Pete Academy

I haven't re-subscribed, so I went and bought a copy from Smiths. That evening when I got home there was a subscription copy sent to me. If anyone wants it, let me know and I'll pop it in the post.

Sorry, can't make this gig...I'm defragging my computer.

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='1244957' date='May 25 2011, 11:06 PM']How much are they Pete? Like the idea of these, would get a blind m/n and have a lpb or car refin done though![/quote] £875. Well worth it.

The only coated strings I found that were 'sticky' were the original Elixir Polyweb with the thicker coating. I haven't found any of the thinner-coated strings on most makes to be like that. You really can't tell there's a coating at all.

Hofners love flatwounds. Make sure you tell us how you get on.

Just received a special order for a customer of a Godin Shifter in cream, maple neck. Never seen one before. Looks great, fantastic build, lovely action, and loads of sounds. Highly recommended.

[quote name='silddx' post='1242347' date='May 23 2011, 10:04 PM']Try a minor 2nd against the tonic, then try shifting either note an octave, that should serve to illustrate the very basic principle.[/quote] I find a gin with a tonic works very well.

[quote name='jakesbass' post='1241418' date='May 23 2011, 12:13 PM']What we have arrived at before in this conversation is that the two are not mutually exclusive. [b]Non readers often seem to suggest that readers are somehow deficient in the groove/time analysis.[/b] In my experience this has turned out to be a total fallacy (allowing for the normal parameters of ratio sh*t-sh*t hot players)[/quote] I don't recall suggesting this, Jake.

I was a Weekend Warrior in BGM.

Ashdown has the best after-sales service in the business.

I have nothing against people who read and know theory. As I've mentioned in previous posts regarding this subject, I've lost many gigs due to not having these skills. And I certainly don't think people who have this knowledge are deficient in being able to groove. That would be a stupid statement. My main opinion is that a mainstream listening audience at a gig will mainly get off on the music being tight and in the pocket, even if it's one root note being played. If I get asked to do a gig I don't think I could handle, I always put Doddy forward, as I know he could busk it, if needed.

Reading and theory knowledge are undoubtedly useful skills, but I still maintain being able to play in time and being able to groove are more important.

[quote name='MacDaddy' post='1240469' date='May 22 2011, 04:31 PM']Yep it's happened to me. The first thing is to make sure the strap length is comfortable. Then you just get on with it [/quote] Yep, strap length is very important to me.

Nearly Dan play Headingley Stadium, Leeds, Rugby Supporter's Club, Entrance E, on Saturday June 11.

I think a lot depends on what you play. If your set consists of a lot of tap and slap, then you'll be used to a certain set up, with a certain action and string gauge. I think we're all afraid of being out of our comfort zone.

I've always played the whole Nearly Dan set on a 5, as we do some songs that require a sub-E. I don't think I could play the whole set on a 4 without prior notice.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='1238523' date='May 20 2011, 06:23 PM']Following on from the thread about Victor Wooten having to borrow a bass at last minute, how would you cope if a similar situation happened to you? What if your set mainly involved a 5-string and only a 4-string was available? Or you were used to a 4 and had to borrow a 5?[/quote] Has anyone ever been in this situation before?

Following on from the thread about Victor Wooten having to borrow a bass at last minute, how would you cope if a similar situation happened to you? What if your set mainly involved a 5-string and only a 4-string was available? Or you were used to a 4 and had to borrow a 5?

Just put a set of DR coated on my Jazz. Very bright and punchy. Feel great to play.

[url="http://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2011/04/the-funky-bass-book/"]http://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2011/04/the-funky-bass-book/[/url]

Try Jay at First Line Music - 01626 830336

I thought I knew every funk band going, but Andy has turned me on to some great new stuff.

Nice grooves.

Great stuff.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='1233462' date='May 16 2011, 07:11 PM']What are your experiences of stand-in gigs? Did you ever do one at last minute and had to busk it? Did the band supply you with a set list beforehand, then didn't stick to it? Did they spring different and unfamiliar songs on you, that were hard to busk and made you feel uncomfortable? Did they change the keys of the songs you had learned for the gig?[/quote] All of the above.