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I started on violin as a child, so I learned then, having weekly lessons at school. I then started playing classical guitar, and continued reading. When I started playing bass, I didn't realise that you could play without reading music. It sounds odd now, but I expected to be given stuff to read.

[quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1453241502' post='2957838'] From the other side of the fence, if you are a band and you are auditioning players you are usually grateful if: 1. Auditionee is on time. 2. Auditionee is prepared. 3. Auditionee has described themselves and their ability honestly in their advert. 4. Auditionee doesn't smell bad and generally is pleasant. Beyond that it's great when you find the right person but you certainly don't begrudge anyone who doesn't fit as long as they have adhered to points 1-4 so there's actually very little to be afraid of. [/quote] Add to that list sober and has his or her own bass .

I'd rather wait and hopefully see Gabriel on his own. I've seen him on DVD and his shows are amazing, String is always rather pretentious.

Peter Gabriel is great. I don't like Sting though. I was hoping for a new Gabriel studio album. They've been recording it for years.

Personally I wouldn't force myself to do something. If you don't do a good audition, that could really affect your confidence. If you're not confident, ask yourself why, identify the areas of your playing that you feel are week, work on them, maybe have a few lessons ? When you're more confident, then start looking for a band.

[quote name='KK Jale' timestamp='1453171106' post='2957129'] I think it's the highest possible calling for a carefully-crafted inanimate object to be gradually worn out in the heat of battle. If my Precision finally falls apart at exactly the same time I do, that'll be a result for both of us. [/quote] Battle ? I wouldn't fancy any of your gigs 😄.

I only own one bass, so use it for all my gigs. I don't accept that it will get dented and scratched though. A friend of mine is a cellist. Her cello was made in Italy at the beginning of the 19th century. It has survived Napoleon and 2 world wars. It has flown all over the world, and played in orchestras and theatre pits. She's quite avant-garde with regard to playing, using a pick sometimes, or the wood of the bow. While it's most definitely not mint, it's in a lot better condition than some basses you see.

I'm absolutely paranoid about my new Roscoe. It is mint and I'll be heartbroken if anything happens to it.

I recently bought a beautiful Roscoe SKB3006 from Mark. He was an absolute dream to deal with.

I tend to use Google, if I'm after a specific sound that I've heard on a recording. What sound are you after ?

If you can stretch your budget slightly, the Markbass Compressore can be had for £119 brand new.

I'm careful with mine, not anally so though. The Modulus Q6 that I sold before Christmas was 16 years old. I'd done dozens of gigs with it, it'd been taken backwards and forwards to uni in London from Birmingham 3 days a week for 3 years. It was in amazing condition though. I smile when I see adverts stating, "this is a players bass, and has the inevitable wear and tear to prove it". Mine are also "players" instruments, I just maybe look after them a bit better.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1452939184' post='2954843'] TC Electronic Hyper Gravity is my top spot favourite compressor. About 100 quid I think but essentially you have TC's famed studio triple band compressors in a pedal. Very nice! [/quote] Is it any good ? I read on the Ovnilab site that the guy wouldn't even review it, but had heard that it was very noisy. [url="http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/hyper.shtml"]http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/hyper.shtml[/url]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1453071229' post='2956206'] Of course you're right to be worried. Ba-oooooww!! [/quote] My dad and brothers laugh at me, I can't help it though .

That's something I'd love to have, my house can be so noisy sometimes. The only thing is I tend to work through the night sometimes, and I'm erm............................scared of the dark . I'd be imagining all sorts of things outside while I was inside.

Try your local music college.

Phil Jones does a very small speaker that's designed to go on a microphone stand. I posted a photo of it a few weeks ago.

And good luck with the gig. Trad jazz is great fun, I did a few trad gigs 4 or 5 years ago. In the summer they seem to be ran in conjunction with beer festivals.

I think nowadays they expect electric bass rather than double. I seriously can't remember the last time I went to a jazz gig and saw someone playing double bass.

Peter is an amazingly talented artist. I love his new blood album from a few years ago, all his songs reworked with some amazing orchestral arrangements. This is amazing - sorry it doesn't have any bass though [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPT0T2FWbq8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPT0T2FWbq8[/url]

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1452907858' post='2954736'] With Basschat and eBay as options I cannot see any reason to sell a bass in a shop. Fees are higher, risk of damage is higher, market is far lower. [/quote] Selling on here is good, though I wouldn't touch eBay, unless it was strictly cash on collection only. I sold my Modulus via Facebook. I got exactly what I wanted for it, no haggling or hassle.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1452901561' post='2954702'] I understand the OP's need to de-bulk his gigging setup as much as possible to take on public transport. Unless I am also singing (in which case I need another box of bits and a mic stand), I can get all my kit from car to venue in one go. The one thing I have never been able to further downsize is my Hercules stand, which supports the bass from the headstock. I have a lightweight A-frame stand, but I just don't trust it to keep my bass from getting knocked over on stage. [/quote] You're correct with my wanting to downsize the stand for travelling. At home I use this, which is great - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0002BG2DQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0002BG2DQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage[/url]

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1452901371' post='2954699'] I would stay away from practicing the fun stuff you already know.Practice in your area of weakness or where you know your challenged. [/quote] Exactly.

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1452900805' post='2954694'] Any recommendations for a decent, cheapish, stand for a jazz bass? I've had a couple of near misses recently, left the bass propped up against the side of the sofa, only to hear the thud of the headstock hitting the wall a couple of minutes later. [/quote] I use one of these - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0002BG2DQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0002BG2DQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage[/url] They're very well made, and will suit and shape guitar or bass.