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    Holiday Camps

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1340802500' post='1709784']
    a particularly lovely & stacked BC (EDIT Bluecoat not Basschat :P ) took part and was across that swamp and starkers in seconds flat :gas: Happy days :lol:
    [/quote]

    A definite PRO!! :gas:

    Holiday Camps

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='pnefc42' timestamp='1340797796' post='1709682']
    Pros:
    Regular work
    Short set (we only play for an hour as you're a component of the evening's entertainment programme)
    In house PA

    Cons:
    Lots of hanging about (we have to be set up & soundchecked before 6 but don't play till about 9.30 - 10ish due to afore mentioned entertainment programme)
    Required etiquette is similar to weddings as opposed to pub gigs (ie a more professional approach is needed but not a problem if you're already used to it)
    Agent will take their cut (these types of gig are always done through agencies)
    [/quote]

    We do quite a few weddings so we're used to these cons. You're right though, they are a pain, especially agency fees

    Holiday Camps

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='El Bajo' timestamp='1340797433' post='1709669']
    Expect lots of kids running around all over the place and parents not giving a cr*p about it. Alos parents getting exceptionalty drunk.

    Go for 80s party tunes such as Wham or Black Lace. Agadoo for the kids. And if you get the whole room on the floor singing We Are Sailing...
    [/quote]

    All things that we're concerned about!! Don't knock it til you try it I suppose!

    I'd be up for doing these gigs if the money is right. If they work out no better than weddings after travel etc then I'd be inclined not to. Hopefully we'll get more weddings :lol:

    Holiday Camps

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    My wedding band is thinking about branching out into the Holiday Camp circuit...

    We were offered a gig at Butlins Minehead but rejected it due to short notice and current lack of appropriate material. Learning suitable songs is no problem for us, we're more concerned about how worthwhile they would be, especially with having to travel from Cornwall... is it worth it?

    Does anybody here have experience of holiday camp gigs? Are they worth it? All advice would be greatly appreciated :)

    Newbie to effects!

    in Effects

    Posted

    [quote name='mrdirtyrob' timestamp='1339497540' post='1689216']
    I use an MXR M-80 for pretty much the same thing. Very handy to have one pedal that can give a bit of grit, EQ and is a DI as well.
    [/quote]

    +1 I use my DHA VT-1 EQ for that.

    My advice would be to play around with your Multi-effects first to see which effects you need/want/like. My first effects unit was my Korg AX3000B which is being picked up and delivered to pasteurs new this week! Now I have just ordered another, smaller multi-fx in the Zoom B3 which I will use for all the more outlandish effects which I may need once or twice in a set and will fit on my pedalboard without necessitating buying loads more pedals.

    Have fun! :D

    "Real bass players don't use picks"

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1340568216' post='1706425']
    What's all this 'I don't mind people using picks' and 'I'm OK with people using picks' and 'Sure, use a pick if you like'?
    I'm not asking anyone for permission! I don't give two SHlTS [i]who [/i]thinks it's OK or not for me to use a pick! And that's swearing. Get laminated, you perverted fingery freaks! I'll do what I damn well like!! :lol:
    [/quote]

    ^ THIS.

    Korg AX3000B

    in Effects For Sale

    Posted

    SOLD!!

    [quote name='MB1' timestamp='1340122690' post='1699485']
    MB1. B)
    P.S.....".Happy (Not Local) Birthday!...Hope you get lots of Precious Things!"
    [/quote]

    It wasn't at all bad thanks! Didn't do a lot really, just had some fish cakes ;)

    Thoughts on Hartke?

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1340193917' post='1700723']
    These chaps turn up a lot in practice rooms round this way, and to be brutally honest I find them really hugely underpowered and underwhelming, to the point of struggling to keep up with a drummer not using knitting needles and a guitarist with rawk in mind.

    May just be me though.....
    [/quote]

    Probably a practice-room-amp thing. I always found similar with the Trace Elliot's at college. Public rehearsal rooms are gear graveyards!

    Thoughts on Hartke?

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    From my experience using a HA3500, you need to twiddle with the EQ quite a bit for the best sound (all subjective of course). Although this one was the resident rig as a jam night, some nights it sounded fantastic and full and others it sounded thin and twangy. I find it a tad on the plonky side too, but I think again this is down to EQ. I'd buy one in a heartbeat for the right price though!

    "Real bass players don't use picks"

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='garethfriend' timestamp='1339796214' post='1694712']
    real players know when which style is more appropriate.
    [/quote]

    +1

    I've always used both since I first started playing. When I'm jamming I tend to use fingers more but with my bands ATM I find most of the time that a pick is required for that extra kick

    Korg AX3000B

    in Effects For Sale

    Posted

    Good condition. Has been gigged so has a few minor scuffs but is in full working order.

    £80 plus postage

    Photos available on request (haven't figured out how to post photos from my iPhone!)

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