Marc S

As the title suggests, do you? Or is this slightly odd behaviour? I started this thread specifically in the DB section, in response to a thread in General discussion [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/276153-name-your-bass/"]http://basschat.co.u...name-your-bass/[/url] As it seems several DB players, like myself name their Double Basses, but not their bass guitars - Just wondering, like EDIT: Forgot to add, I call my David Gage "Czech Ease" Lady Georgina, and my Emminence EUB "Emma" or "Ems" And used to call my old Boosey & Hawkes "Brenda" or sometimes "Belinda" after a good friend - although that didn't stick, as the previous owner (Sarah T on here) called it / her "Bertha"

[quote name='operative451' timestamp='1451988210' post='2945183'] Glad its not just me! I stared naming things after farscape - In the season 4 companion (i think) Ben Browder said he got the idea from NASA that: [url="http://www.farscapeworld.com/interviews/interviews.php?id=askben"]"All important inanimate objects should be named after beautiful women."[/url] I've been calling all my bikes 'the beast' since i was about 10 [url="http://www.comicvine.com/eddie-topps/4005-83245/"]because[/url].... I probably should have grown out of it by now, but nah... [/quote] As I was typing my first reply, I started to feel a little uneasy, maybe even sort of "ashamed" or that I was confessing to something But I'm glad you started this thread, because you are obviously not the only one, and of course, neither am I Several DB players seem to have replied, and said, like me, they name DB's not bass guitars and it has me wondering whether all DB players name their basses?

We recently auditioned a keyboardist. Our ad had stated that we played a wide range of music, including Reggae and Ska (among the usual Rock, pop etc). The guy replied, we gave him 6 songs - then he kept stalling as to his availability. Eventually turned up for the audition, and clearly hadn't learned the songs - just the riffs, and tried to play the riffs over everything. We had told him in advance which songs differed in key to the original, but he didn't seem to know how to change key - even though he had a transpose button / control. Then when he obviously didn't / couldn't get the feel of the one Reggae & 2 ska tunes we gave him, he said "I'm more of a Rock player really" - even though he'd previously said he'd been dep in a Ska band Even though he'd eventually had many weeks to learn 6 songs - he clearly had either spent no time learning them, or had spent ages and still couldn't play relatively simple stuff.... He kept telling us of the "loads of Rock bands" he'd been in, and the loads of gigs he'd done over the years and how this was only his cheap keyboard, and how "my other keyboard is a such & such 5 grand...." and how "my other, main gigging amp is a such & such..." etc. It was very disappointing, as we really need a keys player atm. The guy said he was very experienced, and I even think he thought the audition went well. His parting comment was "send me the other 30 songs, and I should have them sorted in a fortnight" lol

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1451921643' post='2944609'] I'm shocked they had NO contacts for you. I'll speak to our player see if he knows anyone for you mate [/quote] Cheers for that matey One tutor seemed interested - but only if I / we supplied him with the dots!

[quote name='neilp' timestamp='1451915601' post='2944508'] Not electric basses, but my double bass is called Meghan... [/quote] Ah, I'm definitely not the only one then ... and is it only acceptable to name double basses?

Ha ha, and I thought it was just me! I don't name bass guitars, or amps or anything like that But when it comes to double basses, my DB is called "Lady Georgina" and my EUB is called "Emma" - I have no idea why they have these names, or why I would name them anyway .... maybe it's just a sign of madness anyway? But who cares? lol

Tried messaging local tutors - still no luck Surely someone out there wants to earn some dosh - gigs waiting! Bumpity bump - if you know of any mates who play keys, and would suit this, please let me know

Hello and welcome ProfJames Yes, get yourself a bass asap Try out as many as you can first,and go for what's most comfortable to play Lots and lots of online lessons Scottsbasslessons are good as RickyV says Maybe try out a local tutor too - just to get you on the right track, and before you develop as many bad habits as I did EDIT: You don't say where you're based, but an excellent tutor who is local to me, Jon Caulfield in Cardiff Does a free first lesson, which is great, cos he can asses where you're at and what you need to work on, before you start spending loads of money on lessons & gear. Maybe some tutors local to you offer a similar sort of thing?

5 minutes later, and I'm humming that track now! I want to join - but can I be the bass player?

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1450863855' post='2936452'] You could always do the first album that way, and then open up the floor for everyone else's input when you come to write a new set of material - didn't do the Foo Fighters any harm! Like that first sound clip, by the way, it's got a nice groove going on! [/quote] Another +1 here Get the songs recorded, and let other prospective musicians know, this is just a demo - the Genesis of ideas and that you very much want their input and ideas, but that's the basis of the sound and vibe you're heading towards In fact, it may be best not to give potential members "whole tracks", but samples, ideas and riffs, or basic structures that capture the feel you're after. Perhaps make these "samples" long-ish, so they can jam along to them, maybe? Anyhow, sounds good, and it sounds as though you know where you want to be I too like the groove of that clip - nice Good luck

[quote name='MikanHannille' timestamp='1450827144' post='2936325'] Received this from Mark earlier. [url="http://s37.photobucket.com/user/hessler312/media/001_zpsjc4pkx3y.jpg.html"][/url] And a quick doodle with it. [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyW20ML1Wj4[/media] Sorry for the sloppy playing. But the bass itself sounds amazing. [/quote] Looks amazing! Love the lighter relic Enjoy your Christmas present to yourself Happy NBD too

Hi Tobie, Just thought I'd add a recent experience here I'm not a particularly religious sort of person myself - though I respect the rights and thoughts of others who are - whatever religion they may be I play regularly in a local folk club, which is located in the Church hall. Several regular church members attend the folk club It's a real community spirited club, and the hall itself is used for many local community events and functions A few of us from the club have been playing charity events, including a couple of Townswonen's guild fundraisers, and a couple of gigs at a local old-peoples home. The old folks at the home have really loved our visits, and enjoyed what we play for them... However, a church event recently really made me question why I play for free, and whether it is appreciated. Several of the folk club members (2 of whom are regulars at the church, and help out with basic maintenance and laundry etc) had volunteered to play some Christmas carols at a fund raising Christmas Fair, held in the Church hall on arrival, several of the regular church group all but physically accosted us, when my wife & I arrived! They shouted that we were not to get in the way, not to move anything, and told us there was no way we could bring in all these amplifiers & equipment. I only had a tiny, portable bass combo and my bass! They repeatedly and aggressively told us that we were to come and just sing for them, whilst standing outside We couldn't get a word in edgeways, and the more I tried to tell them that we only had 2 guitars anyway, and there was no way they'd hear us and what's more - it was raining heavily! - the louder and more obnoxious they got! I turned away and said "Merry Christmas to you too" and my wife said "Thank you for such a Christian welcome!" Later they complained that we didn't sing for them! This has made me question playing for any such group at all, and generally given me a bad feeling about playing charity events Certainly, I would not play for that particular church group again. And this was the church my parents and most relatives were Christened in, and/or married in. I'm sure this is not the sort of "experience" you were asking for - but I'd say, approach such events with caution As some people just can't understand why you need an amplifier, let alone what a bass is .... or why you may not wish to stand outside in the rain!