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[quote name='TheBigBeefChief' post='99609' date='Dec 5 2007, 02:39 PM']I only wish I could open ebay liks from work. It's so frustrating![/quote] +1

Our standard split is 40% for us, 40% headline, 20% support and the opener plays for free, if it's a low turn out then we don't take anything to ensure that the travel costs of the headline are addressed. We charge £3 on the door, the venue takes the bar and provides door staff, we promote and we covered the cost of setting up the PA system (we don't look to cover the costs of this - just to cover maintenance, new leads, stands etc) - we came to the conclusion very quickly that we needed to be in it for the love of it, certainly not the money

okies - am now considering just stripping it back and going for a natural finish - seems a better (easier) idea am rather in the dark with such things so really would appreciate any advice

[quote name='neilb' post='99440' date='Dec 5 2007, 11:20 AM']I managed to get a new bass for the wife last week.......... I thought it was quite a fair swap to be honest.[/quote] Yeah - you would! - I want my bass back!

I'd stongly suggest going to a bass shop and having a good mess around with different basses to see what you like the feel of I've bought a few Peavey Dynabasses (see sig) as I've yet to find a 'better' bass that suits me as well (I wanna try a Tobias though), in a way I feel like I'm missing out as I'm not able to pull a 'ooohhh' bass out of my case (that said, how many in the audience would know anyway?) but what matters most is how well you can play it and getting something that you are comfortable with is paramount. If you then come back on here and say something like 'I loved the feel of a Fender Jazz Aerodyne but....<insert downside here>' then I'm sure there will be some excellent advice to point you in the right direction. As for now, I'd say have a look at the new Peaveys (I've not tried one as yet) but they look like a damn good bass for the money, also you'll not go wrong with a Yamaha (as mentioned)

[quote name='Raggy' post='98830' date='Dec 4 2007, 02:03 PM']Hi Darren Yea would of been good on the 13th. Our last gig there was I think on the first night you ran. But we will return. Steve[/quote] It was indeed (1st March) - but fear not, things have progressed a hell of a lot since then ....and if I remember correctly you were wearing a Nobodys Heroes t-shirt (who just happen to be playing on the 13th)

[quote name='Raggy' post='98809' date='Dec 4 2007, 01:39 PM']Hi all, Have been lurking for a long time (anyone remember Bassworld?), thought i should say hello. Hello. Have been playing on and off for years and am in a Punk/Ska/Indie/PsychoBilly band (www.thekillertones.com). Am using a AeroDyne through a GK 1001 into Mark Bass 4x10 and 2x10 cabs. Though have just got hold of an Ashdown 1150w Head so am thinking of changing for a couple of Aguilar GS 2x12's. Have always thought this was a top site and have picked up loads of hints along the way. Cheers Steve[/quote] Heya Steve Welcome aboard! Good to have another Swindonite on here Darren P.S. Pity you couldn't do the gig on the 13th for us - have fun in the studio

[quote name='steve-soar' post='96956' date='Nov 30 2007, 08:23 PM']Show us some photo's then, so we can make our minds up.[/quote] photos added

aaarrrggghhh - you got it! I saw it, went for it, missed it I love FAL stuff so if you find yourself not using it then I'll take it off your hands My FAL gear: Merlin 50 combo C-40 T combo PA150 head I've been using the PA150 as a bass head for a while - sound sweet using a tube pre-amp (art tube mp / behringer mic200). The Merlin is the guitar combo I always use (in favour of a Marshall and other combo I have) even though the 12" driver is very near death. Never had the joy of using the FAL valve stuff though

[quote name='cheddatom' post='96712' date='Nov 30 2007, 03:01 PM']What a good idea, i've never heard of this before![/quote] Nor had I until I got one from The Flaming Moes (Sweden) earlier this year

Not that it's the most vibrant of music scenes (in the slightest) but it's a gig We work with Swindon Town FC putting on Thursday night gigs in their Legend's Lounge and also with Riff's Bar (Fri/Sat nights). Mainly looking for original stuff (genre not important and we're happy to cover reasonable travelling costs) for Thurs and Fri nights and covers/tributes for Sat night (obviously we'll pay but we'd be looking for your lowest price possible for a first gig and then regular rates & repeat bookings depending on how the night goes) So, if you're interested send details, mp3s, myspace links, etc etc to me personally: darren.coleman{at}gmail{dot}com

bump - c'mon peeps, help me out here

There is certainly some truth when bands are using similar/same kit/backline in soundchecks for support acts being more of a placebo effect thing, but they are important in cases such as 'my' venue as it's 300 capacity and so the backline has a direct influence on FOH (hence me getting mighty f**ked off when peeps turn their levels up after soundcheck) Also, as you mentioned getting the monitor mix right is another factor, it's sometime quite funny when we get bands that arn't used to monitors - most of the soundcheck is spent tweaking the various monitor mixes so it's all 'perfect' - I'm happy to do it, and it's really nice as bands tend to appreciate it, then as the're happy they have a better gig all round If you are confident in your sound and the engineers is not a total eejut then it's possible to avoid a soundcheck and the engineer can then use headphones for quick channel eq's and should be able to get you sorted by the time you're into the first chorus without any effect on the audience - it really does help though if you have a good idea of the foundation FOH eq settings for your band i.e. 'plenty top end and some 1k boost on lead vox, bottom end boost for BV, push top end on lead, bottom end and mids on rythmn, kick should have a crack to it.......'. A technical rider with guide eq's channel mixes and preferred monitor mixes is a godsend - I wish more bands did this, it helps the engineer, cut soundchecks right down, everyone is happier and the band get the sound they want.

