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As a four piece after we lost our Keys player thought it a good idea to get some root chord tones going under my bass lines bought a bass organ pedal unit you know the sort of thing about an octave came in a suitcase - that lasted about one rehearsal and a few weeks at home trying to rescue some cred. Then down the secondhand music shop it went - toneknob comments spot on you need three legs as well as two heads

My main concern would be them thinking collectively or individually that the PA can be borrowed anytime for projects, Reputation - going out as a ramshackle band could be detrimental to your following and street cred as a local band in its ascendancy if that is a Risk in your case. Dep - Most good established working bands use deps, I would be relieved that they haven't in this case, just in case - younger, better looking, better player and hangs better with the lads Chill - see this as a chance for them to realise all the things you add to the outfit, get a close friend to attend anonymously to check out the performance. make sure they are aware about your concerns for using the PA as a one off.

Thought I'd add to this what i can from my experience 1st class D i got was Markbass LMK ordered at a show about 12 years ago, had to wait for the new kid on the block. It was great never let me down or left me wanting in over ten years with various cabs 2nd was an GK MB500 fusion as back up to the LMK . great amp used mainly for rehearsal and jazz. Great warm amp. EQ presets didn't really suit my cabs ? or basses? to be 1st call. change of cabs to two Acme 4 ohm, left me looking for a stereo amp with 2 ohm capability. bought an SWR SM-500 on here to cover the gigs where two cabs were req. Then got a Mesa Subway D800 to take the strain. Bomb proof design and great depth of tone, Just got the Mesa D800+ for the added footswitch mute and tuner out, also greater EQ flex, Gas again + grass greener etc. So verdict is I would be happy gigging any of these. Gas is the only reason apart from Ohms loading that pushed me to change. Some amps EQ centers suit certain basses and cabs better. and may be able to respond better to room E.Q ing. some shops let you try at home / gig well worth doing if you can. It is the only way to be sure. N.B. An old mosfet amp with a 4x10 cab will always feel good but your back will prefer the class D

Just wonder what sort of music you are playing, Are you all playing at sensible levels and can hear each instrument I have been in some awful rehearsal rooms with hard walls and huge amp and cabs, and you come out with your ears ringing. So if this is the case find one that works for your band. a dead room will give you a chance to hear what is going on and you will not sound so bright but will need more power in the bass and low mids but that sounds like what you are seeking. On the other hand is your amp / combo up to the job, size of speaker - watts. are you struggling

Hi Guys Needs some help on a very fast version of Can't buy me love by Mr Buble. I read fairly well and could do this with the dots written out, but cant impro white space from Chords fast enough to make a good job of this. I have the chart and if you can pick something out of this and write a bass line over the chords, I would be very grateful. not expecting note for note If you fancy this challenge drop me a PM with an e-mail address and I'll fire the chart over.

Can we have a date and a venue then you will know where you really stand. I am interested but dates are key here, half those listed may drop out on a particular date, but twice that may opt in on another. It'll 2019 soon

Nice to hear of good service where ever it happens In 38 years I have not been a D'Addario user, But last year was given some with a purchase. And have noticed since that most basses sold on here are photographed with these coloured ball ends, that must say something. and also notice since putting these on my bass

Hofner I feel is more 2CV And I wouldn't want to play a Limelite in the rain - with vacuum operated wipers But guess most on here haven't driven one of these on the M4 in a thunderstorm

From experience rather than sitting down and considering the scientific view what is happening. I have found volt drop does affect the volume and bass end in particular as this is power hungry. I have experience this several times over the last 30 years on Function band jobs in Marquees usually when the power supply is via a long lead from the house or hotel supply also on generated supplies when other loads are also being drawn off the same cable - caterers, discos, heating lighting etc are using lots of power. Basically Power - Watts = Volts x Amps long cables mean high resistance to that flow and voltage drops off at the far end so you can draw less power out. back to your point I have experience this within a buildings ring main, when beer chillers are running dips when they cut in or the kitchen is right next door and are using lots of power, and noticed the increase in normal power and volume settings when kitchen staff have gone home

I still think of that episode in TV's Shoe-string that sort of broke her into the punk scene, well, Glam Punk. A form of product placement i guess - always fancied her since then. Just found it on the Tube But very sad - Story is about the Bass player who gets thrown off the Pier Maybe that's why i subliminally took up playing the bass, she was looking for a bass player.

Yes Precision for me too Felt the Jazz and Ray had set up issue lots of fret noise more noticeable on all styles I Liked the T Bird handled all styles very well I always liked the Rick until got to played one and have hated them with a passion ever since, but though I should say slapped it had an edge i quite liked. Agree with DrT the Ray can handle more bass into that pickup position and did not show the heft / weight you can get out of these without the bloom Interesting. shame nobody give a shite what ya bass sounds like in the real world

Hi Andy Just picked up on your thread here. She is beautiful Andy, Just promise her you will play it at her Wedding, and get practicing there will be lots of new numbers in the charts by then. Take care all the best.

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Always my fave video this, I wish i was into them at the time. Mani always looks like he is only just holding it together, I never really thought about his sound - I used Elite grounds for some time and loved them but only finger style. I think the Valve amps and the pick and semi hollow body also play a large part.

Shame really good gear, lovely basses too

sounds like a valve to me too, I have changed all of mine when i had one of these for NOS British valves, It does require removing a head sink or trany as i remember at the back of the valves they all sit in their little metal shielding sprung jackets but there is not enough room to pull them out and bend them up and away without bending pins or worse. If that doesn't phase you it is only 4 screws. you can then lift all three out fixed together then removal of each valve is easy. With the power off take off the top cover and have a look and decide if you are up for it.

I bought a good one for the Mrs when she broke a bone in her foot and couldn't stand and sing all night - foot got better and i kept the seat - check Thomann.de It was £100 + but it is a good one fully adjustable and great for sitting gigs because you can be higher than the standard chairs provided, mine has a back important if you need to sit for a whole concert, see below https://www.thomann.de/gb/mey_chair_systems_afsrklah_bk.htm