Post your covers! (2023)

Hey guys

Sorry for the long absence - work’s been piling up, I’ve had a couple of short hospital stays and bought a new flat, but this has taught me there’s always time for rock and roll! I saw all the great work going on in the Covers thread and had to get back in.

Ok, yes, it’s Motorhead again but the Rick was made for it. The original is the final track on the stunning Overkill album. I separated it with Moises and recorded the bass track with Reaper. I then recorded a second version while doing the video and kind of merged the two versions here and there when I fluffed something. I know it’s sort of cheating but someone told me the first rule of cover thread is there are no rules. I think.

Anyway, I present Limb from Limb by Motörhead!

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Great job! that sounds like a fun song to play.

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Thanks! It needs a lot of energy :slightly_smiling_face:. Probably helps if like Lemmy you’re on ‘supplements’…

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Well done @Ed !
What are the specs on your Rick? I’m sorta kinda in the market for one. I really don’t need another bass I keep telling myself.

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Thanks @JerryP !

It’s a 2020 4003 Satin edition (mapleglo as you can see. :slight_smile: ). I had a new pickguard and truss rod cover from Alperius pickguards fitted, and upgraded the bass pickup to a Seymour Duncan humbucker for more oomph. Otherwise the special ingredient is love :slight_smile:

It’s definitely got its quirks - the pots give you nothing for 90% and then everything comes at once, and the bridge mute is a law unto itself - but it’s so cool to play and the sound is totally classic.

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Thanks for the info Ed!

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Excellent choice for your return! Love Lemmy’s take on the blues here. Man it’s great to see you back and cranking out some Motorhead again :metal:

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Hey thanks @dlamson13 :grin:. I keep thinking I’ve got to broaden my repertoire but this is too much fun to play :grin::+1:

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Good one…I didn’t know that motorhead song, but I liked it and the bassline looked cool :+1:

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Whoa dude, hope everything is all good, great to see you back.

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I’d totally recommend some motorhead basslines if you’re ever want to let off some steam - they’re not that tough but great fun :slight_smile:

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Thanks! It’s been a crazy couple of months but it’s good to be be back :slight_smile:

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What a great return @Ed
Welcome back mate

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Excellent playing Ed! I didn’t know that tune but it was a great ride! Thanks for sharing!

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Thanks @Mac ! I’ve definitely getting back in the groove again :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

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@cheeze_pizza Thanking you :slight_smile: It just popped out at me from the youtube algorithm one day - was kind of new to me too…

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Yo @Ed

been missing you man, glad you are all re-settled and fit.
Sounding really good as usual!!!
You look so relaxzzzzzzzzed.
Well done man!!!

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Hey thanks @John_E :grinning: These basslines are actually really therapeutic :wink:

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Oh man! @Ed what a come back man. When it kick to the second gear I was floored. My head is still hurting from bobbing along the music. Awesome playing man. Very inspiring to get the picking technique together.

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Hah thanks @Al1885 ! It’s a good solid blues formula and that is never bad :slightly_smiling_face:. I’ve got to start doing some more complex pieces though…

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