Marvin

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1335559948' post='1633283'] Each to his own and all that though, innit? For example, I don't like ...er, Chas 'n' Dave.* [size=1]* I do really, they're freakin' [i]awesome![/i][/size] [/quote] Quite! I don't like mushrooms. Honest, I hate them, really detest them, loathe them, the mere thought of them sends me...

Mention has been made of the bass player's facial contortions and that he's only playing 3 notes. Well, 3 notes is all he needs to play and his face tells me he truly loves those 3 notes. I've been trawling youtube listening to these guys and they just get better. Must buy the CD.

Top thingy Dave! I'm sorry but I didn't listen to Radio 1 and the FC show. The slightest hint of her voice and I go into seizure. I did however catch Maz on local radio a few weeks ago, good stuff. And yes you are getting old, but not as old as me

I was going to give a measured response, but on listening to it now 4 or 5 times, the more I've listened to it the more and more I dislike it. Technically great, yes they are, but nothing in that performance touches or inspires me. Considering they are technically very good, I found what they did totally predictable, so in a musical sense, (in the broadest sense) very wanting.

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1335420576' post='1630674'] The only band I've seen on Jools for a long time that has made me sit up, take notice and actually get off my backside to see where they are playing near Newcastle... Nowhere! LOL [/quote] I most definitely agree with you on that, apart from seeing if they're playing near Newcastle...as I live in the south west it'd be a bit of a trek Thought they were brilliant in every way.

Having only ever played one 6 string, and mighty crap I was on it too I've very little knowledge of them. However, I saw a guy playing a Yamaha TRB a few weeks back, through a Line6Pod straight to the PA and it sounded absolutely brilliant. I got talking to that particular bass playing and he loved it.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1335282518' post='1628592'] It's about time-management. I have the longest journey to rehearsal and am inevitably the first to arrive. Last to arrive is the drummer, who takes the longest to set up. You'd think he'd arrive first, wouldn't you? But no... [/quote] Drummer at practice last night had sorted out the rehearsal space, paid for it, got the key, first to turn up, was last to leave and said "don't hang around for me, you guys just get yourselves home". I couldn't, so helped him pack his stuff into his car.

[quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1335282342' post='1628587'] Guys, I need to say something here. I've added this comment to my original post: IMPORTANT EDIT: Obviously, this is a public forum and I'm already regretting posting my original comments. It's entirely possible that some basschatters will be able to work out who I'm referring to and I certainly do not want to cause any personal embarrassment. I think I've allowed my frustrations to get the better of my judgement. So, I do not intend to make any more comments about the individual because he's a friendly guy who really enjoys his guitar-playing. Somewhat red-faced, I'll go and get me coat. [/quote] Do not fear. I've not faintest idea of whom you are referring to The pedal fetish guitarist in my previous band was a nice bloke as well, although he did annoy the singer...and vice versa. Which is why the band split up I suppose...I digress

All the gear no idea! I was in a band with one of these sorts, although he never took 2 hours to set up. Rehearsals just ended up bringing more and more equipment per se - mixing desk, wedge monitors, cd player etc. It's not the number of pedals, effects or whatever that's the problem, it's whether the person who has them knows what they're doing with them. Contrast with the 2 guitarists (in different bands) I play with at the moment. One has nearly no effects, the other has about a dozen pedals. They're both comfortable with they're sound and what they're using and both thoroughly decent sorts.

I'm with BRX and silddx on this. The bands are adding to the event, like the catering and bar, and as such should be recognised accordingly when it comes to being paid. Personally I wouldn't do it because I'm a Republican. I'd gain no joy from working for free to 'celebrate' the day her Maj got to put a gold hat on

I play pub gigs with a 210 combo (350w into 4ohms) and it's plenty loud enough. I wouldn't however buy this head and cab. Firstly they seem a bit mismatched and second you can't add another cab, hence negating the flexibility and purpose of having a head and cab...sort of

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1334861092' post='1622610'] Fractions? Pizza? [/quote]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1334795132' post='1621554'] You have to be nice [i]and [/i]be willing to play Mustang Sally! I'm neither, btw. [/quote] I'm not nice enough to agree to play Mustang Sally [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1334825665' post='1621766'] I've seen a lot of bands round here over the years where I reckon none of them were gig-ready. They were still playing though, and the punters seemed to enjoy it enough. Don't worry about it, go and have a go, if you can play root notes along with them (no 3rds, it makes people upset) you'll be fine. [b]There are some god-awful bassists round here getting plenty of regular gigs.[/b] [/quote] So you were at my last gig . I've just found 3rds, it's when you play a 7th you get a strange look

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1334785682' post='1621409'] Yeah but you see Marvin is dead nice. Being nice is way more important than being willing to play Mustang Sally. [/quote] It's true, I'm afflicted with Nice Bloke Disease.

