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I play double bass in a Morris side, and I'd rather not play with an amp but it's not loud enough in many situations. I've been thinking about a 'cello riser, but I see differing opinions on whether they're just to increase the height of the 'cellist, or actually increase resonance/volume. Has anyone any experience of using one? I'm also wondering if anyone has made a DIY one?

I don't know what gear I will have next week let alone in June... but most likely: Dingwall ABZ Ashdown RM800 GR 212

I don't normally have problems with Ebay, and in this case what I got is clearly not what was advertised. The ones that have now arrived are the correct Hercules ones. Unlike fake Fenders, normally buying a new branded product from Ebay gets you that new branded product.

Midlands Bass Bash 2026 Gear / Attendance List I think that's everyone covered equipment/attendance-wise. I have this set up as a template so don't write it all out and post it again, just post what you are bringing and I'll add it @SpondonBassed - Ray34, YamaCore bitsa, Zoom B3 and a small combo @jazzyvee @Geek99 - Sire v7/5, an acoustic bass, a BH250, a hard-hitting cab straight outta Compton. @Len_derby - Pencilled in @petecarlton - Shuker JJ Burnel Signature Lite P-bass, Hofner HCT Contemporary 500/1, NS WAV 4 headless, a first-batch Sterling by Music Man one-knob Joe Dart, 1970s hollowbody thought to be a Columbus, but it may be an Epiphone! Amplification TBC. @tauzero - a Sei or two, an Antoniotsai, maybe the Esh Poseidon V, a BC cab or two with amps to match, the Barcus bass and the Shuker (if I've got it back from Jon by then). And if something interesting happens to the OLP Tony Levin, I'll bring that too. @NickA @Papbear3012 @Stealth - Sadowsky Metroline Jazz v, Sadowsky Metro Express Jazz P/J, Warwick Teambuilt JJ Corvette, Ashdown Little Bastard 550, GR Bass AT 212, Gramma pad, various pedals and stuff, A selection of baked goods! @juice @Sean @Machines @Rich @pantherairsoft - bass, amp, small cab, and whichever pedalboard I have assembled at the time. @Stub Mandrel - I'll bring something. Fancy bringing stuff people will think is shite but sounds killer.* @Jabba_the_gut @Frank Blank - 32" Jabba fretted and fretless, Fender Precision Thinline PBAC, Sire GB5 Bass 4, QSC K12.2, Grace Design Alix. @rwillett - Checking @StingRayBoy42 - MusicMans/MusicMen and pedalboard if they're of any interest to anyone...** * Wales very own Mr Details, there... ** they are

I like the little Mooer blue chorus - it's a perfect clone of the Boss CE-2 but has a very useful level control. Sounds just like my real CE-2 I've had since 1989. I think it sounds great on bass. Well - if I was still in the mid-eighties or in a Type O Negative covers band!

Blockheads... - Ian Dury and the Blockheads

What kind of tuners are they? Pics?

Thanks Dave

^ that sounds like the guy Steven Wilson is singing about in Luminol, as he describes here. I previously commented on my irrational dislike for "the street" as a place, and busking ("street music") falls under that heading: it doesn't do anything for me. This even extends to the kind of "Live Music" I see advertised outside pubs here in Dublin. Just "Live Music", no elaboration required. It's basically busking indoors: the same old songs, played with no feel, just blasted out in to the ears of drunk people. The last time I found myself in such a place, late on a Friday night, I lasted about 1/2h before I made my excuses and bolted for the door.

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I think it is an example of trying to keep their headline rate down while still having increased income. Something AirBnB, budget airlines (among many others) do wherein the headline cost is quite low to attract the business but then they hit you with all the extra charges. I think the trick is to ensure the extra charges slide under the radar becasuse if they get publicly exposed - like here - there is a PR beating! Thus said I wonder if they would have got away with maybe a 5% charge with less criticism...

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I have no basses or guitars with roasted necks, but I do have 2 cents about Music Man necks moving: I had a Stingray 5 which was very susceptible to changes in humidity, and would move quite a bit with the change of the seasons, but it got a LOT more stable when I had the neck re-waxed by my favourite luthier. The Music Man necks are oiled / waxed rather than lacquered, which should seal the wood just the same against humidity, but unlike lacquer an oiled / waxed neck does require regular maintenance.

A minimoog bass line from the 80s Evelyn Champagne King - Love Come Down

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There used to be loads of them kicking around Birmingham in the early '80s....my ignorant 13 year old self used to be quite sniffy about them! There was always a few in Musical Exchanges The Broad St Musical Exchanges had a Super Yob in the window for a while in 81/82.

I have found wedding venues to be greedy without shame. Even some of the staff are on the "take" - that kind of greed culture breeds more of the same. For example, if a waiter knows the boss/manager is taking a slice (£) they will try it too, although will be more careful about it. Personally I avoid playing weddings, way too messy, all that emotion, bad tempered/stressed guests etc. Also the band are supposed to keep mouth shut and take the abuse as it's someone's "special day" when normally the band would respond in kind.

I love basements! Can I buy yours when you're moving on please?