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I thought overall it was worth a watch. In my book, the good - Beverley Knight, thought she was outstanding, James Morrison's version of Try a Little Tenderness, and Private Number. Not so good, Jools' presentation style (although he kept his playing to a minimum, and most of it fitted), Tom Jones first number lacked a bit of energy, and, the controversial one, I felt the bass was way too prominent in the mix . The ugly - that finale

If it is active doesn't that make it the deluxe version? If so, a Squier isn't going to be a big step up. If you want to go passive, the Entwistles are great for the money and then talk to Kiogon on here for one of his wiring kits. That should keep you happy until you want to found up to the £700+ price bracket (IMHO of course)!

[quote name='Salt on your Bass?' timestamp='1504208392' post='3363459'] Punch, power, clarity. [/quote] Exactly this. And yes, I think I am going to enjoy, thanks!

I recently picked up (from a BC member, but from ebay) a lovely Traynor YBA 200. Great amp, but it didn't work out for me. All the wonderful things about valves (the mild overdrive, the overtones, the hugeness of the sound) just didn't suit my style of playing. I was needing a bit more clarity and definition. So, just before my recent holiday I swapped with AJ5string for his Fender Pro 800. Last night I finally got to try it out at rehearsal (with just the one cab - Purple Chilli 112) and it sounded amazing. Everything I was looking for - a big full sound, but also beautiful articulation of the notes. With the second cab it is going to be an absolute monster. I've been very happy with my Carvin BX500 and will be keeping it, but the Fender, to my ears, is something else, and I'm a very happy bass player

[quote name='Burrito' timestamp='1503833216' post='3361091'] After ranting Dave's video proved such a popular thread on here, I thought I'd share this as this guy made me laugh twice in this short video. I've not come across him before but he is certainly a character. I love the bass too. [/quote] Really love the final bridge pickup tone he gets, but no idea how you would use it.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1503832916' post='3361088'] The band, called Euphony, haven't been gigging this year due to them all (that's now eleven of them if and when they can all make it) having other things to do in various parts of the country. They haven't played London or Brighton since last summer. But old farts were allowed, although I've had to pay like anyone else. If you're interested though, you can hear two EPs at Bandcamp, from 2013 as a six-piece group and 2014 as nine-piece group ... [url="https://euphonybrighton.bandcamp.com/album/mistakes-ep"]Mistakes EP - 2013[/url] [url="https://euphonybrighton.bandcamp.com/album/outside-in-ep"]Outside In EP - 2014[/url] ETjr and his muso mates did steal from my vinyl and cd collections but the thing is they were also listening to a massive variety of world music and European classical music now so easily available on the internet which is an echoed of the earlier comment about listening to everything. [/quote] Thanks Dave, will check those links out this evening.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1503705389' post='3360495'] I've always found that a little bit intriguing; five voters have cast fourteen votes. Perfectly legitimate, of course (voting is not [i]yet [/i]obligatory...), but it seems that, every month, someone decides that there are less than three pieces worthy of note. Maybe there's another explanation..? Dunno; just seems odd to me, that's all. [/quote] Sorry, 'twas I. I felt two stood out above all the others this month. Nothing to do with bad arithmetic.

Wow, love it. Great colour. Jon is an amazing builder, still plotting how I can commission a second build from him one day!

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1503666226' post='3360137'] Lots of influence from Dub in Drum 'n' Bass and related genres and sub-genres. ETjr plays in a 'Gypsy Dub' band. [/quote] Sounds great - is he local to you, do they gig? Would an old fart like me get in to one of their gigs?!

I'm sure Luke won't mind a little deviation! I agree with you, all that switching has had to be thought through. At least it can't be accused of being style over substance!!

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1503576539' post='3359306'] 'Uncle, I want to play bass, who should I listen to?' 'Well, I could certainly make plenty of suggestions, but who have you been listening to that has made you want to play bass?' 'I like Drum 'n' Bass ' 'Well, you'll want to learn to sample and to use a synth, as well as pickup bass guitar and/or double bass, but let's ask your cousin, who is a Drum 'n' Bass promoter as well as a musician ..... ' '..... apparently he's got a long list of stuff for you but he says Skream's Dutch Flowerz is all you need to know in four minutes.' Or is Basschat just too rockist for this stuff? [/quote] I liked that - would have preferred something else to happen, but was like an updated dub. [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1503570306' post='3359231'] If that's all ET jr. needs to know, then he may be asking the wrong questions ... [/quote] Your avatar likes it Jack - I swear it was dancing in time

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1503609146' post='3359725'] Car crash chic. Where did you find that specimen? [/quote] Quite amazing that someone has put time, some thought (ok not much) and effort into that!

[quote name='MrDaveTheBass' timestamp='1503574585' post='3359284'] Did Sting nick your parking spot? [/quote] No, but he did ask me which one was the gents loo at a bash, having just seen a woman come out of the ones with urinals in. He was wearing Moroccan style fancy dress, complete with Fez at the time.

You won't get heard at all what with the Alfa not getting you to the gigs Sorry, love Alfas really, just couldn't resist!

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1503315262' post='3357061'] you've not listened to any covers of Bob Dylan songs then, especially Hendrix's All Along the Watchtower [/quote] Absolute tosh. Next you'll be saying Adele's version of To Make You Feel My Love is better

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1503330913' post='3357325'] Quite, and I would hope it's obvious from my opening post that this is exactly what I'm trying to avoid. Thank you to everyone that's contributed to this. We'll lose the flags henceforth, [/quote] And I applaud your posting of the question and the manner in which you did it. If more people acted that way there would be a lot less misunderstanding in this world. (Bloody hell, I'm starting to sound like a hippy now man)!

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1503319107' post='3357137'] As I stated before we have NEVER had an adverse comment or raised eyebrow about any of it. We do know what the flags about and I'm trying to gauge if our punters see it for anything other than decoration [/quote] That doesn't mean you haven't offended anyone though. Well overdue ditching this. Sounds like you have more than enough to create a great atmosphere.

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1503244548' post='3356651'] [media]http://youtu.be/Res3-YX4X8g[/media] [/quote] Even as a huge Elvis Costello fan I have to agree this is the finest version of a wonderful song. However, is it a cover? It was originally written for Wyatt, with Costello recording it slightly later.

Interesting set of results. Are the other non-users staying just not looking at the this thread? I can't believe I'm in that small a minority.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1503082360' post='3355641'] The same could be said of drum parts, which are instrument-specific. It's just the nature of the beast, really. [/quote] Not really, as they are standard notation minus specific pitch. The nature of the bass/guitar beast is that they could be written in standard notation, but bass/guitarists choose not to use that form.

My (slight) issue with tab is that although it does basically the same thing as standard notation it only does it for one specific instrument at a time, and only for stringed instruments. It feels a little isolated, almost like guitar and bass players consider themselves guitar and bass players, not musicians.

Do you (like many bands) play everything just that little bit faster at gigs?

Everyone knows That only a rose Will bear the prettiest petal. But nobody knows After so many goes Which bass is the best for metal.

What about the matching suit? Would probably require a bit of a change in musical style though!!