leschirons
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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.
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What are you listening to right now?
leschirons replied to Sarah5string's topic in General Discussion
James Taylor 1971 (ish) live, with Leland, Russ Kunkle, the Kooch and Carole King. It's world class song writing and world class players. -
+1 For that sort of money you could buy a whole bass player.
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Think it's a Kay. Maybe 1980s? No sound, and action like the Grand Canyon. Took about an hour to sort. Action now well playable. Set of used flats after cleaning and oiling the fingerboard, half a can of Servisol and a quick solder job. All working. Never had a short scale before (had to chop the strings down a bit) but looking forward to giving it a blast at the weekend.
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I met a guy in France some years ago with 11 basses, including three F Basses an Alembic, a Vigier, a Sadowsky and a couple of Fender Jazzes and, he couldn't play a note, and by that, I don't mean he was a terrible bass player, I mean, he had zero interest in learning, or playing bass. He just loved the things for what they were. He was a lawyer, had plenty of money etc and when I asked him why, he told me that his brother was a bassist and because there was always a couple laying around, he just sort of fell in love with basses. So, in response to the OP, "worthy" doesn't even come into it. If you've got the money, why not? In addition, the question is really only relevant to other players, if you turn up at the Dog & Duck with a £12,000 Fodera, Allison and Fred who run the cattery down the road aren't going to think "wow, he must be good" You're just another bloke holding another guitary thing to them.
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And likewise, Tom is a true gent and a basschatter that strives to ensure a trouble free transaction with great comms. Thanks again.
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Probably not relevant, but when I'm in the car, I'll pick a song that's just on the radio or whatever, doesn't even have to be something I like, choose a key (any key) and try and work the whole chord sequence or bass line out in my head. You'd be surprised at what you can retain in the depths of your mind.
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AER Compact Mobile 60w acoustic amp in great condition. D.I. effects send/return, onboard reverb chorus, phones out, tuner out, optional f/switch connection, 48v phantom power for the XLR/mic. Aux in for MP3s etc. Certainly the best acoustic amp I've ever used or heard. Added bonus of the option of 12v battery operation with internal rechargeable system. Two new batteries just fitted. Comes with the AER carry case. Approx 4-6 hrs playing time via the internal batteries depending on EQ and volume settings. Also possible to hook up to 12v external power source such as a car battery (cigar lighter etc) You can then play without mains power or without using the 12v internal power source. Obviously you can also use with normal 230v mains power. I guess if you're reading this you know what they do/ sound like/ cost, so I won't bore you with details but if you want to know all the tech ins and outs, let me know and I'll send you a PDF of the manual. These are now around the £,1325 mark grab a bargain. This is the model before the oval front panel and apart from the onboard effects selection which is now a 1-4 knob and not the push/push button type on mine, I can't see any difference. So, at just over a third of the price of a new one and the confidence that the batteries are good for another 5 years, I reckon it's a winner. Welcome to try it out chez nous, too heavy to post really. No trades please and price is pretty firm. Thanks.-
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Maybe Everyone In The USA Isn't Dim After All...
leschirons replied to Jason Karloff's topic in General Discussion
I got a bit lost with all that so, just to clarify, are we still allowed to call dim people dim? Or not? -
You too mate. If it goes, might have something else for you.
