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I'm far too old and "rock" to know what's what however, our daughter's partner is a DJ and produced tons of this type of stuff with MAGIX software and a USB keyboard. He gave me a quick (2 hours, yawn, but you have to appear keen))demo of it, and I must admit, I was impressed. Basslines, drum loops, loads of samples, all there, thousands of the buggers. Apparently there are tons of stuff to download free as well. He then just uses an M.Audio interface if he needs to add anything in way of guitars, vocals etc. He gave me the software and I have used it a few times just to do backing trax for guitar. Works a treat.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1327710512' post='1515888'] That's handy then?!? Thanks for the warning! [/quote] That's worth checking out then. I've always had the insurance as I was the client of GLS. at this end.

It's probably still worth giving Parcelforce a call. When I've sent stuff over from France, I use a French company called GLS. They have a reciprocal arrangement with Parcelforce and I'd guess that Parcelforce will have a similar arrangement with a German courrier. I've had no problems. If you want a more recognised international outfit, then UPS but they're likely to be slightly more expensive. As with everything, you get what you pay for.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1327590828' post='1513872'] Don't quite follow you I'm afraid [/quote] Simply refering to the realisation that I'm too old to make judgements on what type of amp tones define metal after listening to your band. Its not a genre I follow so maybe should have not suggested anything. I was purely going on budget / price. To me, 100 /120 watt heads can "do" metal. I'm not enough of an expert to discern the different amps required for certain types of music

[url="http://www.zikinf.com/?sid=45a18f4dc88408f4f54ab09b23ef0884"]http://www.zikinf.co...54ab09b23ef0884[/url] Try this link. It's a French musicians website. At the main page, click on "petites annonces" for all the secondhand gear and then follow the obvious links for Basse / Basse electrique etc The French are huge Fender users and there's usually hundreds on here, on hundreds of pages. If you find something, most of them will be able to read and reply in English and are usually happy to deal with a Brit. Most will accept Paypal to get round the currency problem. The French usually want very good money for secondhand gear but surprisingly, the real vintage stuff (1960s Precisions etc) seem to go for a lot less than Denmark Street prices. It's good for a mooch around anyway if you're bored. In fact here's one on this site. [url="http://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=738430"]http://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=738430[/url]

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1327586759' post='1513790'] Don't think this one is quite right, very metallica sounding [/quote] Ah, just listened to your band. See what you mean. I'll get me coat and put some coccoa on.

Great playing and what a great tone.

[font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#800080][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_nt5v1OtKE"][size=3][color=#800080]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_nt5v1OtKE[/color][/size][/url][/color][/size][/font] [url="http://www.imuso.co.uk/Amplifiers/Amplifiers-By-Instrument/Electric-Guitar-Amplifiers/6563-/Laney-LV300H-120-Watt-Valve-Electric-Guitar-Amplifier-Head"][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#800080]http://www.imuso.co.uk/Amplifiers/Amplifiers-By-Instrument/Electric-Guitar-Amplifiers/6563-/Laney-LV300H-120-Watt-Valve-Electric-Guitar-Amplifier-Head[/color][/size][/font][/url] Check this out for no money for what you get. Link below You tube is the cheapest I found it. The You tube demo is in Chinese (I think) but about 4 mins 20 sec. You get a taste of the metal tones. Worth a look.

[quote name='derrenleepoole' timestamp='1327404607' post='1510539'] Yes, I've thought of doing this, and I know people who do. A designer should get four salaries if they work for a company! Their own, one of doing the job of the client, one for sorting out all the crap that reps bring to the job that didn't exist in the first place and one for sorting out crap from incompetent printers [/quote] Funny that, I have a mate whos a printer who moans about incompetent designers (present company accepted of course) who come up with stuff from the darkest depths of their imagination and expect someone else to produce it

I hate this song so I told the drummer that I was with about 10 years ago that none of the notes needed to play it are on my bass. He seemed to accept that.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1327483802' post='1511884'] Have you ever played one? [/quote] Funnily enough, a guy I know here bought a Chinese Les Paul standard. Complete with Gibson logo'd headstock and case, pucker glued neck the lot. Even had Made in USA on the reverse and a serial number. We seriously took the piss, until it was plugged into a boogie Mk1V and sounded great. Even with the £5 pickups. He changed the tuners and still plays it. Chinese manufacturing has come a long long way. Not condoning this though in any way.

