Rich

Manring is a genius... his whole approach to the instrument is so innovative. And some of his compositions are simply stunning. The Enormous Room is my favourite solo bass piece ever.

[quote name='chris_b' post='1010439' date='Nov 3 2010, 09:58 AM']I wonder why everyone hates Clapton today?[/quote] My dislike of Clapton isn't just restricted to today. He bores me rigid. Yes I know, he's a legend and all that. Don't care.

Bellowhead were on? *rushes to iPlayer*

Where's the popcorn?

[u]Amps[/u] G-B Shuttle 6.0 head, rackmounted with AKG wireless receiver. Hartke 3500 head on its own in 2U case. [u]Cabs[/u] 2 x Nemesis 1x15" SWR Bass Monitor 1x12" wedge The cabs are all 8Ω so there are no impedance issues. This gives me a fairly flexible selection. For rehearsals and some small gigs I generally use the Hartke with one Nemesis cab; for bigger gigs it's either the Hartke or more usually the Shuttle, with either the two Nems or one plus the SWR wedge.

'Romeo+Juliet', Craig Armstrong et al.

I'll give you a clue which I prefer...

Oh no, has he been at it with the gymslip & warm custard [i]again[/i]? The poor marmoset still hasn't recovered from the last time.

Gas Street

[quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='1000970' date='Oct 26 2010, 11:55 AM']PS I'm busy really! [/quote] Avenue got work to do..? [size=1]sorry.[/size]

Wow. The evening sounds like a blast. I agree, if I'd been there I would have liked him to reach for the brown bass at least once... just for a few minutes [quote name='molan' post='996618' date='Oct 22 2010, 07:31 AM']So - the big decision now is whether to go and see Billy Cobham tomorrow night at a simialr venue in LA or not. I may be jazzed out already. . .[/quote] When are you likely to get another chance to see him? How often does Billy play in Oxfordshire? G'wan, you know it makes sense...

[quote name='jonnyj' post='957733' date='Sep 15 2010, 09:42 PM']What, or who, do you consider to be the best bass maker in todays market. Which manufacturer out there is currently making the best basses?[/quote] 11,374 members. 11,374 different answers.

[quote name='lowdown' post='993319' date='Oct 19 2010, 11:22 AM']The thing with Sanborn - he can play one note and you know who it is straight away. Its his tone.[/quote] Yes. The late Bob Berg was like that too, instantly recognisable. God, that was a tragic loss.

Destroyers stuff ('->' denotes a segue): [u]Typical Set[/u] Hold On I'm Coming Living in America Disco Inferno -> SOS -> Fire Hard To Handle -> Crazy In Love -> I Wish Jungle Boogie -> Kids Survivor I Want You Back -> ABC Candy Man Long Train Running Take Your Mama -> Freedom Dancing In The Streets Don't Stop Me Now -> Born To Run Filthy Gorgeous 10/10 -> Enjoy Yourself Walking On Sunshine Reach Out -> Lady Marmalade -> Ain't Too Proud To Beg -> Night Boat to Cairo Walk On The Wildside (part) -> It's Not Unusual -> Delilah [u]'Resting' stuff[/u] Signed Sealed Delivered Try A Little Tenderness Let Me Entertain You I Predict A Riot -> Don't Leave Me This Way Car Wash Son Of A Preacher Man Black Eyed Boy -> Two Tribes -> War -> 25 Miles -> Papa Was A Rolling Stone -> Move On Up Love Shack Young Hearts Run Free Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens Angel Of Harlem Leave Your Hat On I Only Wanna Be With You Raise Your Hands Superstition Stop In The Name Of Love -> Stop Right Now Movin' On Up -> Mustang Sally Mama Told Me Not To Come -> SexBomb Got To Get You Into My Life Nowhere to Run Mack The Knife Sweet Soul Music Call My Name -> Crazy Chick Back to My Roots -> Play That Funky Music

[quote name='neepheid' post='992808' date='Oct 18 2010, 09:43 PM']This is the set list from our last gig: [i]edit: a long list of ska classics[/i][/quote] Awww man, the sounds of ma yoof. Any chance you could get a gig nearer to Bristol? I'd love to see you playing that lot. Fantastic

