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[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1464945462' post='3063938'] For the rockers... [/quote]

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1464885883' post='3063557']...Does your set list reflect where you are based? [/quote] It used to, decades ago with the variety band. Only a few US-UK hits, for the Rock segue and twist stuff; most of the rest was Le Sud, Amsterdam, Eddy Mitchell, Sardou songs, and a couple of Musette sessions (La Paloma, tangos, polkas...). Later, for weddings and such, the duo I played in had a slightly more eclectic set, including 10cc, and even finishing the evening with Court of the Crimson King and A Saucerful of Secrets..! Now finishing off as best as I can with our two lads and a couple of chums, the Pop/Rock repertoire is more modern still, featuring Radiohead, Bashung, RATM, Muse, Smashing Pumpkins, Noir Désir and more still. The 'Frenchies' in there are because they're good, not because they're French. If we knew of a decent Bolivian number (we don't..!), we'd do it. We're not particularly concerned with what folks want; we just do as best we can with what we want to play to them. We've never been chucked out, and often asked back. Disclaimer: we're not interested in becoming a band to dance to (although folks do...). We could handle a seated concert just as well as an open-air village fête; folks seem to like it, where- and whenever. It's the ambiance created that works, where we're concerned. Maybe just lucky, but what numbers we play seems to matter little; we do 'em all well.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1464886614' post='3063572']...[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]you've tried it Andy, how does it feel/play??[/font][/color] [/quote] "Rotten, so I burned it. " ... ...

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1464809915' post='3062848'] How about a heft acronym competition? I'll start. Habitually Expressed Facile Technophilia. [/quote] Heavy Equipment Flapping Trousers.

[quote name='Agwin' timestamp='1464799974' post='3062712']... Is it possible for Assambique to withdraw/delete his single vote and re-vote a three header? - Just a thought [/quote] What, like, instead of incurring the death penalty..? Spoil-sport..!

Could you not reduce the volume of the high-level basses with their own volume control..? Either touch it no more, put a discreet mark as a guide, or have a compensating resistor fitted, once and for all..?

[quote name='SubsonicSimpleton' timestamp='1464787545' post='3062528']...other body parts... [/quote] [url="http://youtu.be/CXTtXU34I4A"]Manitas de la Bitas ...[/url]

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1464786904' post='3062512'] Speaking of which for next month if I plugged two basses into one amp and played them at the same time is that ok or a sneaky way to get around the one track rule? [/quote] If that's your normal 'plug in and play' routine, why not, but you'd be better served getting a contract in a circus, I'd suggest. There [i]are [/i]those that play with their feet, so I suppose it's physically possible. Please declare these technical details when submitting, though, so that folks can recognise that there is something special going on. (Actually, judging from the racket from some here, I think they already [i]do [/i]play with their feet..! )

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1464786680' post='3062503']... The Pretty Things... [/quote] Ah, Twink..! He's unlikely to be able to clamber to the top of the PA to mime jumping off any more..! Fond memories, heady daze...

Does the London Symphony Orchestra count in the 'revolving door' category..? Or maybe it's the conductor that carries the renown..? Why should rock bands be different..? Should the Beatles have stopped when Macca died..?

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1464786207' post='3062494']...Not one for blowing my own trumpet. [/quote] But... but... but... I thought this was for bass only..?

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1464781441' post='3062418'] Just a thought, but does anyone vote for themselves?... [/quote] Technically difficult to prevent, and eventually self-defeating in such a poll, as all such votes would cancel out (assuming that all did it, which they could...). It could work in one's favour, but where's the 'glory' in 'winning' in that way..? One is only fooling oneself, in the end. Is the prize really that valuable..? (Well, if it's the clamour of admiration from eager BC members, I suppose the draw [i]is [/i]rather strong. Hmm... Maybe I'll consider it, then, just as long as I'm the only one... )

How do these 'phones deal with an active bass, which uses the 'stereo' aspect for its power switching..? 'Normal' 'phones use the stereo for L - R. What happens with these 'phones when plugged into a normal stereo source..? Is there a mode switch on 'em or something..? Seems odd to me that they could serve both purposes... Edit: Ah, I see there's and adapter plug, probably from 3.5 stereo to 6.3 mono for the bass socket. Jolly good, that's alright then.

Good afternoon, Tim, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] ... to the forum. Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share (... but you knew that anyway, didn't you..? ).

[color="#222222"][font="Arial, sans-serif"]And the winner is... Mornats..! Well done, sir..! [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167486] Here, then, is your Winner's Certificate (download and save as pdf file, then proudly print and frame...) ...[/font][/color] [attachment=220420:BC_Chal_Cert_2016_05.pdf] [font=Arial, sans-serif]... which looks like this (but bigger, of course..!)...[/font] [color="#222222"][font="Arial, sans-serif"] [/font][/color]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1464703834' post='3061582'] I like that! Let me figure out how long I need it to be and I'll order one. [/quote] 99m..? ...

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1464691742' post='3061404']... These days I only offer black... [/quote] Would a piece of heat-shrunk colour tube at each end be an option for those wishing to identify cables by colour..? Just a thought. No qualms with 'Quality First'; you've already 'nailed' that aspect.

+1 for OBBM. Maybe ask for coloured sleeving, if extra visibility is required..? (Two identical topics have been merged into one, for clarity...)

Good afternoon, MisterT, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] ... to the forum. Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Good afternoon, Eero, and ... ... to the forum. Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. There are a fair few on this forum from Scandinavia, so you are far from alone.

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[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1464511572' post='3059894'] Please be aware that IP includes all forms of design, art and development. So this includes music, art, software any designed products etc. An interesting viewpoint for a musician and software developer. [/quote] Fully aware, but with a different (broader..?) approach to what constitutes 'work to be paid for'. Not a current view, I'll admit; it has already been subject of BC discussion, so needn't be repeated here. 'Interesting'..? That's doubtful.

[quote name='BasicBird' timestamp='1464509584' post='3059873'] My bass cab has removable whees. why ?... [/quote] Some manufacturers provide for those wishing to stack cabs, one on top of t'other, and, as it's not much more bother than having fixed castors, allow the option of removing them. Is there a sonic advantage, with or without..? No; none at all. Keep the benefit of portability and retain the wheels. In some cases, I've removed castors when filling a tour bus chock-a-block; the castors took up space I needed. A rather rare case, however. I keep mine on, all of the time, now (I've a bigger van... ) Edit: I remember a sloping stage, once, which was 'fun', chasing after all the wheeled gear. They're not all brakeable, y'know..!

[sharedmedia=core:attachments:167485] When you win the Lottery, you'll be able to afford decent ear protection, as well..!

Thanks for the clarification; that looks to be just fine and dandy. No, you'll not need a dedicated bass amp, but be a little bit cautious in the volume levels used. Hifi gear is not as tolerant as gigging stuff when subjected to extreme playing conditions. At 'normal' domestic volume, it should be fine. That's pretty decent gear; t'would be shame to abuse it. Enjoy.