Mykesbass

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1360358660' post='1969465'] Not sure i want to let this beauty go, but... [/quote] Why is it so many people sell the best bass they ever had?!

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1360278029' post='1968145'] Agreed, I've been ganged up on by the BC massive before and it's very unpleasant - I notice a few of the same names are involved here. Some people just like to put the boot in and they feel stronger with their gang in support. Very easy on line, but I wonder how tough these people are face to face, one on one. It's all a bit 'Lord Of The Flies' and quite unnecessary. [/quote] Sorry Redstriper, can't really agree with you here, I would love the opportunity to talk to Inti one to one in person just to see where he is really coming from. He was the one that dished out all the spite and vitriol. OK, Earbrass may have had a point, we don't know about the guy's mental state, but really, I think he's the bully on here and is the one hiding behind the internet. I think the BC community came to the defence of their own who were under attack by a bigot. Cheers, Mike

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1360320954' post='1968476'] Yes! I can listen to Miserere Mei Deus any number of times and it still makes me tingle. That's renaissance polyphony for you! I should point out that I am completely secular - I don't think you need to be a believer to appreciate this. [/quote] I'm also an atheist but love choral music - this is a particular favourite: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuFA3DmglwI[/media]

Oh, and plan the driving so you're not doing any of that too tired. Lots of motorway miles after a gig are not good, and don't think coffee, pro-plus or those horrible energy drinks will do any good. (sorry, sounding like a nearly 49 year old)

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1360270100' post='1967936'] Well he's getting about three profile views a minute at the moment so I'm obviously about to employ him as Kit's social media marketing director. [/quote] Get him as the warm up act fo the launch - nice bit of entertaining the crowd before the gig

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1360262300' post='1967753'] I ended up with gastritis which I wouldn't wish on Michael Gove! [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1360269566' post='1967917'] I would. [/quote] Trust you to pick up on that - it was meant as a passing quip, not a thread derail anyway, I'd rather send Gove a certain Swedish bass player to discuss the teaching of music in UK schools - that's something he really deserves!

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1360268694' post='1967900'] Very admirable but I fear you are talking with the voice of compromise and reconciliation I think your intended recipient does not speak the lingo. Let's wait and see........ [/quote] Yep, he's getting antagonistic elsewhere on the site - quite unbelievable.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1360261937' post='1967745'] Try not to drink too much, and eat as healthily as possible. Having been on tour and done neither, you certainly notice it towards the end. [/quote] Yes, watch out on all the take-away junk food - I did about a 15 date stint as TM to a band. We got meal money from most of the promoters instead of the hot meal they were supposed to supply, and the only thing it would cover or was nearby would always be Fish & Chips or kebab etc. I ended up with gastritis which I wouldn't wish on Michael Gove!

Personally I think this is one of the most expressive recordings I've ever heard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzSinO6l1Go Hope you like it Steve.

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1360103318' post='1964992'] By your own admission---you're not an entertainer. Again, by your own logic, if you're not an entertainer then you don't have the right to criticise those who are... [/quote] And if you are not an entertainer, why did you record/film a piece, post it on Youtube and then post it on here for lots of bass players to watch? If you are not trying to entertain us what are you trying to do?

Nice but £500 reserve - ambitious?

Played a 60th Birthday back last November - during the break this little lad who had been taking pictures of his family all evening came up and asked if he could take my photo - I asked whay and his honest reply was "because you're famous". I should have explained that I was only the bass player but I think he would have missed the point

Looks like one of those Playstation/X Box controller things (sorry, I'm incredibly old and feel like the judge who hadn't heard of the Beatles)

Or turn the laptop speakers down and play along unplugged (or am I just weird)?

[quote name='Bill W' timestamp='1359493433' post='1955751'] Mine is up on Jon's site now - 8 rows down, 5 string fretless P style [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/pbassgallery.html"]http://www.shukergui...assgallery.html[/url] Right next to mine [/quote] Altogether now - "Neighbours......"

Mine is up on Jon's site now - 8 rows down, 5 string fretless P style [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/pbassgallery.html"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/pbassgallery.html[/url] Absolutely love it, and one day will have an Artist to keep it company!

ESP are usually very well built and well quality controlled, however, when I stocked them a few years back I did have a guitar with the neck set at the wrong angle so things do go wrong. This does look wrong to me - looks like our Ebay friend MDP has been at it I'd contact Thomann and tell them - a bit of money back to allow you to get a new nut fitted would probably be the best bet.

And where you are for store recommendations.

Regular little "unplugged" gig last night in my local, The Woolpack in Burgess Hill. Minly an eating pub, and when we first started doing it the place would empty around 9.30/10.00. Slowly but surely there has been a steady growth of drinkers coming in and staying to the end - the last three months have been great, and last night a guitarist from a band I had been in some years back was in and really enjoyed us, as did a guy I know from our kids being at school together who was in with a muso mate. Really pleased at the feedback, especially as due to both me and our singer having surgery in the new year, and the weather, we hadn't played together since 19th December.

You complete and utter entertainer Sorry, had to be done, have a great gig.

Bit of a general love in for the shop here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/191592-bassgear-visit/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/191592-bassgear-visit/page__fromsearch__1[/url]

Bit of a cliche, but Fleetwood Mac Need Your Love So Bad - beautiful exercise of economy by John McVie and not your standard walking bass.

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1358686897' post='1943260'] The sound you end up with by dialling out any odd resonances is "your sound" Havin a laugh with where you live is a good old Scottish tradition. I'm from Motherwell and live up near Biggar so i shouldn't make fun of anyone Dave [/quote] Agree on the first as it seems do many others. You're working to make a sound that complements the band and works for the room. You know when it sounds right to you, therefore, that is "your sound". Had to comment on the Scottish tradition - we do an event every year at work in Alford, nr Abredeen. We stay in a little village called Tough, complete with tiny little village school, Tough School!!

Usual caveat, nothing to do with me, but looks nice (and big) and seems like a good price to me. [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/trace-elliot-ah300-smc-gp7-bass-amp-18-cab-300w--350/1007309270"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/trace-elliot-ah300-smc-gp7-bass-amp-18-cab-300w--350/1007309270[/url]

"Come on, come on down Sweet Virginia" Welcome to the forum - won't quote any more from the above but I hope you cleaned your shoes before you came on here!!!!!!!! Cheers, Mike