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Got a call from a pro guitarist who'd taken a couple of gigs on but had no band. We both knew the same vocalist /sax player (also pro muso) and he'd been roped in so he just needed a rhythm section. He said he knew a pro drummer that was up for it. Set list to be decided. When we finally meet up to discuss a playlist, I'm handed a sheet with 14 numbers on it. I thought that would be the first set. Wrong. That was the total play list for what turned out to be nearly two hours playing and, on the second gig (tonight) we didn't get to the last number. The band went down a storm two nights running. Okay, the songs were stretched out some with funky intros and some fairly long sax solos but I got paid more than in my usual band, played only 13 songs and had a great time. I'm used to playing between 35 and 40 numbers usually. This is the future. It's up there with garlic bread.

Played at an Irish pub/restarant last night for a St Patrick's do. Not sure why they booked tbh as the nearest we get to Irish music is Pride by U2 However, packed house and all up dancing till the end of the encores. Great night though apart from guitarist faffing around with the 17 pedals on his board and the OCD tuning every 30 seconds.

Understand your point but when I said "risky" I was referring to the venue. They don't audition bands and had no idea exactly what they were getting. They could've hired a really terrible band. In addition, by definition, a sound check is performed to sort out and eliminate any sound and balance problems so, it's unlikely to be the best performance of the night.

Probably the simplest one here but, How long, by Ace.

Great thanks, I'm definitely going to buy some. Probably a box of 12 as the nice guy on ebay said they're cheaper in bulk.

New venue last night. None of us had ever been before so didn't know what to expect. Turns out the owner insists on filming 30 seconds of your sound check, then puts it on Facebook to advertise that evening's entertainment. A little risky I'd say😂 Anyway, smashed it and went down a storm to the point where we think he's now cancelled someone else's gig and given the date to us. Not very nice for the other band but we'd be daft to say no.

I don't even know if I've got compression, what's it look like? A pic would be helpful.

Andy Staples. Pro musician and teacher. Used to be in Brentwood but now in Tiptree. Lovely guy, very good teacher. Top player. Search Andy Staples bass on Face book.

Yet people like these???

You're probably right, just annoying that it's so difficult to get what to some, is important info. Think your correct re being discontinued. I'll have to look for a s/h CA35 as it's the vintage cream I want and they don't do it in the CA25. Thanks for the reply.

Been trying to find out the bridge string spacing on these. I imagine the normal Sterling Ray 35 has Stingray spacing of 17.5mm but don't know if the CA is the same or not. It's this classic slab body shape I like. Chances are, it has the same spacing but MM don't put this info on their site. Any help appreciated.

I use 5 string basses all the time now but after reading your reply, thinking about it, I don't really use the G string much either but, really depend a lot on the low B. I'll dig out the old jazz and give that a go so, thanks. Sounds like a great idea.

Yup, $750 for one of the best performances of the festival and $18,000 for one of the messiest 😂

Quite interesting to see who was considered worth what in the day.

I wish I were able to say "we'll see if you're right" but I'm not likely to be here in 20 years time. I have no problem with your liking his performance, you shouldn't really have a problem with me not liking it.

Just watched some rapper (someone Lamarr) (I guessed at the double "r") Appeared to have backing track problems at the start, every other word bleeped out no doubt due to language and all this whilst his mate smashes up something Lamborghini looking with a baseball bat. You know what? I'm glad I'm old😤

I seem to get quite a few gigs next to rivers and by about 10pm, everything is dripping with the humidity. So, a quick wipe down, back in the hardcase and then bass out of the case when back home and also leave the case open over night.

Yeah, bloody wrong gauge though. 😂

Just got my hands on an acoustic I bought from Pete. Apart from it being a good deal, he's one of the nicest and helpful members I've dealt with. Nothing was too much trouble, despite my continuous whining. Great comms too. A credit to the community. Buy/sell with confidence.

From the main menu, look under "Performance" Good luck with your search.

Might do better in the Musicians/bass players wanted section. There are probably some members that only look at that section.

I've owned three Aria basses in the past. An SB1000, fabulous playability and sound but ridiculously heavy, and two Aria pro11 6 string basses. I regret moving on the SB simply as it would've been worth 5 times more now. I regret moving on the two 6ers because they have both been the most comfortable 6 string basses I've ever owned and played. In addition, with a quick knob twiddle, sounded no worse than any of the Status and Spector 6ers I've owned. No idea about the modern stuff though.