Mini Canadian Statii meet

Last updated on 16 years ago
Angry-CanuckAngry-Canuck
Fusioneer
Posted 16 years ago
Well, I just came back from a 500 km drive (each way) to Gatineau Quebec to meet Don Prince.
Let me say firstly, Don is a really great guy, he and his wife went out of their way to accomodate my wife and I, making sure we were taken care of and also making sure we felt very welcome in his home and social environment despite this being a very busy time in his life, Thanks so much Don. statii.com/forum/images/smiley/man_bowing.gif
I had a feeling from my conversations with Don previously, that he would be an impressive player. But I had NO idea how impressive he actually is. From the moment his band started their first set, to the last note played, was nothing short of breathtaking!!! The only way I could describe his band ( Spyral Jones) is to imagine UZEB with some spice added, and then kick it up another notch. I can not emphasize enough, this band is deadly. It was like watching an action film the didn't stop until the final credits. There was not a single bar of music that gave me a chance to blink.
Don is a f***ing weapon on bass, he has truly made that 6 string Status his bitch. Incorporating almost every style you could want to play, seemlessly and tastefully into his all original sets, the audience (surprisingly my wife included) were equally blown away.
Without any doubt, this is the guy, and the band that you will have to own a CD of when available. After picking my jaw up from the floor, I was pleasantly surprised at the down to earth nature of every member in his band as well. Amazing multidimensional musicians, great personalities, and they compliment each others playing to a point that you feel like your watching a tennis match.
Anyhow, I really was stunned, and that hasn't happened since I saw UZEB play Barrymores about 15 years ago.
This morning I went to Dons for coffee, checked out some of his beautiful collection of basses, and brought my Retroglide for him to try.

Here is the master taking his first crack at a Kingbass
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Here is the Mini Canadian Statii meeting
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Here I am trying so hard to pretend I can play Don's main axe, I am not worthy! As you can see, no shortage of basses, and an excess of strings!!
i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/mazdaguy42/IMG_3526.jpg

Now this is even more rediculous for me, 7 strings!!! Ah....I dont think so, after seeing Don play, I feel embarassed to play a 4 stringer!!
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And finally, a band I have instantly become a huge fan of Spyral Jones
i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/mazdaguy42/IMG_3495.jpg

Once again, thank you very much Don for everything, you incredibly humble man.

Next stop, UK in 2 days!!!
4 Asians, 2 Brits, 1 French and also some basses
Edited by Angry-Canuck on 07-09-2008 10:40, 16 years ago
moomoo
Fusioneer
Posted 16 years ago
Good stuff!!

Great when cool people meet.

Don, you're a git for being such a good bass player... Damn you.

Todd, you're a very lucky boy to get to mess with those stunning basses!!

Don't worry Todd, you're coming here next. There's no sign of a good bass player here in my place!!

:D
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Edited by moo on 07-09-2008 11:22, 16 years ago
Angry-CanuckAngry-Canuck
Fusioneer
Posted 16 years ago

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themoo wrote:
Todd, you're a very lucky boy to get to mess with those stunning basses!!

Don't worry Todd, you're coming here next. There's no sign of a good bass player here in my place!!

:D

Indeed I am lucky and extremely greatful to Don and his wife for welcoming us into their beautiful home.
Save the modesty bud, Don was also quick to point out his admiration for your song! :p
4 Asians, 2 Brits, 1 French and also some basses
G-77G-77
Fusioneer
Posted 16 years ago

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themoo wrote:
Don't worry Todd, you're coming here next. There's no sign of a good bass player here in my place!!

:D


invite me round and there definitely wont be a good player in the house!! :D:D
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enzoenzo
Fusioneer
Posted 16 years ago
That's cool guys ! I'm really happy for you :)

And that's only the beginning of the trip !

Talking about the 6 and 7 strings, I can read Don's smile when he has your KB in his hands like : "hey what's this little thing here, a joke ?" :D
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Angry-CanuckAngry-Canuck
Fusioneer
Posted 16 years ago

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enzo wrote:
Talking about the 6 and 7 strings, I can read Don's smile when he has your KB in his hands like : "hey what's this little thing here, a joke ?" :D


I have never met a more humble man than Don, quite inspiring.
4 Asians, 2 Brits, 1 French and also some basses
franfran
Senior Member
Posted 16 years ago
todd, didnt you use to wear some hair on your head at times......? (avatar,youtube)
..... or it might be just the new canadian hairstyle :D

nice basses there, did you guys not take a familypic of all the ladies on the carpet?
D
Don Prince
Senior Member
Posted 16 years ago
Well, look at what this statii site has done. Two complete strangers have become acquainted, met & had a great time talking music, Status & life. Todd & his wife, Chris, turned out to be two great individuals, easy going & fun to be with. My wife & I had a truly good time in their company.

Thank you Todd for all the nice complements on behalf of myself & all of the band members, you are a very generous & encouraging individual with a great sense of humour. I enjoyed our time togheter & look foward to our next mini-canadian meeting.

I know Todd is leaving for England this week to meet up with Themoo & a bunch of others from up yonder, I know you will like & enjoy his company. And talking about being humble, Todd is a much better bass player then he thinks, he is right up there with the rest of us who struggle to better ourself at being the best we can be in this way to competative world & our busy scheduals.

Thanks again Todd, the pleasure was all mine,

Don.
There is enough music for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.

Robert Fripp.
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Don Prince
Senior Member
Posted 16 years ago
Enzo wrote ;

Talking about the 6 and 7 strings, I can read Don's smile when he has your KB in his hands like : "hey what's this little thing here, a joke ?"

