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    Somebody beat me senseless

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I was totally in awe of the GB spitfire basses at the weekend show, and also the somewhat crazy sound-to-light LEDs. Part of me thinks that I'd love to own one, but it seems pretty mad as I have a) limited bass ability thus far and :) I only play at home (thus far!)

    If I could scrape together the funding for such a beast, would it be an act of unmitigated lunacy or do you think 'what the hell, go get one if you want it!'. My admiration for the bass community is such that I will bow to your collective wisdom.

    I do already have a bass that is wasted on me (Custom shop Reggie Hamilton V wot I got cheap!), which I would have to flog to go towards funds.

    What thinkest thou?

    Please remove

    in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='edstraker123' post='1008811' date='Nov 1 2010, 06:13 PM']Surely you're the boss : :) ![/quote]


    I AM THE BOSS! but then the boss looks around the house and sees about 8 electric guitars, 3 acoustics, 3 basses, 3 keyboards, 2 chapman sticks, one electronic drumkit and 4 kids and wonders where he'd fit a harmonica, let alone a box with keys and buttons and things ....

    free bump.

    FS: alesis SR-16 drum machine

    in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale

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    Sorting out a load of stuff in boxes and I found an alesis SR-16 drum machine that I bought many years ago but never even used! (still got the plastic over the display window). Still in original box.

    Almost as soon as I got it I had the chance to get my first laptop computer, and from that day I have always used computer drumtracks.

    I thought I'd see if anyone is interested at [b]£55 +£5 p&p[/b] (or pickup from Luton or Colindale NW9) Most places sell them new in the UK for £104.



    Blurb about them here:

    [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/3354-alesis-sr-16.html/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=base"]LINK HERE[/url]

    Later with Jools Holland on BBC 2

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I don't watch it as much as I'd like to, but I still think that it's a fascinating window through which you can view a multitude of different styles, approaches and degrees of talent. There was a time years ago when I couldn't stand all the 'cr*p' (my perception at the time) bands that went on. But now I find even the woeful performances have points of interest. Boy are my opinions of music mellowing out in my old age!

    Show us your playing videos!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='silddx' post='947036' date='Sep 6 2010, 11:24 AM']I really am loving these black silk gloves :)[/quote]

    I forgot about those! Glad to hear they are working out. I thought it a little strange at first, but seeing as I have a nickel allergy maybe I should try some!

    This was me a couple of years ago, my only bass vid so far. I even squeezed in a little solo at about 2.20 (my guitarist tendencies coming to the fore!)
    I've been told I should smile more but I'm trying to start a new branch of grumpy Christianity. The day I go happy clappy and wear a cardigan my kids have permission to smother me in my sleep.


    the who

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Golchen

    [quote name='JTUK' post='951423' date='Sep 10 2010, 08:07 AM']Really...??? they sound a complete and utter set of w**kers to me..!![/quote]


    +1.


    Back to the Who:

    When I was younger I couldn't possibly comprehend the act of smashing up instruments, and found it very annoying and frustrating.

    Now I'm older I get it on several levels. Having said that I don't endorse the practice!

    Bless me father for I have sinned

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    As a bit of background I am just one of these sad bedroom players who pretends to be a real musician. I’m also one of these weird mortals who thinks that he’s a multi-instrumentalist. It’s weird, but I’ve totally lost the buzz of playing bass. I’ve been delving greatly into the dark world of 6 string widdling almost exclusively, with some keyboardy stuff going on as well and a bit of drumming and acoustic guitar thrown in – but no bass. I need to get my ZAP! Back for bass playing, I’m sure that I’ve forgotten chunks of stuff that I was working on :)

    What can I do to inspire me again????

    Bass players who play both "guitar" and keyboard bass

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Bassassin' post='944321' date='Sep 3 2010, 10:38 AM']Surprised Geddy Lee hasn't been mentioned yet[/quote]

    You beat me to it!


    I used to really like UK 2nd wave proggers Haze and saw them live several times. They were a 3 piece band with brothers doing guitar/vocals and bass/keyboards respectively. When Chris did keys instead of bass he would use Taurus bass pedals to keep the bass line going. You don't see bass pedals any more??

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