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The thread was for albums I thought? Stars by Simply red starts with something got me started and that lovely dim chord.

Like many I used to use lots of effects, when in an 80s band. The main time I use effects now a days is for theatre work - quite often is an instruction for a particular effect - eg an envelope, or a "very high frequency chorus" or sim.

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1448999437' post='2919992'] Yeah, but as I'd like someone steady and not committed to other bands etc to save gig clashes etc. I know - I'm an idealist who is willing to compromise (my wife always calls me an oxymoron, or something like that) [/quote] There is something to be said for that - we have not the most technical drummer but he is always available, always rehearses, always knows the songs etc, and that is good for business

We're at a social club in Ipswich - long way to go Good payer though, and suits our music so should go down a storm. Have had to turn down 3 other gigs for NYE already.

[quote name='gapiro' timestamp='1448539771' post='2916235'] Maybe i've just been unlucky with them then. Realistically though, it is good to have some competition to Millers again, after DV shut down. Apart from the likes of Thomann etc! [/quote] Went in again a couple of days ago. All the staff hanging around the counter, chatting, and then they went off to play instruments together. Got a hello on way in but no offers of help or anything Went back in with our female singer later in day and instantly get help

Band I play in occasionally, have a fantastic set of professional musicians. Check out [url="http://www.bluelionband.co.uk/"]http://www.bluelionband.co.uk/[/url] If you decide to contact them, let me know !

Bought rich' double bass Rich top fella, quick to communicate and even drove it over here for petrol money. Top bloke.

[quote name='alibabu' timestamp='1448520840' post='2916041'] On a side note, working in the software industry for more than 25 years, I have learned that anything that is possible in a user interface, the user will do, even if not intended:) a. [/quote] Usually someone like me! I've voted, I had a top 2 and then 3 more that I was torn between.

Bassists are ever the practical lot, no one seems to really care about the actual bass stuff here, just getting back to civilisation!

[quote name='barkin' timestamp='1448476831' post='2915780'] Can't say that's been my experience. I've bought quite a frw bits n bobs from there, and they've always been very friendly and helpful. Most recently I was after a Zoom G1on. The guy told me the price and, with no prompting from me, went away and looked up the cheapest online price and sold me it at that price. No complaints here. [/quote] [quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1448469983' post='2915703'] I can't say i've found that at all. i've never had a negative experience there. I generally find the staff enthusiastic and helpful. i had an amp from them that had a faulty socket and it was sorted rapidly. I also had them ringing around locating me a fender sandblasted which in the end came from europe. [/quote] Maybe i've just been unlucky with them then. Realistically though, it is good to have some competition to Millers again, after DV shut down. Apart from the likes of Thomann etc!

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1448104010' post='2913036'] Gangnam Style has nearly 2.5 billion views. Apparently YouTube had to change their 'views' counter to accommodate this. Who knew? [/quote] You are right - they only had a 32 bit number ( [color=#404040][font=Roboto, arial, sans-serif][size=3]2,147,483,647 ) for it[/size][/font][/color] http://www.koreaboo.com/featured/psy-breaks-youtube-view-counter-gangnam-style/

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1448353060' post='2914599'] A few things to take into account. The charts you have been sent, could possibly need pencil markings when you turn up to rehearsals, things can change: Cuts, amendments, notes need changing, repeats added or taken away, dynamic markings etc. Plus if something goes wrong up on stage, the MD might need you to jump to a new section/bar number, or indeed go back. Depending on what show or panto, the issue of the iPad glowing in really dark scenes. It's not unheard of for directors, producers or lighting teams to place Blue gel over music stand lights. If you get lost on a paper score, there are visual landmarks and cues that can get you back on track, with iPads you are stuffed really. What about any charts with DC or DS al Coda? Charts with repeat bars going BACK to the page before? - It all needs checking out in depth before hand. I have used an iPad on gigs for chord charts if needed, and that works fine, but in a Pit, I would feel uneasy about things going wrong. Good luck with the show. [/quote] Pencil markings are no problem with most of the good softwares out there (I use mobilesheets for most of the function work, which supports tab and chords, and changing of them on the fly,but not tried for dots.) You should be able to save them between shows Good points on the codas/repeats/etc +1 for a pedal I would just print out the score and create some sellotaped parts for those that are needing awkward page turns

See, PMT in Cambridge are generally lacking in the customer services dept, so interesting to hear. I heard through ex staff the owner of PMT is a bit of a scumbag and treats the staff badly but how much of that is bitter ex staff, I dont know. Glad you are all sorted!