Bugger, I've only just noticed that the OP is a very new member. Feel a bit guilty now so sorry bass man219 Just a bit of fun.

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1327449112' post='1511604'] Les gave me crabs, which is bad, but Flea done a poo. Could go either way really. [/quote] FLEA DONE A POO??? Have you still got it?

Definately Les Claypool for me. I've been to both their houses and you should see how Les has done his kitchen. Absolutley lovely whilst Flea however, has no idea whatsoever about work-top / unit colour co-ordination and quite frankly, has bought very cheap appliances.

It's just a silly phase, you'll get over it.

One band is all UK / USA party type covers apart from two original numbers and two French numbers. 2nd band is again covers doing everything from Country to Thin Lizzie so a little more rock orientated. Acoustic duo with the wife. Anything from Cyndi Lauper and Carole King to Prince. About to embark on an AC/DC thing. Slight possibility of doing some Albert Lee / Dire Straits stuff with someone else. At home, I try and nail stuff that I'll never get a chance to play

[quote name='BRANCINI' timestamp='1327260177' post='1508529'] Seeing as the Bells catalogue has gone down so well, try this for more old gear.. [url="http://www.manchesterbeat.com/gear/guitars.php"]http://www.mancheste...ear/guitars.php[/url] [/quote] Bloody hell, you've got some gems there. Haven't seen a Grimshaw LP for about 35 years although my mate still has a Grimshaw GS33 which was an SG type with 2 P/U like a standard. Fab stuff, got any more?

[b]Absolutely brilliant. I remember at one point they started to include Kay guitars and I would dream of one day owning a Kay "Red devil" Don't think I ever even got to see one in the flesh.[/b] [b]Thanks for posting this.[/b]

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1327230515' post='1507956'] [emoticon]slaps head with palm[/emoticon] Sorry Keith. I had just recently woken up and not had my double espresso - am I excused? [/quote] Double espresso? blimey Paul you must be a real pro I stick to the woossie Senseo stuff. Mind you, I have had about six so far since getting up so you're excused.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1327224549' post='1507877'] Gary - this is the only thing I have ever read that makes me want to live in France! Just too much fun to ignore. [/quote] Yes Dave, I know what you mean

Thanks guys. I think I will. I was sort of expecting a few replys about shattered spinal columns, deafness, having to buy light basses, learning to play a Tammy Wynette set and being in by 10.pm. But, this guy is too crazy to ignore for me. Especially here as we're not exactly talking about the centre of the musical universe. I've met him before at the French guitar festival. He can actually do a pretty good Chet Atkins as well but AC/DC is his passion or rather, infatuation to the point of scary. The Romford boy is actually quite a hard act to mimic as has been said before. CW has got to be one of the tightest and solid players ever. It all sounds simple until you need to play like he does.

[quote name='captain black' timestamp='1326240728' post='1494498'] Did anyone else go straight for the 'see other items' to see if he had the rest of his family in there? [/quote]

I would have walked just before your third paragraph. You don't need that crap.

[b]Having reached official "old age" now, I had considered giving up the rockier stuff and doing some country / blues stuff due to the fact my voice can't cope anymore and I find it hard work. However, I just had an offer to play with this guy. He's a completely mad AC/DC stalker, writes tribute songs to them, makes videos, records himself in his studio and plays all the instruments on the tracks. He's had a band in the past and now wants another. Apparently, one of his videos is on their official site!![/b] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDx1G5BQMgE[/media] I'm old and in pain but this just looks too crazy to turn down. I just love a weirdo. He's got loads of stuff on You Tube. Whadya reckon, go for it?