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    The minefield that comes from being in a band

    in General Discussion

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    [quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1384124797' post='2273137']
    So I've been in and out of bands now since pretty much day 1 of picking up a bass over 10 years ago now. The first few were your typical teenage lets make a lot of noise trying to replicate our favourite songs played badly! But as time went on and I learnt more and more I began to find better musicians to form bands with, however I've never had the luck of doing more than 25 gigs in a band, mostly over 2 or 3 years. Every band I've been in hasn't had anyone who has kids or a mortgage etc. but NEVER takes off!? Since the age of 14/15 I've always made certain, that my bands aren't cover bands, I despise playing someone else's music live and for a payment, I just don't like it, I have fun and enjoy playing the songs but just not live, it's just not me at all. I'm very creative and produce songs like clockwork, which is exactly what I want to be doing, expect with a band who are as serious as myself, as determined to make the most of a good thing and really push it on and try to make it our major source of income.

    Perhaps I'm too pushy or determined? Maybe I'm just a bad judge of character musically? I just don't know, all I know is, I want a band, I want a band who write and record and gig and allow me to have a creative outlet and some great fun with some good people.

    Rant over.
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    Round where I live if you don't play 'the cheesy run of the mill covers' you'll not gig very often.....if it's the pub circuit your doing??? play covers my friend....I know you said you despise this but after many years and many bands this is all the average punter wants....they want a few beers and maybe a dance to something they know....If your after making it great I wish you all the best....Cheers Bob.

    Can anyone Recommend Good Combo??

    in Amps and Cabs

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    Hi Folks, Just started playing Bass again.....Not ready to take the plunge just yet gigging wise.....although I did play about 10 years ago.....Ideally i'd like to play Blues, Rock/Blues, RnB, Soul ect.......So looking for a decent Combo for future.....currently playing thro' a Marshall Bass State 65w.....which I bought for Home use and possibly Rehearsals? Any help would be greatfull and much appreciated......I don't really fancy a half stack as i'm limited to space ect.....hope to hear from you, Thanks Bob.

    Hi. Quick intro.

    in Introductions

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    [quote name='Johnm93' timestamp='1383689958' post='2267834']
    Hi thebigyin - yeah, light it isn't but has a nice sustain, at least.
    [/quote]
    You'll find a lot of those old 'Jap' copies on the heavy side....but still good as most stuff that comes out of Japan. I'm playing a mid 80s (I think) Jap Fender Jazz but it's quite light and has a lovely tone.....a tad high on the action but nothing that hinders it's playability it's a tad battered but it's my pride and joy at mo'.....as I've just got back into playing again after a break....I bought a nice Squier cv Bass a couple of years ago but sold it after a few months.....but missed the Bass and hopefully make a big effort this time to get gigging again maybe next year....Cheers Bob.

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