Angelus

I have thought, after asking a friend to listen to a few options in Guitar Guitar today, that it’s all subjective. If there was one PA that was the best, then everyone would buy it. We could all listen to the same set of speakers and all come to different conclusions. I also need to think about how I get everything to the gig, as I’ve currently got a Tesla for a daily driver. I might need budget for a van too. 😂

That’s an interesting question..... Not really had a budget, but need to get expenditure past SWMBO. In my mind £4K is too much, but if I though there was something special that would last a lifetime? I do need to remember it’s a hobby, but I don’t drink, smoke or do drugs and I’m not eating beans on toast for dinner, so happy to spend what I think is worth it.

The Alto stuff really does look good value and very capable. Currently surfing you tube watching reviews.

Some good points, thanks. We have been gigging for the past year and have our desk, mics, cables etc and back line. Mainly vocals through the foh, but the guitarist has switched to a helix and wee frfr headrush for backline, so guitar will have to go through it too. We have enough channels to put all backline and drums through the PA, along with the vocals, but obviously some smaller venues don’t warrant that.

EV are definitely on the list. I really like my friends full QSC system, but it’s a bit pricey for hobby and only gigging once a month. It’ll take me 20 years to pay it off. 😂

That looks good, but I’ve got a Line 6 StageScape, which I’m hoping to keep using. Interesting to see how others are setting up though. Truth is, I’m a better sound engineer than I am bass player. 😂

What have you got? I find myself having to start again and build another band, after the guitarist/lead vocals and myself were left on our own, with the PA belonging to the former drummer. We’ve now got another drummer and a successful rehearsal under our belts, so will need to invest. Looking to see what others are using for Pubs and smaller clubs?

Bought tickets to see Dan Reed Network, FM and GUN, at the Glasgow Barrowlands on the 21st, 30 year anniversary of an album release for all 3. I feel old.

If you’ve paid for a setup that you didn’t like, then I’m sure any professional would help you if you took it back. They might help you find the right setup, so they know and can do it for you again. But might want paid something for the extra work. It’s all subjective, there’s no right or wrong setup, each person enjoys their own preference. But once you have the setup you like, you need to find out what the measurements are, so you can tell anyone that’s working on any of you basses in the future.

Normally the guitarist, as he has a coo stick guitar that he needs to change and sings almost all the songs, so wants to start easy and warm his voice up. It’s never, ever been a problem though, so never thought about changing anything.

Good and bad news, good news is, transformer is ok. Bad news, need to find the part of the circuit that’s failed and fix it. I’ll report back on here when I have updates.

Amp is now in for repair, so once I find a replacement part number, I'll post it here.

Best gig of the year so far, local venue with a function room and was raising money for charity. Couple of other bands on too, really enjoyed watching some school kids doing their own material, fantastic effort and I’m sure they’ll get further than I ever did with music. Enthusiastic crowd and we played well. Nothing else booked this year ( drummer has other gigs ) so looking forward to next year now.

Walking on stage the other week and the amp died. Anyway, I need a transformer for the wee Crate BT100. SLME 94-291-40 is the part number on the transformer, anyone know a replacement? With hundreds in the RS-components catalogue, most under £20, is there a replacement available? Any help appreciated, thank you. I DI’d the bass into the desk and had a tiny bit in the monitor, but hardly heard a note I played all night. It was Halloween and my first time playing my new headless Stienberger too.

Bass amp blew up as I walked on stage, so never heard a note I played all night. I could feel the bass through the stage, from the subs, but don’t know if it was right or not. Still, people danced and clapped. Had a driver, so managed a couple of pints after it. Not the worst night ever and fun with all the Halloween fancy dress.

Dual bass played and sound guy too, very difficuilt to know what's going on out front, but needs must and we don't get many complaints or critisism. Line 6 Stagescape desk, so I can run it from my iPad and don't "need" to have it next to me. LD Maui PA, small but capable for pubs. Cheap monitors, or in ears normally.

I spent last night in Glasgow listening to The Sounds of Cream with Ginger Baker's son Kofi on drums, Malcolm Bruce on bass, Jack's son and Eric Clapton's nephew, Will Johns in guitar. After thinking the gig would be cancelled, I recieved a notice saying the guys wanted to do the gig. Quite emotional in places, but such a brilliant live performance and thouroughly enjoyed it. I'd go and see that show again, night I won't forget for some time.

Was in a Marque and it was roasting. I kept feeling something run down the back of my leg and was so relived to find out later it was only sweat. Last song was A LongWay To The Top, so standing 3 feet from bagpipes just rounded it all off nicely. 😂

Played a wee local festival, that’s been going for a few years and seemed quite good, yesterday afternoon. Had a great time and went down well, however a raging hangover from the night before, that I had to fight off, made slightly less enjoyable. 🙄 Lesson learned there, won’t going out the night before a gig again. Seems the older I get, the better I was. 😳

Bought an amp stand, very well packed and posted with tracker number. Above and beyond for a wee transaction, thank you Chris.

Going to see Terrorvision and GUN on Thursday. Playing an open air gig in Glasgow, which was ambitious when it was booked, but looks like it might be a warm dry evening. Quite looking forward to it.