dave_bass5

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1490384890' post='3264849'] I've been with my current band for over 5 years. We around each other a lot because of our gigging schedule. There all really cool fun people, however we are not friends or mates. We're business associates. Blue [/quote] Yes, i get the impression that your gigging style is more business orientated (and i mean no offence) than mine. Me, ive known these guys for 20 odd years, we have always been in bands together, so they are real mates first. I wouldn't take advantage of them, but that question has never really come up.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1490359659' post='3264572'] What are the chances of finding a band that want a bass player that needs collecting and dropping home, maybe one that is happy to store all your gear between gigs, collect you for rehearsals etc etc? I'm not saying they don't exist, I'm not saying my band wouldn't collect me if I couldn't drive or my van was broken but they are few and far between and the chances of it not turning sour if gigging regularly would be slim. [/quote] I found two, and count my self lucky. In fact my main band only had two drivers, as the singer didnt drive either. Never rehearsed though.

[quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1490358872' post='3264565'] No problem Dave, not a dig at you but more at what I considered to be an arrogant post digging at the OP, like I've already said, we don't know what circumstances mean he can't see himself getting his licence! [/quote] No problem. We have had threads like these before and it does seem that some look down on those that dont drive, and i understand that i would be much better off with my own transport, but the logistics have just worked for me over the years. I pay my way and dont expect door to door service, i even spent £1000 on a second rig to make it easier for everyone concerned, and the others (all long standing mates, in both bands) understood all this. I guess for some it just works, and for others not. Saying that, had i been a driver i wouldn't have stuck with those bands quite so long, but i guess i made the choice and cant really complain about it.

[quote name='bassjim' timestamp='1490357191' post='3264551'] Its a hard life sometimes. But the fact is "that" function or pub band are not going to have a whip round just to help you out cause you're a nice guy that could do with some help when there is a very capable person ready willing and able with transport. [/quote] Wow, ever heard of mate/friends etc? not everyone is as cut through as the people you play with by the sound of it.

[quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1490356203' post='3264538'] Time to grow up and learn to drive............. apparently [/quote] The thing is i live in central London and walk to work, so i have no need of a car during the weeks, and living where i do i would hav eot pay for a parking permit etc. The GF has a car so it would be pointless me learning to drive now, as i just dont need a car. In the past it was decided that no matter who drove we would only split the petrol expenses between two cars, as we could fit all 4 member sand all the gear in two cars, so again, there was no real need for me to have a car,and pointless me learning to drive if i didnt have one.

[quote name='Rexel Matador' timestamp='1490127989' post='3262486'] I’ve been thinking about trying to join a covers/function band. It would be nice to make a few extra quid playing music. Most ads I see state that your own transport is a must. I can’t drive and don’t really see me learning any time soon. So I’m just curious as to basschatters’ experience and/or opinions on this. Can it be done without a car? Well actually, I know it can, because my bass teacher does it, but I’m still curious as to what other people think. [/quote] Im 54 and cant drive. Ive been gigging over the past 20 years doing functions/weddings etc, but as i do depend on lifts it has reduced my opportunity to join good bands or leave the ones im not happy in. At one stage i had two rigs which i would leave with different drummers from the different bands i was playing with. That saved a lot of hassle. The past couple of years my GF has been our singer, and as we live together its been great. Its helped a lot being in bands with mates, but i know i would have been a lot happier if i had been more independent.

Its been over 3 months since i played bass. I keep looking over at my Vanderkley 115MN6 and it seems such a waste not getting used. It will again one day. Talking of heads, i felt my 115MN6 really came to life when i first used my GK MB800 with it, as opposed to my MB F1 head. As much as i love MB heads ive grown tired of them.

Ah, my first BF was a Retro two 10 and that didnt even make it to a gig. At first it was a huge jump up from the 1212L i was so used to, especially in the low end, i loved the more room filling low notes, but after a few rehearsals i really couldnt get on with it and went back to using my 1212L while i searched for something different (the BB2 as it happens). I genuinely believe (although no doubt im way off the mark and not wording it correctly ) that my pick playing is causing the mids to not quite be strong enough, so these full range cabs are overpowering the weak mids with the nice deep low end. This is probably why i feel better with a more coloured cab. I did notice that when i played finger style the BB2 sounded so much more even, but unfortunately 99% of my playing is with pick.

