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I thought Pino always used Thomastik Jazz Flats? (which are expensive enough as it is!)

I use the LaBella flat found double ball end set on my L2 Steinberger absolutely superb LaBella make a 5 string set as well

It takes a special 15 to be heard off axis. Most are functionally deficient in the off axis department.

@neepheid We'll take everything I can find in the house. We'll make it work one way or another. Rob

I think you're confusing technical and functional. The point in question was that if the cab works for the player - and for most players that includes the player's bands and audiences because, they'll soon find out when it doesn't - then it doesn't mater whether it's a 1x10, 1x12, 1x15 etc. I've had 15s that worked (in my case Mesa) and 15s that didn't (in my case Markbass), it's not the 15-ness that defined the functionality

I just bought a set of new EB Cobalt Flats 105 for £26.60 ($60 NZ$) not tried them before

I'm on the Join my Band and Bandmix mix. Had success with both. Also looked at local Facebook groups. There's generally one or two groups in your area. I just searched FB for musicians wanted in my area. Once you get a foot in the door and you're reliable and friendly enough you will find offers coming in from bands you meet looking for a bass player. I'm 65 and up until recently was in 3 completely different band styles. Glam Rock, punk rock and classic rock but was all a bit much and cut it back to the Glam band which is more successful. Don't be afraid to take on a band that's not what you listen to. It's a foot in the door All the very best with it. Dave

Much better way of saying it than mine.

Maybe a bit late but GHS Brite Flats maybe?

Thats the whole quote in context ⬆️. Seems reasonable enough to me.

It really is just verbiage.

Have had all sorts over the years. 4x10 1x15 2x10 18+2x10. Have been blissfully happy for about 10 years now with a 2x12+tweeter. Quite like the 1x15 in the rehearsal studio but it's difficult to hear when you're right next to it.

Sounds like some of the garbage MDP comes out with. At least it didn't mention the spacing being ideal for sausage fingered builder guitarists.

Right, it looks like I've been screwed over on the stands front. Despite me paying for first class postage, vendor used RM Tracked 48, a 2-3 day service and I just got the email from RM to tell me they'll deliver them... tomorrow. FFS. Which means I'm 4 stands short. @peterjam - could I please hijack the triple stand you were offering before it goes to its new owner? @rwillett - I know you mentioned spare stands, but I think @ossyrocks already asked for spare stands so maybe you could help him out with yours? Cheers folks, see you tomorrow!

They might be irrelevant to you. They could be irrelevant to all if you are playing very quietly through your stage rig. That would require excellent monitors for everyone else and a PA doing the job out front. For the average pub band with a vocal only PA the technicalities are VERY relevant to bandmates and audience.

I can tell you that a Boogie 2x18 was fine on its own and didn't lack anything in the definition department. I didn't use it on its own at a gig, it supplemented a 2x15 when I was feeling extravagant!