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[quote name='bilbo230763' post='209687' date='May 30 2008, 03:27 PM']Chaka Khan's 'Ain't Nobody' (all beat and no groove),[/quote] In my band we make it groove. In fact I think its got a pretty cool syncopated bass line. Certainly it's challenged the whole band in trying to play it cohesively. The bassline needs spot on timing though, which I don't always manage to nail if I play it when I'm tired. [quote name='bilbo230763' post='209687' date='May 30 2008, 03:27 PM']This isn't about what the punters want. This is about doing the thing as superficially as possible and still getting away with it. Two rehearsals and you're gigging because you've all done it 1,000 times before.[/quote] For us as a band, it's not about the music so much as its about providing a setting for the punters to enjoy themselves. We're not getting away with anything if the punters don't enjoy themselves. Last Saturday we had our crappiest gig ever, but the punters still had a good time although the whole wedding was appallingly organised. On Tuesday we had our best gig ever, the punters went mental - it was like being at a rock concert. Same set both times. We've found the song choice is generally less critical so long as they hit the right mood. But its helpful to stick some new stuff in with the old stuff to broaden the appeal of our sets.

I would volunteer our band for that gig (assuming we're affordable) but we're already doing a wedding that day. However, if you can PM me the details of your gig and the budget I might still be able to hook you up.

Welcome, pull up a sofa and have a cold one. The footie's about to begin.

For me, yes. When I plugged the Cutlass into the V8 and EBS 212neo and gigged it the first time it was hitting the g-spot quite nicely. G=groove BTW. Hopefully might get a similar reaction from the Shuttle 6.0, EBS and Smith bass.

I'm fortunate in that (touch wood) I have no regrets about stuff I've sold on apart from one time when I sold a graphite necked stingray I had put together and it was snapped up in 3 hours. Should have whacked another £150 on that I think...

Look what I found: [attachment=9049:0006open.jpg] [url="http://www.musicgadgets.net/2006/12/27/scott-french-travel-guitar/"]http://www.musicgadgets.net/2006/12/27/sco...-travel-guitar/[/url] Looks a lot like the Status Streamliner.

[quote name='loafer' post='206353' date='May 26 2008, 09:17 AM']My amp is a locally made 12" 100w combo, very cheap but I love its clear sound reproduction.[/quote] Mmmm, do you have any pics to share?

I can't see a reason why not.

[quote name='deekay911' post='205283' date='May 23 2008, 10:13 PM']Here you go.... [/quote] LOL Squallypuckerdoo! Bonza mate, no worries!

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='205198' date='May 23 2008, 07:40 PM']At the risk of getting shouted at; I'll play through anything I can hear [s]over the rest of the band[/s] well in the stage sound. All the technical and sonic nuances tend to get a bit lost in some rehearsal and stage situations because of the sheer number of variables involved[/quote] But at least if it sounds like crap, you'll be able to make sure its efficiently produced.

[quote name='BB2000' post='205114' date='May 23 2008, 05:07 PM']US models will work fine in the EU. There is a distinct design for Australia.[/quote] Oh someone please post a pic of an upside down amp...

[quote name='chris_pokkuri' post='205068' date='May 23 2008, 03:58 PM']Hmmm, now I am thinking maybe a 2x12 and a 2x10. Anyone have any experience playing with this setup?[/quote] Right now, it would be my ideal set up as a pair of neo cabs.

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On my cutlass and stingray I have the following : bass +75%, treble +50% or less depending on how old vintage-y I need the sound.