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Ray Shulman was the main bass player for Gentle Giant (as well as guitar, violin and other instruments) You don't have to be a fan of prog rock to appreciate just what a fantastic musician and composer he was. Here's a worthwhile video where other musicians and composers talk about him and give examples of his incredibly original bass lines. -
Oh, this is wonderful ! 👍 Youtube wins again. Drummer plays a tree, and special guitar solo is at 3.40 Enjoy.
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Celebrities who applaud themselves on quiz shows, or on chat shows when they are introduced. Seems to be more and more common. I mean, where the hell did this ultimate expression of vanity first become acceptable ??? Rant over. Happy New Year everyone.
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Received a message from my sister in law asking me to email as she wanted me to do a favour. I replied positively, and then received this. It immediately smelt a bit odd, then I discovered my wife had also received the same email (allegedly from her sister) Contacted her sister, who told us that she'd just discovered that everyone in her address book had just received the same message 🙁 Be careful out there.
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I'm surprised no one's mentioned getting the key right for a cover before you even start rehearsing it. If the original key doesn't suit the singer and needs to be changed then that's the very first thing to sort out, before anyone's wasted time learning it in what turns out to be the wrong key for his or her voice range. Audacity or a similar program is your friend so you can send a song file round to band members in the amended key to learn correctly. 👍
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Here's a rare insight into XTC - a lengthy documentary from 1980 showing XTC recording at The Manor. (Warning: - may contain Richard Branson now and then) Also, extra points for vintage recording equipment. Yes, Colin Moulding was an extremely creative bass player, and I'm a big fan 👍
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He can certainly play though......
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Yep, they're branded Neutrik, but I think that's just the plugs. They're made to order but I can't remember where I got this from, maybe someone else can advise. 🙂 -
Here’s a very nice unmolested MIJ P bass, very good condition for a 35 year old bass and plays beautifully. A few minor marks which are shown in pics. Serial no. and prefix dates it to 1990. Weight is just over 8lbs using the rather less than accurate bathroom scales method – but basically it’s pretty light. I’ve retired from playing and have been selling off equipment and accessories and now, sadly, this has to find a new home also. You can check my profile, you’ll see I’ve been a regular contributor to the BC forum for a long time. Sensibly priced, only a soft case (a decent one) on offer with it, so it will be collection only. I’m based at Chichester, West Sussex, but I have family at Woking and Putney in London so the bass could be picked up from either of these places also. Thanks for looking.
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Here's Rob Mullarkey playing through the bassline he came up with for a Jordan Rakei track called 'Moda' To me his touch and feel are exemplary, and not just on this track, but just about everything he's been part of. Enjoy!
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These top class amps are part of an equipment sell off due to finally retiring from gigging. They have a valve preamp stage with a solid state output and are super clear and loud. One of these has been my regular amp to use with a Vanderkley 212MNT cab, also now for sale on this site. I was offered the second LH500 in a private sale and then had two, with one being a back up, but never needed it. I rotated which one I used as a main amp fairly regularly, the other one would come to gigs but remained in my car. (Except one time when a guitarists amp died halfway through a gig) Controls are simple and straightforward, if you are crafting your sound on your pedalboard then just setting the EQ’s around 50% will give you excellent results with no drama. There is a line out for a mixing desk if you need this. Obviously these can be for sale separately, but I’m not asking a lot of money for them as they have clearly been gigged regularly, so maybe you can justify treating yourself to the pair. I’m asking just £70 each for the amps, or £130 for the pair Here’s some Hartke details: The LH500 has a classic 12AX7 Class-A tube front-end design with a solid-state output. Developed with the HyDrive cabs in mind, the LH500 also has more than enough power and tone control to drive any cabinet on the market. This amp provides you with Treble and Bass Shelving to give its warm tone a little edge. Or use the brite and limiter switches to further sculpt your sound. Its intuitive front panel also makes adjustments on the fly a breeze. The LH500 packs a big punch in a portable, roadworthy package. A 2-rackspace metal frame chassis, steel faceplate and handles allow for easy, safe transport from gig to gig. With the needs of modern bass players largely centered around volume and versatility, the LH500 is an ideal solution that gives you plenty of options to create the exact sound you're looking for. Will pack carefully and courier to any UK destination at cost. Or you can arrange to collect from Chichester or Woking, or Putney in London
