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[quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1448526351' post='2916067'] Now there's an idea for another topic. What's the best band you saw but cannot remember? I think I saw Hawkwind and Joe Walsh (not together), but don't remember much. And no unusual substances involved, just don't remember. No reflection on either, I'm sure they were excellent. [/quote] I don't think you're alone, I'd guess that most of Hawkwind aren't even sure if they were ever actually in Hawkwind

A friend here bought a Jazz bass via Ali Express. He only told me a couple of months ago and he's had it 2 years now. I thought it was genuine to be honest. Damn good copy, and on the one occasion I used it, apart from the different feel of the neck and action, it didn't really sound any worse than my custom shop with all the bells and whistles. Stayed in tune too. He had no real issues with the delivery either although it wasn't a five minute thing and a couple of e-mails had to be sent.

[quote name='Doctor J' timestamp='1448483253' post='2915855'] Ah yes, another thng about old SBs... it can be a challenge to find one with both coils of the original MB pickups in working condition, you'll find lots of replacements like that one or ones where it all goes silent when switched to series [/quote] Yes, I guess it all depends what is most important to the buyer, The feel and playability or retaining the original sound. Mind you, there are a couple more around the 900€ mark so still cheaper.

Ha, just realised it's got a Noll pre in it and a Crell P/up. Maybe not what you're looking for as he doesn't have the original parts. Sorry.

Here's one for sale over here. Under half the price. I don't know much about these so I'm assuming it is what he says. You'd know more than me. Have attached his pics and if you want me to find out if it's still available, let me know. Insured postage to UK would probably be about 45€ Forgot the link so here it is. [url="https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=1133737"]https://www.zikinf.c...annonce=1133737[/url] Works out at about £390 at today's rate.

I suppose because of my advancing years, I was lucky enough to have seen a few of those listed above like SRV, Laura Nyro, The Who, Queen, Free with Paul Kossoff, Rory Gallagher etc although I seem to have been lacking in the major rock acts department like early Purple, Led Zep, Hendrix, Ronson etc. Strange, as that was when I seriously into rock music. Even the early Who Queen gigs were small affairs so maybe I simply didn't like huge venues. Some interesting names coming up though.

Just been listening to Michael Hedges. Really regret not seeing him in concert.

Fast fret will help just be fore a gig.

Acoustic duo gig last night. (Me guitar + female vox) Didn't know if I was looking forward to it really due to the current mood here. They were thinking of cancelling but decided to go ahead in the end in line with the typical and admirable French attitude of "You can't keep us down" Wasn't packed, but we had a minutes silence, then started with Imagine (Eva Cassidy version) That went down well and then we did our normal sets but with an added 10 French numbers dotted around. A very good night in the end as quite a few turned up later in the evening.

It's just one of those really rare ultra feelgood numbers that everyone wants to hear. Love it or not, it's quite infectious, like "Happy" was.

Lou Reed, way back in the mid 70's. Was really looking forward to the gig. (Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner on guitars) and I was raving over the Rock & Roll animal album at the time. Came on stoned, 90 minutes late to booing and slow hand claps from the audience and then proceeded to tell us all to f*** off if we didn't like it. Big mistake. After 5 minutes of flat mumbling / singing and the worst out of tune guitar playing I've ever heard, we did. About 60% of the audience walked. Andy Summers comes a close second. Jazz trio, at Pizza Express. Talked for more time than they played, mainly about how he was influenced by Thelonius Monk at the age of 12 (really?) A complete twat who felt it was necessary to explain why he played this chord or that chord. On the upside, the four cheeses pizza was very nice.

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1447857889' post='2910987'] ....and if you really want to gain access you will find a way.... [/quote] You, are Jimmy Johnson, and I claim my £5

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1447840807' post='2910774'] If you really want to gain access to the gig you will find a way.... [/quote] Apart from the fact I'm 500 miles away?

[quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1447783465' post='2910370'] Fiver for a HD live stream: [url="http://ronniescottsjazzclub.cleeng.com/steve-gadd-band-live-stream/E251544075_GB"]http://ronniescottsj...m/E251544075_GB[/url] [/quote] Thanks for the link. Much appreciated. May well go with that. Have seen a few Face book clips from earlier in the tour and it looks great as expected. Just hoping that our internet feed will be fast enough. May even stand outside the house in the cold for 45 minutes first and then get the wife to bump into my chair every 5 mins to make the experience "real"

I don't really eat before a gig but it's because I'm old and want a doze in a comfey chair.

Bought a Line 6 Pod and Floorboard from Andy some weeks ago now but only just got it back home to France. Couldn't have wished for a nicer guy to deal with. Great deal, condition as advertised, superb packaging and really great comms despite actually being on tour at the time of the sale. Buy from / sell to, with confidence.

Go for it. I have more guitars than basses. Nowt wrong with that.

Well, today I heard for the first time (on Planet Rock) The Foo fighters cover of Baker Street (yes, that one) I saw the Foos at Wembley a while back and I must say they were great. Really entertaining and full of energy, with great songs to boot. Their cover of Baker Street however, is utter sh*t and should be banned. Overplayed MOR pop that it is, it's a classic and well written song. If I heard a band play it like this in a pub, I'd walk. An absolute mess, played really badly. I sincerely hope they did it for a laugh rather than think they had something to offer this song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO1qcWa6blQ Here it is.

I always remember Papa was a rollin stone having a really long intro (just under 4 mins or thereabouts) Obviously not the winner, but a classic.

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1445770399' post='2893947'] 7.5 octave range?! [/quote] [quote name='geoham' timestamp='1445784813' post='2894144'] So she says! From my perspective though, she just sings everything in the recorded keys...makes for an easier life all round! [/quote] 7.5 octaves puts her about 3rd in the world rankings for vocal range Guess you can cover anything from Johnny Cash to Minnie Ripperton then

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1445197205' post='2889570'] Very Allan Holdsworth. [/quote] Didn't he use the little cricket bat type? Can't remember, he's brilliant though. Funnily enough, I've wanted one since I saw Leslie West use one years ago.

Had GAS for one of these for ages now.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1445187242' post='2889427'] A sound is musical if it is intended to be. Without intention, it is just a nice noise. [/quote] So if birdsong sounds musical to the human listener but is not intended to be "music" as such, by the bird (I assume that as far as the bird is concerned, it is communicating information) is it, or is it not music? If it is, it then suggests that the listener can decide.

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1445170567' post='2889235'] Isn't it though? [/quote] What do I know? I can't even decide whether your reply was sarcastic or not