NoRhino

4 minutes ago, police squad said:

Whereabouts are you?

Near Glasgow. 

I fancy buying a Markbass CMD 102P combo and have researched it online and on YouTube.  I contacted my local GG shop asking to come in to try and buy but they want a 20% non refundable deposit to source one and bring it to their shop.

Is this normal and reasonable from them?

Is there any chance I won't like it when I try it out?

Currently I play a Fender P through a Trace Elliot V type 15" and will need it to suit full on FOH PA venues and smaller venues with vocal PA only.

Thanks

All of the previous advice from the BC collective is spot on.   All I can add is to have your fretting hand ready at the starting position for the next song in the set.  Not as daft as it sounds  

Familiarise yourself with classic Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys to learn the basic style and you'll fit in.  

Tell them that any songs that don't fit the remit can only be included if you arrange them in an Eighties style.   Don't take no for an answer. 

Take the singer with you when looking to buy to make sure she's comfortable helping to carry it in and out of venues.

😶

I nominate any and all singers who sing a word such as plane, train, rain and rhyme it incorrectly with again pronounced agen.

On 04/10/2020 at 09:26, Nail Soup said:

So, @NoRhino can I assume that your username is a Quo/Lancaster reference, and maybe your band is a Quo tribute?

You can indeed.  One of them is.   But Rhino is also an excellent bass player. Don't misunderstand the name. 

14 hours ago, owen said:

The BC community can riff endlessly on Quo song titles. And I can not only recognise but can hum a solid 90% of them. Respect is due to Status Quo. 

We have a saying in our band. Never trust anyone who says they don't like Status Quo.

PS. Alan Lancaster produced some excellent bass lines and had a great rock voice. 

5 hours ago, Beedster said:

I’m listening to Kraftwerk to restore homeostasis, The Fahn Fahn Fahn of the Autobahn seems to make more sense? 

Wir fahren fahren fahren auf der Autobahn makes more sense.  

Teacher 😀

Some wry humour on display but surely now it's Over And Done. 

23 hours ago, Nail Soup said:

So how did you leave things with #2? As he was a close second, sounds like it would be good to somehow keep him on your radar.

We're on good terms. We had a friendly chat on the phone and he understood and accepted our choice. He even offered to dep if the situation arises.  

For those of you who are interested in the outcome we chose candidate #1 after a second audition. Much less nervous this time and he has a better feel for the songs. 

#2 was again technically very good but #1 edged it on presence and getting a good tone from a studio amp. 

6 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

its good that you have 2 candidates that are so close. Could be a difficult choice for you.

All the very best

Dave

Thanks Dave.  Looking forward to making a choice. 

Billy

Update: We've invited both candidates back to play a different list of songs and to bring their own amps. We'll also extend the time slot and video the sessions.

Interestingly both guys are delighted to be called back and both thought they'd blown it.

Thanks for your input fellow BC people. 

3 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

Out of curiosity are both guitarists into the same music as rest of the the band. ?

Dave

Absolutely 

I knew you'd provide some good, and funny, suggestions. It is indeed a nice problem to have especially when actual live work is still a long time off allowing the luxury of not rushing.  I'll share your wisdom with the band tonight and get their opinions now that they've  had a few days to mull it over.  

I'm leaning towards a full studio rehearsal with both guys separately. That will answer so many questions. 

Possibly Folsom Prison Blues or similar.  My older brother was a good Country guitar player and introduced me to the discipline of 2/4 time.

51 minutes ago, Happy Jack said:

Go with the one who smelled the least.

 

Fortunately they are both clean and inoffensive to the snout. 

We auditioned two candidates for a guitarist role. Both turned up in time for their allocated slot. We'd asked them to prep the same three songs. 

Candidate 1 used the studio amp and brought his guitars and fx. We know what his own amp is and have no concerns there. He was very nervous even though two of us know him quite well. He was shaking like a leaf and played everything accurately, in time and up to speed. We played through the same songs again.  Body language would suggest he will bring something visually to the stage if the nerves settle.  Near the end of his time we asked him if he wanted to play something of his choice but he said he was too nervous and would just leave us to see the next guy.

Candidate 2 brought his own amp and fx.  We followed the same audition process. No outward indication of nerves and he also played very well. This was our first time meeting him. Footered a bit between songs continually adjusting settings but obviously knows the material. He did take the option of an extra song which he played well too.  One of the existing band members does wonder what #2 will bring visually.

The existing band is having a group call soon to discuss next steps and try to decide who'll be the best man for us.

As usual I welcome BC's wise advice and suggestions.

Thanks 

2 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

Our rehearsal studios officially opened yesterday. They have 14 rooms and have put in a one way system ie in thru main entrance to your studio room and leave by the rear side door. All payments made on-line before arrival. 

Each studio will be sanitised after each band.

Bring your own mics or you can purchase foam covers for mics at front office. There are wipes and sprays in each studio to sanitise the equipment you use when finished.

Very well known Glasgow studios

We're booked in for 26th July 12-6pm.

Dave

I'm in late July and early August with both bands.  The August date is an audition with two candidates.  I spoke with the studio and it all sounds well managed.  I'm looking forward to getting back to rehearsing again.

4 hours ago, Oopsdabassist said:

Jim Lea on Slade Alive, he plays bass like its a lead guitar!!

 

 

You beat me to it.  I never tire of listening to this album. A great example of when to support the song and when to drive it along. 

6 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

Looks like a great night was had. 

Why is the guitarist leaving. You pull in a big crowd when you play. Seems a bit odd to leave a successful band.

Good luck with guitarist search. 

Dave

Hi Dave. A long term condition affecting tendons in his fretting hand has forced him reluctantly to retire. 

Saturday at The Ferry in Glasgow. 300+ punters up for a good night out. It was our rhythm guitarist's last show after ten years sterling service. The search is on for a new NoParfitt.

Mark Griffiths bass performance is immense.