The Police

[Huge Hands]

On 12/02/2019 at 22:46, Ricky 4000 said:

I see the full reunion documentary is on YT, and without adverts. Enjoyed that. 👍

 

Thanks for that, really enjoyed it.  As much as I think he shows his silly show off side/arrogance for sitting cross legged like that and posing with a lute, I can't deny he is a fantastic bass player and singer, especially as he can do them both together so well..

I have to admit I have also often pulled those facial expressions when a drummer who loves the sound of his own voice keeps piping up with unnecessary and irrelevant opinions in every break in rehearsal....I feel his pain....

[DaveFry]

I would like hear a songwriting collaboration between Sting and Colin Hay . 

[mikel]

2 hours ago, Huge Hands said:

Thanks for that, really enjoyed it.  As much as I think he shows his silly show off side/arrogance for sitting cross legged like that and posing with a lute, I can't deny he is a fantastic bass player and singer, especially as he can do them both together so well..

I have to admit I have also often pulled those facial expressions when a drummer who loves the sound of his own voice keeps piping up with unnecessary and irrelevant opinions in every break in rehearsal....I feel his pain....

I beg your pardon, drummers never have unnecessary or irrelevant opinions, and certainly not when a member of a three piece.

[Huge Hands]

19 minutes ago, mikel said:

I beg your pardon, drummers never have unnecessary or irrelevant opinions, and certainly not when a member of a three piece.

You obviously haven't met the last drummer I played with then.....

[mikel]

2 hours ago, Huge Hands said:

You obviously haven't met the last drummer I played with then.....

My post was partly tongue in cheek, but one member of a three piece has to have input regarding the bands music.

[Ricky 4000]

11 hours ago, gpw5150 said:

Starting to get a bit 1970’s maybe Sting, Andy and Stewart could live together and sleep in the same bed like Eric and Ernie?

 

 

Ooo, you've reminded me about THIS!

 

Edited February 18, 2019 by Ricky 4000

[Davo-London]

On 10/02/2019 at 14:16, Maude said:

Also, while we're talking about Sting and his lies about being in the police, I bet the fooker's never been to the moon either. 

effing hilarious

well done - made my day

[Davo-London]

Surely you cannot be criticising Stewie?  He kept Sting honest and in-line.  When our Copeland-equivalent director left his Sting-equivalent director ran riot and effectively bankrupted the company.

Strong minds need a counterpoint.

Davo

[Ricky 4000]

Bands or business partnerships, I suppose they're similar relationships...

The police seemed (from what I've seen / read, interviews etc), to be in the schoolmates / brothers -- "Brutal" sub category.

Rather similar to the oasis brothers in some ways.

[bassace]

On 10/02/2019 at 21:37, Ricky 4000 said:

*Ring Ring*

Hello, police.

Hi, I'm calling to report a stolen van.

I see, is it your van, Sir?

Yes.

And your name is?

Sting.

I see - Sting.

Yes.

Would that be your first name or last name, Sir?

Err... well both I suppose.

So it's "Sting Sting"...

Well, yes, if you like.

It's not what I like Sir, I just need your name.

Okay.

Computer won't accept that Sir.

Oh dear.

Its saying the forename(s) must differ from the surname.

Bummer.

 

So, Sting Bummer

No! My surname’s Sumner

Oh, Bummer Sumner then

etc, ad nauseam.

[Ricky 4000]

I'm rather liking Sting's bass. Or rather, his 1955 and 1957 Precision basses.

They sound really good on recent-ish live recordings. Perhaps that's down to 30-odd amps, pedals and processors in the chain - I dunno.

http://www.mixdownmag.com.au/gear-rundown-sting

[Davo-London]

According to:

Sting also uses: http://www.uberproaudio.com/who-plays-what/66-stings-bass-gear-rig-and-equipment

Sting uses '55 and '57 Fender Precision basses, Ampeg SVT-4Pro and 8 x 10 cabinets, and 

- DR Hi-Beam strings 40 - 100 gauge

- Shure U1-UA wireless UHF transmitters

- switching/muting system

- Alembic F1-X preamp

- Court Acoustics GE60 i-octave equalizer

- Urei 7110 compressor/limiter

- Electro-Voice XEQ-3 crossover

- Furman power conditioners (to protect all of the gear from power surges)

So actually quite a clean signal!

 

Davo

[Ricky 4000]

Nice!

I think it's about time Fender (and Squier), reissued the reissue of those MK1 P basses. 👍

Seems there are very few about.

There was one Squier on fleabay this week (now sold), Buy in Now for £260. (I should have bought it first).

And I can't see any of the cheap faker-makers copying that model...?

I rather like the Tele' style headstock...

[Skinnyman]

20 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said:

I rather like the Tele' style headstock...

Really? That's the bit I really don't like. I've just never liked a Tele headstock - not even on a tele.

Just my opinion of course - and we all know how little that counts for!

[police squad]

If I may just post this in here

It also has the same pickup that Sting uses

 

Edited February 27, 2019 by police squad

[Davo-London]

Lordy, that's beauty right there.  I used to dislike the headstock but when you realise it has less mass than the later headstock I began to appreciate it more and now I like it!  Less neck dive etc.

Regards

Davo

 

[Ricky 4000]

15 minutes ago, police squad said:

If I may just post this in here

It also has the same pickup that Sting uses

 

*Like* is not a strong enough word...

[police squad]

2 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said:

*Like* is not a strong enough word...

It's a mighty fine bass, from Mr Bravewood. He is a massive Sting fan too

[gpw5150]

28 minutes ago, police squad said:

If I may just post this in here

It also has the same pickup that Sting uses

 

That be pretty.

What is Mr Stings rig - I am guessing Ampeg and 8x10's - Go big or go home.