mrtcat
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IMO bass player should always be stage left unless drummer is a leftie in which case reverse it. Makes eye contact etc easier as there's less cymbals in the way and most drummers don't sit perfectly straight as they tend to angle very slightly towards snare and hi hat. If playing with two guitards it's always best to split them to either sides of the stage to stop their egos banging together and starting fisticuffs.
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Speakers are now taken but the mixer is still very much up for grabs. Will include power lead. -
One song as an encore is acceptable if punters really want it. After that I just tell them if they want more then come to our next gig. Then point them in the direction of the mailing list sign up so they know when next gig is.
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Right clearout time. I have two Peavey PV215 main pa cabs to go. They're well gigged and pretty roadworn but they're in 100% working order. Our band name is sprayed on the grills but could easily be sprayed over. They have 2 15inch drivers and a horn in each cab. They have served me very well and at this price they'll be a bargain for someone. SPEAKERS SOLD PENDING USUAL Im after £60 for the pair collected. Can't post as they're way to big and postage will probs cost more than they're worth. [attachment=75917:Mar_047.JPG] [attachment=75918:Mar_048.JPG] [attachment=75919:Mar_049.JPG] Also up fpr sale is our Behringer mixer. It's a Behringer UB2442 FX-Pro. Basically a pretty basic mixer with built in effects. Behringer say it's a 24 channel mixer but that's crap. There are 10 mic pre ins and a few stereo ins that make it a 12 channel. All in full working order with no issues. Been well used and has proven very reliable. A new Mackie mixer makes this one redundant. **After £50 for this too**(price dropped). Could post for an extra £20 but prefer collection. [attachment=75920:Mar_051.JPG] [attachment=75921:Mar_052.JPG] I'll knock £10 of if you want the lot. Very happy to demo both working just PM me and let me know when suits. I'm in Oxfordshire just off M40.
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Kinda expected the "credit debate" but like has been said it's each to their own. Some people use credit cards, some have mortgages, some buy cars on finance and nobody frowns at that even tho they all incur interest. Martin Lewis has always encouraged interest free deals as long as you're responsible. Seems some retailers are more flexible than others as to what you can take the finance on with some sticking to the instrument only. I guess this thread should have been titled "what peices of kit are people craving?" the mention of finance has kind of distracted a few people.
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Everything in your target genre is do-able with enough practice. We find that Paranoid by black sabbath bridges many age groups and is mega simple. Blink 182's all the small things is pretty easy too.
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Here's the crimbo tune I was talking about: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=115070&hl=Christmas"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;hl=Christmas[/url] I gather def leppard chap uses plenty of pedals. I love tha fact that he not only play but he plays really well!
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Check out bill clements on youtube. He's incredible and a total inspiration to all. There was also a christmas tune on this forum played by a chap with one arm. He outshone Mark King if I recall (floodgates open!!)
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[quote name='4 candles' post='1175219' date='Mar 24 2011, 08:57 PM']some advice. If you cant afford it now. then you cant afford it. advice 2. out of debt, out of danger advice 3. never a beggar or borrower be advice 4. a great bass player can make a cv squire sound better than a poor player with an Alembic Just my 2 pennies worth Regards Mark[/quote] Wise words indeed. I am very anal with money and very in control so to me it is a very useable method for aquiring needed kit.
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[quote name='Lozz196' post='1173736' date='Mar 23 2011, 07:47 PM']As an Ampeg fan, I`ve been more than happy with my TC Classic 450.[/quote] Traded an Ampeg SVT6pro (1100w @ 4ohm) for a TC Classic 450. The TC is far far better and can dial in any sound from gritty to warm to clean very easily. It puts out an alarming amount of volume too (never had it past half way and seems much louder than the ampeg) and is super light.
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I had a 700RB and it was great - kinda regret selling it. Also not a bulky heavy amp when compared to the competition so I'd go with that if it were me.
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SM57 all the way for me. I generally have that clanky middly live sound and a kick mic just doesn't cope that well with it.
