Mykesbass

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1453902698' post='2964002'] DJs and discos have been supposedly killing live music since at least the mid 70s. They can't be doing a very good job. [/quote] No idea how to put things into the Famous Quotes thread but this REALLY deserves to be in there!!

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1453897639' post='2963921'] [url="http://www.statista.com/statistics/319278/number-of-musicians-in-the-uk/"]http://www.statista....ians-in-the-uk/[/url] [url="http://www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk/media/320723/measuring_music_2015.pdf"]http://www.thecreati..._music_2015.pdf[/url] [url="http://www.musiciansunion.org.uk/Files/Reports/Industry/The-Working-Musician-report.aspx"]http://www.musicians...ian-report.aspx[/url] MU you could consult their members directory to get an idea of how many are registered which would indicate how many on a pro/semipro basis as for the amateur side would be fairly tricky to guesstimate without some sort of straw poll [/quote] Steve, your big problem here (and speaking as someone who ran a music shop for a couple of years) is that you really are not going to make very much money out of that side of the market - the amateur and pub players are by far the biggest number (how many of us on here for example are MU members)?

Quite amazing that they signed a guitar that had pretty obviously only been bough for that purpose. No wonder some artists are becoming less approachable when it comes to autographs.

May be worth trying the Music Industry Association (MIA) who are the trade body for UK#s music shops. They're all probably at NAMM (or recovering from it) so I'd be leaving it for a few days though.

Nice - all 10+ lbs of it

The OP is "What will replace gigging? One answer is Youtube - there is a whole generation that get their musical kicks through this platform, and from a new musician's perspective, apart from the income, it is an incredible medium, as they can be as creative as they want - no landlords (bar managers), agents, record companies or radio stations to pander to. They can create as much of their work as they want (multi-instrumentalist, videography etc.) or they can collaborate. Some of these Youtube stars have built such a following that they now do in fact gig, albeit a very different type of gig to your average pub/club/traditional music venue.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1453890694' post='2963784'] Then you'll probably love this one too... [/quote] Wrong decade, but yes, this version was the first time I knowingly heard a Neil Young song. A guy called George Carr, who I'm sure some of the North East Basschatters will know (he took over JG Windows at some point) had been involved with them and played this to me when we both worked at a terrible independent record distributor in Wembley

A couple of Liverpool favourites: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgjH53M_E3Q"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgjH53M_E3Q[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO5-w3540H8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO5-w3540H8[/url]

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1453844751' post='2963444'] Another big EBTG fan here but then I did go to school about 400 yds from where Tracey did. I think I've got every album... Now, 80s singles - there were some great forgotten singles from around that time... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB_5MhhS1x4&index=33&list=PL9A92B81E97E1D70C[/media] I could go on and on... [/quote] Oh wow, massive nostalgia spike with this one!!

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1453834959' post='2963294'] Any of the singles from So are always going to get my vote. However, beyond that, there are many things that rate highly for me, not least of which is this completely rock mix of a Frankie Goes To Hollywood hit, featuring the late Gary Moore on guitar. [media]http://youtu.be/G0ErdO1hxdU[/media] [/quote][quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1453834959' post='2963294'] Any of the singles from So are always going to get my vote. However, beyond that, there are many things that rate highly for me, not least of which is this completely rock mix of a Frankie Goes To Hollywood hit, featuring the late Gary Moore on guitar. [/quote] FGTH were the absolute masters of the remix! (well, Trevor Horn probably)!

BigRedX's post in the earlier 80's Albums thread has prompted me to put up the singles version. I loved both of his choices but was completely oblivious to the albums, only knowing the singles. So mine to kick things off: I'm sure plenty of people loved the album, but this was definitely a single release for me [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHppIFO2gaU"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHppIFO2gaU[/url] and this one, I thought the rest of the album was a bit disappointing, but the single superb: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL5L5Y61Jyk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL5L5Y61Jyk[/url]

Some great diversity this month, and struggled to get down from five, but all decided and voted for now!

