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I know this has been done before, but it's been a while and it's fun Here's mine. We played it around three - four months after it came out in 1973 [media]http://youtu.be/2dTnvhGHDGA[/media]

I need help. I've caved in a decided to buy another amp, but I couldn't resist the Thunderfunk when it came up Oh deary me

A vocal tutor that you work well with will get you far further, far faster, than working by yourself. It's very, very easy to strain your throat and vocal cords in an effort to reach high notes and increase volume. This can lead to development of scar tissue and the dreaded 'nodes'. A good vocal tutor will help you avoid these issues and set you on the right path to developing a good voice, which can get you a long way in a band situation

Those three elements are probably all important to musicians of all stripes, but as an instrumentalist I also include; - Groove - Articulation - Technique - Emotion/feel - Tone - Phrasing - Space/rest - Listening Whenever I think of them, which isn't all the time !

[quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1405505195' post='2502441'] Tom was very easy to sell to. If you see what I mean. [/quote]`` Ah, seems I've been rumbled. Bassist's anonymous founder member here. Note to self; must buy less ! Thanks for the feedback

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1404863252' post='2496576'] Hi, I'm Sam and have taken to hiding basses at work so that STMBO doesn't know I've bought another. I also have an amp there so I can play when everyone else has gone home. I am worried what's going to happen when I retire and have to clear out the warehouse at work and bring everything home. It might mean moving to a bigger house. [/quote] Guitarist in my band used to store his guitars and amps at work. Then took redundancy and had to sell off TONS of gear

[quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1404674104' post='2494641'] When we started tracking the problem down, I was using a Shure SM58. We had some Samson Q7's as "emergency spares", so tried one and it improved matters tremendously, so that is what I use now. Actually prefer it to the SM58 and with the exception of lead vox, we all use them now. [/quote] I did wonder if it was a 58, I've had bleedover city at gigs with 58's on stage. Gone over to Sennheiser now, good so far. Thanks for satisfying my curiousity BB

My bass was in my hands from about three minutes in and stayed there until the end of the programme. Sooo many great grooves, what a great way to spend a Sunday evening

Dave was kind enough to bring down some PA gear for me en route to a gig. The meet was timed tighter than a gnat's wotsit, so everyone kept on schedule for the day. Slick and trouble free. Also a very good price for the gear too Thanks Dave, always a pleasure Tom

Bought a walkabout combo from Si. He kept me informed of events with the courier at every stage and followed up to make sure all was ok. It's the hallmarks of someone that cares about how they deal with others that really show how dependable someone really is. Si came through in spades. Sets the standard for us all Thanks Si, I'm enjoying this combo to bits ! Tom

[quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1404314328' post='2491507'] That is exactly what I have done recently. We found that we were getting chronic feedback on the PA, which was traced back to my 500W, 2x12 Bass Rig. It was my vocal mic that was picking up everything. I got hold of a tilt-back Combo, (Line 6 jobbie), and now DI at every gig with the combo at the side of me facing inwards. The difference is astounding. The whole sound of the band is now clearer and more defined and it is powerful enough for me and the drummer to hear. I've got Mike Walsh to make an "airhead" fitting for the top of my Zoot Cabs, so I can now use 1 cab tilted back with my MarkBass head, or add the 2nd cab if needed. [/quote] Out of interest, what mic do you use ?

[quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1404416188' post='2492517'] Yep, I've dreamt I have to sight read classical piano!! ARGGGHHHHH! [/quote] I've had this one too. It's enough to make you fill your pampers

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1403969159' post='2488199'] The reason is because people don't have a collective band sound..they have their sounds and then hit the brick wall of sound. Far better to mix everyone and find where you can settle rather than push.... You should be able to hear the dynamic range of a bass as much as any other instrument...IMO. You don't want to be burying anything...but you need the others to let you have that space.. and often they don't... either thru ignorance or arrogance. [/quote] This (ideally)

This is a very worthwhile topic for discussion, as I'm sure most of us will bump into the issues raised here at one point or another Thanks BC

That does look like an early Rumour

Came to me this morning how I've witnessed famous singers live over the years (Freddie Mercury, Bowie are two) that avoid the high notes they recorded in the studio

Played to just the barstaff once. They booked us for Guy Fawkes night and the displays were miles away

To the OP if I may; - What alternative outlet have you found for the spirit in you that was expressed through music ? just curious really Cheers

This particularly sublime performance of Bach's Air in G is on the movie Se7en. The pace is 'just' right [url="http://youtu.be/r6bzgNHeYAQ"]http://youtu.be/r6bzgNHeYAQ[/url]

Martin sold my a compressor, which arrived in a solidly packaged box. Top man. Definately recommended