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[quote name='mikeh' post='35519' date='Jul 22 2007, 12:56 PM']Everything was through the PA, and the only thing you could hear really was the vocals and drums, everything else was just a much of imense low end.[/quote]
I saw a similar band the other day. A tribute band (obviously used to bigger venues) playing a small bar locally. Everything through the PA and overhead mics on the drums. The soundcheck was *really* loud. They were on in-ears, so didn't have a clue! Classic case of not really thinking about where you're playing. Small bars don't need stadium sound!

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Check out the Yamaha BB414 for sale in the "Basses: For Sale" section. A really good buy.

[quote name='neepheid' post='34676' date='Jul 20 2007, 02:31 PM']$40? That's £20. You could afford that if you stayed in one night of a weekend, no?[/quote]
Just checked again and it's actually $45, which you're right, is only about £20ish. If no-one's interested, I might buy it myself but I'd just thought someone might like to know about it and share it with me. Like I say, longshot but worth asking!

Longshot - but does anyone want to split the cost of a bit of software with me? Have found a great little app that works in the same way as a Tascam BT1 trainer. It slows down the song while retaining the pitch. The killer bit about it is that it plays, CDs, MP3s and MP4s (iTunes). The demo version lets you see it in action but prevents you from using it fully (naturally). I quite fancy buying the licence but it's $40. Anyone fancy going halves with me? I'd ask the guitarist in my band but he's not very computer savvy.

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Very nice. Think you could afford to get another blatant www.basschat.co.uk in at the bottom there. People tend to skim read things and spelling it out again at the bottom wouldn't hurt. Otherwise, very good!

Hello Joe. Welcome!

Just a thought - your nearest rehearsal place would probably take that off your hands.

And not a Fender in sight - good man! That Bongo's strangely seductive.

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[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='30541' date='Jul 12 2007, 06:26 AM']Do you still live in a cave and sleep on straw? [/quote]
No - I'm in the south - we've got all mod cons down here.

Stop talking about G&Ls. It's making me want one! I'm putting my fingers in my ears now...la la la la....

Now I'm taking them out to look on Ebay.

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='30251' date='Jul 11 2007, 01:14 PM']A few changes to report on the rig front - still got my GK1001RBII head, I've added a Korg DTR1000 tuner and stuck it all in an SKB 4U shallow rack unit. The blanking plate is there to hide the gap needed because the head's fan is on the top of the amp.
On Sunday, I picked up the cab - a Schroeder 410R from Andyonbass but haven't gigged it yet. First impressions after my Epifani UL310 are...bloody hell it's heavy and f. me it's heavy. I can't remember if it's 1400 watts or 1400 kgs but - it sounds nice at room level and by all reports should sound marvellous live.[/quote]
Can I be nosey and ask why you've changed cabs please? Aren't Epifani's sposed to be the dogs dangleys? I can't keep up!

[quote name='smurfitt' post='29989' date='Jul 10 2007, 09:22 PM']Well guys I took your advice about buying used and trying out!
Today I am the proud owner of a Hartke HA3000 head and VX410 cab! It's loud enough, without pushing it above level 4 volume and not too big to rely on others to transport until i get a vehicle.
Thanks for all the help.[/quote]
Well done. I gigged a VX410 for a couple of years in pubs, bars and even fields and it did fine. They're pretty lightweight too for a 4x10. Happy gigging.

Another Rickenbacker-don't-getter here. Great sound but playing one feels like playing an ironing board. Plus struggle to get comfy with a lot of Fenders - feel too big and too old fashioned.

Welcome to London, Shaun. Good man for bringing the bass!

Nice rig. And pretty portable too!

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='29253' date='Jul 9 2007, 07:06 PM']I've got one of each and the main difference for me is that the Sterling has more mids than my 2 band Ray and punches through the mix a lot better. It's also more versatile tonewise and has a higher output than the Ray but the Nordstrand pup installed might have something to do with that.[/quote]
You've got a Sterling, eh? Ooh...I'll keep a lookout for that in the For Sale section then. Surely only a matter of days, eh? Haha.

As for the US, check out [url="http://www.musiciansfriend.com"]http://www.musiciansfriend.com[/url] (Guitar Center) and [url="http://www.samash.com"]http://www.samash.com[/url] Remember that you run the risk of being stopped bringing anything back into Britain and charged VAT and import duty. Lots of people don't get stopped by factor that into your calculations when in the States!

There's a very tasty Yamaha BB414 currently for sale in the FS section for under £200. Great, versatile bass, that feels more like £500 and it's not a copy of something.

[quote name='bassboy115' post='29200' date='Jul 9 2007, 05:43 PM']Do they usually charge and how much would you say is a good price? The only problem we have is that we havent got any recordings...we have got videos but were still looking for a way of getting it recorded [/quote]
Ones that do covers offer usually offer you a gig for a "net" price, which is after they've taken their cut. It's often higher than you'd get yourself if you approached the venue directly. Think of it like an actor having an agent. Without a decent demo CD, you're going to struggle getting a gig at the local pub. Ask around for local garden shed type studios near you. For £150 you can get a decent 4-track demo done which should get you loads of gigs. Take it out of the gig money at one gig and it's paid for. It'll more than pay for itself in the long run.

Edit: I should add that I'm talking about bands that do covers or tribute acts. Originals is a whole different kettle of fish and different rules apply.

Ask the venues who they use. Get the number then pester the promoter. Demo CD, promo pack etc. You doing originals or covers?

Actually, it's quite interesting seeing exactly what people take, and I'd forgotten how much rubbish I do cart about, so here goes:

1 Bass (2 if it's far away or a big gig)
Small guitar stand
Mic stand + spare
Active PA cabs x2
Stands for PA cabs
Box of PA cables (kettle leads, XLR leads etc and spares)
Mini mixer in a case
Gig Bag (4 Guitar leads, Mic, Swiss army knife, gaffa, strings, cloth, setlists, mic stand cupholder, ipod for interval music, pens, pencils, batteries, business cards for band)
Tuner pedal
Aphex Compressor Pedal (don't really use...but would defo work as a DI for backup now everyone's suggested that...so will keep in the gig bag!)
4x10 cab
Amp Head
Wife (+ a spare, if it's far away or a big gig. haha)

What a load of junk, eh? No wonder my car's bursting at the seams!

Most used bit of kit in the gig bag? Penknife, Gaffa, Business Cards and pens.

[quote name='Dr.Dave' post='28953' date='Jul 9 2007, 08:20 AM']And for Jaco's sake get a pair of decent working gloves. Use them for loading/unloading.[/quote]
Do you know what, I've been thinking about getting some gloves for a while now. How many of us lug around dirty bits of PA, amps and grubby bits of cable and then eat a sandwich straight after?! On my shopping list today.

[quote name='sqidge' post='28078' date='Jul 6 2007, 08:34 PM']I have been playing bass for about a year now and I would like to know what my next step is?[/quote]
Find a guitarist and a drummer, get into a rehearsal room and start jamming together. It's the quickest way to learn how it all glues together. And it's fun!