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Niiice choice. If it were me I'd get a shop to order one in and put deposit down b4 end of the month so I could qualify for the interest free. *mrtcat is not advising anyone to take out a loan or credit deal and therefore accepts no responsibility for people who gets into financial trouble and whatnot*
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Some people just don't have stage charisma. Our singer has a cracking voice but has no mojo. The drummer and I do all the banter which is ok but would be killer if our singer could lead the line!
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Lol should have explained better. What I meant is: If you're over 25 what are you gonna get using Take It Away before the window of opportunity closes at the end of this month? I'm real sad to lose this service as I've used it lots - it has also really helped me boost my credit score to pretty much the highest level.
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Following on from jonthebass's thread about the end of the Take It Away scheme for all over 25's I thought I'd find out what people want for their last interest free supper! I just picked up a Mackie Onyx 1640i mixer from PMT in Oxford so I'll be recording gigs from here on in! Let us know what you're after!
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Nobody fancy this pre EB Stingray then?
mrtcat replied to stingrayPete1977's topic in General Discussion
Nah, could get a new one for that money -
I personally had GAS real bad for ages and kept changing but it genuinely was because I wasn't totally happy with what I had. Some amps sounded good but were very complicated, some were very heavy and some were just crap. I eventually spent some serious money on a really nice amp / cab and the gas has been gone ever since. I guess what I'm trying to say is that for me I should have bitten the bullet and stumped up for a quality rig right at the start rather than do the keep trading up as it has cost far more in the long run. To the OP - it's really cool that you found your perfect amp but I might suggest that most on here would be pretty stoked to have some nice aguilar kit behind them too
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Even pay split between function band members
mrtcat replied to harvey1-8's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Jambo10' post='1174015' date='Mar 23 2011, 10:39 PM']Im thinking your chat is long overdue!![/quote] lol having just re read my own post I'm inclined to agree -
Do it!!! There's rarely the perfect time to get out there. Don't worry about gear people won't worry about that initially. Age won't matter to most and a keen 18yr old will be a breath of fresh air in many bands. Good luck
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Even pay split between function band members
mrtcat replied to harvey1-8's topic in General Discussion
Workload split in my band is like this: I book 99% of gigs I own PA I produce paperwork and posters I set up / pack down PA (singer pretty good at helping out) I sort set lists I arrange practice venue I record and mix demos I liase with venues / customers I make stage backdrop etc I own lights I set up / pack down lights I play bass Singer sings Drummer drums Drummer complains "drum sticks aint cheap y'know" Guitarist drinks and plays guitar Cash gets split evenly...............................................hmmmmm time for a chat methnks! -
About two years ago we reluctantly took on a drummer who would only do paid gigs. A great drummer and a nice guy but it put us under a lot of pressure. Two years on we now have heaps of really well paid gigs which we would never have gone for without his demands for cash. In hindsight he has forced us to get our arses in gear and make the band work.
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What sort of PA do you use? In terms of controlling sound a decent pa is invaluable IMO. I much prefer to work with lower volumes on stage and use the pa to make a decent mix out front. If you can get to using pa for all instruments even in a small venue you'll gain a lot more control. In our band we play pubs etc and run a guitar, bass, drums (just kick in small pubs) and vocals thru the pa. Our guitarist has a small 60w 1x12 combo which is more than loud enough for even very large pubs. I think the whole 1/2 stack thing is ridiculous in a pub as most amps sound better cranked up and a 1/2 stack cranked in a pub is just silly. I use a lo cut filter (removes everything below 75hz) on everything but the bass and kick. Doing this cleans up a lot of mud and also takes a lot of strain off the power amps. Its also important to eq any subs (if using them) so that they deal with the frequencies that the bass amp doesn't. Having a bass amp and pa sub competing at the same frequencies can cause all sorts of muddyness. Overall volume is no louder than without the pa but it's so much easier to eq everyone without upsetting them. Backline amps serve purely as a monitor for the players. It also makes stage levels more sensible.
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This may not be the most helpful input but if it were me I'd be taking them back to the dealer and looking at having them replaced. It may be a bad batch or it may be that they're not up to the job either way powered speakers are meant to make life simpler so I wouldn't settle for poor quality. Especially when they clearly weren't cheap and there's some good kit out there.
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I find the show they put on great as is their music,imagination and use of effects. The singing does however get slap bang on my tits after a few songs.
