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[quote name='Marvin' post='700417' date='Jan 4 2010, 01:25 PM']A sofa and 2 armchairs? Suit? I chucked all my waistcoats out! sorry couldn't resist.[/quote] Sorry Marvin, beat you to it in my original introduction post - the old ones are the old ones...(trio sounds far to poncey)!
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Get the new three piece out gigging. Learn how to do some really basic BV's whilst playing - any tips out there?
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[quote name='oldslapper' post='696601' date='Dec 30 2009, 06:36 PM']By the way does anyone else think that the quality of song writing of most "jazz standards" is infinately better than todays chart stuff? As I read the charts, it dawned on me how beautifully crafted they were.[/quote] One of my favourite arguments against the Beatles (no, please let's not go crazy on this one) is that they killed off the songwriter - all of a sudden, bands had to write their own stuff so the likes of Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Bacharach & David, Goffin & King weren't wanted any more. Crafted is the key word here (IMO), all these writers crafted songs beautifully. Just try not to compare and enjoy the function stuff for what it is - a fun racket!
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[quote name='maxrossell' post='694256' date='Dec 27 2009, 01:42 PM']Racists don't usually tend to like music that has very obvious roots in black culture like funk and blues.[/quote] Whoa, what about the whole skinhead/ska scene - now I know a lot of skinheads were in it for the music but a hell of a lot of them would dance the night away to Prince Buster and then go out causing all sorts of racist mayhem (not what they used to call it).
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[quote name='Pete Academy' post='693811' date='Dec 26 2009, 04:45 PM']Perfect pitch? Isn't that when you throw a banjo into a skip?[/quote] My brother (trumpeter) has seemed to develop perfect pitch over time. He has a real problem with the tempered tuning of fretted instruments, but then on the other hand he loves English folk music.....
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Welcome from West Sussex! No borders on this site. Mike
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Welcome to the friendly forums Jamie. Mike
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[quote name='budget bassist' post='693439' date='Dec 25 2009, 05:54 PM']my present, it seems to have two extra strings though, hmm... [/quote] How you supposed to wear one of those?
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Money In My Pocket Night Nurse Never had the fortune to play in a reggae band but put some very popular compilation albums together many years ago. These two were always on the "must have" lists.
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I went straight to 5 from guitar - had been playing rhythm guitar in a Big Band for years so was used to playing Eb, Bb and Ab, so was never comfortable playing open strings. I find for D (and even E without playing open) the five is the perfect option, otherwise you end up in too high a register.
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"This bass isn't designed to have a low action"
Mykesbass replied to Mokl's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Mokl' post='690199' date='Dec 20 2009, 09:52 PM']This is a modern 70`s re-issue which are generally very good basses. The irony is that I have an original `77 Jazz that is an absolutely fabulous playing and sounding bass. Some of the 70`s stuff was very poor, I have seen quite a few examples! However, these modern reissues are usually good.[/quote] Sorry, did mean to be supportive - was just being lighthearted in suggesting they had been very authentic in making a 70's reissue - remembering the days when Lion House on Tottenham Court Rd was full of some really nasty stuff! -
"This bass isn't designed to have a low action"
Mykesbass replied to Mokl's topic in General Discussion
The other shop may be right - 70's models probably were unplayable and had such a bad reputation - funny how so many people have no forgotten that. Anyway, the guy doesn't deserve you! Just remember there will be an awful lot of customers who do - and appreciate it. I remember getting an ESP guitar in when I had my shop, it had a floyd rose trem. Unfortunately there was no upward angle on the neck so you couldn't set it up at all. ESP argued until they were blue in the face that it was OK - until I refused to pay for it. -
Hi Gary, That looks really interesting - must come along - I'll subscribe to your newsletter as I'm not that far away. Welcome to the site. Mike
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Up for the 12" - PM'd. -
There's nothing wrong with aiming high ...
Mykesbass replied to Happy Jack's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
$500 was a lot of money in 1978 - £2,800 in 2009 is as well -
[quote name='Thornybank' post='685895' date='Dec 15 2009, 11:21 PM']Did you say trades? Hmmm... ..fer wot kinda thing/s?[/quote] Need something 4 ohms to go with my Yamaha head - otherwise, what did you have in mind?
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Bump, new low Christmas present price!
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Bump - new price, new info.
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If we can't convert you there is NO hope! Welcome to the forums. Mike
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[quote name='lowdown' post='673904' date='Dec 4 2009, 08:29 AM']A guy called William Robinson played on a some of their tracks - might be him? Good stuff. Garry[/quote] Thanks Garry - yes, only credits I can find are for William Robinson (although I doubt it was my late Father in Law)! or group leader, Eugene Record. It's a real shame when, in this age of having everything at your fingertips, you can't find out more on someone like this with obviously a huge talent. Mike
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Just heard this on the radio and thought I'd share it - lovely old school bass line and really great sound (to my ageing ears). Can't find out who the player is yet but will carry on looking - anyone out there know? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWFLKj4CyyY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWFLKj4CyyY[/url]
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Just listened to the start of Paul Jones Radio 2 Blues show - what are these people on - every cliche in the book, string bends way, way out of tune, ego pouring out of the radio. I loved playing guitar but just couldn't stand the idea of music as competition! So happy being at the lower end so to speak.
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Just seen something I REALLY want, so another price reduction to see if this will go part fund the new BC acquisition. I have this lovely Aria, it's the discontinued 303/5, Korean built, bolt on, ash top on alder body. About 2003/4. Original retail £549. Great bass, great neck, but I'm a bit of a big girls blouse and found it got heavy towards the end of the night - it's not really heavy (think about 9lb (4.4Kg)), just didn't sit right with me balance wise. Small amount of "imperfections" - Battery compartment lid missing, 5 way selector only works in 4 positions, some strange buckle rash on the back which I have tried to illustrate, and a very small dink on the edge of the neck at 4th fret. Missed out on the Yamaha I had my heart set on, but now something else has really caught my eye. Cash price now just £180 Trade - Lightweight fretless possibly? Mike
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Enjoying having your Pumas here at the moment - they sure gave us (England) a run for our money!
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[quote name='Lostheplot' post='664257' date='Nov 24 2009, 07:59 PM']Yep but at least the drum machine has a volume control. [/quote] And you only have to punch the information into it once.....
