chris_b

If you back really won't hold up get one of these. . . .

Get one of those stands that Joe Dart uses in the Fearless Flyers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P-y0mD442I

You can't put rules on a real jam night. If it's open door then they all get the 2 songs they've chosen and even get a second stint if there are not enough players to fill out the evening. We had a guy who turned up for a couple of years playing Hendrix. In the end no one would play with him so me, as the house bassist, got lumbered. He was extraordinarily loud, had no timing to speak of and didn't play any of the chord changes in the right places. We was told to turn down a few times but never told he couldn't get up. Thankfully there are usually enough good guys to balance out the idiots.

Well.. . . . apparently it was legal in Memphis but not normal, as the US press coverage indicates.

They were already a band and were booked to do a US tour with Mick Fleetwood. FM had broken up and contracts had been signed so they were going to be Fleetwood Mac! The band had flown to NY and were waiting for Mick to turn up for rehearsals, when he backed out. The management still put them out on tour with another drummer. It didn't go well with the audiences!! I occasionally play with Stretch's drummer at the time. The guy who was left at home, then sensibly refused to do the tour when MF left them in the lurch. Back to banned songs. . . . . . .

Are there any BB800 users out there running them at 2.67ohms?

Also check out Matt Bissonette playing with Boz Scaggs. As you say, a great player.

Just don't let him get a glimpse of your drinks cabinet!!

The FBI spent a couple of years trying to decipher the lyrics of Louie Louie by the Kingsmen, because they thought they could contain "hidden obscene meaning". They were never able to work out what the words were and the case was dropped!! Looking back, it's hard to understand how much the "establishment" hated the differences between them and their children's culture in the 1960's.

All good advice. Sell the bass and get something you can stand up and play for at least 2 hours in comfort.

I can't find the article I was reading or any other info, so I guess I've misremembered that.

This. It has to sound good, feel good and look good. If you can't make those decisions. . . walk away. They are not for you. Wait until you find a bass that you "know" ticks those boxes.

My first 5 string was an SR5 with a one piece maple neck and f/b. I didn't get on with the sharp edges. I prefer a fret board with rolled edges, which you get with the rosewood. .

Then try the Deep Talking 1954 strings.

It's a holiday. Go and do holiday stuff. Make sure you practice enough before you go.

No and yes! If the band is worth it put as much effort in as you can. Don't worry about the others. Do your bit. "Adjustments" can be made later.

She was just seventeen You know what I mean Sheer poetry.

Banning songs in the radio is pointless and ineffective censorship. It brings more attention and success and is a comment on the sensibilities of the censor rather than the song. After about 55 years of broadcasting, I believe these days Walk On The Wild Side is "banned".

Nice one steviebk.

A player who I regularly dep for has an RH750, RS210 and RS112 stack. He was using a Genz Benz 610 and GBE 1200 prior to this. I was surprised he went for something as small as the TC but it works. He's still the loudest player anyone around here knows and gets a big, big sound as well. I used an RH750 with my Berg cabs. Sounded great I only sold it because I bought my Thunderfunk.

What great playing. Thanks for posting.

Fabulous playing from everyone. Thanks for posting.

I've just found out George Hawins Jr died. He was a fantastic bass player. Started in California and was with Kenny Loggins in the early days. He'd moved to Nashville when I first heard him, playing with Delbert McClinton on the Live album. I got goose-bumps again. . just listen to this shuffle!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDLGIPw3chE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8SSdyflGN4

A know a couple of these guys, but most I've not heard about. https://www.knowyourbassplayer.com

Sorry. I'm not expert on this stuff. So far all my problems have been dealt with by getting a lighter bass and, when flaring up, sitting on a bar stool.