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[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1448413567' post='2915307'] it's worth wading through the pretentious rubbish for the good bits and the happiest of endings, liked his £100 bet with Norman that he'd be dead by Christmas, wonder if he paid up? [/quote] The pretentious rubbish became too much for me in the end and I gave it up. I just wasn't in the right frame of mind for arty farty nonsense. Maybe I'll try to find it on YT or something at some point and give it another go. [spoiler]WTF was the ridiculous headless chickens bit all about? Absolute bollocks.[/spoiler]
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Redemption, 'Snowfall on Judgment Day'. I seem to be listening to a lot of prog rock/metal lately, loving it all.
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[quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1448451199' post='2915484'] Yep saw them {Rush} on a number of occasions and the mix was terrible. However in 2011 attended their show in Dublin. sat 14 rows back, dead center and the sound was terrific,as was the performance [/quote] Sound quality appears to be a complete lottery at Rush gigs. I saw them at Wembley Arena in 1989 and it was dreadful, I didn't hear a single bass guitar note all night. Then I saw them at the NEC in 2004 on the R30 tour and the sound was terrific.
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[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1448303697' post='2914315'] There's been a vintage SB1000 on sale on Cardiff Gumtree for £895.00 for a week or so: [url="https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/aria-pro-ii-sb-1000-bass-guitar-vintage-stunning/1142706176"]https://www.gumtree....ning/1142706176[/url] [/quote] That is gorgeous. If you're going to spend big wedge on an SB1000, I'd take this (or one like it) over a new one any day.
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[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1448178542' post='2913408'] how about a pickguard in the form of the gold number circle from the front of the Lotus? (It would be oval obviously, but could still look pretty cool) [/quote] Best looking F1 car ever.
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[quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1448009489' post='2912184'] It Bites - Manchester 1986, went along with some mates who were smitten with them, for me they really sucked. On a positive note they were supported by The Cardiacs so the night wasn't wasted. There have been others others but It Bites, take the crown. [/quote] Weird isn't it, I saw them round about the same time and for me it was the exact opposite -- hated the support but loved IB. Mind you, IB's brand of proggy nonsense is right up my street anyway, so they were never likely to disappoint
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Sire V7 MM Bass. Controls designed by a blind 5 year old?
Rich replied to logicred's topic in Bass Guitars
[quote name='chardbass' timestamp='1447842031' post='2910793'] The plastic peeling bits mentioned in the OP are supposed to be there for protection surely? Peeling them off is part of the fun of a NBD :-) [/quote] This! Peeling off that plasticky protective film stuff is a big part of the fun of a New [i]anything [/i]Day. -
Sire V7 MM Bass. Controls designed by a blind 5 year old?
Rich replied to logicred's topic in Bass Guitars
The controls are slightly fiddly and they'd be hard to adjust on the fly. But I never adjust controls on the fly, so... *shrug* ☺ The rest of the instrument is so damn good, I'm happy to look past any shortcomings in the control layout. It doesn't affect the playability or the overall look. -
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I always wanted a Superheadless. Still do, actually. A real 80s funk monster
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[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1447525992' post='2908376'] If you are interested in that sort of thing, see if you can put another neck on. [/quote] [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1447160074' post='2905339'] Might struggle with that, being a thru neck and all. [/quote]
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I haven't tried the Hofner so can't comment on that, but if I was after a semi I'd have the Chowny in a heartbeat. They really are terrific instruments, comfortable and easy to play and the range of tones available is quite astounding. The blueburst is beautiful.
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New cheap Marcus Miller endorsed range of basses - Sire
Rich replied to Clarky's topic in Bass Guitars
I sold my trusty old 90s wooden Status to get my V7 fiver, and I don't regret it in the slightest. Now the neck has settled down and relaxed a bit, I've done a proper setup and got the action down to my preferred fag-paper proportions. It's almost playing itself now. Sure the tuners aren't Hipshot-smooth, but they hold tune perfectly well. The bridge is nothing to write home about, but it's solid enough and nothing moves if you don't want it to. The only thing I miss is a ramp -- I had a homemade one on the Status and had got used to it. -
I'm going to move this to GD for greater visibility. Very sad news. I agree with Billy and Lozz -- Phil, Eddie and Lem were the definitive Motorhead.
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Dammit. [url]http://loudwire.com/motorhead-phil-philthy-animal-taylor-dies/?trackback=fbshare_mobile_top[/url]
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[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1447159077' post='2905329'] Today I are mostly working my way through the Queensryche back catalogue, and realizing that I had forgotten just how very very very good they were. [/quote] Oh good lord, Eddie Jackson's bass tones are sublime. His sound on 'Disconnected' (from Promised Land) is just HUUUGE. It sounds like god clearing his throat.
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I've had two on two different basses -- one was a permanent fixture on my Wal for well over 10 years. Yes the tuning can be a slight faff, but it is only really when you re-string, and the convenience is well worth it. To my mind it's one of the best mods you can make to a 4-string bass.
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Today I are mostly working my way through the Queensryche back catalogue, and realizing that I had forgotten just how very very very good they were.
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You might also find this useful. A great resource that many of the peeps here have found invaluable. [b][url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/74284-the-majors-bass-boot-camp-session-index-1-36/page__view__findpost__p__719274"]Major-Minor's Bass Boot Camp[/url][/b]
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[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1428912519' post='2745759'] Good gracious..! As many as that, eh..? You were lucky the bishop had a spare one, then..! Did the triplets get untangled in the end, or was that just another trick with mirrors and stuffed penguins..? [/quote]From what I understand, the actual answers were 1. Puff pastry 2. 1954 3. Three doors down from his uncle's house 4. No 5. Folded in half.
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My experience of tributes as a bit limited, but the Australian Pink Floyd were breathtakingly good when I saw them. Not a dry eye in the house when they did this. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxo0OJkbaMY[/media]
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It takes guts to open up like that -- respect is due. Glad you're on track and all the best for the future, one day at a time.