[quote name='cheddatom' post='96626' date='Nov 30 2007, 12:52 PM']To be fair though, i've played loads of gigs where there are multiple bands, and everyone was asked to do a sound check, but the sound guy changed all the settings for every band, and never wrote anything down. I fail to see how he manages to remember the levels, let alone the EQ for 4-6 different bands, and to be honest, I don't think he even tries. They normally forget to mic my guitar amp, and probably forget to turn it up when i've mic'd it up 'cos i'm a bassist, and I only deserve a DI. We don't bother sound checking at these kind of venues any more, it's a pointless waste of time![/quote] we normally put on 3 bands on a night - I can't remember the last time I wrote anything down - but yeah I do remember the settings - where there are major changes in the eq I will tend to use another channel on the desk, also the headline act checks first and thereafter it's only a really a case of remembering what was altered which seems to come naturally - also the eq (both channel and FOH mix) settings taken in soundcheck will alter a little later in the night for the actual performance due to the change in atmosphere (air pressure/humidity), temperature, bodies (absorbing sound) in the room etc

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My latest purchase, yet another Peavey Dynabass (International Series) Bought on ebay, the description said green but in fact it's blue (well, it's supposed to be like a turquoise fading out to blue), I was hoping to get a green one to go with the red and blue ones I have already. It seems to play well (got it yesterday only had 2 mins with it so far) but looks like it's spent many a year getting sun bleached, so to be fair to the seller if I didn't know better I'd prolly also describe it as green (photos were poor quality so was hard to tell from those). First impressions, I'm not liking the 'fade' especially as I have the unfaded version already. So, what to do? a.) Sell it on, got it at a good price so with some good pics and an honest appraisal I'd cover the cost and get a couple of beers out of it b.) Satisfy my desire to customise something (and give my old Vester a chance to stay original) and strip it down and repaint it myself c.) Leave it as it is and go with the flow of the aged look Any hints/comments/warnings/guidance/beers/kebabs will be appreciated Edit: photos added

Just received a hard case from Merton - thought that it would be a simple matter but no, granted it was excellent value for money (was a freebie), excellent communication, delivered on time (and tracking number provided) on a date to suit - it's certainly more than fair to say that Merton's conduct was nothing short of excellent The problem is the item itself, I had assumed from the description that the case that I was getting an old beat up article that would do as step up from a softbag for my backup bass to live in on the rare occasions that I take it out - but what I got was something rather different, it's an old case but a true beauty that suits my peaveys perfectly, of the fine line that attempts to seperate mojo from damage this if pure 100% uncut mojo (in flashing neon with musical notes dancing around it and a 1920's New Orleans jazz band playing beneath it) - yeah, I know I might be getting a bit OTT about a case but never seen anything that I've connected with before and then one for free knocks on my door! So needless to say, my simple plans are in a mess - I was quite happy with my Hiscox case but now I have no choice but to let it gather dust and only get let out for the odd backup duty Merton - I hope that you're happy with the chaos you've caused! P.S. Thanks a plenty!

Arrrggghhhh!!!!! I really do find this kinda behaviour annoying! Being a soundman myself - the soundman's job (in a live situation) is that of _sound reinforcement_, in a studio where a producer is involved then there is a factor of 'making you sound good' (in terms of changing your sound). In a live situation it should be a case of making the sound the best it can be with the given elements - not feckin' changing it to suit! Of course sound is subjective (I tend to be bass heavy - wonder why? *grin*) but the soundguy is there as a medium between performer and audience, using eq to ensure that all elements are balanced, layered and well defined - not try to redefine things Yeah, this is a touchy subject for me! - I take pride in my engineering and enjoy the regular comliments, it's not rocket science and I just don't get 'engineers' that seem to think themselves as something from the planet krypton - tossers! Now, I'm ranting there also the guitarists (and bassists) that think that soundchecks are just a passtime for me and when they get on stage for their main performance the first thing they do it turn up their volume and f**k up the sound......no, I'll save that rant for another time

[quote name='Merton' post='95999' date='Nov 29 2007, 10:10 AM']Vester Stage Series Jazz. Still got it, strung with flats for the occasional jazz gig.[/quote] I have one of those (and still deciding what to do with it) My first one was a hand made jobbie (and I mean all hand made - right down to the brass knobs) - truly excellent bass but I never appreciated what it was at the time (never learned to play a note on it) - sold it complete with hard case, head and cab for £200 at still cry about the loss to this day!

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