Mykesbass

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1399031358' post='2440181'] I wouldn't say it's 'nonsense' - you're just not into antiques, are you? Some people like to collect objects for reasons other than that of their actual purpose. They made some good basses in the 70s too. The 76P I had for many years was excellent. [/quote] Yes, of course they did, which is probably why a lot that survived were/are the good ones, but surely they are nothing to get precious about?

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1399030922' post='2440169'] What is this "40 year old piece of history" nonsense? I'm sorry but it's just an old bass that was probably in a battered/worn condition and has certainly been IMO been visually improved by the finish. [/quote] Big +1 to this. I keep seeing this with cars now being classed as classic - Granada, early Range Rovers, all sorts of things that were just piles of junk in the first place. This bass now looks great but may well still be a pup.

Sorry if this is too obvious, but have you given him a whole stack of relevant music to listen to? Partly beaten to it by JapanAxe!

Because it was a rubbish bass in the first place? Somehow 70's Fenders now have collectable status, but they did make an awful lot of junk for many years.

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1398939081' post='2439150'] I love my Carvin. It's the closest thing I've found to an all-valve amp without being all-valve! Oh, and it's VERY loud! [/quote] Glad to read this post - I thought I'd seen you had cooled your opinion of it and was worried I'd given some bad advice!

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1398623900' post='2435923'] Bernard Edwards did a gig back at the Budokhan while suffering from...as he put it...the 'Tokyo Flu'. Turned out it was actually pneumonia and he died a day or two later. [/quote] You still there Pete?....Pete?.......PETE?!

I think if I was in the same position with a band the calibre of yours, I too would be just as stupid! Glad to hear the gigs went well and you are on the mend.

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1398607182' post='2435659'] No need to be sorry...hope my post didn't come across as critical! [/quote] Not at all - I thought I was the one who may have caused offence!

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1398589775' post='2435449'] to make room for more inadequately clad young ladies of the opposite sex [/quote] So blokes then?!

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1398597168' post='2435561'] Nothing oddball about it. I really admire musicians that have the courage to break outwith the standard formula. Music is art...there are no rules. [/quote] Sorry, I was using odball as in a little off the beaten track - not trad folk or even folk/rock, and odball is always good in my book!!

Very nice indeed.

Been happily using the BX500 for over a year now and love it. You folks must play in some VERY loud bands if you need all that extra power! Service from Bass Gear is brilliant as well (although I've not bumped into Barrie in my 3 trips there so far)!

[quote name='AL-the-Bassman' timestamp='1398446604' post='2434286'] WHOOP WHOOP. Exactly, the challenge is actually submitting your piece , and over coming any personal doubts. but its a great way to be creative to a deadline [/quote] Al, I hope you haven't misinterpreted my point - some of your work is stunning and creative and your playing is exceptional. My beef is with people falling into the trap of voting for the wrong thing - a brilliant, well produced riff over a moderately played, poorly recorded great little tune, which to me is what the composition is all about (but then I play in a band that plays loads of Bob Dylan, so what do I know)

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1398446132' post='2434274'] There have been a fair number of themes over the months that this challenge has been operating. Here's the brief for this one... "...image for your inspiration...". Inspired by the image. The inspiration could be anything. We've had Angry Birds, Blitzed Father Christmases, Painted Faces and Quiet Lakes. The inspirations were, without exception, completely divers. This month is no exception. From the pic supplied, the inspirations are different. That's good, isn't it..? There are many characteristics that the voters may choose to express their appreciation (virtuosity, easy on the ears, most representative of the picture, most complex, simplest...). Each listener will choose what they think is 'best' in their opinion. That's good too, isn't it..? Every one is a winner, here. [/quote] The only reason I'll disagree with you here Doug is that it is called a Composition Competition - virtuosity shouldn't really come in to it, and in fact one month an absolutely virtuoso performance came second in my book with you getting my vote because your piece had more of the elements of composition. Representative of the picture - we'll that could be done in so many ways, it should really only be the springboard. It is of course the perogative of you guys who regularly participate to see it the way you do, I'll carry on supporting from the sidelines, but I do stick to my criticism (which is meant in a very positive way).

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1398428572' post='2434031'] I always thought of it as "Dum Dub-a-Dum Dub-a-Dum Dub-a-Dum bongggg" [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1398428636' post='2434033'] Nah, that's just plain wrong - except for the 'bongggg'. [/quote] For heaven's sake, it is "Dum Dub-a-Dum Dub-a-Dub-a-Dum Bongggg"

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1398415782' post='2433805'] Voted, was my favourite and had a bit more compositional elements than the others. I enjoyed them all, but a few could have benefited from different sections within them. [/quote] Funnily enough, I was umming and erring on whether to be a little bit critical this month and seeing that Lord Sausage seems to be on the same wavelength as me I will. There is absolutely no doubt there is some great playing and great ideas every month in this competition and I have supported it every month for a good while now, but what his Lordship says is very true, there is a tendency to forget the compositions side of things. Way to much cool riffage going on, not enough sections as said, but also, not enough attention paid to a top line - I'd love to hear some more tunes! So keep up the good work, but if you're after my vote you now know what I'm after next month! Cheers, Mike

Went to see my wife's current favourite band, the Moulettes - what a brilliant night! Sure they won't be everyone's cup of tea but if you could imagine Fairport meets Les Paul & Mary Ford - up to 12 on stage at one time, including bassoon, bass clarinet, cello and harp along with more standard folk/rock fair. The last album is very good, but I think they have gone up a notch or two since then (certainly better than a couple of older youtube clips). Well worth checking out if you get the chance. [url="http://youtu.be/GwFk5A68fB8"]http://youtu.be/GwFk5A68fB8[/url]

Excellent tracks - congrats on the gig!

[quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1398183768' post='2431323'] I thought it was a skin disease until I moved here. Now I realise it's more a state of mind. [/quote] Good job they named the market street after a much easier to pronounce tree/timber!

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1398088112' post='2430257'] I have serious lust for a 5 string precision at the mo but there don't seem to be many about to try. Are the 5 string necks the same as the jazz 5? Anyone got one near Northants that I could try out? Lunch / beer on me of course! [/quote] Tried one in GAK a couple of years ago - surprisingly comfortable but very different from the Jazz, so yes, trying first is very advisable.

Hopefully you just need a break - I've only been actively playing the pub circuit for the last 9 years after a break of 10 or so years from playing rhythm guitar in an 18 piece big band. Yes it has changed a lot but can I be the first to say you'll be back?!!

Good to hear that bass is doing it for you Phil - we'll have you out and gigging in no time! Welcome on board.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1397673558' post='2426385'] The online shops will have to have a returns policy. Basically a 7 day trial. It's the way the market is now. [/quote] And then the online retailers go out of business because they are shipping and returning so much gear (which they then have to sell as returns or B Stock) or alternatively, prices will start to rise.

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1397670931' post='2426346'] I know the internet is killing the High Street etc, but truthfully, try stuff out in stores and get it cheaper online. In this day and age, I'd never buy anything from Denmark Street. P [/quote] Then once the shops close down as the internet has nicked all their trade where are you going to try stuff out? Wunjo are pretty competitive on pricing - don't believe the ticket price, and they're great people in there.

Leonard Cohen - The Future cheerful little ditty that one! Add and subtract, but as a matter of fact,