We base our rehearsals on cheapest based on time/distance for members, but in terms of recording It really is a case of who I know and reocmmendations. The place we will probably use in our next session will be the place i've always gone because of a stupidly good engineer, and friends with the two owners since before they set it up.... doesn't really help you though.

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1447330564' post='2906730'] About 2 quid will buy you a European to uk mains adaptor. I'd get one of those until they can sort you the proper one out. [/quote] see pic - its a 9v centre positive, not a kettle lead- thats the problem , not the other end?

I contacted [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/12863-jay-bass/"]JAY BASS [/url]as he had a "wanted" advert for the specific bass that my brother was trying to sell (I was about to get him to sign up here and post, but no need! (I've donated to the forum as well to make up for it!))and got them talking. My brother asked me to post the following feedback: Came round next day, very polite, worthy of feedback So here is your first feedback Jay Bass

It depends on the venue though too - I've done nights where I've played everything from funk to blues to rock to reggae to dnb.... Its a great way to get better at listening!

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1446075970' post='2896812'] If it wasn't so far away, I'd be there in a shot. [/quote] same

Intro is very different, but easy enough to learn.... and there are good tabs - eg http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/g/guns_n_roses/sweet_child_o_mine_btab.htm The whole of the song depends how good your drummer is IMHO If you have a drummer who can learn all the stabs etc at the end of the verses etc, and you can as well, it sounds so tight. - eg End of Verse 1 - you have the 4 note run up to the octave, then at the end of the pre-verse/solo1/thing (to verse 2) you have the octave then the 4th/maj3rd riff - and that HAS to be in time with the drums. Its very intricate in the detail and timing - even the second chorus transition to the second repeat - you have to got to hit the timing on that. 3rd solo (after the extra bar) you've got to be hitting the octaves with the drums. So in short - its great IF you and the drummer both take the time to learn it properly.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1444918251' post='2887341'] Local saying around here...70 a nut... meaning min £70 per gig,.... that seems a min fee that people go out for in a pub, which means pay in 2 years has jumped £20 ... Deps charge more as they know they can... until they want your gig...and if regular, they become more flexible..?? [/quote] To be fair, that 50 quid hadn't changed much in the last 30 years prior though.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1444828618' post='2886452'] But if you've had 30-40 yrs of that, you might be a little jaded and put down a few restrictions or criteria yourself. That is understandable as well...? Certain people will NOT play with certain people. I've got plenty of numbers/contacts of prominant players and you don't ring them up for certain gigs. You just don't and if you were to be so silly, you'd not be received again. Credibility is everything, IMO. [/quote] I can't really say I know, as i'm only 28.... I have plenty of contacts too - and know what you mean. EG my day job are looking for a pianist for our christmas party to play background music - I know plenty of keys/piano players but only 2 or 3 who I would consider to have the right style to play background christmas music on their own on piano.

[quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1444813366' post='2886203'] Blue - I guess if the money is your prime motivator then you play anything to earn the bucks. For me, playing music I don't like is a chore and spoils my enjoyment of something I like doing. Music isn't my livelihood - it's something I want to enjoy. [/quote] To me, playing any music is a learning experience and makes me better and more versatile - there is lots to be learnt from the music you dont enjoy playing/listening to.

+1 to many of the posts above - it helps to have one busy and the rest less so. Ie, My Ska band are stupidly busy (5-6 a month most of the time) but if I can't make one I have several deps. The other three bands - one is full of other musos in same boat as me, we gig very rarely but we ahve an absolute blast and enjoy our company. One is no rehearsal gigging band that gigs maybe 5-7 times a year The final one is a new thing and they book gigs 12 months in advance - so easy to work calendar around .

[quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1444329341' post='2882350'] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsCyC1dZiN8"]https://www.youtube....h?v=EsCyC1dZiN8[/url] and no comments about my age or attitude, please. [/quote] I notice that, bar 2 posts (this and one other) everything I've heard on this thread has been the opposite of what I like in a bass tone . Its all really "attacky", which has its place, but not for me. I'm much more a fan of the smooth rounded sound, like this: (John Mayer Trio - Vultures - Pino Pallidino) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNHJBnQTzog or this: (Alicia Keys - If I Ain't got you- Fred Cash Jr.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju8Hr50Ckwk This is one of my examples of a good attacking sound to me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoltwBHXCx8

I just found out that The doors didn't use a bassist live either.... all left hand Probably old news but eh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeARuYV55eA