Mykesbass

I think he is an incredible drummer and love the way in this one he absolutely leads the whole change in dynamics and makes it seem so, so simple: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH0vjLwMyc4 Having said that, can't really hear what is so special about the track you've posted Nige - I'll check it out properly on vinyl tomorrow (any excuse)

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1406232124' post='2509672'] The lad Macauley Culkin is in some weird pizza themed band, they got boo'd off stage at Rock City. [/quote] I am completely mindboggled with the concept of a pizza themed band (with or without Macauley Culkin)!

Seem to be quite a few actors, presenters etc. taking on second careers as gigging musicians, with some (Ade Edmonson) seeming to really put in the graft. Just thought I'd start a list off with the ones I know about and elicit opinions as to how people see this? Ade Edmonson - Bad Shepherds Hugh Laurie - Copper Bottom Band Mark Kermode - don't know the name but is double bass player in a skiffle/rockabilly band Tim Dowling - Guardian/Radio Times columnist - Police Dog Hogan (other bands would kill for the publicity he has given them in his columns) Mark Butcher - blues band Steven Seagal - some dreadful racket served up as blues! Any others of note?

[quote name='GCYPbass' timestamp='1406213902' post='2509394'] Thanks Mykesbass. I read many good things about Carvin BX and B series and I am more interested in B series (especially B1000). I just don't get on well with Graphic EQ. [/quote] [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1406220059' post='2509483'] Incidentally, the BX graphic EQ is switchable, I don't use it. There's also 4 band EQ (with two parametric Mids) and a 'scoop' so pretty much all angles covered. [/quote] Likewise, I think I've used the graphic once when I was in a really difficult room and had to create what would have been an horrendous tone for anywhere else. And sorry, wasn't aware there was a B and a BX series before wading in with an opinion!

Sorry, can't give you a comparison, but I absolutely love my Carvin BX500. Been 100% reliable got amazing tone, seems pretty powerful although neither of my bands are particularly loud (I was too loud at an outdoor gig last weekend with gain just over half way and master well under half. Gives me what I want in the way of that immediacy and articulation of a valve amp, and means with a neo 1x12 I can do the get in/out in one trip. Amazing value for money, and Bass Gear are great to deal with!

If you are looking at firms who supply bus and driver be careful, these days they all need to be licensed for hire & reward, otherwise they won't be insured. This is even the case for van and driver if they take a passenger. I looked in to getting a splitter bus a few years back and would have had to go through the licensing process for that with the local council. Also, if you are hiring just the bus you will need someone with category D on their license which doesn't come as standard these days.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1406145899' post='2508826'] I think the OP covers that with his "Does the candidate know how to be in a band?" bullet point. [/quote] Yes, probably does, although this possibly points more towards the practicality of being in a band - turning up on time, helping with set-up/breakdown, learning the songs, whereas personality to me would would have more emphasis on the individual and how they interact with the rest of the band/audience.

Hi Blue, the biggie for me that you have missed out of your bullet points is personality. A decent human being who will be part of the team trumps all the chops in the world.

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1405933439' post='2506542'] Just to confirm what's already been said, using a capo puts a guitar out of tune. There are things you can do to minimise the problem but you can't magic it away. How you resolve it in a performance situation is between you and the rest of the band (not just the guitarist - you can't really blame him for wanting his instrument in tune ). One way is to organise your set so that, for example, he doesn't need a capo for the first 4 or 5 songs, and then put the 'capo' songs together if you can: or choose some different songs . In my gigging days we used to try to run the first few songs straight off the bat. That way you give yourself a bit more leeway with the audience if you need a retune (some guitars go out of tune just with use!) [/quote] Totally agree - sometimes a song will call for a capo - no getting around it using barre chords or different inversions, and there will be tuning issues. If you have these songs in the set use them as Leftybassman suggests allowing for a short natural break in between numbers at appropriate times.

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1405931333' post='2506503'] PS. Like the design on the cover too [/quote] [quote name='charic' timestamp='1405931982' post='2506516'] Cheers mate, quirky cover isn't it [/quote] Will also listen later - good luck with it Charic. Cover a little reminiscent (in a very good way) of Love "Forever Changes".