Glad you're getting on with it Gary. I too had compliments both from band and a few audience members during my time with it, so i know it was a good cab, it just wasn't for me.

[quote name='Prince_phil' timestamp='1486545975' post='3232575'] Hi Im looking to buy a single cab to use for most of the gigs I do and from what Ive read the Big baby 2 seems to have a good combination of size/weight/freq response. Is there anything else that I should consider? I dont really want to spend more than a BB2 would cost and it seems that for the moment Barefaced seem to have the edge over the other brands- but Ive obviously not tried much! Im tempted to just order one and take advantage of their returns policy if I dont get on with it. I play 4/5 string passive jazz basses/electric upright/synth bass and use a markbass LM2. Music varies from funk/soul/hiphop to bluegrass.. Thanks for any advice! Phil [/quote] Personally i didnt like my BB2 much. Lovely cab, just didnt produce the tone i wanted. This was with a MB F1 head and also a GK MB800. I could quite easily have lived with it had i no other options, as it did a great job as far as volume goes and was so light, but it just felt very low end heavy to my ears.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1488484908' post='3249432'] What band would be willing to pay more for a dep? Why would you want to accept any less as a dep than the regular guy? [/quote] The band i used to dep with paid a flat fee of £150 for a dep. Sometimes that was more than the rest of the band got. We did a small tour of Scotland once, and after expenses etc i was the only one to make money. so yes, it can happen.

This is a dilemma. If its a design fault, and it might be an isolated one at best, then you need to decide if you really need string through body, at the expense of losing a good bass. It sounds silly that it doesn't work as advertised, but in my experience string through body is not a deal breaker.

Cheers Gary.

We are now looking for a guitarist as well :-( We figured we wanted to start again with a new line up.

Geddy Lee. Love his playing but cant stand his vocals. Makes listening to Rush for a long period of time a bit of a struggle.

[quote name='synthaside' timestamp='1488280854' post='3247450'] I'm just bitter , i wanted a J neck without having to buy Two :-P [/quote] It sounds like the Jazz neck will be sold separately. Im hoping they wont cost too much as i quite fancy one for my Squier P bass.

The quote i posted earlier was from that press release. Sire haven't used the phrase baseball bat though. to me thats clearly saying it comes with a P neck.

From their Facebook page "The Sire company plans to release the P7 with a 41.8mm Pbass original neck width size. And also an interchangeable jazz neck of 38mm will be available for purchase"

Yeah, i was talking about the not yet announced basses that Sire have sort of said they are brining out soon on thier FB page.

I agree, and if anything i would have thought they would get the 4 string right and not the 5, seeing as MM seems to always be pictured with the 4 string. Maybe i was lucky with mine, but i cant fault it on anything other than the weight. Maybe they took extra care with the first run and then got over worked with then second batch.

Im pretty sure we covered this earlier in the thread (and there is another on the same topic) but the V7 string bridges are different to the 5 strings, in that it seem its almost impossible to string though the body on the 4 stings. IIR Sire said they would address this quite a while ago. I must admit ive not really kept up with the Sires so maybe they haven't. I do like the look of the P basses though, although i wont be getting one as im sorted for a P bass.

Seeing as most new owners state these basses are good even at double the price I'm sure it won't effect sales ;-).

[quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1486924726' post='3235597'] I'll take a guess at items damaged in shipping to their warehouse as opposed to damaged by them. They usually have a rake of stuff on ebay - broken acoustic basses etc [/quote] I could be wrong but I think G4M supply equipment to schools. That could explain the high number of returns and damaged stock.

This is the one i have https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01422TC14/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Using a short USB lead it has powered my GoPro for over 3 hours and still managed to charge two iPhones at the gig. It also has a touchy on it which has been handy.

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1485969734' post='3228155'] I have the Q2N, and the batteries are the same, about 2 hours, so I have to change them at half time if I want to record everything. [/quote] I notice the Zoom website says its USB bus power supported. You might find you can run it from a portable USB power pack. Thats what i do with my GoPro. Saves the hassle of moving it to charge or change the battery once its set up.