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[quote name='jonnythenotes' timestamp='1425913545' post='2712116'] So what's the diffence between someone performing or playing a song on you tube, and playing the same song at a gig..... viewers or an audience...its the same thing. Unless its the the original song writer playing it, it's always going to be someone else trying to re-create the original as best they can. Whether you are male female, old or young, you are basically saying..."look what I can do... And I love it.." So all you folks who think its not right to show others what you can do, what is it that you do at gigs then...hide behind the drummer ? One of the key things about music, is the sense of achievement at having learnt something, and then wanting to share, or show this to other people. Scott Devine is the bass player I have learnt more off than any one on You Tube, as have thousands of others...this is because the signs over his door say 'lessons' or 'learn.' If this girl had used a similar title, would she still be the cause of such debate. For all the folks who are saying its nothing special, remember there are hundreds of players who are no where near this skill level yet, and at some stage in the past, none of us were. If I was trying to learn this song, I would be glad it was available. [/quote] Well, quite a lot really. A gig is a real time social occassion with direct interaction with othe musicians Possibly) and an audience. Also you are doing it live - One take only. Sitting in a bedroom playing into a camera with a backing track seems (to me ) to be the antithesis of social interaction. And, for the record, I freely admit that the player in the original posting completely knocks spots off anything I'll ever be able to do. But I still can't understand this compulsion people seem to have to post everything on the bloody net (Other than the money thing, or the publicity thing - but even then you'd surely be better off gigging, for both the money and the exposure).

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1425841579' post='2711362'] Had a chat with the TC Product Manager at the show today and it transpires that they did not appreciate that UK mains voltage can sometimes be much higher than the European 230-volts. Our mains supply of 240-volts was causing a resistor to blow in the power supply. They have assured me that this has now been fixed and that all new stock is OK. [/quote] All electrical equipment sold in the EU must be capable of working on a range of voltages that spans both UK and continental voltages. I think it's 230 +10% -6%, i.e. 216 to 253 volts. So it sounds to me like TC man was bullshitting.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1425857810' post='2711620'] By not endlessly agonising over your tone. [/quote] But then where's your excuse for buying new stuff?

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1425857483' post='2711613'] Despite the fact it's the way many of us learned how to play? [/quote] Well, I didn't learn that way (though many people probably wish I had). But seriously, it seems a really weird idea to video yourself doing something and then put it on the net. I have the same concerns with people reporting their every moment on facebook. To me it seems very sad, almost as if these people need to do these things to make themselves feel OK about themselves, or to justify their existence. I can't believe that these people do it out of altruism to help their fellow bassists learn stuff.

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1425832125' post='2711210'] What about this bloke? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZK4gb-H_wY#t=31"]http://www.youtube.c...ZK4gb-H_wY#t=31[/url] [/quote] Irrespective of how good or otherwise she is - I just love that tone. How do you get that?

[quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1425819557' post='2711001'] I'm not a big fan of this playing along to songs on Youtube thang. [/quote] This, irrespective of gender or sexual/dressing orientation.

I have recently bought an LMIII, and all I can say is that I love it. With everything pretty well flat it gives me just the sound I want (into a Vanderkley 112MNT). However I've never played a rumble, so that's probably not much use to you.

I first used a metronome when learning melodeon. The number of times I'd stop mid tune to wind up the the metronome (yes the good old Wittner Pyramid) because "it was slowing down"! I almost took it back to the shop to complain! The thing with a metronome (IMHO) is that it's a tool that can be used to address specific problems, or learn certain techniques. Then you can cast it aside when it comes to a performance or band rehearsal, and "go with the flow" .... or not, but at least you will be doing it as a conscious or sub-conscious decision, rather than because you "can't play in time".

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1425316636' post='2706153'] I don't know of any combos that have one of the speakers at ear-level plus a built-in tuner, wireless system and all my effects (and can deliver 1kW if required). [/quote] Sorry, there should have been a smiley at the end of my previous comment! [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1425316636' post='2706153'] combos that have one of the speakers at ear-level plus a built-in tuner, wireless system and all my effects (and can deliver 1kW if required). [/quote] Coming soon to a Dragon's Den near you!!