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1405881837' post='2506130'] Turning up is always an advantage if you want to stay in the band..shoddy attendance tends to be frowned upon... [/quote] Nah, that's just down to the paranoia often associated with Marvins

Get rid of both and gfo back to the Carvin you were raving so much about a short time ago - they're still great!

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1405852820' post='2505731'] I think digging in all the time you risk hurting yourself, let the amp do the work. [/quote] Yes, this is where I was getting it wrong - always ran the amp too quiet and played too physically. Definitely going to keep working with the amp more from now on.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1405852421' post='2505723'] I missed them in Brighton recently. I was introduced to them by my son buying me CD for Christmas. [/quote] I looked at going to that date but it seemed like it was part of the festival where you had to buy tickets for various gigs - about £50 or so - ddin't fancy that.

I was reading about the point/use of ramps on here recently and was intrigued by the idea that people wanted to stop themselves "digging in". I must admit, I've always been a bit of a "digger in" feeling that this was the way to get the energy required to drive songs along. Having read these earlier posts, last night at an open air gig (and our first all electric gig for some time) I decided to turn up and back off - what a revelation! So much easier, tone with the amp set louder seemed much nicer and it didn't seem to compromise the music in the slightest!

Had tickets to see them at Bush Hall recently and promptly went and forgot until it was too late! Only other time I did that was to see Weather Report (with Jaco) at the Hammersmith Odeon years ago! I picked up on them via the I Want You Back youtube but ended up really liking the Bad Self Portraits album.

Outdoors last night on a hayrick with a tarpaulin for shelter in Kent - chucking down with rain but the tarp held up well - only had to be emptied once. Audience were all in open fronted marquees facing the band and a few mad souls came out and danced under umbrellas! Storms didn't get too close - about 15/20 miles away. Bit scary at the end of the gig to discover that the one bit of the stage that had got wet was where the extension socket were - they were absolutely soaked! Had driven from working in Somerset to do the gig and hadn't had a chance to refuel so was a tense journey home driving past all the closed petrol stations - made 30 miles with the warning light on before I found one open! Great gig but a bit too much adventure for one night!

May just about keep up with an Ozark resonator bass but don't expect to play it standing up!!

Gave up on bass aged 12 when the teacher at school was off sick and not replaced - played guitar off and on with huge gaps. Took up bass again aged 40, now just turned 50, in two bands and couldn't imagine being without it now. Keep at least one bass even if it stays in the cupboard for years - you'll get the chance sometime. Also, really sorry about the fire - I remember your post at the time. Not really surprising that you have been put off. Take it easy and let us know when you are back in the saddle (I'm sure we'll all be here)

[quote name='Graham' timestamp='1403715255' post='2485589'] Anyone actually know what Necuron 840 is? [/quote] Just had a look and it is a polyurethane based material - German company making different forms of this material for different uses. Should be able to recycle it so hopefully a good move forward. http://necumer.com/images/Downloads/DB/us/NECURON_840_sdb.pdf

First ever recording posting for me, my new outfit have got together about five times so far, work and travel commitments have got in the way. This week I recorded some tracks on a tiny little Tascam DR07 mkII - really impressed by this little machine. Best result is our version of Your Heart is as Black as Night - need to mess around with placement to cope with the livelier tracks. Here it is: [url="https://soundcloud.com/mikehowell64/your-heart-is-as-black-as"]https://soundcloud.com/mikehowell64/your-heart-is-as-black-as[/url] A few fluffs but quite happy with the overall sound. Would like opinions on whether to walk the F chord section?

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1402236468' post='2471202'] There`s a thread on here with a vid-clip of someone playing one of Daves basslines. Very complex, and considering he sang - harmonies as well - on many of the songs whilst playing those lines, well shows a great talent in my view. Will have to add a C&D CD to my collection methinks. [/quote] Pretty sure it was Grey Parrot although I can't find the thread on his profile.

Very nice - congratulations!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1402308658' post='2471848'] Thanks! I've posted a [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/7919-how-was-your-gig-last-night/page__view__findpost__p__2471843"]mini review in the "How Was Your Gig Last Night" thread[/url]. Where abouts in Sussex are you? we don't have anything in the current gig schedule that far south ATM, but I can let you know if we do. [/quote] 10 minutes from Brighton. Do let me know if you ever do venture down this way.

Have a great show BRX - bit too far from me but you're top of the list of BC bands that I want to catch live!