I'd put it above the Japanese Fender 62 (there will be those who disagree vehemently - probably people selling them) but well within your budget and is likely to appreciate.

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1505990094' post='3375659'] Budget-wise under £2k. Obviously the further under that the better! The Japan reissue sounds VERY interesting... [/quote] Fender Japan are (were) the Cinderella Fender business. Consistently excellent build quality and very much cheaper than the US version. I have had a 60's reissue but favour the B profile of the 70's. In your position I would look at a Fender Japan PB62US (you want the US one for its alder body and US hardware) and consider a pickup swap (there are plenty of good options) and, if you want the full experience, a set of reverse tuners. I reckon around £650 would get you all that lot. This option I can personally recommend. The only other thing (if you want to get really authentic) would be the scratchplate. None of these 'modern' versions have scratchplates which match the old tort. I think there are folk around who do that but the factory ones rarely look convincing IMO. If you don't want sunburst then you could also contact Mark at Limelight (google classic and cool guitars) who puts together excellent basses at a very reasonable price.