Burns-bass

I love the portability of the Yamaha but I like the versatility of the RCF. I think the RCF probably wins because I can use it for vocals at other gigs. Appreciate the help team!

Hipster!

Haha, well worked joke. Same as everyone else here. I couldn’t be in a band with members who have these views. (I do have an acquaintance that bought a Skrewdriver punk 7”, but that was morbid curiosity not race hate.)

This is useful, thanks, I’m not competing with a drummer so I don’t need mega volume and will be used on the floor. The Bose I liked as it’s portable and you can get carry bags and so on. I also like the Yamaha too. Hmm.

This is all good. If you’re charging a premium over parts, what exactly is the buyer getting? Dads concept of finding a USP is a good one!

Fair point. I guess my business is over the threshold, so registering for VAT is a no brainer. For a kitchen table business like this, you're probably right (although Quickbooks makes it simple enough to do a VAT return). Either way, I can't see the sums for this stacking up!

The one I have is really well made. It’s been a brilliant purchase.

It’s such a hard thing. To make it worthwhile you need to buy the goods at cost. So you’ll need to be VAT registered. Then you’ll need to ensure they’re well built, work well and you have a customer service policy in place. If you’re selling goods commercially you have responsibilities to the buyer (and the taxman). You could build a few and then sell them online here, but personally I can’t see it being worth the effort.

Hi, I want to get a powered monitor for gigs. I’ll be putting acoustic, mango and banjo through it, taking a feed from the main desk. it has to be a powered monitor but I don’t need a battery pack. Was considering the Bose S1 but it’s expensive and wondered what cheaper and better options might be out there.

Before you go on stage try this: https://www.calm.com/blog/5-4-3-2-1-a-simple-exercise-to-calm-the-mind It’s a really useful way to keep you grounded and in the moment.

I got mine used but I quite agree. I tried the golf trolley thing and it’s ok, but not ideal. The Bass Buggy is a really intelligently engineered solution and it’s often worth paying for that than making do. I could buy £20 strings on eBay yet I still pay £250 for them, etc.

What we found worked well was a video of us playing. This helped to connect us with an agent who managed the whole process for us. I actually have a list of blues festivals in the South West if it's of interest. Now, I don't play with that band any more, but I've found the same process (getting a video, great website and social media stuff) can connect you with an agent and let them do the rest.

I have a black precision guard that’s brand new. Can send for a few quid, if you want it.

https://bridgewoodandneitzert.london/kcnc-double-bass-buggie-p25838/s38345?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=kcnc-double-bass-buggie-bass-buggie&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&glCurrency=GBP&glCountry=GB&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21057130299&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxJbCp5GzjwMVfJFQBh1lrAUgEAQYASABEgISv_D_BwE There’s one for sale on the forum.

Played to a packed out crowd at Didmarton Bluegrass festival. Lovely gig and people.

I bought a used Bass Buggy and it’s absolutely brilliant. I played at a festival today and it made it so simple to transport the bass. Why, oh why, didn’t I but one earlier? Just wanted to express that really.

Agreed.