Marvin

[quote name='OldGit' post='826891' date='May 3 2010, 10:13 PM']PA man must have been too That mic's mic'ing a piece of wood.....[/quote] [quote name='chriswilliams666' post='826895' date='May 3 2010, 10:15 PM']That's awesome! To cheap for a stand too![/quote] Is it me or has that mic got a real ' I can't be arsed' sort looking attitude, the way it's just slumped over the rig.

[quote name='budget bassist' post='826867' date='May 3 2010, 09:54 PM']I wish the hell holes round here looked even half that nice...[/quote] I thought the same. It looks alright, don't you think? Do they do chicken in a basket?

Did you read his interview in BGM a few months ago. He claimed that his heavy drinking never effected his playing. I think perhaps it might have occasionally. Still an inspiration. The bass line is the only part of Sweet child I like.

[quote name='Clarky' post='823731' date='Apr 30 2010, 09:50 AM']I [b]seriously[/b] need lessons![/quote] Don't get yourself down about it, everyone needs lessons from time to time. I'm with you on the time. Where I am it's a veritable desert for any tuition. (I'm hoping someone will say I'm wrong at this juncture ie that there are no bass tutors in North Devon).

Having got back to playing only within the last 12 months after a long break my influences have changed, and I can't remember who they were when I was playing in my late teens early twenties. Now it's Andy Fraser when he was in Free. Great laid back grooves. And the Motown and soul grooves created by James Jamerson and Bob Babbit who is always overlooked.

[quote name='Fat Rich' post='822911' date='Apr 29 2010, 12:10 PM']No story, just saw an opportunity for a stupid comment.... sorry! [/quote] Tut tut. Bad show. I agree with Jezzaboy, you're going to have to make one up know to placate the populous.

I had a 2nd hand Hohner B2A (de-fretted) some years ago that had a similar problem and as WoT has eluded to it did buzz on some notes. Whoever had it before me must have really hammered the fretboard.

[quote name='Mrs Tinman' post='818252' date='Apr 25 2010, 06:03 PM']Not really :ph34r: [/quote] You are a devil Mrs T

Strange again. Phil the Bassist was on Off Topic earlier. If we mention someone's name perhaps they hear that.

[quote name='Mrs Tinman' post='818156' date='Apr 25 2010, 04:14 PM']I think PTB is far too busy with the new love of his life. :wub: His longed for motorbike [/quote] That'll be alright then, and put a lot of minds at rest.

[quote name='lemmywinks' post='818076' date='Apr 25 2010, 02:19 PM']Max is more of a guitar player i think, here's his band's myspace to show he's alive and well: [url="http://www.myspace.com/ukmarch"]http://www.myspace.com/ukmarch[/url] Entertaining guy i thought, he actually logged in today so he does have a look every now and again Has anyone heard from Phil_the_bassist yet? He disappeared quite suddenly and hasn't been back since late February Same with Lysdexia[/quote] Strange that one, after I originally posted that I hadn't seen him on here, I was looking in the for sale forum and there was max, selling a Fender Bassman amp. And where is Phil_the_bassist? Is a little odd.

[quote name='Doddy' post='816389' date='Apr 23 2010, 04:09 PM']Although I really can't stand Trad Jazz..... [/quote] That made me chuckle somewhat. Also your 'Tablature Disapproval Specialist'

[quote name='silddx' post='815518' date='Apr 22 2010, 09:57 PM']You're kidding me, right? White Stripes, Florence & The Machine, Erykah Badu, Radiohead, Kate Bush, Jonatha Brooke, Prince, Jeff Buckley, B-52s, Pulp, Mary J Blige, Blur, David Bowie, Eminem ..[/quote] You forgot Ellie

Welcome to basschat

A hearty welcome to basschat

That's brilliant. Are you going to be taking orders?

[quote name='Faithless' post='815107' date='Apr 22 2010, 03:56 PM']Just say a word, and I'll get my coat, eh.. Faith[/quote] "a word". Have you got your coat yet? [size=2](just joking)[/size] There are literally loads of talented musicians doing 'gigs' you simply wouldn't expect them to do. Danny Thompson famously played on Cliff Richard's Euro Song Contest entry. When ask why, he always answers he had a young family and had to put food on the table. Simple as that I suppose. As you will have noticed from Bilbo's and Doddy's posts. Actually Bilbo recently listed several really well known (well within Jazz) players that are only able to pursue their art basically part-time. I seem to remember him mentioning one DB player who didn't play for 30 years because his bass was broken and he couldn't afford a new one. It wasn't until someone lent him one he started playing again.

Who's Next was indeed a fantastic album. Unfortunately I don't have Sky.

[quote name='Dave Vader' post='814637' date='Apr 22 2010, 09:01 AM']I reckon we must have at least seen each other across the haze of smoke.[/quote] Haze of smoke? I can't imagine what you mean by that. Oh, unless of course you mean when they used to open the fire exit doors at the Anchor and all the 'steam' billowed out, always looked like it was on fire. Enjoy the forum, I'm officially an addict.

[quote name='Sean' post='814441' date='Apr 21 2010, 10:55 PM']Another one from way back when.[/quote] Last seen 3rd Feb. I know he wasn't everyone's cup of tea but I quite liked him. Perhaps we'll see him again.

Haven't seen maxrossel for a while.

[quote name='Dave Vader' post='814258' date='Apr 21 2010, 08:52 PM']Ah, Torrington, good times, I used to play out the back of the Newmarket back in the 90s, many punk bands, plus the constant supply of sweet thangs gigs. I guess you know Big Al then?[/quote] Now your talking some good times, I think we all used to live in the back of the Newmarket. Sweet Thangs gigs were brilliant and Al is probably an institution. I occasionally see Chris, the guy who used to play bass for the Sweet Thangs. I'm assuming you used to go to The Anchor in Westward Ho! as well. Saw some good bands there. I've probably met you in passing. Good times indeed.

welcome to basschat

You are busy. I've heard of Space Invaders, I'll keep my eye out for your gigs. I'm in Torrington, no bands though. Cheers

Welcome. Devon you say. I'd guess North Devon. What bands are you in may be able to catch you playing some time.