Rich

That is one very VERY lucky man.

[quote name='chris_b' post='1010720' date='Nov 3 2010, 01:26 PM']But my question was why Clapton when every week there's so much that falls short of even being adequate.[/quote] Yes, and every Wednesday we get a thread that goes "Did anybody see [i]Insertnameofbandhere[/i] on Later last night? What a bag of sh!te etc etc...". Clapton's not getting special treatment.

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..?