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    ... that was weird...
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    I think I'm coming at this from the opposite end to a lot of you older guys (who have done most of the posting here). I started making the effort to be a regular gigging musician about 5 years ago, I got lucky in some respects as I got in with a wedding band that operates like a franchise so has up to 10 bands out on a Saturday night and therefore always needs musicians. This introduced me to a lot of good people and also allowed me to cut my teeth in the wedding/corporate scene. The skills I learnt there have helped me get more of the high paying gigs (allowing more time to practice) and informed a lot of my original music. I think one of the key differences between those who don't give up and those that do - excluding personal choice and injuries - is that they got in with the better/busier players in town, which leads to better gigs and opportunities, which gives you motivation to do more. I've played with a lot of sub-standard musicians because I wasn't moving in the' good musician' circles at the time. Because I powered through, learned from my mistakes and orchestrated a few situations in my favour, I am now a far more in-demand player. I guess it depends how much bull$#£ you can put up with - hint: it's a lot - and also how self-aware you are. Luck may also play some part in it too...
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    I think I'm coming at this from the opposite end to a lot of you older guys (who have done most of the posting here). I started making the effort to be a regular gigging musician about 5 years ago, I got lucky in some respects as I got in with a wedding band that operates like a franchise so has up to 10 bands out on a Saturday night and therefore always needs musicians. This introduced me to a lot of good people and also allowed me to cut my teeth in the wedding/corporate scene. The skills I learnt there have helped me get more of the high paying gigs (allowing more time to practice) and informed a lot of my original music. I think one of the key differences between those who don't give up and those that do - excluding personal choice and injuries - is that they got in with the better/busier players in town, which leads to better gigs and opportunities, which gives you motivation to do more. I've played with a lot of sub-standard musicians because I wasn't moving in the' good musician' circles at the time. Because I powered through, learned from my mistakes and orchestrated a few situations in my favour, I am now a far more in-demand player. I guess it depends how much bull$#£ you can put up with - hint: it's a lot - and also how self-aware you are. Luck may also play some part in it too...
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    There's no fluff in either the hooks or loops, the loop side has just "fluffy", strands sticking out everywhere
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    No Clover love? Price drop again
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    i have a mono M80 and the guitar tick and although I've only had both for about 4 months the Velcro has lost a lot of its stickiness. Does anyone know how to restore it? On the M80 it's the cable holder and it's the loop side that is showing signs of wear.
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    BumppumB
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    Bump
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    BUMP
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    Bumpety
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    Price drop
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    Up up up
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    Sold!!
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    Price drop to £500 It is with a heavy heart that I am selling my Clover bass. I've had it for almost 5 years and used it for hundreds of gigs and rehearsals but the time has come to move it on. I've started playing short scales and I can't make the jump back and forth, plus I just bought a 60s short scale bass and I need to make the money back! Specs: scale Length - 34 inches Preamp - Delano 3 band (treble, mid, bass) plus 3 position switch (back pick: single coil, series, parallel). pick-ups - Delano single coil at neck, Delano MM at bridge string spacing - its 20mm but its adjustable by 2 mm either way tuners - not sure on the brand but lightweight ones, plus hipshot d-tuner Body - Mahogany Top - Bubinga (maple strip, matching headstock) Neck - hard rock maple Fretboard - rosewood this is a really great bass, lots of sounds available if you want them using the preamp and pick ups. The electronics have some of the best shielding I've ever seen and its always really quiet. Its also the best balancing bass I've ever used, it sits wherever you want it to, plus its really light, about 3.85 kgs. There is some cosmetic damage on the back and around the edges of the body, I've photographed the bigger dings. The bass is currently set up with flatwounds and a fairly high action but it'll go low if you wish. I'll send it in a Reunion Blues Continental gig bag, or if you're near Edinburgh pick up is welcome. I'm not really long for a trade - I'm not gassing after anything at the moment - but you never know! http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/bassist_lewis/library/Clover%20Bass
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    Price drop bump
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    My band does Roxanne at most of our wedding gigs, usually goes down pretty well and any girl in a red dress loves it.
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    I jest. You make my dreams come true by hall and oates
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    Mustang sally
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