leschirons
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I had De Quervains tendosynovitus. Severe pain at the bass of the thumb when turning your wrist, gripping anything etc. Also had trigger thumb. Both hands. Actually only saw someone when it got to the point of not being able to play. I'd already had to do two gigs with my fretting hand over the top of the neck. That's weird. Anyway, saw a specialist and had two cortisone injections in the left bass of the thumb and told to rest it for two weeks. The right hand sorted itself due to not playing but the jabs really worked for my left hand. It's never come back but to be fair, I've not played much since moving back to the UK so it was definitely down to the huge number of gigs I was doing. Get proper medical advice asap, and it will get sorted. Good luck.
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I get it. I have fairly expensive 16" Zildjian K custom dark crash on the right. It just doesn't do what I want! Think I need a thin one but there's all this talk of "dry, dark, light" and other daft words that I don't understand in this context. I guess it'll mean going into a shop with a stick and hope that they've got a kick drum within reach.
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Now been relearning drums for about 10 weeks. Really enjoying it as I'm now confident about doing my pal's three gigs. Wouldn't surprise me if the basses ended up in the loft and I continued with drums. I think the physical side of it is doing me a lot of good. The down side is that I'm now buying new heads, another snare drum and now looking at changing a couple of cymbals. The instrument changes, but not the GAS.
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As above, Samson L612M powered stage monitor. 300w (250w + 50w tweeter) Sounds great, no damage apart from a few small scratches on the matt black metal top band probably due to an enthusiastic lead guitar solo requiring a foot up on something. This cost me over £250 when I originally bought it so £90 seems fair for a 300w powered monitor in nice condition. Obviously not postable as it's not the lightest thing in the world so collection from Swaffham or a meet up say within 15-20 miles of here is the plan. Ideally want a sale but could be up for trading depending on what you have and if I need or want one. A good quality thin crash cymbal would be nice. -
Popped down to Essex to buy a couple of monitors from Tom. Lovely guy, very easy to deal with. Made me very welcome. All in all, a very pleasant experience and a great deal. Got some seriously interesting gear too.
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A Sonor DP472 double pedal (400 series) in absolutely beautiful condition. Hardly used at all. This was £185 when bought new. I've used this probably about 20 times. Comes with the two (like new beaters) connecting bar, case and the two pedal units. This is in fabulous condition. Happy to post (guessing about £8 but will confirm if anyone is interested. Ideally looking for a straight sale however, might be up for a trade with a quality THIN crash cymbal (16"/17" etc) Only selling as I prefer my old single DW 5000 pedal. Doubles are not really for me. NOW £90. -
Whereabouts in Essex are you? -
SOLD PENDING USUAL. As title, a really nice condition JCM2000 DSL 50w all tube head. Made in England NOT far east (M prefix) and serial number states 2005. Don't really have a need for this any more so time to go. Sound and volume is immense as you'd expect. Last of the great Marshalls unless you want to buy a JCM800 Zak Wylde for the same price as a small house. This 50 watt classic head is perfect for Rock, Blues etc and also has a beautiful bell-like clean to it. No foot pedal unfortunately but everything works as it should. Obviously collection only from Swaffham area but not averse to a meet up within 20 miles in any direction if it helps. Welcome to come and try. Comes with a (albeit a little grubby) superb quality fitted padded cover. I've priced this to sell I believe, at about £75 under what appears to be the going rate. So, tell your skinny stringer mates or finally start up that Blodwyn Pig tribute band you'd always fancied doing. Possible trade options for quality fast crash cymbals (17"/18" but actually looking for an 18" Zildjian K custom hibrid) maybe a snare drum, or a DW hi-hat or, a 4 string jazz of some description. Possible PX on a hardcase to fit a 335, not fussy about condition.
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Azymuth, then Marcus Miller. Both at Ronnie's.
