Buddster

I can't solo for toffee with other musicians (probably because I haven't learnt my scales properly), but occasionally I get a visual of a big band playing in my head and if I don't concentrate too hard, the music just flows, drums, brass, bass the lot. It doesn't go on for long as trying not to concentrate is hard. But when it has happened it's great.

Well the singer wanted to do Filthy Gorgeous, and I said I'd only do it we do Car Wash (which I knew anyway), so partly my own madness. Proper finger work out, but not difficult

We've joined Car Wash and Filthy Gorgeous together for an octavefest

Yes, I agree, my wife is completely understanding of me having different ones, even if she doesn't know why.

The affliction of a wife who asks why i have so many basses, but don't use them? Yes, I do. Not sure she'd understand even if I could explain it. But to your point, yes I have a favorite I play and gig that feels right, but I like the others.

If Trump is reelected, America is dead to me.

Not parking related, but did a pub gig last night. Car parked outside 20ft from the front door. Easy. Except for the punters/smokers who insisted on standing in the doorway blocking it. Ffs, a whole car park to stand in and you all crowd into a 10ft square space. 🤦🏼

Yes, if irc we had to take out the brushes to make room. Did the sound there once. Most god awful place to get a good mix further back than 10ft from the stage. Desk location sound had no relation to the dance floor.

That's a shame Neep. Was hoping you'd bring down a box of Butteries! As well as your wonderful collection of bass ofc.

To answer my own question "Vintage: Denoting something from the past of high quality, especially something representing the best of its kind. Antique: Having a high value because of age and quality. Classic: Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind."

Where is the division between vintage and classic? And why is it a Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz but a 70s Fender jazz is called Vintage 🤔

I bought this '94 jazz off here from Ramsey777 as I was looking for a project. It was originally red and had been converted (very well) to have P pickups. I wanted to add a PJ to the collection but with jazz neck/body, so really glad this came up. Stripped the body back and resprayed in Gulf Racing blue. Added a new white pickguard. Really happy with the result. Took my time setting it up how I like it and plays and sounds great.

Just had one made 2 days ago from https://tinytone.co.uk/ Excellent service, def recommend

I stand corrected

Anything that has a browser, which is any table/phone I guess. With our Soundcraft we've used iphone, ipad, android phone and tablet, Amazon fire, Apple laptop. You get the drift. I'd recommend at least a 10" screen as it can get fiddly using your finger on a small screen. But as there's no processing (it's just a browser window) you don't need to go expensive. As has been mentioned, the wifi can be a bit intermittent so we run a separate router.

Personally I'd say 10 is too many to learn properly. Is the singer going to learn to sing each song and memorise all the lyrics? Or busk it and read them as he goes?

If it's not too loud to damage your hearing, put your head down there and listen. It might even be a foot or 2 away. Put the capsule where it sounds best. Then put damping materials to get rid of any room sounds. But that's in a studio. Agree with others to put it close in a live situation.

Yes, always great to hear a good brass section on the track, really adds something. Worked with the Phenix Horns once. That was a blast!

I once recorded a cover of Low Rider. The producer made the (quite expensive but very good) brass section play so tight that the record company boss asked why he'd spent so much money on a kazoo!

Sorry BigRedX, I usually read your posts and agree. But not this bit. I worked with many signed up/chart bands bands in the 80/90 who weren't up to scratch in the playing dept and they certainly weren't replaced. There would have been a mutiny if they had been. No, it was a lot of hard work and drop-ins to get a decent take. And a lot of late nights. On one single, a vocal consisting of L Vox, double track, and bv's took 725 takes. I knew what was coming so decided to count them up. Admittedly the producer was a bit ott, but still.

😂. You know, i never noticed that

Well this is embarrassing 😵‍💫 My excuse is I was learning it for the band Honest!

I only worked on 3 or 4 orchestral sessions, but when i did it was full on concentration (this was for pop music eather than tv). Everything was set up the night before and line tested. Back then (maybe still?) a MU session was 3 hours and if you went a minute over, you'd be charged another 3 hours for the whole orchestra. Those playes knew thier dots! In fact on 1 session, Mo Foster was the bass player. As an assistant, I was ment to open the studio at 9 to let everyone in for a 10 start. I was late leaving the house and London traffic made me even worse. All I could think about was 30 musicians waiting outside the front door and me getting the blame and the money it would cost. Thankfully, one of the other assistants happened to get an earlier than normal train into work and had opened up. My relief was immense, but it tought me a lesson about being on time.