Mykesbass

Thanks Howie - the existing bridge is high mass, but has the old rollers.

Putting together a P Bass from BYO Guitars as a bit of a project plus I really fancied a Seafoam Green P! Must say I'm not knocked out by the quality of either the finish - looked nice but cracked and splintered like mad despite using masking tape when I drilled it. Also, the supplied screws were very poor, broke two putting the bridge on and stripped the heads on quite a few of them, All that aside, looking like quite a nice bass, and it has been fun bringing it all together, however I have made one cock-up - I have got the bridge about 2.5mm out. The trouble is, the cracked finish means I can't simply move it - that will reveal a bit of damage. I have spent ages looking for a bridge with a slightly larger baseplate - all I can find is this one which doesn't look brilliant: [url="http://www.chguitars.co.uk/bridges/bass-bridges/b18-four-string-hardtail-fixed-bass-guitar-bridge.html"]http://www.chguitars.co.uk/bridges/bass-bridges/b18-four-string-hardtail-fixed-bass-guitar-bridge.html[/url] Anyone used one of these and have any opinion or anyone got any other suggestions - needs to be a little bigger than the standard 80mmx53mm. Many thanks, Mike

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1410793219' post='2553190'] Abba - Waterloo [/quote] I was struck by what a great Glam Rock track "Does Your Mother Know" was. Also, Geordie might be a good bet for something a little less well known.

Tom Sharpe Wilt

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1409998934' post='2545247'] I now have something to share, my newly arrived Rob Allen MB-2 five string It is a thing of beauty to play, hear and look at IMO. [/quote] That's lovely. Got my heart set on a Shuker Artist which has a very similar vibe to it, but need some much better gigs before I can justify it!

[quote name='DorsetBlue' timestamp='1409830880' post='2543701'] Which shop is this, out of interest? [/quote] Bedrock Music in Burgess Hill. Do you know the area?

[quote name='Rebinterleave' timestamp='1409731163' post='2542640'] Thanks to all for the welcome: I tried the Amberley Folk Club: very friendly and a great atmosphere. [/quote] Glad to hear that - must make it sometime. Drummer in my blues band was involved in booking some acts for it some time back.

My local shop stocks SX - only tried the guitars, not basses, and they are very good for the money - even recommended one to a friend who bought one and has been very happy with it.

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1409738877' post='2542756'] But in-store performances are not really part of traditional record shop nostalgia are they? At least, none of the record shops I ever visited as a lad. So that's new thing (well, Virgin was doing it years ago wasn't it?) in an attempt to revitalise flagging sales. [/quote] Ah, more nostalgia - I remember bunking off school to see Nine Below Zero at the original Virgin Megastore - 1981 - just checked the original vinyl copy of the album they were launching! Sorry, I'm off now to get a bit more up to date

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1409728397' post='2542589'] I can't see the need for CDs / DVDs in this day and age... They just take up space on a shelf. With spotify etc you have instant access to pretty much anything ever released. CDs are an obsolete format, things have moved on and I think its for the better... I never had any interest in album artwork / lyrics or any of that prephiery stuff, it's always been about the sound of the music for me. [/quote] I don't think the physical format is anywhere near obsolete yet - personally I find there is a different discipline between listening to music from something like Spotify, which often comes with other distractions such as social media, or just the fact that you are logged into a computer, with actually going to the hi-fi, switching it on, selecting a CD/LP, putting it on, sitting down and listening to it. Don't get me wrong, I think that the amount of online music available is amazing, it just isn't the same as stopping and dedicating the time to an album.

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1409700066' post='2542509'] Kids today won't miss those experiences because they have their own ones to build up and become nostalgic about when they are older . Besides, they have more music at their fingertips than any generation in the history of mankind, so why would they want to make such a backward step and limit themselves to a few trays of discs in a record shop? Nostalgia ain't what it used to be [/quote] But it seems from the story that the kids do want that experience - I'm sure they haven't got to 19% of market share through us old farts! Also they cite in store performances by the likes of Tom Sheeran as part of the success - Tom who?! I agree - my hankering for an independent on every high street is nostalgia but I worked in one from the age of 13 so I do view that whole world through rose tinted glasses

I was pleasantly surprised to read this today - people obviously going back into record shops, and interesting to see they are going back to the core business, not competing on gadgets etc: http://www.theguardian.com/business/shortcuts/2014/sep/01/hmv-stores-overtake-amazon-uk-biggest-music-dvd-retailer Be great to see independents making a similar comeback but I guess that's going to be pushing it a bit too far!

Strange -they list the black as having an alder body whereas the Cort website says it is Swamp Ash, same as the open pore one. They may have got a great deal and are passing it on?

She is quite incredible! What an amazing combination! Thanks for sharing.

Get on over there folks - some really interesting recordings as always.

Management and label interest brings the cynic out in me!

Some great ideas again this week - BassBus I echo what The Boy says - the keys threw it off kilter for me too - lovely playing and very tasteful drum track. Just completely fell in love with Bilbo's piece though. Would love to hear that played with a live wind section.

Welcome to the forum. If it is acoustic folk that you are after, the Amberley Folk Club has a nice reputation - never been personally but pass the pub in which it is held every day. The links on here don't seem to be working but first page has been updated and there is an open mic on 2nd September: http://www.folkjam.org/recurring-jam/uk/wsx/houghton/amberley-acoustic-music-club

[quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1409179859' post='2537304'] Evening all. I'd welcome some thoughts around a list of 'standards' to work on for a blues jam band I've been asked to sit in with. I'm not a blues expert, but I've got a pretty varied collection of stuff - Chicago, Texas, Delta, Detroit and Country styles, and I'm sure there must be a list of 'bankers' which will start us off well, before we get to investigating some of the more obscure stuff through the old "do you know..........?" routine. All input gratefully received. A [/quote] [quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1409210313' post='2537403'] I think the idea of named songs is to provide lyrics. No-one says it has to be a faithful representation of the original, as you say, it's a jam. [/quote] Picking up on what a couple of people have said, I think the original question needs re-framing. Yes, a lot of it you can wing as slow 12 bar in A etc. but there are a number of songs that will crop up that you will need to know a phew phrases and riffs for and I think we should try and build a list of those. My contribution would be: Messing With The Kid Crossroads (Cream version) Thrill Has Gone - mentioned above, the fourth chord may trip you up the first couple of times if you're not ready for it. I'm sure there are some other regulars that need to be contributed. Mike

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1409125106' post='2536448'] This thread means nothing without extensive coverage taken using a mobile phone held at a silly angle for 45 minutes. [/quote] Where's the like button gone?!

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1408745227' post='2533252'] Did you play the M85? [/quote] Sorry, no - shallow I know but the look just didn't appeal!

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1408708808' post='2532783'] I went to Anderton's a few months back, cash in pocket, all ready to buy the Guild Starfire bass they had in. Unfortunately the shop model left a little to be desired and they took forever getting the other one for me to try that I left empty handed. Still have major GAS for one though. [/quote] Get on over to Denmark Street then - they had two out, and the one I played was lovely. You must have seen the threads about the shop - seriously nice guys and great service!

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1408570569' post='2531526'] Which did they have in stock? The reissued Starfire or the reissued M85 or both? [/quote] Both - wasn't too keen on the looks of the M85 - looked a bit out of proportion.