Rich

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1468778132' post='3093260'] It would appear the Flea sig is the new [s]Maruszcyk[/s] Sue Ryder! [/quote] Fixed (for those with long memories )

Well strictly speaking they're not so much isolated as pushed right up in the mix, but hey, it's still the Gedmeister doing his majestic thing. Tom Sawyer [media]http://youtu.be/AU3oytIiBfU[/media] YYZ [media]http://youtu.be/hPAqEQ1_ctQ[/media] Red Barchetta [media]http://youtu.be/OKtG9PUr3cM[/media] Limelight [media]http://youtu.be/_-kQsVk8K4c[/media] Digital Man (bass and drums) [media]http://youtu.be/cIN6Yt6iV3U[/media]

At one time my two bands were both doing 'I Wish'. One in E, the other in Eb. That made for some, errm, interesting times 😄😄 I did them both on my standard tuned fiver. I'm no virtuoso, so if I can do it, you can.

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If you have any doubts at all about the first one -- and your concerns over the songs would tend to suggest that you do -- then don't do it. You won't enjoy it and it's not fair on them. Go with the second.

In common with many of my brethren above, the only time I'm plugged in is when I'm actually playing. All my active basses get fresh batteries every January, whether they really need them or not.

Like dood, I've been checked-in here since the heady (and much quieter!) days of BassWorld v1... remarkably I've not actually spent much in the marketplace over the years, but hey, there's plenty of TIM yet

Do you NEED an 8x10? No. Do you WANT an 8x10? Yes. If you can afford it without causing discord or discomfort, go for it. YOLO.

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1469578796' post='3099561'] 'Cover that jam sandwich (up) or the wasps'll be at it' or 'The sofa's looking a bit shonky. Let's get some loose covers.' [/quote] Other sandwiches are available.

That's very disappointing.

As per other thread: the late Rutger Gunnarsson (Abba).

One of my favourite Duran tracks is 'Last Chance On The Stairway' from the Rio album. Again, a wonderful bassline. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpWByMo2V0o[/media]

There's a couple live across town from me. He's got '7N' on his Beemer X5 and she's got '5N' on her M3. Now THAT's what I call disposable income.

[quote name='Chaos Daveo' timestamp='1469390579' post='3097971'] I struggle defining Jaffa Cakes though.. [/quote] Oh that's easy. They're cakes, not biscuits.

I'm going to talk nicely to the print room at work and get them to print it out A1 size for me ☺ it's the sort of kick up the arse I need to actually learn something!

Abba might not be your cuppa char, but Rutger Gunnarsson's bass work was amazing. Dancing Queen is a masterpiece.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1469378873' post='3097831'] Obviously One Direction and their ilk are basically a covers band aren't they but as soon as it says written by X in the CD sleeve they aren't actually trying to say they wrote it, the old co written thing is done to try and give credit to pop stars, change a few words and claim they co wrote it. [/quote] But surely it's technically only a cover if it wasn't written by you or for you..?

At one time, I was in a band whose set list comprised about 2 albums' worth of original material alongside 2 interpretations of songs originally written and/or performed by other artists. We were an ORIGINALS band. IMO anyway. I am currently in a band whose set list comprises 2 original songs alongside a list of songs originally written and/or performed by other artists. We are a COVERS band. Again, IMO anyway.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1469348200' post='3097484'] I just call you stingrayPete1977. [/quote] That's not what you called him in that PM to me the other day EDIT: just for clarity... There was no such PM. This is very much a lighthearted comment.

Well that'll teach me to make an attempt at humour based on my pretty much non-existent theoretical knowledge. I couldn't find the "amazing stuff, but waaay over my head" smiley that I needed. Thread moved, as suggested.

I really enjoyed Every Possible Chord Formed By Playing Three Harmonics Over A Chromatic Stopped Root (EADG)'s first album, but their second was rubbish and then they split up. It was all Tony Goggle's fault, of course.

Oh noes! You said the B word! 😧

I spent much of the 90s playing through a Laney PB150-410 (like this, but a combo rather than separates). Obvs I wanted a Trace, but this was more than capable and I was well pleased with it.

I always wanted a Westone Superheadless... dreadful name but a cracking instrument. I'd still like one.

Oh look, a 'study' by 'researchers'. It must be true then. Marking territory? A readiness to defend it again incursions? The most complete load of total and utter cock I have read in years. Note: all comments directed at said article, not you Mr Slow