RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE

[quote name='William James Easton' post='558513' date='Aug 2 2009, 02:37 PM']don't be soft, Just play! [/quote]

Thanks for input guys. There are 1 or 2 other things I gotta mention: I'm still in my 40's Also I decided at my age etc. covers is the best option for me. I have played in front of alot ,and 1 man and his dog. If that was my band playing last night ,I would've wanted to be on first I suppose we all get abit fed up when ,you have to do a demo cd/keep pestering landlords-ladies/ and then you still can't get regular gigs etc. I even bought a new effects unit yesterday ,in the hope of making the cover songs we do more fun. The depression yesterday,was on a par with an omnibus of Eastenders.. Keep the input coming

Went to see the drummers 'original pro' band last night at the Grey Horse in Kingston. They were the headlining band out of 3 and came on last. There never seems to be many people at that venue when I've either gigged or watched a band there. Last night was the equivalent of a Millwall home game. Hardly anyone there.(sorry) The 'crowd' were made up mainly of college people suppoorting mainly the 2nd band on the bill. Once they finished their set ,the headlining band in their '50s played to basically one man and his dog. Going home, Mr. Drums and myself were wondering if it's worth carrying on.(He has 3 bands and finds it difficult/nigh impossible to get gigs) It's always the same, people you expect to make an effort don't etc. I know I'm not the first to post this kind of topic on here. Maybe it's best to quit now, and just mess around at home. It seems that how much we put into it ,nobody's there to see it . What do you think?.......

Cheers guys . I was thinking about getting a headless 5 string . I suppose it's the frustration of playing in a tiny practice room with the band,and learning different tunings(tho' only couple of songs). The string spacing is fine , so it looks like I should persist with it.

[quote name='stylonpilson' post='307583' date='Oct 16 2008, 08:34 AM']Scary stuff. Glad you're okay. S.P.[/quote] +1

Howdy! I'm in a bit of a quandry on what bass to play with the band at the mo'. I was happily swapping my Washburn and Steinberger over on different practices and am very comfortable with headless bass. However, now and again the guitarist will play a song or 2 on low D . I've had this lovely Schecter,and have been managing keeping up so to speak. I found that on my last practice, I was looking down at the neck more and was not moving around as freely as I normally do. Les Dawson was becoming more of an influence. The Schecter is similar in colour to my Washburn status. (Too similar really) The strap Im using isnt fully adjustable like the dimarzio one I have on my Washburn, with the click lock at the base. I'm wondering if I should persist with this, or go for something like a Status . If there was a Steiney with a trans trem then I would be after that like a shot. The practice rooms are very small ,and I'm wondering if that too is a factor. What do you think?

These cassette decks are the nuts! If you still play tapes, go for this. NAD are a cool make .

How about a hipshot tuner (I know it only goes low D)..... Or just get another Stingray in another colour and get it adjusted by a repair guy. That way,you're familiar with the 'Ray and you can adapt to both bands.

My cable packed up last night. No I haven't receipt either Is it worth contacting someone ? I was gonna call my local music shop tomorrow before going in on Saturday. Is it worth doin'?

You have a computer,so you can have those instruments(virtually) if you had a mac,Garageband would be for you.(probably) There are free things such as 'Audacity' Also consider Cubase/Logic/ Line6 etc. I've yet to use Logic which was given to me as a present . So much stuff, so little time

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='555474' date='Jul 29 2009, 07:23 PM']You really did close the other thread As I said there, I'm more than happy with custom cables at a good price from Dave. Amp/Cab cables as thick as your arm, well nearly [url="http://www.bassic.co.uk/"]http://www.bassic.co.uk/[/url][/quote] Have they got anything as thick as my head? probably not

A keyboard friend of mine got a load of the rockschool dvds from the bay. I remember it,but missed lots because that was the time when I was out watching bands regularly . (Don't think I had vhs then) The reason I don't think it would work now is that, apart from the way TV has gone down the pan big time (imho) many kids could make'' music'' on pc's etc.and have alot more choice than we did . It seems easier to make music than ever before. Or am I wrong?

Howdy! You may have spotted a plea for help in one of my recent posts , regarding my Aggie amp. There seems to be nothing wrong with it. I've used planet wave cables most . The reasons being because of their nice colours(yes really) and because they look pretty sturdy so to speak. Anyway , could any of you out there suggest what you consider the best leads out there ? Also , regarding the effects send/return sockets on an amp for effects: Does anybody know if I could/should get a'y' shaped lead for that , or 2 seperate ones? Cheers Ray

Aha!! I think I'm a complete plonker. I've just used a spare lead and I think that the amp is fine Now to get some ideas from you fellow Bchatters for the best lead to buy. I think this post is closed.

[quote name='Lee-Man' post='554622' date='Jul 28 2009, 11:44 PM']Aguilar have ace cust services, it might be worth you dropping an email to Geoff at Aggie:)[/quote] Thanks for that. Do you know if they have got a uk address or is it the usual American one?

Cool

Howdy! I purchased this from a fellow basschatter ,and have used it in band practice about half a dozen times no problem. I have also used this at home quietly a few times no problem. I purchased the Aguilar DB112 Cab new from Bassmerchant . I do play with amp ontop of cab,but I took feet from an old electrical appliance and these fit good giving the amp breathing space etc. I like to use the amp freestanding ,and not in a rack case as I believe possible overheating could damage unit. Tonight,all of a sudden a frying noise is coming from amp. (similar sound to when a battery is running low on an active bass). I turned knobs, switched amp on/off a few times and I get sound briefly. Then it cuts out. I 'll probably take it in to be repaired (denmark street) Please could you reassure me that it's only a small problem I have with this,and that it won't cost a fortune to repair? Any advice appreciated. Cheers Ray

We do it in our band . csharp /dsharp/f/fsharp/gsharp I think. In the quiet section we play the theme from Shaft for a few bars ...