oldslapper

Wow that is great! Wish I’d heard that when I was younger 😂

I was at secondary school in the early to mid 70’s. Small all boys school for gifted thugs (or those who they didn’t know what do with). Can’t say I can remember anything from music lessons, but I was roped into the choir as I could “hold a tune”. Now THAT was a great education. I learned harmony as I progressed through the ranges as my voice (and family jewels) lowered, along with listening to other parts, and an appreciation for a wide range of music. Added benefits were: Time off lessons to rehearse, open access to the instrument cupboard where I discovered double bass and meeting up with the local girls school for “joint performances” ...ok this was the main reason (joints and a quick performance). So in summary, learned nothing in class music lessons. My kids on the other hand had great experience of music lessons at their secondary school. Head of music was great, made playing in orchestras “cool” and they learned a wide variety of styles, and he was genuinely interested in what music motivated them.

Love WZ songwriting. Great choice for a Halloween gig. One of the first songs 16 year old me learned for my first band was this: Still grooves now.

If I sold up, I’d probably sell everything (all instruments/gear) and just buy a really nice 12th fret acoustic. I’d probably be more focused musically, and not scouring the interweb, drooling over vintage G&Ls, and handing money over to the double-bass string roundabout attendant. 🤦🏻‍♂️

“You’ll only be able to jump this high with it”

Feel for you Dave! Strings are a rabbit hole I’ve disappeared down many a time. Double bass strings are one way of loosing money very quickly! I generally come back to what I’m familiar with, after chasing others recommendations/reviews, etc. For years I used Martin SP for my acoustic 6 strings, but after reading people waxing lyrical about Elxirs, I tried them and they were the single worst string I’ve used, both tone and feel were awful and they constantly broke. Tried a few other makes but came back to the Martins, I’ve never had one break on me and they feel just right for me. If D’addario work for you stick with them mate.

I like them too, not sure why. Very “Star Wars”. I wouldn’t have been surprised if they had been listed for more than £600 (ono).

Interesting watch. Loved his vocals as much as his guitar playing. Preferred his overall musicality to his contemporaries such as EC. If anyone needed evidence of what a lottery substance misuse is, then PG is exhibit (insert number here). Wonder where he would have ended up musically?

I agree with @Beedster, don’t bother with either. Also looks like you’d need to get a bus from the string to the fingerboard on both of ‘em.

I’ve had one bass and one EUB custom built to my specs. Both very nice, but didn’t hang on to either as what I actually needed was a MIJ 62 RI P and a double bass with a good pickup and decent case. But got carried away with the ideas in my head, rather than the realities of my actual needs. No regrets but unlikely to commission a bass/EUB again as I can get what I want off the shelf. Having said that, I have commissioned a fretless Uke bass from a mate. I have asked for a decent pickup and discreet lines. Other than that he can do whatever he likes, he make great Ukes and not a lot to go wrong. Should be ready next year for a significant birthday as the wood is still seasoning apparently.

First one might be good for unloading the drummer by the looks of a previous thread you posted Jack. 😂

Where is that available presently, would love to watch that. Fabulous band.

Think I’ve exhausted Prime’s catalogue of “Classic Album” documentaries. I even watched Iron Maidens’ Number of the beast (making of) last night. Really not my thing musically, but seemed like a good bunch of fellas and without the histrionics or hairspray of their American counterparts. So hopefully SkyArts will have some stuff I haven’t seen. Not sure I can watch the making of Aja again 🤦🏻‍♂️

Jealousy is unbecoming of a gentleman, ............according to some ijit somewhere. Well Jel! Congrats (kind of) 🤡

Been doing loads of remote recording for people since April/May. Some quite interesting stuff, some more “straightforward”. Been rehearsing with a drummer and pianist for past 4 Monday mornings. Pianist penned Weather Report/Metheny jazz type stuff. Completely new genre to me, but I wanted to stretch myself, so it’s certainly doing that. Think the idea is to record an EP. Band I normally play with has had new album delayed by 12 months so far, but I believe that there are some percussion tracks to be recorded in September then mixing and mastering. Probably won’t be released until there are some live dates to promote it at? Looking forward to hearing it as it’s got some fabulous players on it.

I wish there were more pictures. It looks like a pretty good job from the one image. I’m tempted to have a look as I’m near Taunton once a week....it’d be a fun twin neck.

“I’m going now, it’s ok I’ve packed up my mic” ”I’m going to the bar now, it’s ok I’ll pack up my mic later” ”No it’s fine, these guys have got it covered, ....so your name’s Estelle? Well “Estelle”, let me show you my mic” “Thanks for letting me use your mic bass player person, I’ll let you pack it up, as I overheard you say earlier that you know where you’d like to put it” Obviously I don’t count singers as musicians.... General public generally don’t approach me at gigs. 🥳

Pardon me sir, isn’t this the “Cantona and Choochoo” thread?