Mykesbass

Ooh, thanks Kirkby, right up my street. May have to bring my bass!!

Yes, I know Monday and Tuesday nights are not traditionally great nights for gigs but I'll be in Leeds at the PLASA show and wondered if there were any Basschatters playing - gigs, open mics, jams, folk sessions etc. Will be staying city centre - by the Royal Armouries. Cheers, Mike

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1461254313' post='3032961'] I know of a Bryan Adams tribute band who are sh*t! I wish Bryan would sue them! [/quote] Got it spot on then?

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1461079184' post='3031255'] They look perfect, unfortunately they'd have to be readers as well for our band cos' we're old and knackered. [/quote] And you'd want to take them off before getting to the kebab shop - don't want to be looking too closely...

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1460991606' post='3030441'] Yeah but when he was three, the family moved from Milwaukee to California. His parents are both STILL alive and in their mid 90's too. [/quote] oh well, guess it must have been Schlitz Beer after all!

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1460962511' post='3030079'] He's from Milwaukee. Blue [/quote] Ah, finally I know what made Milwaukee famous

Yep, I'm one of those who doesn't like much in the way of solo bass, but this was something else! (Well, strictly speaking is was something else as it wasn't solo, but I'm not going to let pedantry get in the way of some great music)

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1460909954' post='3029711'] ..and a mere £880...kid's stuff [/quote] Well he does state it is a smaller guitar so easier for children and women to play!

Have recently discovered the joys of an MXR DI+, got it primarily for a bit of grit, but love what the preamp setting does to tighten my tone. Also handy as a standby if I ever need to go through the PA.

Nobody mentioned heft back then!!!

As Rich says, but also play straight, don't try and swing it. Good fun to play, simple but quick chord changes.

Wow, finally seen evidence of the Big Beef Chief - was thinking he was the BC equivalent of the Loch Ness Monster

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1460746766' post='3028511'] Hi mate i found the drums too loud in the mix, especially the snare which i thought sounded too harsh for the vibe. [/quote] Big +1 on this. Thought the music was beautiful, but gave up shortly after the snare came in. I hope mixing can sort it, just a little worried it is the tone of the drum. Good luck with the project.

[quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1460729821' post='3028275'] Terrible, terrible, terrible. As a rule, I think national anthems shouldn't be 'creatively interpreted' and yes, he should have taken his cap off; that is just common courtesy. [/quote] Agree entirely with Terrible, terrible, terrible. but not the second - why not mess around with them, most (I'll exclude the French one) are so terrible,poor tunes, have dated badly, and are generally a bag of jingoistic nonsense. edited as was probably being a bit too provocative, and don't want to go upsetting anyone.

Good to hear, SB. I did pretty well in an old time rock & roll band in and around Ipswich/Stowmarket about 8 years ago - plenty of work, Far more than I can get in Sussex for my blues band.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460470696' post='3025971'] Wonder how much it'll go for? Definitely room for a reliable musicians available / wanted site. [/quote] [quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1460475430' post='3026037'] Re reliability, I suppose that reliable musos move less than deluded wannabes so with all such sites, the crazies are in the majority unless there is a moderately hefty fee. [/quote] Yes, definitely room for a decent musician finder site, but as above, it is largely a problem of the users, not the site.

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1460453429' post='3025766'] Fred bump. Just seen this on Facebook. Looks like the 80's and Dennis Smith is using a JD. It sounds lovely. (looks like he is a mastering engineer these days, also has him down for 'The Riddle'. Not sure how accurate this page is though. [url="https://www.discogs.com/artist/379616-Dennis-Smith-2"]https://www.discogs....-Dennis-Smith-2[/url] A rearranged classic. [/quote] Got to love the way they go right the way through the first bass break without one shot of him! Loads of my old school band mate Gary Wallis on percussion though!

You're going to be totally screwed if you need glasses at some point then

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1460292218' post='3024369'] thanks guys, Its a set of DR Marcus Miller 5 i was after. From Amazon there bloody £50 with postage. Jesus.!!!! String Busters are cheaper me thinks. [/quote] Cheaper still at Bass Gear [url="http://www.bassgear.co.uk/product/dr-fat-beams-medium-45-105/"]http://www.bassgear.co.uk/product/dr-fat-beams-medium-45-105/[/url]

Saw some great comedy, and a lot less, but equally great music at both the old and the current Albany Empire - long time ago now, but remember the current (keep wanting to say new, but we're talking 35 years ago) one was a great venue. Have a great gig.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1459876349' post='3020516'] It's trending on Twitter as I write ... [/quote] It really should be

[quote name='stephaniet17' timestamp='1459769730' post='3019330'] Thank you, yes we do! Our good friend Webby is currently filling in for us whilst we try to recruit someone new. Unfortunately he's struggling to find people in the area too! It can be a tough old game sometimes... [/quote] Teeny bit outside your age range - send him my love when you next see him!

I'm probably a bit odd (no, scratch the probably) in that I seem almost oblivious to a wide range of bass/guitar dimensions. I'd ever really noticed scale lengths playing different guitars, and although I have noticed it more on bass it has never felt wrong. I hadn't even really paid too much attention to my Shuker having a zero radius. Only thing I really can't get on with is open pore finished necks. So I'd best vote for tone, as I seem to be able to find playability anywhere.

Look like from Facebook you know Webby (Martin Webb) - talk to him, he knows lots of local drummers and is always happy to put bands in touch via his jam nights, drum shop and just through knowing everyone! If you don't know him PM me and I'll send you his details.

Can't tell you anything about it , but it is very cool!