The thing with the likes of Rhythm Stick, Hysteria, et al, is that, even if you don't like the songs much, they are great things to learn for technique if nothing else. I have dabbled with both the two mentioned above. Played Wisteria (sic) sort of out once (way before I was ready), but never Rhythm Stick. I would be very happy indeed if I felt I could play either properly, even if I never then played them out. Must work harder!!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1425314565' post='2706132'] my whole rig would be fitted into a single flight case that could be wheeled into place and ready for use simply by plugging in mains power. [/quote] It's called a Combo!

I have a cover for my cab, but as its steel fronted and carpeted I don't really bother with it.

I have one on my Urge and it was great. Allows flipping it down and back "In song" if required. Since gone onto fivers however, and don't feel the need for a low Bb or A.

My only concern with them would that they use crimp type cable clamping, and I far prefer the collet type of clamping.

[quote name='friz' timestamp='1425055706' post='2703498'] It has already sold out [url="http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/london-the-half-moon/events/12245"]http://www.geronimo-...on/events/12245[/url] [/quote] Drat. Double Drat, as it also features Tim Hinkley and Mel Collins, who were also on the "Live in Hamburg" album I mentioned.

You might want to consider an MB LMIII (just over £400 new).

Yes, but a long time ago, probably 1979. He was playing with Roger Chapman and the Shortlist. If you want to hear some of his playing live, may I recommend the "Live in Hamburg" Album. Just re-issued with the normal bonus tracks etc. Always been one of my favourite bassists, based on that album.

[quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1424993563' post='2702864'] Playing in more than one band. Sweet Caroline I play the intro. But the two bands do the song a tone apart. So i did my intro and you should have seen the look on our guitarist face when he came in oops wrong band [/quote] There is a live, published, recording of Roger Chapman and the Shortlist where the song starts with the bass setting (slow) groove. After a couple of phrases it shifts up the a third and you can distinctly here the guitarist say "thank you".

I would have thought it was worth a few quid for the component parts at least. Two reasonable pickups, 15 assorted tuners, and If the neck really is maple then it might be worth it just as a raw material (could probably get two sensible necks out of it!.

They are talking about filterless Class D, which they (the thread) reckon could breach EMC regulations if it wasn't done right.

[quote name='JPJ' timestamp='1423672793' post='2687795'] Just a daft question, but as we are told that the 'valve sound' comes from the interaction between the valve preamp and the valve power amp, is it not possible to have say a valve pre driving a low wattage valve power amp driving a class D type amp module with a lightweight switch mode power supply? [/quote] I have a feeling that some of the Blackstar guitar amps do this, but could be wrong.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1424248253' post='2694209'] Too many people are far too anal about music. It's an art form, go and have fun. Listen to the original artist play live, tell me that they play their own song the same as the recording. [/quote] Well said. I saw 10cc live a few years ago. They reproduced their hits perfectly, and to be honest it was pretty dull. Give me an artist who gives you something different every time, any time of day. My singing teacher tells me that when singing "you are not reproducing a song, but recreating it", and I think this should go for all live performances, whether it's an original or a cover.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1424175165' post='2693407'] Well there's not much you can do about that. Let me rephrase: [i]Playing covers is about replicating the original as closely as possible given your band's line-up and available instrumentation, but this is no excuse for not learning it properly. [/i]Having said that, a decent keys player can go a long way with brass and strings and so forth, but try finding a decent keys player, I know, I know. [/quote] Hmm. I pretty well disagree with all of that. If someone wants to hear an exact copy of the original then they should stay at home with a CD,go to a disco, or go see a tribute band. If they want something completely different then go and see an originals band. If they want to see hear songs they know, but with a real live feel then they need a covers band. How do you feel about people who have had famous hits with cover versions? (Hendrix being one very notable example). What about Paul Young's version of "Wherever I lay my Hat". Was that, including Pino's bass line, worthless because it was a cover?

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1423819299' post='2689295'] I must say, I am slightly jealous of all the players who can choose which " good " songs to play.If we played the songs we liked, we would get hauled off and never get another booking. I was told years ago, you have to play what the people want to hear. We ignored this advice and played songs we liked. Over the years we gradually learned which songs to drop and which went down well. It's amazing, the rubbish that people want to hear again and again, especially at functions. What we have to remember is, some of these people don't get out much and don't have the " pleasure" of hearing these songs over and over and over, so they demand brown eyed girl and they dance to it and we have to put up with it. [/quote] And "well said" again.