Cosmo Valdemar

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1421935364' post='2666760'] True, but you wouldn't normally hold & express vitriolic opinions just 'cos it wasn't your thing! There's always seemed to be something about Rush... J. [/quote] It depends on the level of dislike I suppose. And Rush do play quite 'extreme' music, i.e. something other than the 3 minute pop song, and in all art the more extreme the expression, the more extreme the reaction, good and bad. Look at Tracey Emin. It's very hard to remain apathetic.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1421934415' post='2666749'] The thing about the DP programs is how sensible they all sound and how barking Blackmore comes across...?? I loved his playing around about Machine Head, but saw a show with him on it around about 94 and he was awful AWFUL. I couldn't understand how he could be that good and on it and then off the pace. I don't recall him giving up playing, but maybe he did, as it sounded like it. [/quote] If that's from the Battle Rages On tour vid, Ritchie just had the raving hump that night. As was his wont. There's a classic moment in the Highway Star solo where he misses a note or something and instead of soldiering on, stops playing, throws a glass of something over jon Lord and walks off stage. I think Morse came along quite soon after.

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1420918507' post='2655095'] Devin Townsend - Epicloud and Deconstruction [/quote] I cried when I listened to Deconstruction. Such [i]crushing[/i] disappointment.

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1421933461' post='2666727'] I've been a Rush fan since 1980, and they've always been a band that attracts sneery put-downs & scathing criticism from people whose admission, when pressed, is that they've never actually listened to them, but they just don't like "that sort of thing". "That sort of thing" apears to be obvious technical competence, songs that often do not adhere to traditional structures, extended compositions and lyrics that aspire to discuss topics outwith the normal fare of rock & pop. [/quote] Surely it's the same with any band - if you don't like what you've heard, you're probably not going to feel compelled to investigate further.

While I disagree with almost everything he has said, I respect JTUK's opinions on Rush - why should he 'get' them? I don't doubt that some of the jazz and blues tunes he could choose from his own repertoire would drive me to push pencils into my ears, and I would cheerfully say so but I would have listened first - just as JTUK has here. Ubit posted the Wreckers clip - JTUK listened, didn't like it and said as much. What is the big deal with a differing opinion? And what relevance is his opinion on classical orchestral music?

Excellent choice. I use a pair of the 424s and they are just perfect for the job.

I think the £3700 is for the 12 string guitar. The basses seem to be listed at £1950, which will probably end up in them costing the same as the current standard 4003. I don't think they are limited runs either, unless I'm mistaken. I love the look of the old 1999 model and it makes it much easier to pull off Chris Squire impersonations, if that's your thing. I do love the triangles and binding look too, but the original look is classy as hell. And it's a nice option to have.

Just seen the bass. A fitting tribute. Although whenever I listen to AiC, particularly Dirt, I hear an orange Spector...

Don't talk to me about trimpots...

Are you sitting down? [url="http://www.mi-pro.co.uk/news/read/namm-2015-rickenbacker-launch-new-guitar-and-bass-models/019611"]http://www.mi-pro.co.uk/news/read/namm-2015-rickenbacker-launch-new-guitar-and-bass-models/019611[/url] Well, more a reissue than a completely 'new' model but it sounds like our friend Mr Hall is listening to what players have been requesting for years! Imagine that in Mapleglo...

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1421844694' post='2665606'] My take is that it is proficient but there is no heart and soul ...and just no music in it. That is about as polite as I can be. [/quote] I disagree about the 'heart and soul' comment but understand how it could have that effect, but I really don't understand the 'no music' comment. Can you elaborate?

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1421593455' post='2663013'] I raised the action very very slightly on my bass a few weeks back and found it sounded a hell of a lot better. Note clarity, low end and dynamics were all so much better. although annoying it did mean higher action which I'm not a fan of. [/quote] Surely you could just leave the action where you like it and lower the pickup a bit?

Pantera - Uplift, I'll Cast A Shadow. A great big meaty wah-bass solo in each one. Any Wetton-era King Crimson will be [i]drenched[/i] in wah. And probably the most terrifying bass tone ever achieved by man.

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1421669132' post='2663711'] I'm losing touch here . Never heard of em till last week, when I saw announcement . Seems like Glenn , is getting a bit difficult to work with. Fantastic talent , but it has been said his ego has come back . [/quote] It seems he's changing bands as often as he does gear endorsements!

I always thought it gave you far more area on which to rest your thumb, as opposed to just using the pickup covers.

That's a monstrous E string!

Proof, if any were needed, that I was born 30 years too late.

Four classic issues of Bassist magazine direct to my door and completely free of charge. He wouldn't even accept a penny for postage. That's Kevin. A true Basschat hero.

I am now in possession of Dan's Tech 21 VT bass. An impulse purchase that seems to be paying off, it's a wonderful device! No problems dealing with Dan whatsoever, deal with confidence and good cheer!

30 Euros? Cheeky sods.

[quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1421361145' post='2660474'] I'm a big fan of a lot of horror soundtracks, and I do pin the blame firmly with John Carpenter. I have been a vinyl subscriber with a label called Death Waltz Recordings who have reissued a lot of the Carpenter scores on vinyl oer the last few years, amongst other great and weird releases. A few personal faves have to be the soundtrack by Antoni Maiovvito a short film called 'Yellow', the soundtrack to 'Beyond the Black Rainbow' by Sinoia Caves (Jeremy Schmidt from Black Mountain) and the soundtrack to the Shining conspircay documentary called 'Room 237' by Jonathan Snipes & William Hudson. The whole synth sound of horror soundtracks that I like also spills over into a few really cool bands that I like, such as Zombi, The Slasher Film Festival Strategy and Pye Corner Audio. 'Drokk: Music inspired by Megacity One' by Geoff Barrow and Ben Salisbury is another excellent example of a soundtrack style album. [media]http://youtu.be/QyrrIyJRUwU[/media] [media]http://youtu.be/eKCHXpSEtOU[/media] [media]http://youtu.be/T48KPIfB40Y[/media] [media]http://youtu.be/eqIn68D77to[/media] [/quote] This lot seem right up my street! I look forward to listening later on.

[quote name='Mr Arkadin' timestamp='1421339059' post='2660101'] The Legend of Hell House [size=4][font=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]by Brian Hodgson and Delia Derbyshire[/font][/size] (BBC Radiophonic Workshop bods moonlighting) ) [/quote] Yes!

The African Hardwood doesn't look very striking to me... That Jazzmaster, though...