Steve Browning

The deaths of two guitar playing legends has unleashed an army of guitarists/bands performing 'tributes', their versions of songs made famous by the departed. Why do they think anyone wants to hear a (to use the fairly recently-coined term) Poundshop version of a classic piece of music? It's more of an insult than tribute. Actually, I hate bass players covering Youtube and Facebook with their solo noodling too but that's slightly different, I guess.

Can't believe it. I'm stunned.

I always ask for Bohemian Rhapsody in the studio. Here's an example (someone else put the images to the song) ...;

That should work fine. I used to use one of these exact desks (combining my computer output) to practise.

Check out the Kent Armstrong Vintage P pickup. I have always used them in basses (replacing the stock MIJ pickups). If you like what you read, I have one that you are welcome to. Drop me a pm with your details and I'll send it to you.

Could be either in my band. I will usually use the bass drum as the basic trigger but we quickly evolve p-arts between us and we know each other well enough to read each other and operate as a team 'on the fly' as it were.

I fully anticipate being squarely in that last camp. Just got to get the bl33ding thing!!

Mesa also have a social media presence and a post explaining the delays would have managed expectations.

Interesting and thanks for passing that on. I guess my (harsh) response that they shouldn't then offer goods for sale (and take the money). Similarly, I was told my amp was being built on 4th August so there has been plenty of time to let me (and others) know the score.

I see lot 72 in the catalogue is a navel officers uniform. Shouldn't it be orange?

This is true. Over the years I know of several people who have bought Boogie gear because of the sound of my rig. A good chum is a Boogie endorsee so I am pursuing other avenues.

Yes, although it's galling because he said that my amp was being built on 4th August on this forum. I think (in hindsight) I'd not have known. It gives the impression it's just sitting around somewhere.

Built on 4/8 and due for delivery on 25/11. Kudos to the chap who is, seemingly, walking it to the coast and then swimming across the Atlantic, to deliver it!! 😞 I had 3 gigs later this year and it won't be here for any of them.

Seems like it won't be until almost the end of November!! M original order stated that it would be received by the supplier on 30/9. Today, the day before, the order is updated to 25/11. Considering I was informed my amp was being built a good few weeks ago (on this very forum) it seems a real pity that the date is updated so very late, and by almost 9 weeks. My first Mesa based disappointment in 32 years. Guess I had a good run.

I do similar but incorporate the set up into my PC. I put the bass, PC output and a line in through a small mixer and the main output goes to an amp and speakers. I can play along to any source either with volume or headphones. I have recently got a small USB powered mixer so the PC output is digital and no need for an extra plug. Maybe a bit much but very versatile and I can obviously control the volume/sources from one place.

Mesa Boogie Diesel 2x15. Handled the full range of the bass with equal aplomb and had both depth and definition.

Fingers crossed for a better outcome. Good luck.

I'm pretty sure that Queen Live Killers has different parts from different gigs on it (bass from one, drums from another etc). Live and Dangerous is a famous example and certainly the solo played by Robbo on the accompanying DVD (supposedly of the gig) is different to the one on the recording.

If you were impressed then maybe the benefit of the doubt but no explanation for their being late? If another chance, I'd be packing up 10 minutes after the rehearsal was due to start if there's a repeat.

Any news?

I have had a 'real job' for a few years now and am ok. This is the last month of a 6 month 20% salary reduction and I will be glad of the missing money. The company have said they'll make good before March and so I am hoping for a windfall at some point. I have a lot of friends who earn their living (or earned, I should say) from music and many are struggling. I am not sure the live scene is going to recover for some considerable time. Add in the (genuine) effect of pulling up the drawbridge, we are (collectively) in for a rough ride as more bands (those that would have toured in Europe) join the competition for the fewer gigs that survive here.

They would have to be a) apologetic and b) exceedingly good for me to do anything but steer well clear. Total disrespect for you.

Maybe you should start with bass sounds you like and work from there. Obviously no Fender type bass is going to work if you don't like the feel but an idea of what sounds good to you would put you in the right area for what you might want to look at.

I think I should also mention my neighbour (during my late teens), Mrs Sanderson. When my band were practising in the garage, she would come in and tell us how fantastic we were! 🙂