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I've not played drums for 14 years. Not gigged on bass or anything since moving back to the UK. Then, a few weeks ago, a mate got 3 gigs at the Dereham blues festival and asked if I can play drums for him. He was going to stay with us for the festival anyway. His drummer is abroad that date. So, three gigs, IN ONE DAY! and not only am I having to learn all his original numbers, I'm having to learn to play drums again. It's very hard at 70. However, a 90 min session gives me 4000 steps on my fit-watch so it's certainly exercise. I'll admit I'm very nervous about it. His drummer is a pro, and so is his bass player. The only qualifications I have are that I live 15 mins from Dereham and had a drum kit in the loft😆
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You sit down in the pub at the only available table, right by the solo guitarist/ singer with the awful classic rock backing trax who can't sing and can't play any of the solos and you realise you're sitting dead opposite and facing his wife and now having to bob your head and play drums on your knees while pretending it's not shite.😳
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I, weirdly, still read wanted adverts. I must say they've changed over the years. Wanted, sax or bongo player. Really? Not much difference there is there? 6th member wanted for "Gypsy punk band" what's that? and what instrument? Then, I see something for a bass player, any age or gender, bit of Americana, a few pop and rock numbers from the 60s up to the 2000s. Must be easy going and have a sense of humour. Sounds perfect until they ruin it all with "Looking to gig two or three times a month" Bugger, they sounded great up until the playing live bit. I just can't be bothered any more. Not even sure why I've still got my bass gear. Might even leave BC if I found a "Can't be arsed chat"😂
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Yes, this is a good post. I'm inherently lazy, and now at 70, not playing much bass since moving back to the UK so, can't really see myself putting in a couple of hours a day to improve. I'm a fairly sparse player that thinks more about space and gaps than loads of notes. I was good enough for the last 8 years in the french band for us to be the busiest in the whole department so, I sort of felt that there was no need to spend time improving my playing. As I said, I'm lazy. There was always going to be a hoard of 10 year olds on You tube doing what I do, 50 times better than me, and heading towards world class status. I'm good with that.😆 So, get on stage on Saturday night, enjoy the music and your mates, stick your £60 in your pocket, and if you're enjoying that, you've made it.
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You got in a band on the first day? Usually takes a week😆
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metaphorically, what does your bass sound like?
leschirons replied to Jean-Luc Pickguard's topic in General Discussion
My sound is akin to having spent £1600 more than I needed to as it's the same sound as the one that was £1600 less. -
Me on the left. 1968.
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Played in a French band for 7 years with keyboards. He had to playing all the time. Most annoying. Aparrently, the previous french bass player threatened to cut his left hand off. That appeared to cure the problem. However, I fondly remember one cool summer night where in the break, I popped outside to have a cigar, to find the keyboard player, both feet off the ground, pinned up against a wall by our harmonica player who hadn't managed to get a solo in for the entire first set.
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We wouldn't even ask if humour belonged in poetry, and that's all that lyrics are, poetry. Humour belongs everywhere and in everything. It's just an alternate view to the serious stuff. If the OP really meant to ask "do humourous lyrics detract from the actual music?" I think not, however, I do think that to write music that works with, and compliments lyrical humour is damn clever.
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Apologies as I have no intention of buying this but what an absolute pleasure just to gaze over similar gear that our band used back in the day. I love it. -
Different people, different perspectives. Sell your basses and buy Status Graphite. Problem sorted.
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Bloody hell, now there's a Brian May watch!!
leschirons replied to leschirons's topic in General Discussion
At least it goes higher than eleven. The charity thing is admirable of course but how long until I'm washing up with a B.M. Red Special J cloth? -
https://www.watchnation.com/product/seiko-5-sports-x-brian-may-red-special-ii-srph80k1/
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Message you tomorrow mate. Thanks for the offer of help. I won't be playing though. I'm the father of the bride and just don't think I'd get away with it😆
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Daughter is getting married on June 11th down in Teignmouth, Devon. Her special request is that my old function band do the reception gig. Problem is, they're French and, in France. 4 pce, vox, bass, guitar and drums. They're coming over with instruments only ( guitar and a bass) but would need me to provide P.A. and backline. We live in Norfolk. I can probably get my Ludwig kit down, my guitar combo and my Shuttle combo over a couple of trips beforehand but certainly won't be able to fit a P.A. in as we'll also have our son and partner in the car. So, does anyone know of anywhere reasonable and local (ish) that will hire out a fairly small P.A. 500-600watts will be more than enough. No need for Subs. Just a couple of tops, a mixer, relevant cables and at worst, a couple of monitors although one would do. Don't need any mics. Not sure if I'd need it delivered yet but the option would be nice. Somewhere between 80 -100 guests so think more village hall than Glastonbury, equipment wise. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks, Starting to panic, Swaffham.
