mikegatward
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My year began with our singer and lead guitarist both announcing they were leaving. The year ends with new folk now well bedded in and the 2 leavers are willing to dip from time to time. Even better is the healthy gig diary for 2026. The old singer has started a new trio project with myself and the bands drummer on guitar so I'm looking forward to progressing that. And a patient teacher has turned me from someone who couldn't play drums into someone who can play them badly. A good year
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Song suggestions for trio of vocals, guitar and bass
mikegatward replied to mikegatward's topic in General Discussion
Thanks all - especially @Raymondo for sharing those lists -
Song suggestions for trio of vocals, guitar and bass
mikegatward replied to mikegatward's topic in General Discussion
Thanks for these. The singer is female and was in my main band for 11 years. Her voice is less suited to female sung numbers but we just down tubed where we had to. Guitar player is the drummer in said band but he’s decent on guitar and proficient on banjo ! -
Just about to start a side venture of a laid back covers trio and would welcome song suggestions So far we are trying: Tracy Chapman - Baby Can I Hold You Chris Stapleton - Tenessee Whisky Chris Isaak - Wicked Game Johnny Cash - Hurt Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes Amy McDonald - This is the Life Foster the People - Pumped up Kicks Singer might add a bit of percussion but there'll be no drums. We're looking for a Sunday afternoon vibe rather than a smash it up Saturday night. Thanks in advance.
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Bass for sale - Limelight Charcoal Frost Precision
mikegatward replied to Suzi Harding's topic in Left-Handed Basses For Sale
This is what a Limelight charcoal precision looks like Suzi -
Bass for sale - Limelight Charcoal Frost Precision
mikegatward replied to Suzi Harding's topic in Left-Handed Basses For Sale
The OP only joined Basschat 19 hours ago. Might be an idea to introduce yourself @Suzi Harding - there's a forum called Introductions on The Local section. -
Surplus to requirements £30 uk posted -
Brand new set- never been fitted £22 uk posted -
Handy footswitch to give you FS4 and FS5 on a Helix HX Stomp or similar. Needs a TRS cable to connect Unit is velcroed and in good condition. Selling as I’ve moved to an expression pedal. UK Postage included -
This was a Covid project for me and it began life as a very neglected Columbus jazz bass. i stripped off the finish, refinished it in Lake placid blue, added MIM fender pickups and tuners. The bridge is from a friends spares box and I’ve no idea where the control plate came from. Rather than the usual fake fender decal, I went with a tokai one. Bad bits - the finish on the rear of the body is pretty patchy. The front is ok but there are some ‘roadworn’ areas. It was my first attempt at a refinish but it looks great from the front. Good bits - it’s really playable. The neck is really slim and fast. Reminds me of my MIJ Geddy. Asking £175 £150 for it. Collection preferred but we can sort something out if that’s not practical. I’ve attached some before and after pics -
If it was a 4 string I’d be all over it like a badly fitted suit😊 -
Sad news - had the pleasure of briefly meeting him at Wembley at a Man Utd champions league final. Came across as a really decent bloke. i miight buy a toby jug to put on my amp at the next gig in his honour
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XR18 to IPad to Cubasis help needed
mikegatward replied to mikegatward's topic in General Discussion
Quick update - used the iPad to record the weekend gig and lo and behold, it worked ! Big learning curve ahead to get the best out of Cubasis but I managed to get a track created earlier which sounds decent to me Hedonism v2 1.wav -
XR18 to IPad to Cubasis help needed
mikegatward replied to mikegatward's topic in General Discussion
Thanks all. I’ve made some progress. Getting the proper Apple cable was the key. I was then able to add the relevantly USB mapped channels from the XR18 i connected my iPhone to 2 channels and managed to record an iTunes track after a few false starts and help from a YouTube video so good progress especially for an old geezer like me -
Selling this nice MIM jazz body due to a recent Warmoth purchase. It’s got a few battle scars especially around the neck pocket but the overall finish is decent enough. Use it as it is for a light road worn look or refinish it to our preferred colour ! It’s dated July 2001 and is fitted with a no-name fender style hi-mass bridge. Cavities have all been shielded. Looking for £150 uk posted.
