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Looks nice to me! When does the body date from? Si

Theres a few different views on this! I've seen interviews with big session players who say "If i write the bass line, i want a writing credit. Justin Meldal-Johnsen actually covers his views on writing credits in his seminar over at www.bassplayer.tv The musicians union will have guidelines on this. Certainly at the level it sounds like they're at it would be prudent to secure a fee before you play anything. Saying that "I'm signed" doesn't really hold much weight nowadays, unless you know theres a decent amount of money and marketing machine behind the artist. I'm signed in Japan, but i wouldn't offer you a royalty lol. Good Luck mate Si

Definately needs to be seen! :-D Si

That's beautiful!!! Where did you manage to find that? Bet it cost a pretty-penny! Nice one dude! Si

Current FSOF shows [b](Covers shows in the post below)[/b]: [b] 17th Sept - Bar Academy, Islington, LONDON [w/ Paige] 26th Sept - Nags Head Blues Loft, HIGH WYCOMBE [w/ Fei Commodo] 23rd Oct - Football Club, BICESTER [/b] There is more INFO on all dates on the First Signs Of Frost myspace when they are announced. At weekends, if I'm not playing with FSOF, then chances are I'm playing covers gigs in the Greater/Central London & Bucks/Berks/Oxon areas. SEE LIST BELOW FOR COVERS DATES Hope to see you all soon Si

Hey all, just wanted to put this out on BassTalk seeing as i've been doing it a while. I offer Bass Guitar lessons catered for your individual needs at very competative prices in the High Wycombe (South Bucks) area. Give me a message and we'll sort something out. Beginners to Intermediate. Cheers, see you soon Simon

If you wanna take a trip to www.myspace.com/firstsignsoffrost and have a listen to a couple of tracks, i'd love to hear peoples comments! The first two tracks are me playing (from our new 5 track EP 'THE LOST CAUSE'), the last two are from the old EP recorded 3 years ago......that isn't me.....before my time Listen on decent speakers/headphones please Cheers Si p.s. If you're a glutton for audio punishment, also take a listen to my solo type meanderings, link in my signature

Richard's playing at Canary Wharf for the Classical Fiesta Concert on Weds 18th July. Anyone else gonna be there? Si

I've got friends who have done VocalTech, Bass Tech, Guitartech & the drummer in my band came away with 'Best Drummer' for the degree course at Drumtech. Strangely i haven't really spoken at length with my basstech friend about it, but both my Drummer and my vocaltech friend have both said that they wouldn't necessarily recommend it to everyone. My drummer said that they don't really teach you how to play as such, just afford a more focused environment and a fair few contacts! So a lot of the work is down to self-motivation. Both my drummer and vocaltech friend have said that going for an open day is essential and both recommended the Diploma over the degree course!. Cool, good luck SI

Mines probabley up for grabs if anyone is interested Black finish, Pickups swapped for Barts. Nice one dude on the trade! Si

[quote name='chris_b' post='14133' date='Jun 8 2007, 12:40 PM']I also gig in a Reggae band, with a couple of Jamaican drummers. Their take on this question is: Why are you counting? Feel it![/quote] I knew i was right to! Si

+1 for the above post +1 for if you get a job put the money in an account for uni!!!! And perhaps just spend the time playing and practicing, maybe a part time job instead of a 'life-killer'. What kinda gigs are you doing to warrant a 1000watt head???? Not many people do gigs that need that, thats like stadium onstage volume lol. Si

Am definitely interested in a 'southern' bash. Anywhere in or around london, or in Bucks! I'd say Essex is fine as well because it gives an excuse to see my parents, but again, am so busy that it might not be so practical! Cool Si

Where did you stumble across that gem? My other prerequisite is that its sunburst lol Si

Indeed, but i played another '72 priced at £1700, and it was gash. So what do you do!? And that '66 i played was priced at like £3650 or something....horrible bass! Si

Its probably been said before, but Marcus Miller seems to be happy with his '77 jazz bass! I played an amazing '72 recently, beautiful instrument, sounded awesome with loadsa character, tight neck pocket etc. Needed a slight setup and the (original) nut was a bit buzzy, but just beautiful. If i had £2500 cash i woulda snapped it up. Probably priced over the odds for what people think a '72 is worth, but i loved it, and with vintage stuff u just can't shop about, if thats the one, thats what u pay!!! That same day i tried a '66 Jazz (albeit a refinished one), and it was sh*t IMHO, wouldn't have payed £500 for it, so i think its a lot to do with the player as well! Might try and pickup an '83, my birth year, and see how it ages lol. Si

Just to clarify Kumalo's bass break in 'You Can Call Me Al'... The first half is him, the 2nd half is reversed. He plays it in full on the GraceLand Live DVD. Sweeeeet player! Si

Just thought I'd lend my thoughts on the matter. As a non-smoker I'm definitely all for the smoking ban in the UK, cannot wait. As a player, like it has been numerous times before, my clothes, hair and gear will no longer stink to high heaven. Like a few people I'm generally against 'censorships' and 'bans' and the adopted tag 'nanny state', but thats because I'm pro choice! My choice not to smoke is taken away from me when i choose to enter a pub or any public place and cannot avoid breathing in probably as much smoke as the smokers themselves. Something has to give, and since its easier to stop smoking inside public places then it is to stop the smoke entering my lungs in a smokey pub, we have the ban. I'm perfectly happy with standing outside with friends who smoke as long as theres a bit of a breeze . With regards to 'Non-smoking areas' in restaurants etc pre-ban...... does nobody else see them as completely r-tarded?, if your sitting at a table right on the boundary of a smoking area, with it drifting over, how can that be the no-smoking area?????? Never got that! Dwindling numbers don't really bother me either, playing to a few less punters is fine by me if it isn't having a negative effect on my health, if smokers don't want to watch live entertainment thats their [b]choice[/b] . My personal experience is based on my nan dying from a combination of mouth and throat cancer caused directly from smoking. No-one else in my immediate family, and a large percentage of my extended family, smokes. I predict my parents will go to more gigs after 1st July too I just had a thought actually about something Stewblack said earlier, "non-smokers drink less". Now being addicted to smoking is the same as being addicted to anything, if you have an addictive personality, its gonna happen. I wonder what percentage of alcoholics are also smokers.............hmmmmmmmmmmmm...........google here i come! Now, as with everyone else, don't wanna piss anyone off, just my thoughts Cheers Si

Richard Bona (Fodera, Fender, Bassworks, others) Justin Meldal Johnson (Fender, anything old) Lincoln Anderson (Fender, Warwick) Ryan Martini (Warwick) Janek Gwizdala (Fodera) twas a toss up between Janek and Jaco, i love Jaco, but i've seen Janek live so that kinda edged it for now Si p.s. just a lil edit for the interesting "what they use" post below

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Cheers dude! Very insightful! Si

Functions Band - E,A,D,G (although we did once experiment with down a half-step, but only to see if the singer noticed ) Tis my Jazz Bass. First Signs Of Frost - Older Tunes D,A,D,G (before i joined, we still play a couple of them though, so i have my Corvette $$ in D) - Newer Tunes C,F,Bb,Eb (since i've joined, Basically drop C standard). My 'ThingRay' is setup for this, with Newtone Strings she sounds awesome!. Si