Mykesbass

With Shuker's reputation, and a really nice looking BB 1500 on sale here for £450 (nothing to do with me BTW), how about selling the fretless and buying the fretted - you may even make a few quid!

[quote name='basshead56' post='875241' date='Jun 23 2010, 11:48 AM']Anyways, the other guitarist and singer (who are a couple)[/quote] Surprised no-one else has already jumped in but we are talking Golden Rule Number One being broken here - NEVER have a band with a couple in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PRS are now allied to MCPS - PRS do the live stuff, MCPS the mechanical copyright. BMI will collect for you but via MCPS. You could also investigate the European agencies - it really depends where the music is going to sell - they all end up working together, so it is probably easiest to go with the UK company. The rates may vary slightly but not enough to make a huge difference unless you are selling vast amounts! Also, if you do have a deal, it may be worth talking to publishers, especially some of the better indies, who actually work the music for you to ad agencies, film companies etc. Publishing deals are a lot better than the used to be.

The combo should be fine - I play mine through a Yamaha BBT head and 110 cab - sounds good to me! I'm still using the stock strings and am happy with them for plucking - haven't tried using a bow for over 30 years so couldn't comment on that aspect. Pretty sure they would be set up for jazz/pop/acoustic rather than classical anyway. Hope you enjoy it when it arrives. Mike

[quote name='tino' post='873837' date='Jun 21 2010, 08:19 PM']As if even Crack Converters do have it at some point its a sod to prove its yours if you dont have these details.[/quote] Try the Kentish Town branch - I had to recover a gold disc from there - these guys never seem to go too far - have a look and if it is there call the police and they should tell you the procedure to recover it. Good luck.

Wow, that was so good! Decent little music pub in a village just outside Guildford, great bunch of players, just basically winged a whole load of rock & roll and blues - audience loved us, some amazing comments, and we've been booked again for better money!

I'm sure most of you know what it is like - work for ages on one thing then someone leaves or the whole band implodes. Well that's been the score for me for at least 18 months since the covers band I was in went all wobbly! Got a stand in pub gig tomorrow night, little place, miles away, terrible money, won't even know what the set is until we all get there, but I'm soooooo happy. Time to try out the funky little Alucab I swapped with Thornybank ages ago in anticipation of the gigs happening a little sooner! Might stick a pick in my pocket in case the fingers aren't as tough as they used to be!

[quote name='Toasted' post='868184' date='Jun 15 2010, 05:20 PM']If you bought it new a year ago it will still be covered under warrenty.[/quote] or you could press for the EU ruling for electrical goods being guaranteed for two years - plenty of cases of this being succesful but you have to go back to the retailer not the manufacturer/distributor.

Anthony at Maccaris on Denmark St - old established shop - was on Charing X Rd for years, seems a decent bloke, well into his vintage amps. Also on Denmark St, Wunjo - they like unusual stuff, and have dealt with them a couple of times - good prices and no hassle. Alternatively, the guys in the Guitarist office in Bath may be able to help?

[quote name='Beedster' post='868025' date='Jun 15 2010, 02:12 PM']Thanks very much guys. Mykesbass, does that mean there's an after-market PUP that plugs straight in? Cheers Chris[/quote] As the Rev says, this is for the magnetic neck pick-up - I guess it is cheaper to use one set of electronics and just have the spare socket. Might be worth giving Aria a call - Gareth, James or Martin all really nice guys, if there is something available they'll be able to tell you.

A new band has done it for me - just loving learning a whole bunch of stuff - even the root/fifth country stuff Oh, and the VMJ fretless that I NEEDED for a couple of songs helps too!

Like that a lot - not only great use of technology but also highly musical IMHO. I also like the way he has juxtaposed all the hi-tech wizzardry with a really nicely mojo'ed bass.

Hi Chris, Just took the plate off my two pick-up version of the Aria, and yes, I can confirm, this is a connection for the second pick-up. Cheers, Mike

I really like the look of these as well - here's the BGM review: [url="http://www.bassguitarmagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=373:hagstroem-beluga-issue-46&catid=37:bassguitars"]http://www.bassguitarmagazine.com/index.ph...=37:bassguitars[/url]

Empathy both to the music and the other musos.

Just to let you know, there is a fairly well established Irish band (not quite a Pogues tribute band but near enough) based in Brighton called the Shenanigans - perhaps that name change should come sooner rather than later! Good luck with the band. Mike

I'd love one of these: [url="http://www.elderly.com/fmic/items/FPPB.htm"]http://www.elderly.com/fmic/items/FPPB.htm[/url]

[quote name='OldGit' post='861003' date='Jun 8 2010, 02:04 PM']I got one for something similar. Not that much louder and very twangy. great plugged in though [/quote] Which one did you get OG - the Ozark I had when I had my shop was way louder than any of the others - extremely heavy though - wouldn't want to even try and play it standing up!

Worth a try - got to sound better than the boxing gloves it sounds like I have on when I play

[quote name='Franner' post='855262' date='Jun 2 2010, 07:37 PM']Thanks lads, We're based out of Dublin but with a couple of different nationalities involved. Raggae legend Dave Barker is featured on the 1st track on the show. I never got to hear the bonus track because I'm region restricted on the iPlayer.[/quote] Don't think it is on the iplayer - should be at the bottom of the page you linked to.

Well the bonus track sounds good - will listen to the show later. Nice work.

Welcome to the friendly forum (well, mostly)

Mose Alison/John Mayall & Bluesbreeakers "Parchman Farm - dead easy but RSI!!!!!!

BTW, what is it with Kent and its musical exports - Jon Cleary to New Orleans, Shane MacGowan to Ireland - Waynepunkdude - when are you off?

The greatest New Orleans piano player ever born in Kent!! The guy is amazing, as are his band. Playing a little theatre in Shoreham soon, will make sure I am there.