JapanAxe

If I really had to share kit I would try to take something cheap, sh!tty and bomb-proof. You know the usual suspects...

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1429174043' post='2748697'] Sandberg California PM/VM series. Active/passive switch. P and MM pickup. Jazz style neck. I have one and its bob on for a great P sound when you switch to passive and roll the blend to full on neck pickup. And tons of other great sounds when you don't........ Theres one here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/259028-sandberg-california-pm-4-trade-for-us-mm-sterling/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url] - nothing to do with me btw. [/quote] +1

Use whichever works best for the song.

[quote name='Bassistclem' timestamp='1429099446' post='2747950'] Oh and turn up smart, on time, prepared and don't moan when the bandleader calls mustang sally!!! [/quote] ^^^ Actually this is the most important bit!

I like 'Don't Speak' and enjoy playing the bass-line. Brain-bursters: MacArthur Park (+1), Zombie (aaargh!).

Go and see local bands. If you like what they do, chat to themn after the gig, mention you can dep if required - a busines card will also help. Get their setlist off their website and familiarise yourself with as much of their set as possible. Then wait for the call! You can do a similar thing via JoinMyBand and BandMix, where youcan also advertise yourself.

Cheap Impact?

[quote name='Raggy' timestamp='1429021761' post='2747111'] Speaking of which, when can I hear this Demeter in Swindon, any gigs lined up? I am intrigued [/quote] Unfortunately it's had to go back for a repair, as the power now stay permanently 'on' regardless of the position of the mains switch! Outside of the house I have only used it on one rehearsal, so not enough imo to allow for a comprehensive NAD thread...

[quote name='bumnote' timestamp='1428958421' post='2746498'] Chi Mike will want [s]one[/s] two [/quote] Fixed.

PA is not backline, it's more, er... frontline! Breakables - strings, plectrums, drum heads? But I wouldn't expect that to include a PA either! Promoters - in the main, useless tossers.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1428666531' post='2743550'] We use the TH500 as our reference head in the shop. Seems to work with every cab we've ever partnered it with [/quote] I have to say the TH500 stood up very well against the Demeter Minnie 800 head on my recent purchasing visit to Bassgear. It also has stuff the Demeter doesn't, like a drive control.

One of my basses into one of my amps and one or both of my cabs (see below).

Set up a page on BandMix - you can post pics, audio and video (as well as listing 'influences' - which always seems pointless to me!) See link below.

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1428873948' post='2745619'] Are you saying Andy Summers was bad-mouthing Sting? [/quote] Sting to Stuart Copeland: Why don't you play it like this? Stuart Copeland to Sting: Why don't you f**k off? (Allegedly)

Me too.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1428858078' post='2745331'] The last two basses I've bought have had active/passive switches so you can play in either. I think it's something that should be on all active basses. It gives a lot of options... [/quote] +1 to that - on the G&L L1505 it's like a vintage/modern switch!

[quote name='mrdreadful' timestamp='1428865852' post='2745480'] What the title says. What does one of these things entail? The only image my mind conjures up is a load of guys sat in a circle with their gear playing at each other which, to be honest, sounds a bit sh*te. [/quote] I've only been to two, but yes people do set their kit up round the room, and everyone wanders round, looking at other people's kit and going 'ooh', 'aah' and such like. Occasionally someone will demonstrate a fuzz box , causing everyone else to fall to the floor clutching their bleeding ears. Outbursts of frenzied slapping may also occur. Other things that happen: - raffles - coffee-drinking and pastry-eating - mini-talks from pro players

No, eBay won't let you contact someone you're not transacting with. Of course you could always try a bit of detective work to find a way to contact them yourself...

To me, it is not enough just to say 'thanks'. So I say 'thanks, that's very kind of you' or 'thanks, glad you enjoyed it'. I don't find it embarrassing, just surprising!