Lozz196

From what I’ve seen of professional musicians for one def the ability to get on with people and be easy to work with, the others are hard working and just being fortunate. There are plenty of people out there who are just as good to on with, can play just as good and who have good gear. The trick is finding a whole band made up of such individuals and very importantly having something to offer.

Markbass CMD121P, nice little combo that punches way above its weight. I used to use mine on its own in a band with 2 basses, 3 gtrs, keys and drums and it was plenty loud enough. And there’s the option of adding in a matching extension cab - NY122 - if ever needed.

Like this Tim, a question about purchasing 1 bass evolving into 3 basses being needed, a proper Basschat response, you deserve promotion!

I did, and I did like it a lot. I’d need to play one with a band to make the decision but in theory they tick all boxes - well apart from black/black/P-width maple that is. But I do like the all black/rosewood look so not a dealbreaker by any means.

I keep looking at Mustangs and wondering whether they might be a better fit for my aging & knackered body. I love my black/black/maple Precisions so much but just think maybe for band work the Mustang might be more practical.

That’s the main reason why I just have the same as backup, any issues unplug/plug in, carry on. Too much other stuff going on at gigs to have to sort levels and eq as well as swap instruments.

I’m of the ‘backup is same as main’ mind frame. Admittedly it’s a lesser version, so US for main, Mex for backup. That said when I was doing overseas tours it would be two US that I’d take. I even go to the lengths of the same colour scheme but that’s more down to my ocd than anything else.

Luckily Rosie is one of the songs I don’t have to prioritise. Phew!!

Just part 2 fortunately. Have to admit once I get a bit settled - and once I’ve learned it - I’ll push to add part 1 in as well.

I’ll have to come along once you start gigging

What band is that?

Some pretty good ones, and some unexpected

Well chaps, seeing as I may be more than a bit of a black/black/maple Fender guy I’ve bought myself a Fender Tele Deluxe (twin humbuckers) in the afore mentioned colour scheme for this gig. Whilst I slightly prefer the sound of my Epi SG I’m well aware that I play Fender guitars better so makes sense, plus fits my preferred colouring too.

Well as I’ve just joined a band today on guitar I have to get a backup as only have one, other than that I’ve actually got no plans for any new gear in 2023 other than strings when needed. I wonder how long I’ll manage.

Agree, don’t they know it’s all about me?

So today I was asked to join a punk covers band on the skinny stringed instrument, lead guitar no less. I of course said yes, I’ve known the guys in the band for years, they only do something like 10 or 12 gigs a year and all local so nice & easy. Just gotta learn how to play lead guitar I suppose….

Well if a drive around the North Circular & A10 is doable our very own @gary mac is in Hoddesden. Gary does all of the work that’s beyond me on my instruments, I’d thoroughly recommend him.

Whereabouts are you Ken, many of us know good reliable local people

Me like lots, congrats

I’ve a Mex Player Precision with pau ferro, it’s fairly dark but for me if it’s not maple then the darker the better.

That’s a great line, Steve, a really good groove to it.

Reverse P - makes so much sense.

In my current gigging band no, we don’t socialise as we all live a fair way apart from each other. In my other band, the one that doesn’t gig yes we socialise, we’ve all been mates for years. In fact in this one the being in a band/rehearsals thing is more socialising than being in a band really.

They say that when you like the sound of a cab but want more power get another of the same cab, however I don’t get the feeling that you’re really happy with the 112 so maybe the 115 will suit better.

There will be problems that have taken place solely due to the b word. There will be problems that were already there that it has made worse. There will be problems that were there already that it has had no effect on. And there will be new problems on which it has no bearing or involvement or cause.