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[quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='758903' date='Feb 27 2010, 10:02 AM']Climax Blues band are somethng else. I used to go see them everywhere they played in the early 90s in London. Always really tight and always had a sh*t hot bass player (they used a few as far as I know including a black bloke who was f***ing amazing) in the line-up (sh*t hot musicians to a man as it goes). I've got most of their stuff and still listen to it now. Brilliant band. essexbasscat, I think I may have even seen your band - (what were they called?), as the Standard was just down the road from me in the 90s and I think I saw the CBB every time they played there up during that time.[/quote] At the time it was called The Thin Blue Line. I don't know why, it was just a name the guitarist used for bands from time to time. THe guitarist was Steve Green, drummer Clive Nash and another guitarist who's name escapes me at the mo. I would go and see the CBB again anytime. fantastic band.

Hi there Firstly, a big thank you for posting that clip, always loved that song. I played the slot just before the Climax Blues Band at the Standard Walthamstow in the mid 90's. They were a great band. The bass player used a Smith 6 string and was even nice enough to comlement me on my playing the first chance he got. Bless him. The hearing problem. Have you practiced listening to intervals by themselves with a piano or another similar instrument ? going up and down the keyboard may identify any difficulties with certain frequency ranges, but you won't know until you try. Just an idea here, not based on previous experience or research etc. Or is it the presence of other instruments in certain frequency ranges while playing the bass ? just my 2p's worth Good luck with it, whatever happens T

setting a good height for the bass helps T

A band I was with in the 90's did this one. The drummer had the devil of a time with it, until we picked out the two bass drum beats at the end of his travel around the kit in the intro. Then add vocals to get the riff. Once we sorted out when the different instruments came in during the intro, it was sorted. Listen to the drums first, then add one instrument at a time. Once this was done it's just a count to work out where the start begins in the riff. Hope that helps T

I just know I'm presenting myself at a target for all kinds of polite (?) abuse here, but I found a lot of exploration on the topic of improvisation in Victor Wooten's book 'The Music Lesson, A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music.' ISBN 978-0-425-22093-1 Gives a few different slants on the topic T

I asked for some advice on setting up an event. Nik came to the fore and offered info that will be invaluable in the future. What's more, Nik didn't bat an eyelid at the volume and extent of correspondence involved. Can't see how he could have done any more really. Top man Cheers Tom

[quote name='phsycoandy' post='753810' date='Feb 22 2010, 01:53 PM']I HAVE FIRST DIBS![/quote] I'll race you to it. T

[quote name='essexbasscat' post='752577' date='Feb 21 2010, 10:31 AM']that is dead sexy. why, o why did you let it go ? who did it go to ? Cheers T[/quote] Whoever owns this, I would like to talk with you about a first refusal if you ever sell it. Serious. No bull. Try me. T

Not if I got there first. I would walk to Brighton to buy that if that's what it took T

what happens when you go practicing intervals while modulating around different regions of the fretboard ? T

you could do a lot worse than having a swim through the theory and technique pages of this forum. There's also the major's boot camp T

Hi there Robbie A lot of things are going on off thread with this bash. I'll PM you to talk about it more thanks T

[quote name='Flanker' post='751939' date='Feb 20 2010, 05:09 PM']Anyone remember this bass of mine.......is it still around? Looks nice! [/quote] that is dead sexy. why, o why did you let it go ? who did it go to ? Cheers T

was told by a luthier that chips in the paint that go through to the wood allow moisture to creep in under the paint and top coat, which causes that 'bubble'. Left unchecked, that bubble can grow in area. The advice I was given is just to use a small bit of enamel paint or cellulose laquer just to seal it to prevent the ingress of moisture. Just my 2p's worth T

so would I be correct in thnking that winding the string on bends the string back at an angle about 90 degrees where it leaves the slot to wind around the post i.e. precision, jazz style and this is the place where it breaks with both strings ? cheers T

what type of bass you using them on ? what's the tone like compared to other strings ? cheers T

where did the strings break? was it the same place? T

thanks for posting that love the song and so well done cheers T

Couldn't find one for PTB, so here we go.... Went to Paul's to collect a GS112 and was given a warm welcome, along with much needed coffee. A pleasant conclusion to a pig of a rush hour journey, which I soon forgot about once I arrived at Paul's. Good conversation does make a difference ! Overall, it was a very straightforward transaction with absolutely no fuss or complications. 1st class. No worries here at all. Thanks Paul, good t meet you ! T

these things keep coming up with good reports, as I said to supabock earlier today must check one out. soon. Congrats on the new addition ! T

Hi all Just picked up an acoustic bass from Steve today- given to me at no cost ! Steve even came to meet me at a place close to his house to guide me in through the back doubles during his own lunchtime. Then spent some time at his house discussing all things bass and looking at his toys, which I wouldn't mind having myself I must say. Some very nice basses and one or two that I wish he would have gave me as well ( !!!!! ) Offered a cup of tea too. I could have spent ages there as Steve is really easy to talk with and I really enjoyed the whole thing. Can't see how Steve could have done any more really. Top man Nice one ! Tom