No way mate, I enjoy any quantities of strings, it's never about how many strings a bass has, but what the musician does with it. Some of our greatest bass players play on the forever beautifull 4 stringer.
The smile on my face is trying to cover up my ecstasy in having my very first taste at a real King bass & a Retroglide to boot. It is so much more beautifull in the flesh than on any pics, thank you Todd for this memorable moment.
My wife even said that I should get one of those for me-self, we'll see...

Don.:D:D:D:D:D;);););)
There is enough music for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.

Robert Fripp.
Edited by Don Prince on 08-09-2008 01:33, 16 years ago
enzoenzo
Fusioneer
Posted 16 years ago
:)

I know, I know, I was just kidding around !

My wife even said that I should get one of those for me-self, we'll see...

Now this is the kind of wife we all need !

Lucky boy ! :D

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JasscoJassco
Junior Member
Posted 16 years ago
Just a question about the stunning S2 6 : I've never saw a S2 with a matching-headstock, Is that true wood or composite as the fretoard?

My basses:
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top

My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
Angry-CanuckAngry-Canuck
Fusioneer
Posted 16 years ago

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franbam42 wrote:
todd, didnt you use to wear some hair on your head at times......? (avatar,youtube)
..... or it might be just the new Canadian hairstyle :D

nice basses there, did you guys not take a familypic of all the ladies on the carpet?


Youtube avatar? Perhaps it was a picture of me when I was young, I have had my head shaved for several years now, due to my hair style limitations! Its not a Canadian thing, but coincidentally, women seem to like it, lol.

Here's a couple of pics from my time in the candy store

i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/mazdaguy42/IMG_3514.jpg


i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/mazdaguy42/IMG_3515.jpg

As you can see, Don keeps all of his gear in impeccable condition. When I first walked in to his home and saw those basses, I felt like a 12 year old. The most embarassing part is wanting to play the basses he has, but not wanting him to see how hack my playing is relative to him. I am still blown away. B)
The Mapl on the headstock of his 6 string is real, btw.
4 Asians, 2 Brits, 1 French and also some basses
franfran
Senior Member
Posted 16 years ago
oh man, that's a lot of wood in there. candystore is the perfect term of that place. thanks for sharing :)

btw, the retroglide looks kind of outer space there ;)
moomoo
Fusioneer
Posted 16 years ago
I'm not too sure Don getting his 'snake' out is appropriate BUT each to their own!!

'One for the ladies' I guess!!

:D
Strata #05 - Status Series II #94 - Status Series II #147 - Status Series II #230 - Status Series II #487 - Status Series II 5 string #58 - Status Series 2000 #106 - Status Series 2000 #327 (FPPR) - Status Empathy #2009 ’93 - Status Empathy 5 string '95 - Status King Bass '06 moo wood - Status King Bass '07 moo wood fretless - Alembic MK Sig Deluxe '88 - Alembic Inside Out Brown Bass ’11 - JayDee Series I 'Starchild' '08 - JayDee Series I Cherry Red ’19 - Sei Bass Flamboyant - Sei Bass Flamboyant Offset - Ibanez SR2600 ’18 - Ibanez SRMS 805 ’19 - Ibanez SR1405 ’19 - Vigier Passion Series I #623 '88 - Vigier Arpege Series II #249 '84 - Vigier Arpege Series III #088 '86 - Shuker Custom Series 2 ‘08 - Warwick Thumb 4 TN '89
JasscoJassco
Junior Member
Posted 16 years ago

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The Mapl on the headstock of his 6 string is real, btw.


Well it does look very nice!

That's an option that I'll consider next time...
My basses:
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top

My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
Angry-CanuckAngry-Canuck
Fusioneer
Posted 16 years ago

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franbam42 wrote:
oh man, that's a lot of wood in there.
;)


I am not used to that comment from a guy, but thanks just the same!

:D
4 Asians, 2 Brits, 1 French and also some basses
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Don Prince
Senior Member
Posted 16 years ago

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Jassco wrote:
Just a question about the stunning S2 6 : I've never saw a S2 with a matching-headstock, Is that true wood or composite as the fretoard?


This bass is made with a satinwood top & matching headstock, the fret board is the maple/phenolic wich is advertised on the Status site. The bass is also equiped with a tremolo unit from Khaler, thanks again Rob.

Don. :)
There is enough music for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.

Robert Fripp.
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Don Prince
Senior Member
Posted 16 years ago

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enzo wrote:
:)

I know, I know, I was just kidding around !

My wife even said that I should get one of those for me-self, we'll see...

Now this is the kind of wife we all need !

Lucky boy ! :D


My wife is the most beautifull person I have ever met, full of encouragements & support at any time no matter how difficult the situation. She shares my passion for music at my level & backs me up at every turn.

Yes, I agree, this is the kind of wife all aspiring musicians need & deserve.

Be well & play harder & harder people.....

Don.
There is enough music for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.

Robert Fripp.
D
Don Prince
Senior Member
Posted 16 years ago

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themoo wrote:
I'm not too sure Don getting his 'snake' out is appropriate BUT each to their own!!

'One for the ladies' I guess!!

:D
Protection, I had to make sure nobody stepped on the bassessssssssssss !
There is enough music for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.

Robert Fripp.
enzoenzo
Fusioneer
Posted 16 years ago

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Don Prince wrote:

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enzo wrote:
:)

I know, I know, I was just kidding around !

My wife even said that I should get one of those for me-self, we'll see...

Now this is the kind of wife we all need !

Lucky boy ! :D


My wife is the most beautifull person I have ever met, full of encouragements & support at any time no matter how difficult the situation. She shares my passion for music at my level & backs me up at every turn.

Yes, I agree, this is the kind of wife all aspiring musicians need & deserve.

Be well & play harder & harder people.....

Don.


Nice ! Again, lucky boy !

My wife is improving on music but she's still asking me why do I need a 2nd bass :|

I guess she has a lot to learn ! :D
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