FinnDave

Quite understandable, no one could blame you for that.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1393672379' post='2383114'] Kiki Dee? [/quote] Another nice idea, but not this time Looks like we'll be doing four gigs this month with our new voice

[quote name='ratman' timestamp='1393662192' post='2383021'] Maggie Philbin?? [/quote] Interesting idea! She fronted an English band that did better in the US than over here.

Close but no cigars as yet...we did change key on a couple of tracks, one of them three times...not a problem to do so. So looking forward to sharing a stage with her tomorrow.

Thanks, she certainly has some power in that voice, I was about a foot from her during that song. She is also a very friendly, down to earth and enthusiastic person to be around. I want to keep her name under wraps until after her appearance with us tomorrow, hopefully the first of many.

A week ago, I came home to find a stranger in my house helping my mother-in-law unpack her shopping. MiL mentioned that the woman was a singer, so we got to talking. Last night, she came to our rehearsal, and believe me, she can really sing! Turns out she fronted a touring and recording band in the 70s, still records now and then....and is gigging with us tomorrow! [url="https://soundcloud.com/finndave-1/rock-me-baby"]Here is a fairly rough recording [/url]made last night, her first run through, she really gets going at around two mins in! Interested to see if anyone has an idea of her identity. I recommend headphones for the full experience.

A lot of the people who come to our gigs only do so because they hear about them through Facebook.

Bloody luverly.

Last time I was asked, I simply said 'But I've just put my amp and cab back in the car', in a manner that suggested here was no way it was coming out of the car until I reached home. On the one occasion I have been expected to play through someone else's amp and cab, it was so bad that couldn't hear anything I played.

Nothing that's gong to change the world, but we like it: [url="https://soundcloud.com/finndave-1"]wirebirds[/url]

To me, bass playing is not about 'being heard' or 'cutting through the mix'. I think that no one should really notice the bass player unless he stops, then they will realize that the bottom has dropped out of the music. And yes, I am another P bass with flats player.

Me with The Wirebirds [attachment=156021:12684_10151646068468483_989803671_n.jpg]

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1393141720' post='2376502'] I guess some people just enjoy playing without the hassle of trying to organise three or four other people, get gigs, deal with shouty drunks etc... [/quote] That's where the fun is! Seriously, though, the reason I play is because I enjoy the interaction and the unexpected results that arise from playing loosely arranged material with a bunch of other people. Playing on my own, or playing in a rigidly disciplined group is of no interest to me at all.

I have one of each type of bass, a Jazz and a Precision. No need for anything else. I play bass in bands, rarely play alone, can't see the point, so if I couldn't play in a band I'd probably sell up. Having basses but not playing in bands seems illogical to me, like owning a car and never driving it.

Never got that far up the neck. Only being playing 40 years though, hoping to venture up there in a decade or two.

[quote name='Torben Hedstrøm' timestamp='1392803575' post='2372837'] Reason why I am being so anal about all this is, that the diversity of bass gear really sucks here. That means that I will likely buy my stuff from UK or DE. And since a bass cab is not exactly in the same league as sending a postcard, I would like to hit the bullseye on my first try . [/quote] Until 15 months ago, I lived in Finland, even further away, even less choice, even more expensive...so I do understand! According to Barefaced's site, they ship a 212 to anywhere in the EU for £90.00. I was fortunate in that Brighton is only a couple of hours or so away, so collected my Super Twin from Alex & co, I have been very happy with the cab so far, lots of volume, excellent tone, and easy to carry in one hand.

I was obviously ahead of the times! I recently sold my Ashdown 410 (not bought in 1978!) and replaced it with a Barefaced 212, there is a world of difference between them.

I have no experience of the bags, but have dealt with Roqsolid as a company when I needed a cover for my BF Super Twin. As I had the first cab off the line, there was some confusion of dimensions, but Roqsolid couldn't have been more helpful. Brilliant people to deal with.

I'd question your dates, I remember buying a 410 back in 1978, used it for bass exclusively for several years.

We usually play for an hour, fifteen min break then another hour to an hour and half depending on the venue and the audience. Mostly play pubs, audience (and landlords) start getting restless if we are off stage for more than 15 mins.

I'll be gigging mine near Oxford tonight. Our Swindon gigs have dried up recently.

My current main bass is a 2012 US Standard creamy-white P with a tort guard and rosewood board, definitely a classic combo.

If someone shows no desire or ability to improve, then either kick them out, leave, or learn to live with it until you finally decide to implement on of the first two options. The fact that it bothers you enough to post about it here shows that you are not able to live with it, so....

Very rarely play at home, they they stay in their cases between rehearsals & gigs.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1391647238' post='2359833'] [size=4] There's a fretted one for £100 in the classifieds here right now! [/quote] That was mine, now sold.