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1453733428' post='2962232'] According to their "definitive" GH sleeve notes "The Night" was recorded in '72 but bombed in the US due to lack of promotion. It was re-released in the UK in '75 when it was a hit. Fantastic song; a frequent speaker tester for me. It was always a floor-filler at Wigan and still is at soul revival nights in Blackpool. [/quote] Yes, my source agrees with 72, but is frustratingly shy about a bass player (3 guitarists though)! Which is why I suggested this Fonce Mizell, who I must admit, I hadn't heard of: [url="http://www.allmusic.com/album/chameleon-mw0000845089"]http://www.allmusic.com/album/chameleon-mw0000845089[/url]

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1453759613' post='2962589'] On a different route, I decided seeing as everyone had black (so loads on stage at any one time), I`d get an orange one. Easily identified on stage, easy to see where it`s plugged into, and I got one with a surge protector as well. [/quote] I can see the sense in that, especially late, when ALL the cables (speakers, mics, instruments) are black, but I want them to be unseen on stage.

5 exclusively until recently when I decided to hang on to the parts build project I made. I love the use the fifth position for playing in E, and regularly use a low D and C in several songs in our blues sets.

Get an Ampeg 8x10, urinate in it copiously, and leave it at the bottom of the stairs - everyone will just think it's another non-working lift! On a more sensible note (and I hope your council estate is nothing like the ones where I grew up), a combo with headphone socket, so that you can use it for small rehearsals/jams, and use headphones at home, as, like others have said, even quiet bass travels and annoys.

He does have a very valid point though. Where else are such high levels of distress/relicing thought to be such a good thing? Classic cars are all valued for their originality, but no-one would cherish a dented wing, or scuffed hubcaps on a Lotus Cortina. Antique furniture is worth more if it hasn't been tampered with, and has patina, but nothing like the levels of a Rory Gallagher Stratocaster. So basically, it really is only some of us players, and a handful of hardcore music fans that perpetuate this idea that a beat up guitar is more desirable than a shiny refinished one. p.s. I'm also a 64 vintage, and glad I'm in slightly better shape

Not Babbitt, at least he didn't claim it on his website list of credits - the only Frankie Valli track he did was Our Day Will Come. Hadn't Jamerson also finished working at Motown by then? According to All Music Guide, the production of the track was by The Corporation, so could have been Fonce Mizell.

Another 6 Music listener - my last "discovery" on there was Songhoy Blues.

Another for ABC - particularly liked this: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzf8SqlzbPQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzf8SqlzbPQ[/url] Sade: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4Yh9VgB58w"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4Yh9VgB58w[/url] and Working Week: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5mtH3_439s"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5mtH3_439s[/url]

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1453632678' post='2961135'] Our solution is to have short-lead multi-plugs, and a variety of extension cable lengths to fit any venue. A mix of 5m, 10m, 20m leads and a 100m reel give us enough flexibility, and are easier to store than long-lead multi-plugs, which are never the optimum length, anyway. Keep 'em short, I say (well, 2-3m or so...) [/quote] Another eminently sensible suggestion, I'm glad I asked now

[quote name='five-string.co.uk' timestamp='1453586506' post='2960907'] or 4 mtr [url="https://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-354681/sealey-el5-1-5-4r-230v-4mtr-industrial-extension-cable-4-outlet-sockets-fused.html"]https://www.tool-net...kets-fused.html[/url] Sealy seem to be a fairly reputable brand nowadays [/quote] Now that's the sort, thanks. Although the make your own option is so ridiculously obvious now it has been suggested!

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1453584324' post='2960880'] Why not get some 2.5-sq.mm. rubber covered cable and make them longer? [/quote] That probably is the sensible option - sort of got out of the habit with everything being moulded these days!

[quote name='five-string.co.uk' timestamp='1453584525' post='2960883'] I see Argos have some too... [/quote] Worried about their quality!