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[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1322597058' post='1453383'] Then they electrocuted my scrotum. [/quote] Ah well at least you parted on good terms! Good luck finding something better.

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1322571100' post='1452749'] I felt for the band mate who drew the short straw , I've never heard her sound so nervous! Just goes to show that this can be done painlessly. [/quote] Out of interest, what did she say? One day I'm probably going to have to fire a band mate and will have no clue what to say.

welcome to the forum

Welcome to the forum.

When both bands were busy it was first come first serve for gigs and I was very up to speed with a diary on my phone. Not that difficult but you've got to be certain when you're free and when you're not. Also if there are tricky band politics you need to tread carefully. I only ever had to bump rehearsals for gigs which was lucky.

Great news. Very pleased for you.

Welcome to the forum.

Hiya! Welcome to the forum.

[quote name='bluesparky' timestamp='1322043409' post='1445660'] As mentioned in another thread, Violent & Funky is my nemesis! [/quote] Why's that? Are you learning to play it? That bass sounds ridiculously difficult to me. Edit for stupidity. Further edit - What about M.I.R.V. and Primus? Not very similar to RHCP but could just about be described as funk rock and both are wicked

As has been said already, Rage, Incubus and Infectious Grooves. The first and last are definitely heavier than RHCP. Try Robert Randolph & the Family Band. Funk/gospel with touches of rock.

[quote name='basstech' timestamp='1321981582' post='1445124'] Hey Guys/Mr Anthony yep - problem solved - combination of gain/volume/sansamp settings/new strings and darren from Bassmerchant. JB [/quote] Excellent, glad you got sorted.

All good suggestions above. When you say about you not knowing what half the details means, just ask here or search on the forums. Plenty of very clever folk around who will be able to explain.

Hiya

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1321731176' post='1442599'] Nothing to really worry about. All that's happened is that you have out-grown the rather limited choice [b]most [/b]musical instrument shops have. [/quote] Hear Hear! If you're near a good shop with a wide selection of basses and gear you are lucky.

voted to keep likes. saves +1/hear hear. If you disagree you can debate it below the line.

[quote name='bluesparky' timestamp='1321707354' post='1442204'] On a particularly small stage I turned my head round to look at him and was promptly smacked the mouth by his crash cymbal which meant I had to do the last song sucking my bottom lip with blood pouring down my jaw. [/quote] Ouch.

[quote name='Wil' timestamp='1321739809' post='1442705'] Thanks for listening - it's the first thing I've done which has been totally electronic, I'm finding it really refreshing to make music without guitars for a change. [/quote] Absolutely! Keep it fresh.

I like it.

[quote name='JetKing' timestamp='1321632491' post='1441475'] I've also noticed I stand on one leg a lot. [/quote] Yep, me too. Also twist my other leg round the back of my standing leg. Not my bass playing but when I get excited at a gig my backing/duet vocals get very shouty. Need to get a handle on that.

Would love to say that I'm 50/50 but the originals band mostly requires the sound of a pick whilst the covers band is playing less and less which needed more finger style. I also use 3mm big stubbies but quite like sound of those Ibanez Sand Grip ones.

Good gig at Soundhouse in Leicester tonight. with Never Means Maybe, Replicant and 4 Point Oh. A smallish but appreciative crowd. Great energy on stage, I got a bit excited and my vocals went a bit shouty which was appropriate for the night. Adrenaline is better than any drug I've ever tried.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1321210649' post='1436555'] The Marshall MB4210 is a good amp, and very versatile, due to its 2 channels. I used one in a heavy rock band with a VERY LOUD drummer, and had no problems with the volume. I used it on it`s own for practices. For gigs I added in the matching 115 for a bit of depth to the sound (plus I wanted a Marshall stack) but the combo could have coped fine in regular pub type venues. [/quote] I stand corrected. Apologies

What a generous wife! I think I've heard (based on rumour and hearsay without any evidence) that the Marshall MB combos have problems with volume. Not sure if its true or not but see if you can try before you buy? I've had good experiences with Ashdown combos (Mag 2x10 or 1x15). Although they get some stick on here for wooly sound, so again, try one out. Edit for spelling