[quote name='Bidd' post='990055' date='Oct 16 2010, 11:43 AM']I've spoke to the promoter and apparently he won't claim liability for damage caused by any other bands (or the venue staff)... Also I have to wait around for 2 hours after my gig so I can collect it, and have to get their early so the opening band can get set up... The promoter didn't even said thank you on the phone.[/quote] For these three reasons alone -- and especially the first -- absolutely not. The promoter can hire one, or he can guarantee indemnity, or he can do a running jump. Have you tried the old "you can use my amp if I can use your girlfriend/wife/daughter" line on him? [quote name='munkonthehill' post='990061' date='Oct 16 2010, 11:52 AM']I think you nailed it by saying the promoter should hire one,,,,im sure this guy is making [b]twice as much money as all the bands put together[/b].[/quote] Fixed for probable accuracy

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='989032' date='Oct 15 2010, 11:18 AM']I miss that Modulus Sonic Hammer I sold a while back too -[/quote] Aw man, that thing was an animal... remember giving it a blast in my garage? If I remember correctly, a shelf fell off the wall or something

[quote name='silddx' post='985717' date='Oct 12 2010, 01:48 PM']Also a big fan of Judie for over 30 years.[/quote] Oh yes, me too. I can still remember the first time I heard 'For You' on the radio. It still gives me goosebumps now.

[quote name='crez5150' post='982425' date='Oct 9 2010, 11:49 AM']Status Hotwires DBE 35-120 (5 string) Status Hotwires DBE 35-115 (4 String)[/quote] 35? big girl's blouse

I used Warwick Reds for ages, 40-130, but I've made a big change to 45 gauge nickels. I've been experimenting with various brands... Fenders seemed nice but they stayed bright for seconds, D'Addario XLs were better. Just for a giggle, I thought I'd try the ultra-cheapo £9-99 Stagg nickels from [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/strings/bass_guitar/stagg"]Stringsdirect[/url]. I tell ya what, you would be amazed at just how good they are. One very sweaty gig, two long rehearsals and a studio sesh later, they still sound just as good as when I put them on. Ten quid for a 5-string set. Absurd bargain.

[quote name='urbanx' post='981607' date='Oct 8 2010, 02:19 PM']All the way, 50 Miles North to Cambridge. I like the way they also played on the "We only have a small guitar amp" card, [b]hinting that they'd like to borrow our guitar stacks too[/b]. (Note: All of these email assume both head and cab when they say 'amp')[/quote] That hadn't occurred to me, but yes it does rather look like it. Oh dear. They're going to be a bit quiet, aren't they?

Oh I like that... [i]"We're travelling up from London [/i]{to where?} [i]so only bringing ourselves and breakables and one smallish guitar amp. Can you guys get a bass amp?"[/i] Right. So a bass amp isn't breakable then..?

[quote name='risingson' post='979988' date='Oct 6 2010, 10:30 PM']Miles Davis, The Beatles, Janis Joplin, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, The Byrds, Jimi Hendrix, Genesis, James Brown, Stevie Wonder. Lady Gaga, The Killers, Tiny Tempah, Pixie Lott, Rihanna, Justin Beiber, Taylor Swift, David Guetta, the cast of Glee. The consumer has got lazy and considerably more people are willing to put their faith in some television based competition like X-Factor for their musical pleasure as opposed to actively seeking out new music, that's what's changed. Not that they have much choice in the matter anyway.[/quote] Please, [i]please[/i] tell me you aren't drawing any sort of similarity between pub/club covers bands and the bloody X-Factor...

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='980445' date='Oct 7 2010, 12:32 PM']Oh jeez, didn't mean to open this can of worms... I was just merely commenting on the individual threads for every single performance of this tours. Level 42 don't particulalry move me that much but I do appreciate it for what it is. Bring back Boon! Oh, and despite what was said in the other thread, [b]MK has never sounded better than he did with his Spitfires [/b] - despite going through Crashdown![/quote] I'll go along with that. I liked the GB sound. Far, faaaar better than his current sound. Yeeucchh.

God, you know what? I've just realised something amazing. Get ready for this... [i]...I don't reckon we all like the same stuff.[/i] Incredible eh? Can we just take it as read that a lot of people hate Level 42, and move on? An endless stream of 'Yeah I agree, they're sh*t' comments is about as interesting as Ann Widdecombe's sex life.