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Is that a Tokai Thunderbird? Lovely! Blue

Well I remember reading something about how Fender felt threatened buy the high quality of the Tokai copies. I'm probably the biggest fan of MIJ . If I ever see a Tokai bass I'm buying it on the spot. Blue

Love the sea foam or surf green, purple pick guard and block inlays. Blue

I'll do a little digging. I'm almost certain Fender bought Tokal. Blue

Didn't Fender buy Tokai and it evolved into the Squire brand? Blue

I've heard the Harley Benton knock offs are great. $149.00 Blue

Sly & The Family Stone December 10th, 1969 Madison Square Garden. Band Of Gypsys, 1969 NYE Filmore East NYC. Blue

I've known Al since I was in grammar school (early 1960s). He lived across the street from me. Blue

Was Al Anderson with them at that time? Blue

I don't think I asked if the ad was good. I asked for people's thoughts on the ad and this type of opportunity. Blue

Agreed, While I enjoy playing music I'm not sure I'm a "hang out" type of guy at this point in my life. Blue

The ad is perfect. And if a guy wants to rehearse weekly for 5 gigs that's fine to. A few guys in this discussion have indicated this would be a good opportunity for them. I admit, I don't get the whole social aspect of rehearsal. I would have no interest in this type of opportunity not because they only want to play 5 gigs, because of their requirements. Blue

I've never done that, I guess it depends on the band and the type of gig. If reading is required I wouldn't be able to do it. If it was a 4 hour bar gig I'd also be in trouble. The only way I could cut showing up for a gig with no prior rehearsal would be if it was a headliner show playing a little over an hours worth of material. Blue

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Hi Pete, Initially once a week would be fine. After I have all the material down maybe one rehearsal before each gig. Blue

Would 2 rehearsals per week for 5 gigs be acceptable? Blue

I'm obsessed with their requirements not gigs. Blue

That's what I call packed. Blue

In my neck of the woods if an established band, all in tact that's making money places a bass player wanted ad publicly, good luck getting an audition slot. 😢 Blue

Here's another heads up. You respond to the ad because the musianship in their clips seemed very high. I responded to an ad based on what appeared to be a " smokin" guitarist. Then found out he was no longer in the band.. Blue

I love the ads that cut to the chase; "If your looking for money, this ain't it"😁 Blue

Dave, I agree 100%. I have responded to ads in the past where a lot of crucial information was left out. Classic example,the ad is for a bass player then you find out they are also looking for drums & vocalist. You find out it's a remaining member trying to save a sinking ship. Blue

Interesting point. Guys, how much rehearsal is reasonable for a 5 gig a year band? Blue

The ad is not wrong. I don't like the requirements, I personally think they're asking too much. But that's just me. If they were to take out the requirements they might get the wrong guy. I get that, however it doesn't mean I have to like their proposition. Blue

It's an honest ad. It's a fit for certain guys. I still take issue with the requirements. Blue