chris_b

No. Just saying if his preconceptions about the need for a 15 for certain styles of music can't be updated then there is the 15 "Compact.

I understand and I intended the "wake up" tone. There seemed to be a level of blame in the couple of posts that I don't think is helpful going forwards. Always take responsibility for getting yourself into and out of situations and finding better ones when it isn't working out. It's probably the "It didn't work out so I sold all my gear" approach that I don't agree with most.

What's with this "I folded the band" stuff? If you are only playing 1 or 2 gigs a month then you need band members who don't mind that level of inactivity. If you have guys who want to gig more than that then you need deps or different players. Nobody owns anyone. You can't dictate how often other guys will be allowed to play and punish them if they want to play more.

If we ignore the fact that Motown bass lines were recorded using custom made valve preamps, you can get that tone out of many cabs these days. The main ingredient will be a Precision bass with flatwound strings and maybe a lump of foam. I believe Tommy Cogbill recorded many of the classic Soul bass lines by mixing DI with a Fender guitar amp. I practice with a Jamerson tone at home, through my P bass, flats, foam, Thunderfunk and 2 Barefaced One10's. Pure Motown and not a 15 in sight. If you really can't get your head around the possibility that a 12" cab can be better than a 15" cab, I'd second the Barefaced G2 Compact suggestion. You probably don't want your 210 in the mix for this idea.

Don't blame others. It's you that is making these choices and picking the wrong bands and musicians. Don't throw your toys out of the pram because these guys aren't serious about their instruments. Selling your gear is not a constructive way to deal with this problem. Search out better musicians who are on the same page.

As long as your priority remains your band then you should be able to do what you like and no one should begrudge the others their opportunities. On the other hand, I don't see how you can keep a band together on one gig a month. I have to say that expecting band members not to have side projects in these circumstances is a pretty big ask.

Are 5 string basses worth the effort? For you? Don't know. For Me? Absolutely. IMO 5 sting basses are very flexible, versatile and you can play any bass line on one. If you approach the switch over in a positive frame of mind then any effort will be worth it. A move to 5's will find any holes or short-cuts you've been getting away with for years. It will test you to improve your technique, but in the end this can be the best move of your bass playing career.

Leo Fender's company actually got it right at the second attempt. [/pedant] But like evolution there are some who stay put and some who evolve. Both are perfectly valid options, but where evolution is concerned, latter examples can often be better adapted to the job.

That's the difference more drivers makes.

My Mike Lull PJ5 (I usually have the J switched off) definitely fits the bill.

Yo! B B Dickerson great and criminally underrated bass player. Cisco Kid, one of my favourite bass lines. So much so I even bought the single when it came out.

That's great. Blokes like us need blokes like you to sell our old basses to.

I would guess that's a typo.

Ambitious. Great song and bass line. I wouldn't get hung up on getting every note right. Focus on the feel and gist of the song and you'll be fine. The chart seems pretty close.

That's 50% of the problem sorted. Now to find a guitarist who's on the same page as you. I'm sure there are plenty of bassists here who would dep while you are looking for the right guy.

This situation is the difference between players who are serious about playing in bands and players who see playing in bands as a bit of occasional and inconsequential fun. Those aims are like oil and water and will never mix. If the band has momentum, is a gigging unit and has gigs in the diary then replace (temporarily or permanently) the guys who are not sufficiently interested in the band.

Good move. . . . now for the new amp!!

They told you all you needed to know. Lazy criticism more like, and rudeness doesn't reflect well.

Google is your friend. . . . and a little initiative.

An SVT 810 only goes down to 40hz. You will have a ton of low end. These cabs like Bergantino really control the low end so you get no boom or mud, just full and clear notes.

Sounds like a very good rig. What amp are you going to use?

I don't know this amp so I was looking at a photo of the back of the Rumble and the extension socket says, "8 ohm min, 250w", so my assumption was the other 250 was in the cab.

As Phil says, it's better to put as much through the PA as you can. . . . . good luck getting Rock guitarists on board with that plan!! Is this the 210 combo? The Rumble 500 is 250 watts without the extension cab and 500 watts with the extension cab. I don't play Rock or "Hard Rock" whatever that is, most of the guitarists I play with are from a Blues/Blues Rock background and none of them are quiet enough for me to use a 250watt amp. I'll play at the lowest volume I can but theses days I rarely get FOH so I have to be able to cover everything from my rig. I use 800 watt amps and 1200 watts of cabs, just to keep the sound clean at whatever volume I need. It's not just about filling the room, the PA will do a better job at that, but you need a balanced sound on stage. If your guitarists are loud you have to match their level or you don't hear yourself. Buy a good set of ear plugs. It's a good point to get the rehearsals down to a lower volume level. You're not onstage and the whole point is to work together to improve as a unit. You can't do that when you're in pain from a guitarist who "needs to be this loud, to get my sound!!" I'm surprised when people say their 112 is enough for the hard hitting drummer in their band. We must have very different experiences and definitions of loud drummers!! If 250 watts will do then you're fine, if it isn't get the extension cab. Really, don't skimp on the budget for those earplugs.

The only bass I've owned that didn't have rolled edges was a Musicman. It wasn't a big deal, just not my favourite for that reason. The rest, Lakland, Wal, Rob Allen, Lull, Sadowsky, Fender felt much nicer to play.

If you know the intervals of the song, 1, 4, 5, etc you can play the song in any key. This is roughly how the Nashville numbering system works. I've been given songs to learn for a gig and been told, "Oh, didn't we tell you, we play this in E!" Usually changed to a key that is easiest for the guitarist to play! Finger positions you're familiar with go out the window and you have to rely on remembering patterns and intervals.