oldslapper

https://rgt.org/ I was a bassist teaching bass. But I’m sure you’ll find a bass teacher who can offer you exam tuition who’s not a member of RGT. It’s just my experience. 😎 I also offered Rock-school grades, lots of tutors do too.

Just my opinion obviously, but if you’re going for grades, I’d recommend finding your local RGT registered tutor. My RGT registration expired a couple of years ago when I stopped teaching, but I liked that there’s a bit of accountability, good material and support for both pupil and tutor, plus LCM exams aren’t shabby and have a nice range of styles.

Asking yourself some questions may help you make some important decisions, including who you choose as a tutor. Why do I want lessons? What do I want from lessons? How do I learn best? (Doing, watching, listening, etc) Am I prepared to practice between lessons? IMHO I think it’s a great decision to have lessons! 😊 as an aside, walk away from any tutor who plays “at” you, showing off their fretboard acrobatics. Stay with one that listens to you, challenges you, encourages you, is patient, consistent and isn’t a serial killer. The last one is hard to gauge until it’s too late, but handy to know. Best wishes, have fun!!

Unorthodox Behaviour Brand x ‘76? Went out and bought an unlined fretless as a result. Played one ever since.

I have gas for these 😍

Don’t practice beforehand, forget your set list, leads, and other crucial parts of your gear, don’t research venue parking, and leave home as late as possible, then take up as much of the sound check time getting your tone “just right” . Oh hold on, you’re the bass player, sorry....as you were, follow all the above advice!

Ok so it’s been a long and dull day at work.... Can we please merge: What spares to take when Over extending yourself with on stage nudity? just to see where that goes? No? Only me?

How Long by Ace. Nice and chilled, until the wasp in a biscuit tin guitar solo.

I play an unlined fretless. Not because I’m any good, but just to avoid such scenarios. 🤓

Headstock is wrong shape, terrible logo too. That cooker is more Fender.

If only being in a band was just about playing music. Introduce people into the mix and it can get:- - Complicated - Interesting - Wonderful - Frustrating - Enriching - Painful - Challenging - Costly - Annoying - The best thing - The worst thing 🤪 I think it’s good to have different musical experiences, it should mean you bring something fresh to the “regular” band.

Always felt he took his Orange artist deal a bit far.

Mine’s been fine so far. My lawyer has advised that I shouldn’t comment on the possible longevity of yours, (or anyone else’s) stand. 🤥

Had same problem, and there was a thread on here about it a while back. Hercules were brilliant and I got a new one for half price as a result of sending some pictures to them. The new ones don’t have that rubber on the mechanism anymore thankfully.

Have you seen where his left hand has ended up??!! 🤦🏻‍♂️ Seriously!!! 👴🏻

I had to back out of a sale on here once. A few years ago. I agreed to sell one of 2 identical cabs I had, as I generally only used one of them regularly and wanted to free up some cash for a double bass repair. Agreed with purchaser to meet up in 8 days time (no money had been exchanged, it was going to be cash on collection). 2 days (note 2 days) after the agreement my gigging cab stopped working mid gig. I couldn’t find the fault but “spare cab” worked fine when I got home. I had another gig the following week. I contacted the other party immediately (5 days before agreed meet up...note, 5 days before)..to regretfully back out of the arrangement as I needed the other cab until I could afford a repair. Apologised profusely and told him how I understood this would be disappointing for him, etc. The other party went mad...sent me threatening messages, contacted mods here to complain of my atrocious behaviour. Then posted on here how angry he was that he had been seriously let down by me, as I had messaged him just as he was about to leave home to pick up the cab! Was he walking? Backwards? Blindfolded? On his hands and knees? ( it was a 45 minute drive). He obviously garnered much support and righteous anger in support of his awful plight. I didn’t bother responding as the poor knob probably hadn’t had a poo for a few days and this had affected his ability to judge time or plan journeys. The abusive messages stopped when I informed him of my job. Suffice to say when I got the cab fixed I didn’t offer it to the constipated one. There are times when circumstances change, and it sounds like you would have been more understanding Dave, if the seller had communicated more effectively? Sadly there are some people you can be as open and honest with but it makes no odds....they’re still not gonna be able to poo. 🤪

Pm’d

So if anyone finds a P pup cover in the garden (whilst burying the evidence), or nicks one off an art installation, please let me know. I have quinoa tokens waiting!

No Henry McCullough “My Love” solo? Might as well have voted for Napoleon Solo! 🙄