ARGH

WOW..Old and large Stuart Hamm,this reminds me of being 14 again,him working with Satriani...Big hair and super solos ala Sheehan. Show some respect. He's a good player,both as a soloist and as a backing guy.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' post='390037' date='Jan 23 2009, 10:06 PM'][b]Public Service Announcement[/b] The wearing of Chapman Sticks is not compulsory, however for Health and Safety reasons name badges will be provided [/quote] Thankyou H & S,without you ,I know ...My life would be a hell of a lot more exciting!!!

Speaking of Sticks...shall I bring mine,cant play it for toffee,but I think it should be seen.

I wish I knew more...I know others know less.

STICKER...and one for Jim too..but you knew that already! (Names Ross)....Im also a veteran of the Crimea too..it closes forever at Aprils end.....Jimmys flogging it for flats (that means flattened) and trying to buy someplace else,with more space so he can do food.

[quote name='7string' post='389190' date='Jan 23 2009, 12:29 AM']So the 9 string is the reverse of how I got my other basses. Before, the music I was actually playing dictated the bass. Now, I only have a concept of what things might sound like and I now have to prove to myself that I can turn concept into music that makes me smile.[/quote] Yep...Same here,kinda...hmmmm....How far out can I go.... Freaks the sh*t out of people when you strap it on at a gig by the way....

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='386688' date='Jan 20 2009, 08:33 PM']I think there's a lot of wisdom in that approach. Using one instrument helps develop muscle memory and I've found that also allows me to think less about adjusting to the instrument and more about choosing how to play it. I just need one that can cover a wide number of basses.[/quote] Buy a Fleeting bass,it worked for me.

I hope all venues shut down and music dies....* *Conform,consume,obey.

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='388922' date='Jan 22 2009, 07:24 PM']An oxymoron surely?[/quote] You cant sell out,if you dont care.

Hmmm Ive gone the other way regarding GAS and gear...I just want one instrument to create MY sound,Ive tried,making different sounds for different bands,and found it....for me..a waste of time..I learnt that ,to change sounds to fit,didnt work..its to...to...its chasing,I dont want to do everything,its fake,and a lie....SO I did summat mad I just made my sound,and that was it,if a band didnt like it,thats fine,hire the next guy,it sure isolated me,but when I found the bands that wanted me,and my sound,we played the house down....It didnt fit some situations,and was not ment to,but when it did,it slays... SO many are fad followers,this 'thing' does this....this box will give you that..its bull,the rule on gear is simple...Buy quality,buy once,buy crap,buy twice. I know there's slings and arrows on here over Warwick,or Fender or whoever....or 4 vs any number of strings.......brands,woods,nut materials..outboard gear,whatever,its all sh*t....to discuss,though fun,is a waste,unless you plug it in and go yea or nay..its just wasted air and stress. Buy what works for you,and be happy. EDIT* I dont even visit shops for instruments anymore.

Its still miles and miles behind Bassplayer,and Yes I know they have multi millions behind them,and yes I know its all adverts (which it isnt) and yes I know in the USA they have everything 3 months before us... But its better......it just is.

I love this thread......

[quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='384409' date='Jan 18 2009, 09:50 PM']Despite the fact he's a two-bob, spurs supporting [i]*bleep*[/i] the bloke is a great bass player and yes, he is highly underrated. He comes from round the corner from me (he used to live in Edmonton - I was born and bred in Tottenham).[/quote] So that makes you a...... (John Lyall RIP)

Just a band guys,Just a band.

How much of a problem is this for you? Are you losing money or work because of it?

Yeah,I saw it at the exhibition,in Sleaford, Jim was displaying his instruments,seems a very very good idea.

Can a southern man wander in? With a few in tow?

Can I say..not a Bass,but my SansAmp DI.

Im bringing a Polish Bassist to the northern,his English isnt too hot,but his playing is..... To exclude him would be silly.

The mans a Bass playing God.....The descending line after Chas sings "Bar stool preaching..He's always been the same" in 'Gertcha' is perfect.

I think the best moment of the whole docu was the Ulrich/Mustaine meeting.

Good luck Jase,its a good area to find work,pit towns,citys both sides of the Severn......lotta money

Me - Bass Lisa Gerrard - Vocals Brian Eno - Everything else

Hmm...Reminds me a little of Beefheart. ..And thats NOT a bad thing.

[quote name='Doctor J' post='377896' date='Jan 12 2009, 04:23 PM']Hi, Dublin based band require a bassist ASAP. Looking to gig and record shortly. Have a listen at [url="http://www.myspace.com/acridnebula"]http://www.myspace.com/acridnebula[/url] Cheers, J[/quote] You mates with 'Mourning Beloveth'?