Cat Burrito Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 7 hours ago, Bluewine said: Man, I'm loving that double cutaway bass. Blue It's a Hofner long scale Verythin. I bought it new in 2016 and it's been all around Europe and maybe 6 tours of the UK. Probably one of my cheaper but most used basses. 15 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moley6knipe Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 It’s beautiful is that, I also give that a bit of a drool when you post pics!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 On 09/10/2023 at 18:06, BillyBass said: I'm still looking for a flautist who'll duet it with me! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 9 hours ago, Cat Burrito said: It's a Hofner long scale Verythin. I bought it new in 2016 and it's been all around Europe and maybe 6 tours of the UK. Probably one of my cheaper but most used basses. A few years back Cream City Music had a huge Hofner Inventory and I blew the opportunity to buy one. I ended up with a German made Hofner Club Bass. Blue 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: I'm still looking for a flautist who'll duet it with me! I went through a Jethro Tull phase, about 40 years ago. I bought a flute but failed to find anyone to teach me how to play it, the teachers advertising flute lessons only seemed to be interested in school kids taking exams. So I gave up. I imagine there are online lessons these days. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, BillyBass said: I bought a flute but failed to find anyone to teach me how to play it, IIRC Ian Anderson taught himself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, ezbass said: IIRC Ian Anderson taught himself. As an adult, I love learning new things, and being an adult I have learnt that to learn one must knuckle down and put in the, sometimes monotonous, work to achieve that. The rewards can be life changing. I bought the flute when I was a teenager. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasman Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Although primarily a sax and bass player I worked hard on my flauting some years back and still love it as an instrument, but in my band at the time the only opportunity to use it was for 16 bars of Nights in White Satin and some riffs and a chorus on Moondance, so it gradually fell out of use - I’ve not used it in any of my following three bands for seven years. I need to get off my a*se and start playing it again (even if just in private); what a waste of a sweet sound otherwise... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 I wanted to play the flute, all the more so after a cross-Channel ferry crossing, where one of the cooks took pity on my partner (at the time...) and I, sheltering in the garage with no money, after our round trip of France. He invited us to the crew's quarters, and fed us royally, whilst regaling us with tales from his other, out of season, job as a flautist with a national orchestra. He recommended, for a beginner such as myself, to look at the Yamaha range, and go for a silver head if I could. My budget was understandably low, but it mattered little in the end, as I found that a stupid previous accident at school (trapping my pinky finger in the jamb of a heavy oak door...) had resulted in a badly-set fracture, and my finger did not have a 'normal' movement. It was impossible to use the R4 and roller keys, so I stayed with drumming. Darn it..! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbybloke68 Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Played the 100 club last night with the Martin Abrahams band, Tuesday blues thingy, we played pretty good,nice to to able to hear my bvs clearly for a change. Took my old smithy BT4 with my MC 924 as spare in case. Nice that for once I didn’t have to drive either and also glad I didn’t book any work in for today! Looking forward to a bit of a lay in , int morning 😊x 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Nice one, love The 100 Club 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 12 hours ago, Dad3353 said: I wanted to play the flute, all the more so after a cross-Channel ferry crossing, where one of the cooks took pity on my partner (at the time...) and I, sheltering in the garage with no money, after our round trip of France. He invited us to the crew's quarters, and fed us royally, whilst regaling us with tales from his other, out of season, job as a flautist with a national orchestra. He recommended, for a beginner such as myself, to look at the Yamaha range, and go for a silver head if I could. My budget was understandably low, but it mattered little in the end, as I found that a stupid previous accident at school (trapping my pinky finger in the jamb of a heavy oak door...) had resulted in a badly-set fracture, and my finger did not have a 'normal' movement. It was impossible to use the R4 and roller keys, so I stayed with drumming. Darn it..! Look at it more as flautism's* loss being drumming's gain... 🙂 * Yeah, I know... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 (edited) I've received some 'punter' clips from our recent outing (23/09...) at the 'Welcome's Bar', Luitré, France. Nearly 18 minutes, if you can stomach it; the very last section shows the stoicism of Our Eldest doing what he can with a busted string. The all-round ambiance can be seen, I think. Here's the montage, enjoy ... Edit : I forgot to add a nod and a wink to @FinnDave . He'll understand (I hope...)... Edited October 11, 2023 by Dad3353 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 I love how everyone gets into it! I envy you that audience!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 @Dad3353 A good night out makes it all worthwhile. Sound quality is most impressive. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 On 10/10/2023 at 18:53, BillyBass said: I went through a Jethro Tull phase, about 40 years ago. I bought a flute but failed to find anyone to teach me how to play it, the teachers advertising flute lessons only seemed to be interested in school kids taking exams. So I gave up. I imagine there are online lessons these days. I was loaned a flute, but got nowhere with it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 @Dad3353 UR The Duracell Bunny AICM5UKP 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 (edited) Private Event Maple Road This Saturday 10/14 Fiddlemore Farm Holloween Tent Party. We start at 5:00 The weather is suppose to be cold and rainy. However there's a nice stage in the tent and it's heated. I love private events. We're expecting around 70-80 Maple Road fans. I'll let know how it went on Sunday. Blue Edited October 12, 2023 by Bluewine 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 6 hours ago, Dad3353 said: I've received some 'punter' clips from our recent outing (23/09...) at the 'Welcome's Bar', Luitré, France. Nearly 18 minutes, if you can stomach it; the very last section shows the stoicism of Our Eldest doing what he can with a busted string. The all-round ambiance can be seen, I think. Here's the montage, enjoy ... Edit : I forgot to add a nod and a wink to @FinnDave . He'll understand (I hope...)... Sounds good to me. Blue 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 11 hours ago, Dad3353 said: I've received some 'punter' clips from our recent outing (23/09...) at the 'Welcome's Bar', Luitré, France. Nearly 18 minutes, if you can stomach it; the very last section shows the stoicism of Our Eldest doing what he can with a busted string. The all-round ambiance can be seen, I think. Here's the montage, enjoy ... Edit : I forgot to add a nod and a wink to @FinnDave . He'll understand (I hope...)... That T shirt looks very familiar. Grateful Dudes by any chance ? Enjoyed that. Looks like a fun night. Dave 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 11 hours ago, Dad3353 said: Edit : I forgot to add a nod and a wink to @FinnDave . He'll understand (I hope...)... Yep, cool shirt! 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 34 minutes ago, FinnDave said: Yep, cool shirt! Still wearing mine Dave. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 4 hours ago, dmccombe7 said: That T shirt looks very familiar. Grateful Dudes by any chance ? Enjoyed that. Looks like a fun night. Dave I wonder where that came from? I used to have the entire stock upstairs, they were made by a chap in Totnes. Small world! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 5 hours ago, dmccombe7 said: Still wearing mine Dave. I think it's about time you washed it then! 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 1 hour ago, FinnDave said: I wonder where that came from? I used to have the entire stock upstairs, they were made by a chap in Totnes. Small world! In fact i might even wear mine at our punk gig on Sat night. A T shirt for all occasions Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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