Richard R

Worst purchase: set of Ernie Ball strings I bought on a whim at the guitar and bass show and haven't put them on. Second place best: the Smoothhound wireless kit I took in px when I sold my EBS Session 60 amp. It buzzes and plips like anything on stage, but in my practice room it's silent and means one less lead. Which makes it easier to pick up the bass and practice. Best purchase: In person lessons! I don't practice enough in the week to get the maximum value (blame the job) but I am slowly and measureably improving stamina and repeatabilty and adding to my technique. Big shout out to Chris at at The Instrument Factory in Newport Pagnell.

Looks the business, but the minimum order is 70 yards!! I shared the suggestion of pulling the tab to see if the grill comes away. If it does then her Mum will probably replace the fabric (Dad is blind) and can discuss options with the daughter. She wouldn't take a cab apart though.

That is a build diary I would love to see!

I hadn't spotted the black tab, my EBS had the same thing. In that case it will be dead easy. You're right though, the time consuming bit will be the staples. Will let you know how it goes.

Hi All, A friend of mine has a well loved Fender Rumble 40 which she uses as an on stage monitor at church with the DI to the PA. However the grill cloth is damaged and needs replacement. Her dad wants to do this as a surprise, and seems to think I might be competent to help! Fender style cloth will cost about £40-£60, but I don't think she's fussed about an exact match on the cloth, just the grey colour, which means cheaper options are available. This looked pretty good to me. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pewihyer-Protective-Dustproof-Replacement-Speakers/dp/B0FF327BYT Any suggestions on cloth? How hard is it to get the cab apart to change the cloth? Or does the grill just lever forwards? Thanks as always!

Bumped up as I realised the box with this stuff in is still in my garage.

I love ACG basses!

Another talented band.👍 Maybe the future of music won't be so bad after all?

I thoroughly enjoyed that, I left it playing on repeat while decorating. Indie pop isn't my genre really, but as others have said, had an 80s feel, and could almost have been Blondie in a couple of places. There were some neat turns of phrase in the lyrics, particularly in the latter songs on the album. There's some talent developing there Available through Bandcamp, which is how I've bought the CD. https://tulparockband.bandcamp.com/album/monster-of-the-week

I'll kick it off after Christmas.

Of course it is. "And a very profitable Thanksgiving to one and all" said Tiny Tim

You got your daughter a meal out from the 1970's? 🐔

Remember too Black Friday bargains are usually just stuff the retailers can't get rid of, or that they've discounted previously anyway.

Almost on the home straight now.

Up to 20 already!

Thanks @Frank Blank You had better add me to the list too I suppose. Brawley 5 string, Roland V-bass system, Ashdown ABM-300, maybe some interesting bits and pieces. Door code to let you lot all in the hall!

BMW connection?? Answered my own question and found this: https://blog.music-man.com/featured-category/the-history-of-the-bongo-bass-a-collaboration-with-bmws-designworks/

Top Pun. (cue the music)

The whole point is bring what you've got. I've never played a proper musicman or a bongo, still on the list, but I played a Harley Benton one year that I way preferred to a Wal.

Dear Mr @Al Nico, I am writing in response to your recent suggestion of a new bass position which you called "The Half Angel". I was intending to play at church tomorrow morning, and so this afternoon decided I would practice your move. The most appropriate song seemed to be "The Lord Reigns", an upbeat number (especially with our over enthusiastic young drummers), where the move could be employed on the repeated phrase "The Lord Reigns" in the chorus. My practice room at home is about 2.1x2.0m and has my work desk and chair, a small Ikea chair bed, Yamaha keyboard, two basses and an Ashdown combo. I decided that with careful alignment on the diagonal I could practice the move safely. Alas, I was mistaken. On the third "Reigns" of the second chorus I lifted the bass neck and my left leg as intended. However I caught my foot under the back of my work chair. This unbalanced me and the bass and I tipped leftwards at speed towards the chair and desk. The Bass is more expensive than the desk so I instinctively turned to the right to avoid smashing the headstock into the desk, but in the process twisted my hips in a manner not attempted since my graduation ball disco in 1988. I was now completely unbalanced (as indeed I was then). The chair, given angular momentum from my foot, spun round towards me as I fell headlong towards it still trying not to damage the bass. The back of the chair hit my face at roughly the same time as the bass knocked over the keyboard stand, and the.noise from the bass amp and me were equally loud and unpleasant. My fall continued and I finally came to rest sideways on the floor with the bass across my neck, the lead twisted around my legs, a terrible diminished chord emanating from the amp, and small cartoon bluebirds tweeting round my head. From this I conclude: 1) The move should be renamed "The fallen angel" or possibly "The falling sinner". 2) I am not, and never will be, cut out for "moves" 3) The good Lord has a sense of humour, occasionally slapstick. Yours, in traction, @Richard R.

Only seven months to go, must be time to start an attendee/ gear list 😁 @Richard R - Brawley 5 string, V-bass gear, amp and confusion. @SpondonBassed @jazzyvee @Jabba_the_gut @pantherairsoft @Machines @Geek99 @howdenspur @Frank Blank If anyone is up for helping out on the day then let me know. We'll divvy up jobs closer to the day. Last bash @Andyjr1515 gave us an excellent lesson on how to set up a bass properly. I have an idea for a different guest speaker this year, but I'e not made contact yet. Any suggestions welcome.

I play in church so Bus Wipers - phallic or limpid - are not required. 🤣

Are you all just making these names up?

Lovely colour. The Wherthers Original of Bass Bodies.

The LV would definitely be an infringement. The JD waveform is more interesting. I guess you would need to find the original publication they copied the waveform from and ask them. Or not worry about it for a one off.