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It totally depends on what you're looking for, flatwound strings can be really great sounding just like roundwound strings on any bass, not only Jazz Basses.

No matter the size of venue or what music im playing, if the crowd is into it then it's a top gig.

This journey, into bass playing? What made you pick up that first bass at the start of this long and winding road? Sold my beloved saxophone (Conn Connqueror 30M tenor) for food to Macaris in the early 80s and he offered a bass, compo amp at cost with the bulk in cash. I'd never played a bass before, but that was it. Do you still have the same fire and enthusiasm? Do you still love it? More so. Realised I enjoy the whole process of playing live music for people, more than I did many of the jobs I had that I retired from. What has changed along the way? Your taste in music, taste in basses? Both, taste in music and basses and gear generally got wider ! Both got wider in taste. Got more into covers, less than originals though it's a treat to play with a good singer-songwriter. Realised I can be better and get myself there. What was the first bass? A black Westone Thunder 1A And what’s the latest? An inexpensive black Thomann special (5-string fretless acoustic) with black nylon tapewounds.

I just got back from a first session with a new rock and blues type band. We are all middle aged and up. The lady time I played bass in a band, the bass was by my knees, but now it's past my waist. I'm old....😩 I played a Sire V5 through a tech 21 VT Bass 500 head into an Orange OBC 115. Really nice sounding, but not a lot of projection at floor level. I might switch out for a TC Electronic k 212 (also a lot lighter). The material was pretty much all new to me; my background is punk and metal but I really miss playing. Some of the stuff had been really difficult to learn , and I need to work on my charting. I'm not sure if this will last, but I'm giving it a few practices to see if it gels.

Thank you @Phil Starr. I think the Deltabass will be ok. I've got a gig on Friday almost immediately after work, and I'm working a long day tomorrow. I'll probably send a signal from my pedal board to the desk and use my cab and the deltabass for front of house. Thank you again. A lot of companies are trying this on lately. I had it when I bought a dehumidifier that was as loud as a Lightening Jet. "You have to send a video to demonstrate the problem". No, I'll send it back. You give me my money back.

Fixed. OP did say politely, after all.

Had a rehearsal today with the local pop classics and northern soul covers band with our new dep drummer which went really well for him. We covered a couple of sets. 2½ hours of playing, 2 hours chat!

There sre no right answers as it all depends on what you want to achieve. I suggest you try a compressor before and after your pedal board and see what happens.

A big festival that goes brilliantly for the whole band, organisers and punters! Back to reality, for the pub and function gigs I'm doing... * a crowd, that nearly fills the place, that dance and with fun banter * no gear issues, operational or transport * bandmates can hear themselves and everyone else without going out ears ringing at the end too much * we all play really well, we entertain, we sound very good and get compliments * a few punters effusively enthusiastically book us for their function and others take our details * we get paid a bonus (very rare)

I have a vision of said singer only able to sing, whilst taking a bath: drums at the back; bass, stage right; guitarist, stage left; old fashioned, roll top bath, complete with mic, centre stage.

I received a pedal bought from Ally today. Delivered in 48hrs. Very well packaged. Responsive comms. Brilliant! Ta!

If you are completely stuck and have a gig coming up I have a Peavey Minimax I could lend you for a couple of weeks. Depends upon where you are in deepest Devon. PM me if you want to take this up, you'd need to drive up to Chard.

You have a singer who takes baths? That's pretty rare. Don't be too hasty.

For the last few years I've played in a church band and it really was ideal for me: * 10am rehearsal, before the gig at 11am, home in time for lunch, no loading in the dark * large car park close to the back door for unloading * nice people, no drunks * free coffee and biscuits * fabulous acoustics 🙂

Distance trading regulations mean you don't even need to prove there is a fault. You have 14 days to return the amp for a full refund but you will have to pay postage unless they offer free returns in their ads. Distance trading regulations in the UK are primarily governed by the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, which replaced the earlier Distance Selling Regulations. These regulations require sellers to provide clear information about goods and services, including cancellation rights, and give consumers a 14-day period to cancel their orders after receiving the goods. which.co.uk autotraderinsight-blog.co.uk Overview of Distance Trading Regulations in the UK Distance trading regulations in the UK are primarily governed by the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. These regulations replaced the earlier Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 and provide essential rights and obligations for consumers and sellers involved in distance selling. Key Features of the Regulations Consumer Rights Cancellation Period: Consumers have the right to cancel an order for goods within 14 days from the day they receive the goods. For services, the cancellation period starts from the contract formation and lasts 14 days. Information Requirements: Sellers must provide clear information before the contract is concluded, including: Description of goods or services Total price, including taxes and delivery charges Payment methods and delivery details Right of cancellation Seller Obligations Pre-Contract Information: Sellers must communicate essential information in a durable medium (e.g., email or paper) before the contract is finalized. Delivery: Goods must be delivered within 30 days unless otherwise agreed. Refunds: If a consumer cancels, sellers must issue refunds within 14 days of receiving the cancellation notice. Exceptions to the Regulations Certain contracts are excluded from these regulations, including: Goods and services valued at £42 or less Financial services (e.g., pensions, mortgages) Contracts for the construction of new buildings Regularly supplied food and drink These regulations ensure that consumers are protected when purchasing goods or services at a distance, promoting fair trading practices. which.co.uk Wikipedia

Literally, a bit of a dick.

I’d suggest it’s worth airing any doubts before making a decision, you might find others feel the same & finding nice people might be half the battle? e.g. what changes might it take to keep you interested (for your own future direction & they probably will ask) That said, I’d understand why you might want to cut & run, it sounds like an experience mismatch too difficult to tackle… Taking the “not enjoying it / want to drop into something established” is probably honest & diplomatic enough?

I put a set of GHS flats on my Cort Jazz. Improved the sound a lot.

Over here it was never clear to me how much of the take on the cover the bands actually saw, unless the bar gave complete control of the door to the band. Daryl

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Call their bluff. Book a gig.

The company that operates the AI music generator site may say this, but I don’t think the law is settled yet as to whether they are correct.

I have LaBella Low Tension Flats on my jazz basses. They sound great.

In the UK there are hardly any pubs or bars that charge on the door, especially for cover bands. People just won't pay for it. They will (to an extent) happily pay inflated bar prices though. I guess it's a psychological thing: paying for "nothing" vs. buying a slightly more expensive beer. That's my view playing in a covers band anyway.