cetera

I've been there many times.... I now own many basses.... I couldn't possibly comment

@casapete you were in Epsom last night?!? Damn, I missed it.... literally the only show in driving distance for me

Never wanted to stop, but definitely been through some down periods..... usually when I've dealt with idiots in bands and I start to wonder "why do I bother?" I actually played MORE during Covid..... I used the time to play for MYSELF and learnt many songs that I'd always wanted to know how to play. It was fun because I was feeling a sense of personal achievement and not just learning songs for a band because I HAD to. I even started a low key bass covers channel to record the entire experience, just for the hell of it... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4fUL3cm3mec9PPuWwjxuzA Life, family, work etc all get in the way but I actually find solace in my instrument. If I'm feeling down I often find that picking up my bass, sitting in my room and playing along to a favourite song makes me feel better! If nothing else it's an escape for a few minutes... I'm only playing in a (fantastic) theatre rock show at the moment that does just one big tour a year, so the rest of the time I'm twiddling my thumbs, apart from an occasional function band gig. As a result I'm looking for a local covers band to fill the gaps. It's tricky though.... I don't want to play boring pub blues....but so many of the better, more energetic, pub covers bands don't want a 50+ year old in their band....

Dingwall D-Roc and NG basses. Loved the look and the feel was good. Sounded meh.... then I noticed that everyone paired them with Darkglass pedals to get them to sound half decent.... but then they all ended up sounding the same... Sold them and got more Spectors instead

Yes. You are correct! Mickey Thomas (Starship) was also approached by Chicago.

It's the BB3000S. Not active just a little different... BB3000 Nut width: 43mm Usually 2 knobs (V/T) and a selector switch, some have 3 knobs Made in Japan BB3000S nut width: 40mm 3 knobs (V/V/T) Made in Japan or Taiwan

To be fair, the backing tapes sounded awesome. Vince's voice, not so much...

No vid attached.... but Richard Page played a BB3000 I believe.

Yes, thank you!

Indeed, I meant the warblings/singing of every note around the one she was going for.... that came later in her career.

Great singer, no doubt.... but the over-emoting she passed on to Mariah Scary and the rest puts me off... Now, where's my 'Carpenters - Greatest Hits' gone?

Find his feedback topic (in the feedback forum) and leave him positive vibes there...

Saw that EB-2alike on social media last week. I really like the look of that, especially if it's at a nice cheap price point!

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/eich-bassboard/

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Of course not. I was referring to their own performances. It is absolutely impossible to trace every performance of every song..... and an absolute administrative/processing no-go. It would cost more to research/process/pay than there would be money in the pot.

How else are they supposed to do it? If noone provides the information how can anyone be paid? It's called the 'music business'. If you're a songwriter you need to take care of your 'business'. You can't leave it to someone else.....

Anyway.... these cover bands...... Parasites innit?

Plenty of disinformation on this thread so to put a few things straight: Venues are licensed by PRS/PPL, not the hirer. The 'main' business of the venue is what they are licensed for. A pub may have a jukebox, the radio and/or occasional live bands but if they do not have 'regular' ticketed events then they will just have a 'general' licence. If you regularly play at one of these establishments then you will need to apply for the 'Gigs & Clubs Scheme' at PRS. If you write your own material then you will see a small payment every so often for your trouble. If you play covers then you will reward the original songwriters, as you should... There is also a similar scheme for buskers on the Underground. https://www.prsformusic.com/royalties/live-performance-royalties#:~:text=If members play at a,is performed at the event. If the main business of a venue is ticketed events i.e. concert venue, arts centre, theatre, etc then approx 4% of box office is payable to PRS from the gross. This money is then paid out to the songwriters/publishers of the music performed after a small deduction for processing (under 10% - the lowest deduction of ANY worldwide Rights society). This 4% is SUPPOSED to be raised/paid by the venue (5p on a pint etc) and NOT charged to the band..... however, it often is added to band deductions which defeats the object if you write your own material. However, contrary to what some ignorant people think, PRS is NOT the music police and doesn't have any power to enforce the way a venue raises it's payable PRS licence fee. Also, because ticketed venues are often rubbish at asking for setlists from artists and supplying them on to PRS it is always recommended that for those performances a writer use the online PRS live set list hub to upload their set info. https://www.prsformusic.com/royalties/report-live-performances You're welcome...

V7 looks nice but it needs a 4ohm 2x12.

Yep, it's beautiful! Love mine!

I like the gold, but a silver and or purple would really tempt me....