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    Band's Youtube channel - a question about followers

    in General Discussion

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    20 minutes ago, Silvia Bluejay said:

    And despite some of you having just subscribed, all I see in the Dashboard is a list where the most recent is dated 20/11. 🙄 Perhaps it's because some subscribers are set up to remain anonymous, as the screenshot below says.

    I've followed back all those who were notified to me.

     

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    Hi Sylvia, you should be at 112 subscribers now. I have 4 channels (yeah, I know, I'm a sad old g1t that way) and have subscribed from all four. (I don't think any of mine are 'private').
    One thing -- and forgive me if you've seen this -- but in the Damo channel, have you seen where you can set a custom URL? ( > Customization > Basic). I did this for the Landmarq channel a while back and it opens using:

    https://www.youtube.com/user/LandmarqOfficial 

     

    I note that it also works where the word 'user' in the URL is replaced simply by the letter 'c' (maybe that's Youtube changing things again, but either way seems to work?).

    Band Fees - Pubs / Clubs

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Pubs do seem to have stagnated around that £250 mark, give or take 50 quid, depending on the area. Part of the problem has also been with karaoke or even jam nights - both can be a cheap evenings 'entertainment' as far as the pub is concerned. I guess it also depends on whether the landlord wants to run a proper music venue or not. Regardless, it all comes down to takings over the bar.

    One of my previous bands was a 5-piece club/function band. In almost 20 years, I don't think we played more than one or two pub gigs. We had a large(-ish) PA and lights and just didn't feel pubs were worth it. On the other hand, private functions (i.e., weddings, golf club dinner/dances, masonic ladies nights, private birthday/anniversary do's, etc) were where we could make it pay (minimum was around £800). This would also be supplemented by playing social clubs where we could generally still get twice as much as the average pub. And of course, New Years Eve was the 'big' one (£1500 average), followed by Xmas Eve (£1K) and specials such as Valentine's Night.

    NBD - Musicman

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    11 hours ago, drTStingray said:

    Thanks @Stingray5 - it most certainly is. My favourite 5 string (although I really love my Stingray 5s also!).

     

    Being so light and also the shape of the Bongo is so ergonomic, it feels very very easy to play - the stuff of dreams haha!! Not sure when it’s going to get a gig though currently 😕

    Yep, I hear you @drTStingray - on all counts. Mind you, I have to say a Bongo (though probably the 6-string) has been at the top of my own wish-list for some time now and seeing posts like yours simply adds to the GAS! ;) 

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    Re: Feedback

    in Site Issues and Questions

    Posted

    On 28/08/2021 at 19:34, fleabag said:

    A mod can merge that into his main thread easy enough.  Just have to wait for them all to sober up  😎

    That's just reminded me, I have a similar issue I've been meaning to ask about. Thank you. 👍👍

    Westone Thunder 3 - you 'avin a larf, or what!?

    in eBay - Weird and Wonderful

    Posted

    3 hours ago, TheGreek said:

    I haven't seen too many 11's come up TBH but 1a's have been selling for silly money recently. 

     

    I'll be keeping my eye on this.

    Yeah, I may have to re-think my thoughts in my original post. It does seem the old Thunder's are creeping up a little more. :) 
    Here's an original Thunder II, only thing is it's in Japan, going for a tad over $1,800 (£1,300) - plus shipping. 😏🤔 (Seems another dealer has the same bass -- or at least it's the same picture -- at a slightly lower price)

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254810812956

    Favourite live albums

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    1 hour ago, lowdown said:

    Yes, I forgot about that album... Absolutely terrific..!!

    Mike Miller's solo on 'Brother to Brother' is fantastic. Actually the whole album is. :D

    Nice to see another Gino Vannelli fan here. I actually got to see that same band in 1992 in London at The Marquee (when it moved to Charing Cross Rd). Mike Miller on guitar, of course, who also played bass on one number. Drummer Enzo Tedesco totally blew me away, too. The whole gig was excellent. Only thing was Joe Vannelli playing all the other bass parts on keys/synth. He did an excellent job but just a shame they didn't go with a real bottom-ender! :) 

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    Favourite live albums

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Joni Mitchell - Shadows and Light

    Little Feat - Waiting For Columbus

    Pat Metheny - Travels

    Jeff Beck - Live At Ronnie Scott's

    Rufus Wainwright - Milwaukee At Last

    Genesis - Seconds Out

    Yes - Yessongs

    Pink Floyd - P.U.L.S.E.

    Weather Report - 8:30

    Zappa - Live in New York (and Roxy & Elsewhere)

    Gino Vannelli - Live (in Montreal)

    Brian Wilson - SMiLE Live

    Sting - All This Time

    Allman Bros - Live at the Fillmore

    CSN&Y - 4 Way Street

    Santana - Lotus

     

    Westone Thunder 3 - you 'avin a larf, or what!?

    in eBay - Weird and Wonderful

    Posted

    Following on from the optimistic Gibson Grabber (posted recently by @ash), I just spotted this Westone Thunder 3 with a BIN price of £2,000!! Starting bid is 1,400.

    As the owner of two of the earlier Thunder II basses (see my signature pic), I can testify that these babies punch well above their weight and are true classics from the Japanese Matsumoku factory.

    But 2 grand?! Seriously? Or am I missing something here? 🤨

     

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324787506820

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