AndyTravis

Whenever you need me mate x

If that was the ruse to move you on, that’s heinous

A proper mate sticks with you - “nah, I think he’s onto something” not “I think you’re on a different page to him” bullet dodged as far as I’m concerned. The guitarist/songwriter guy was an odd personality…it wouldn’t have lasted.

I had a really odd experience recently. To me it was a side project and I was invited along. Things were going well, I was encouraged to play more, be louder “the bass needs to drive this song” etc. We got to the point of booking a studio and recording, we decided to maximise value for money by tracking guides at the guitarists place. All good. Then it’s decided a song should be slowed right down and it loses (to me) it’s dynamic and ultimately is quite boring to play, and listen to. I make my feelings known. I’ve been around a bit and had varying levels of success…but I know from a listeners point of view what works and what doesn’t. I had no hand in writing the songs, just the bass parts so wasn’t overly attached to them. Anyhow - the drummer who’d invited me and the singer/guitarist/songwriter obviously had a chat and decided my opinion wasn’t needed. a very first for me - I got sacked… At the time I was very angry. I didn’t actually ever feel comfortable with the singer guy…really not my kind of guy. So overall I’m not arsed. The songs were a bit meh but I enjoyed the parts I did… I can incorporate some ideas into new stuff. but the drummer I really liked - I’ve been in 2 bands with him before. but how he handled his business now means I’ll most likely never speak to him again - a shame, but I haven’t got time for people who act like he did. Life is too short. And I haven’t a band I’m happier in now we’re actually doing something - I admit I had my head turned in a lull. Anyhow - I can do whatever I want in this band so, that suits me. Being given absolute freedom means I’m much happier playing root notes on the whole 😆

Will try and get back in for June. Some ace stuff here - just ran out of time…

We’re in our 6th year nearly… It will be ace though. My back is counting on it.

Yeah - it’s so long…it’s going to be its own thread. the incompetence is off the scale. OFF the scale.

No. I’m on a pure ban now. Just awaiting the legal team at the bank signing some documents and the builders move in…

I’d get it to Dave Wilson in Hexham. he did a miller jazz for me - I went OTT on pickups and a Pre in it - should’ve kept it stock apart from the paint

Looks great though @gobasserk I want to do a a 424x in Shelby Blue like my AES800b guitar

Ah ok. They did a deluxe Mexican jazz in it. We called it “custard” 😆

Is it cream or yellow?

Recording today 9-4… first up…a BB into overdrive into amp. Magic.

Nigel bought some Orange cabs from me. Absolutely perfect transaction… I’m now in deep regret - particularly now I’ve seen the Bass Terror head on top of the cabs (as per my original plan)…. I now realise where I knew the name from…he’s had a bass off me previously! Enjoy mate x

How many do you need? I’m sure I have a couple

It was on Facebook yesterday… I commented, it returned with 85% off ☹️

Fender bass 6 has a trem too… Look it up 🧐

It’s a bass vi (30”) just currently tuned as a baritone…🥸

Nice little day in the studio, guiding for the album…

Bought 2 bridges from Chris. After 15 years of swapping gear back and forth - it was as flawless as ever. Lovely bloke - beers soon x

Restrung and cleaned. Phwoar