Damonjames

[quote name='bassist_lewis' timestamp='1389563168' post='2335623'] Just want to be clear, I'm not judging people that decided against it, as RussFM pointed out you can buy better gear more easily with a consistent salaried job - as well as pay for a car, ironically without which it's very difficult to make a living from music! I just see myself being a much happier making a living entirely or predominantly from music [/quote] Being happy NOW does not always make for being happy later! Not sure of your exact situation, but paying a mortgage, running a car or two, buying food/formula/nappies/clothing for kids (should you go down that path) may not be easy. Having said that, there is no amount of money to offset being desperately unhappy in your job! If music really is what you want, maybe look at a music degree at uni. Your Playing and knowledge will only benefit and that could open up some other "career" jobs to you. Teaching comes to mind immediately

Haha, me too! Ironically, my payment cleared about two hours ago!

It's such a shame, I have been buying/selling for years on eBay, and put thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars/pounds through their hands, and this is the way it's panned out. Gumtree I find tedious, and there is nowhere near the level of stuff on there. The email system is a downright joke, it's been taking a full day just to get the email to say that my question has been sent. Thanks to the mods for the edit, it was probably a touch inappropriate, I was livid this afternoon when I posted!

I have 100% positive feedback!

I have just found out that PayPal are withholding my funds from an eBay sale of an item for what I can only gather, is I have 1-3 day handling time and a 1-3 day delivery time (2nd class recorded). I would hardly describe this as unfair, unrealistic or excessive times. I AM NOT AN EBAY BUSINESS! They are quick enough to TAKE your money, and through talking with the purchaser, the funds have left his account! This is just obscene money grabbing, I have NO negative feedback in the 7 plus years I have been buying/selling on eBay and now they spring this crap. Sorry for the vitriol, me think this will be the last time I use either service. Mods, feel free to edit as appropriate, just had to vent!

Awesome stuff mate, enjoy a pint of bitter for me next week! that's a dangerous place to have a rehearsal.... Think I'd end up in the bar instead!

What sort of cover you playing dude?

Yep, that's the one mate, it's also known as "gods waiting room" hahah. It's a great little pub, although some of the locals are sadly passing away.

Great stuff Andy, welcome back! I think I know the pub you are referring to, its where my father in law drinks on a Tuesday!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1389091030' post='2329684'] On of the songs we leant was "Prime Mover" by Zodiac Mindwarp. [/quote] 😄 Awesome tune, those guys are textbook Cock rock! My personal favourite is Back seat education though!

Depending g on how much time I have, I generally like to listen and figure it out by ear, to me it's more accurate and keeps you sharp. The trouble with this I find is that I'm in a grunge cover band, and sometimes the bass can be a fair way back in the mix which can make picking the exact lines out more difficult. If I'm tight for time ill check youtube, as previously stated, there are some awefull versions and some really good if not actual lessons from the artist. Personally I find trying to watch, listen and play a bit overwhelming and prefer to just do it by ear. There is no substitute for repetition though!

Yeah I've noticed that too. To be fair, I always scroll past the guide price anyway because if there are multiple items its the grand total price at the top.

If you have an iPhone or ipad try the clear tune app. Will probably need an amp, but will do the job for home rehearsal and only cost a few quid from the app store

Try getting in touch with matamp. They make a neo 610 that is true 8 ohms (I have just sold mine), if they are the light weight alternative then bugger me! I don't think there is such a thing as a lightweight 610. Unfortunately it's te price you have to pay if you want to shake walls with one cab. I have just replaced it with a gallien krueger 212 and 115 neo cabs, and to me it is more clear and punchy and equally as wall shaking. Plus it fits in my mondeo boot without having to unclip the back seats (whichever taking the baby seat out!)

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1388754151' post='2325586'] Yes, I think so too. The people who make best use of the limited health resources we have are those who shout loudest. Tell your GP you are now at the end of your rope, your condition is worsening, it's affecting your quality of life as a musician (and generally), and INSIST on a referral to a specialist. Refuse to leave until this happens. Your GP will do it just to get rid of you, they only have 10 minutes allotted for each appointment. In any case you have a right to a proper diagnosis at least. [/quote] PLEASE, just go and see another GP, take a tent and pitch it in their office and refuse to leave! Fight for YOUR quality of life. You are 32 and ready to accept disability??? Seriously, if this is getting worse as you say, how long are you going to leave it? Until you can't drive a car? Until to cant write? Until you can't wipe your own.... Well you get the picture. If you can afford to pay as a private patient, or have private health insurance through work etc, go and see an osteopath or a chiropractor, as has been mentioned, if you have pins and needles in both hands, this could be linked to an out of place vertabrae around you shoulders/lower neck and could be very treatable with some visits and exercises. If you are unable to go private, insist that your GP makes you an appointment, you might have to wait a few weeks but at least you will get in. The squeaky wheel get the grease matey, don't give up!

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1388540520' post='2323337'] Gig in the Rock band and develop the Funk band. When it's ready it can take over. [/quote] This. Bands are fickle, keep gigging the rock band, once you have a solid line up who are working well together, then you can plan your exit. This will probably mean being in 2 bands for a little while, but you dont want to be sat on the sidelines waiting to find the suitable band member. Been there, done that.... Nearly sucked the life out of me.

[quote name='bassman344' timestamp='1388095806' post='2318565'] Dare I ask if the EH big muff deluxe is a similar animal? [/quote] You can ask! I don't own the deluxe big muff, but the only Similarity is the DI. The sansamp is an ampeg modeller. The bass bight is a balls out fuzz Pedal. Personally id like to have both!

The main reason I have it, and I'd guess this is the main reason for its popularity is its amp modelling. It's is meant to simulate the sound of the ampeg svt all valve heads. It also has an eq, and the all important DI. I use this at the end of my effects board to sound kind of like I'm running an ampeg rig, it just adds that classic colour you would expect from a us valve head. The beauty is if you are playing a gig with a sizeable PA you can perform sans amp (literally without amp) and have a more rich sound than just you good old countryman.

I've seen this before... It was right about the time I realised I should stop blaming my limitations as a player on my small hands. Ironically, my playing has improved by leaps and bounds. Napoleon Hill got it right when he said "the only limitations we have, are those we set up in our own mind" Obviously this guy never listened when people told him he would never be able to play. Truly Inspirational, big thumbs up.