Pete Academy

Loved it. Great playing.

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What an amazing track. Perfect example of how a relatively simple bass line can sound fantastic in the hands of a great groove player.

I first saw them in the 70s. A local music store put on a launch at a venue in Stoke. Loads of us sat there looking at a wall of these new amps. The lights dimmed and the amps were switched on. You could literally hear the sound of money coming out of pockets. I bought a 100w head and installed it in my outhouse. I used to practise with the lights off, and was amazed by the luminous green display. The amp sounded sh*t.

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[quote name='Beedster' post='1288159' date='Jun 30 2011, 08:19 PM']Yes, I used to think the same until I started learning the parts, especially from the mid era (Rubber Soul, Revolver, White Album) [/quote] I'm probably wrong.

Apologies if this has appeared before. [url="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/photos/rolling-stone-readers-pick-the-top-ten-bassists-of-all-time-20110331/1-john-entwistle-0795723"]http://www.rollingstone.com/music/photos/r...twistle-0795723[/url] I don't get Cliff Burton's widdling. As a huge Beatles fan I think McCartney is a songwriting god, but his bass parts are nothing special. Am I missing something? Jaco is great, especially on this clip. Top of his game.

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It's all part of the gigging experience. We've all been there.

[quote name='ficelles' post='1284737' date='Jun 27 2011, 10:38 PM']Get the track. Get your bass. Play your bass along with the track until it sounds right. ficelles[/quote] Very helpful.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1285977' date='Jun 29 2011, 01:32 AM']like that Pete.. prefer it over the original... cant see that bass player doing anything wrong at all.. hes doing everything right imo.. but it is Freddy Fluellen[/quote] Can't see a problem with the bassist.

I get asked this all the time in the shop. The obvious answers are a hard case, better woods, pickups, hardware, and maybe more hand-finishing, etc. But, to be honest, the differences are hard to spot these days, especially with the quality of instruments produced outside the USA. Doddy had a Squier Classic Vibe 51 P off me today, and the quality was superb.

We have good stock of these basses, folks.

Ask your local music shop for a couple of boxes (we get asked all the time). Make sure you double-bag it in two boxes. Trust me.

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='1283941' date='Jun 27 2011, 12:15 PM']Arise, ancient thread! I got the Sage brochure through the post the other day. Flicking through... suddenly, BAM. Pete's grinning up at me from the bottom of the page. Nearly Dan, Saturday 10th September, Hall Two. Hope I might be able to make it along this year. Shame you're up against Brian Wilson in Hall One on the same night though. [/quote] Brian Wilson? Who's he?

Love it...great stuff.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdgZv6ke6bE&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdgZv6ke6bE...feature=related[/url] I like this more than EWF themselves, as I don't trust them to be playing totally live. These guys are totally awesome.

Moving on from the Japanese EWF tribute, this is Al McKay's band. Have a look at this and other related vids. Absolutely nailed! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvATBfNsdbs&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvATBfNsdbs...feature=related[/url]

Gigging.

Had one for years when I was a kid. Only bought it cos it looked good in the dark. Terrible sound.

[quote name='gub' post='1281329' date='Jun 24 2011, 06:14 PM']wouldnt mind that gold plated head! tried a search on e bay and nothing yet arr i see it doesnt start until monday 27th[/quote] Er...we have a signed one in stock.

[quote name='silddx' post='1281201' date='Jun 24 2011, 04:30 PM']Ped should look after that bloody dog better. He feeds it on Winalittle and never brushes its teef.[/quote]

[quote name='Clarky' post='1281168' date='Jun 24 2011, 04:09 PM']This little chap's unique too [attachment=83407:ugly_dog.jpg][/quote] Beauty is in the eye of the dog owner.

Er...yeah!

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