[quote name='LowdownRumble' timestamp='1334776604' post='1621200'] Mine isn't any louder than my old passive bass was. And the change of batteries is pissing me off and I hate that I cant leave it plugged in. Is there such a thing as an active/passive bass? Such as, when the battery dies switch to passive and rock on? [/quote] Hohner B2A's. You can switch the active circuitry off and still keep going. Wicked piece of kit. I only realised recently that my Ibanez SR has passive pick ups and that it's only the EQ that's active. Since I don't use the on board EQ...

Ed S's post is a good measure. I only started playing a couple of years ago. Since then I've been in a covers band, one scratch covers band that did a small support slot after a couple of rehearsals, depped for an originals band, did a song at an open mic night last week that I've never heard before (ballsed it right up but no one noticed ), am now in an originals band and been asked to join 3 covers bands recently. When I started auditioning I didn't know any classic covers - I still don't know how to play All Right Now, Mustang Sally or any of the usual suspects. All that and I'm sh*t. Sometimes you just have to put yourself out there.

[quote name='Doctor J' timestamp='1334603250' post='1618431'] 50's - Rave On : Buddy Holly Summertime Blues : Eddie Cochran [/quote] I've always wanted to play Summertime Blues, not had the opportunity

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1334595830' post='1618269'] Not entirely sure what a 'sole' band is... [/quote] ...always flat with a fishy set list.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1334509780' post='1617027'] Nick Mason..? Recorded at 78, played back at 33. That old trick worked for ages... [/quote] Has Nick Mason ever 'bigged' himself up though. The impression I got when reading his book and the interviews I've seen of him, he always seems to regard himself as a bit average at best.

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1334362865' post='1615355'] The neck. Built for speed and sin. [/quote] You can't leave it like that! What've ya got man? [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1334483716' post='1616620'] You have a hollow neck to get through Customs ??? [/quote] I've got an Ibanez Soundgear. 3 years old. Love it. Feels right, sounds great. Tried a few others lately and although they're are good basses, nothing wrong with them whatsoever, they just didn't feel right. I might buy another Soundgear

Listened to the outtake in the OP, such a shame that a good drum groove was wasted on such a dog awful song. Probably the reason I've never taken much notice of Bonham is I don't get the adulation of Zepplin, but then I'm not much interested in the adulation of individual players.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1334310522' post='1614138'] So to get back to the topic, I haven't heard his new album, would anyone here recommend it? To a music listener, not a bass player - [b]I don't listen to music just for the bass player.[/b] [/quote] Weirdo

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1334326590' post='1614630'] I don't understand. A modelling amp/re-amp is just like any other amp/pre-amp. You turn the knobs until it sounds good in the band mix. What exactly is the problem? [/quote] This. I personally think most people hear what they want to hear. They see a modelling amp and they hear sh*t, they see a half stack and it sounds great...when in fact they both sound the same near as hell. Charic's hit on the head though, most of the crap you hear from a modelling amp is because people don't know how to 'set them up'. I had this problem with a Line6 Lowdown 300. Only when Charic provided me with a few pointers (thanks ) did I start to feel comfortable with the sound I was getting. What did it sound like? Much like my own combo when playing in a band context. I recently saw a band playing live twice, a couple of months apart. In those 2 months they, unknown to me, changed their bass player - I'll be honest I just thought the guy had had a shave...dear o dear . The first time I saw them the bass player had a full stack, a 410 on top a 115, a full sound blah, blah, blah. The second time I saw them, with a new bass player, I spent the first 10 minutes trying to figure out where the bass players rig was. He didn't have one, he was playing through a Line6 Pod, into the desk, straight to the PA and using in ear monitoring. He sounded the same as the previous guy and has the same tone as on the CD I bought that night...which he doesn't play on.