EssentialTension

32" - unusually

Slightly off topic but ... I used to work in a Victorian built school building known as St. George's , which [i]To Sir WIth Love[/i] (and its 1996 sequel) used as a location. St. George's was, and indeed is, in Cable Street in Tower Hamlets where the so-called Battle of Cable Street happened in 1936.

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1454348659' post='2968849'] It's no wonder the average musician get's confused is it? ... [/quote] Don't get confused. Just ask four questions: 1 Do I like the sound? 2 Is it loud enough? 3 Do I like how it looks? 4 Can I afford it? Four yeses and, bingo, you don't need to know how many watts or anything.

I'm no expert but that looks very suspiciously exactly like a 2008 road worn Mexican Jazz.

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden - Verdi's [i]La Traviata[/i]

[quote name='4stringslow' timestamp='1454438762' post='2969779'] Keef had plenty to say about that in this autobiog. I certainly respect him more for turning one down. Still, there's no real reason why those who make such great music shouldn't also be complete @rsoles like Jagger. Most people never get to meet their musical heroes and frequently confuse liking their music with liking them as people when they don't have a clue what they're really like as a person. [/quote] Well, you can't always get what you want can you?

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1454364111' post='2969090'] Regarding The Stones,most people who don't like them usually have little knowledge of their catalog and base their dislike on "Satisfaction". Which is usually the only Stones song they have ever listened to. [/quote] You definitely need to improve your sampling techniques. [quote name='blue' timestamp='1454364111' post='2969090'] And they don't understand that The Stones, probably the most successful rock and roll band on the planet is about a lot more than songs and music. [/quote] Yes, songs and music, and there's the money too, and accepting a knighthood even though you're a rebellious Rolling Stone ... [quote name='blue' timestamp='1454364111' post='2969090'] Question, do English people have any appreciation for any of your legendary bands that in terms of pop music put England on the map? [/quote] We were so lucky actually to get on the pop map, we didn't exist until Feb 7th 1964. Gracie Fields, George Formby, Vera Lynn, Lonnie Donegan, The Shadows, Billy Fury, Billy Cotton, the Morton Fraser Harmonica Gang etc. ... what a waste.

No such thing as risk free but most parcels get there safely. But if you use, for example, Parcelforce, then when the item gets to France some French setup takes over - I don't know what they are called. Stuff coming from Thomann in Germany goes DHL then Parcelforce when it gets to the UK. If it's European Union then it's just like going to somewhere in the UK. No customs or customs charges. It's worth checking the foreign address more than once; they don't all work like UK addresses.

I don't particularly like either of them myself but ... so what. But also, in most (or at least many) bands, you couldn't get away with playing like either of them.

[quote name='phil.c60' timestamp='1453928479' post='2964410'] There are quite a few pub venues down this way where a fee plus the jug is well established; a lot of them are long standing venues where some [u]very[/u] good musicians play. I'm pleased that you don't have to lower yourself to their level [/quote] Yes, set fee plus the hat/jug which, in my experience, usually puts 50% or more on the fee. And they are long standing venues with some name-known musicians playing.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1454265394' post='2968049'] ... I see a lot negative comments from the younger generation on some of the masters. [/quote] But I see many many more negative comments from you on the younger generation. It's quite bewildering.

[quote name='martin8708' timestamp='1454190010' post='2967459'] What will take the place of gigging ? There has always been a small percentage of people ( musicians / actors / musicians /comedians ) who feel the need to perform in front of people . There has also been a large percentage of people who feel the need to be entertained . Since medieval times ,and even earlier , jesters , jugglers , minstrals and acrobats have entertained the crowds ,the very same thing goes on in Covent Garden today . [/quote] There is lots of busking across the UK and increasingly so in the last decade or two. In Brighton where I live there are plenty of buskers out, especially at weekends of course, and especially as the weather gets better. A big range of genres and styles too. It's great. Get your hand in your pocket.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1454195876' post='2967500'] To be honest,what Tom has can't be taught. I believe the man was born with a gift. [/quote] Maybe, but he also listened very carefully to Wilson Pickett (and others).

Happy Jack is a bit of an expert/experienced with Hofners. If he isn't along soon you could PM him.

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1454107040' post='2966634'] Your fall/calamity free experience is as invalid as mine [/quote] Aye, you can't tell some people.

Has anyone ever seen Edgar Winter and Jimmy Savile in the same room?

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1454064827' post='2965915'] I use one of these: [url="http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/p/mini-electric-guitar-stand?pp=24"]http://www.herculess...tar-stand?pp=24[/url] Someone will be along shortly to tell you what a bad idea that is and how often your bass will fall over. [/quote] I've used those and never had a problem with a symmetrically bodied bass. No good at all for an offset body though.

http://youtu.be/D_oJ64K-z2g

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http://youtu.be/IsoqRvYqWDg

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1454077891' post='2966221'] That would work assuming nobody has left or joined since. We may have had a sudden rush of 85 year old bassists joing our ranks. [/quote] ... and that everyone voted last year.

[quote name='12stringbassist' timestamp='1454077165' post='2966205'] Please enter how old you are during Jan 2016. Thanks. [/quote] I started January on 63 but I will finish it on 64.

... and in other news, Paul Kantner dead. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/277925-paul-kantner-joins-the-2016-list"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/277925-paul-kantner-joins-the-2016-list[/url]

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1454073557' post='2966115'] Back then, it was more a case of 'lay back and let it all flow'. The Dead fulfilled that role to perfection. [/quote] Yes, I know, I was there. Well not in San Francisco exactly but there nonetheless.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1454015471' post='2965559'] I'm a bit surprised; I had always though that one had to 'be there' to 'get it'. The Grand Master Casady has always been, along with Phil Lesh, my ultimate bass player, throughout the Airplane, Starship and Hot Tuna days. The late Spencer Dryden, drummer with the Airplane, found it difficult at times to find places to fit the drums into the arrangements, so much sonic space was taken by the JC sound. This explains to some extent the oft-times brilliance of their interplay.Great bassist; great drummer. A winning combination, for me. Happy daze. [/quote] I don't mean to knock Lesh, who is also an interesting player, but he never makes me sit up and take notice the way Casady can.