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[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1437481103' post='2826326'] The theme from Knight Rider [/quote] [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1437481263' post='2826329'] The theme from Starsky and Hutch. [/quote] With the risk of getting a bit esoteric here, they're going on the list!

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1437474142' post='2826240'] That was my general drift. Boys of Summer has and continues to be hammered since birth. You couldn't pay me enough to play it. Hey Ya is an easy set filler for those who want to stick something post 2000 in. Sick of hearing it. VKTRS is a bit out there, but I play in an 80's band and I go and see 80's bands and it's a given that it will be played. [/quote] Amazing isn't it, I don't think I've heard Boys of Summer, will take your point on Hey Ya though, you're right, it is a bit of a reluctant nod to modernism!!

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1437472000' post='2826202'] I played with them last year and they were so good I bought the album. I found it disappointing, lacking the energy of the live band. I think it might have been a different bunch of musicians in the studio [/quote] Yes, definitely a live act. Like the albums, but they are in another league live IMO. Where did you play with them?

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1437471785' post='2826199'] I think you could make a similar argument for these three. [/quote] Do you really think these have been done to death by pub bands?

[quote name='pjb13.bass' timestamp='1437471147' post='2826193'] We do Malt & Barley Blues by Mc Flint and I am pushing to get When I'm Dead and Gone into the set [/quote] We used to stick an acapella bit in, would get a good singalong response from the right crowd.

Even across a wide range of styles this shows that you can get some variety in the set - Sorry Allighat0r, but even a different version, Superstition doesn't belong on here [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Drift Away Dobie Gray[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. In A Broken Dream Thunder/Python Lee Jackson[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. You Make My Dreams Come True Hall & Oates[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. Squeezebox The Who [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5. Philadelphia Freedom Elton John[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]6. Zoot Suit Riot Cherry Poppin' Daddies[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]7. Police & Thieves Junior Murvin [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]8. 6th Street Louisa Marks [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]9. Up Around The Bend CCR [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10. Boys of Summer Ataris/Don Henley[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. Iris Goo Goo Dolls [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12. Video Killed The Radio Star Buggles [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13. Theme From Night Rider[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14. Lady Eleanore Lindisfarne [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15. How Come Ronnie Lane [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16. Lovely Day Bill Withers[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17. Burning Down The House Talking Heads[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]18. Mississippi Queen Mountain [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]19. Beds Are Burning Midnight Oil[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20. Theme From Starsky & Hutch[/font][/color]

[quote name='pjb13.bass' timestamp='1437459375' post='2826075'] Lady Elenore by Lindisfarne and How Come by Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance. These are always well received. We play these in my three piece acoustic folk-rock/americana band. I would have to acknowledge that we do tend to play to an audience of a certain age. Rod's Mandolin Wind is another one. [/quote] My last band used to do How Come, along with McGuiness Flint's When I'm Dead and Gone (save the singer swapping from guitar to mandolin too often)!

Off The beaten Track Covers- add to this list folks: 1. Drift Away Dobie Gray 2. In A Broken Dream Thunder/Python Lee Jackson 3. You Make My Dreams Come True Hall & Oates 4. Squeezebox The Who

Posted about Moulettes on here before, stunning live band.

Ok, following up on the Groundhog day thread, how about a list of songs that get that "I haven't heard that in ages" response? My starter 1 Drift Away, Dobie Gray

Always tried to offer something different, but it seems there are large numbers of punters out there that want the same old same old. You only need to hear a Radio 2 request show to have this confirmed.

Relisted with an even nicer start price. That could be a cracking bargain (although, as seen here, resale values are not great).

[quote name='Urban Lions' timestamp='1429218392' post='2749473'] Yes that helps a lot thank you. So I should get myself an old ah1000 .... Next question .... Does anyone have one for sale? [/quote] Try Thornybank on here - he seems to have a regular supply of Trace goodies, and is a nice guy to do business with too!

[quote name='ash' timestamp='1437067848' post='2823360'] Well I bought the project for the bridge alone which was needed for my own project - the rest I intended to sell on. There wasn't a grand plan in this but a quick turnover to get my money back and making a few quid to pay off eBay fees is always a bonus. I don't see the issue here. [/quote] Fair enough, I just felt it was a shame that something as rare as this gets split up, and I know the pickups weren't the original but you've amde it a lot harder for the next person to put it all back together. Guess I should stop caring so much

Of course, we should try and get Bootsy666 along with this: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/259954-custom-8x15-bass-cabinet/page__pid__2823274__st__240#entry2823274"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/259954-custom-8x15-bass-cabinet/page__pid__2823274__st__240#entry2823274[/url]

I was watching this as well but did think it odd that you didn't offer it all together as you had bought it, which of course is your prerogative, but certainly put me off bidding. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hayman-40-40-bass-guitar-Project-/161726008652?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a79f0d4c"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hayman-40-40-bass-guitar-Project-/161726008652?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a79f0d4c[/url]

[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1437052774' post='2823176'] I suspect you'd only need to keep an eye on any puddles near your place, they'll ripple when it's being used - even if you don't hear it immediately. [/quote] True, and you only need to watch out for the waves coming your way along the coast!!

Strange that they don't see fit to give more technical information - speaker sensitivity, SPL etc, but go heavily on features like the speaker placement and innovative carrying design (perhaps they saw the posts on here about another well loved manufacturer's handles)

Here's a link to a combo version of the Yamaha - don't quite know what he's getting at about the extra 4x12 cab, and I wouldn't go for the combo as it was early class d, pretty much unrepairable if it goes wrong, but at least you can see the cab. They have cropped up on here every now and again. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-BBT500H-110-BASS-COMBO-Portable-good-cond-Loud-/331593427227?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d3482291b"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-BBT500H-110-BASS-COMBO-Portable-good-cond-Loud-/331593427227?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d3482291b[/url]

If a secondhand Yamaha ever comes up, can't remember the model number, but I used to gig their BB500H and a 110 cab. Tiny loud and well built.

[quote name='tinyd' timestamp='1436880331' post='2821615'] One thing I've found is that when playing in a band (as opposed to at home) the mids are more usable than the bottom end. The low frequencies tend to cause drums to resonate and generally add to an overall 'muddiness' if not used carefully, whereas the mids sit more naturally in the mix. Of course, this depends on your amp, your bass, the music you play, your band mates' sounds etc, but it might we worth thinking about... [/quote] Yes, this is the next step. Once you have "dialled in" your tone, be prepared to throw it all back out when gigging, as often, what you hear up close doesn't work in the room. Try listening out front with a long lead, and you'll be surprised how often you need to turn bass down and mids up - can end up sounding horrid when you are close to your rig, but at least you'll know it sounds good to the punters. Edit - was still typing as PaulWarning said more or less the same, much more succinctly!

[quote name='bootsy666' timestamp='1432681733' post='2783984'] It has a marshall engine, with 8 cylinders. [/quote] Has this thing been fired in anger yet Bootsy666?

As Discreet says, but I'd also take the compressor out to start with. Also, most active basses will have notched controls so you should be able to feel them click into 12 o'clock. Finally, for clean, keep the gain down and the output up relative to each other. To warm up/make the tone aa bit grittier, turn the output down and the gain up.

[quote name='Shonks' timestamp='1436822091' post='2821199'] ahhh coool...my good deed for the week...! [/quote]