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[quote name='LLOYDWT' post='997395' date='Oct 22 2010, 06:38 PM']This reminds me of the lawsuits between Joe Satriani & Coldplay last year (If I Could Fly & Viva La Vida) & Cat Stevens & The Flaming Lips a few years ago (Father & Son & Fight Test). It's obvious and inevitable that chord progressions are gonna be reused song after song & by countless artists, however when the melody & phrasing so closely match, it's obvious that something a little less honest is occurring. If an artist covers a song & releases it commercially, the composer is entitled to royalties, I don't really see how this differs, the girl has already conceded she's "taken inspiration" from it. I doubt Anthony Keidis & Co are too bothered about the song, or in need of the extra royalties, but I do think it lacked forethought and respect from Vickers & her label not to clear it before hand. Hopefully it'll get settled out of court and forgotten. /2cents[/quote] well put.

[quote name='Lozz196' post='997822' date='Oct 23 2010, 09:39 AM']Prior to the audition: Ask them if they play the songs in the same key as the originals Ask if they want yr basslines to be the same as the originals, or if they want fills. If they want fills, just think of a couple of easy additions, nothing too fancy, as you need to hear what the drummer does before you can put yr bits in. The audition: Be on time for the audition If yr "live" rig is head & 2 cabs, take that to the audition - you`ll sound like "you" so play better Lend a helping hand with the rest of the band with carrying gear etc Tell them what you can bring to the band, as in transport/experience Establish what the band is actually about. If its about gigging 5 times a week, and you have a sales job taking you all over the country, or work shift patterns, it may not be right for you/you not right for them.[/quote] well put. Be friendly, whenever I'm looking for musicians that's first on the list. People's musical skill can get better over time but if you don't get on then its not going to work.

[quote name='jezzaboy' post='711562' date='Jan 13 2010, 05:49 PM']Yeah you can but I dont know how it would sound. I always carry a Sansamp with me as a back up in case my amp throws a wobbler. Recently I was gonna use the sansamp and a powered monitor and go through the pa and stop using my bass amp but decided against it in the end. Jez[/quote] Sorry to revive this thread after so long but I'm wondering how many people actually play through the PA wirhout using an amp for backline? I've never seen it done but had a go in our rehearsal room the other day using a floor pod for amp modeling and went straight to the mixer. Sounded good to my ears, would save hauling an amp to gigs provided there was good stage monitoring. Any thoughts?

[quote name='bubinga5' post='997630' date='Oct 22 2010, 11:12 PM']Try a Fender Jazz, Fender Precision, Stingray 4/5 Try Try Try..its you who has to like the sound bro...[/quote] +1 to this. These are the basses which others are often compared to IMHO

Hiya, welcome to the forum

welcome to the forum

welcome to the forum.

Hiya, welcome to the forum. Best of luck with your goals. Someone more knowledgable than me will be along in a minute with advice on instruments.

Yum, recommending it as we speak.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yayCnLcyDlY&feature=channel"]Infectious Grooves - Violent & Funky[/url]

Hiya, Welcome to the forum

Lenny Fontana - Spread love trying to get the bassline down to surprise my drummer but am a long way off!

Hiya, Welcome to the site. I'm sure wiser and more experienced heads will be along to advise soon but lots of love on here for both Yamahas and Squiers. Jazz necks are generally slimmer but lots of people prefer P style necks (edit: beaten to it!), having said that there is variation within Jazz and Precision.

mm for me (at the moment )

what are your thoughts on the promethean? The videos, clips and reviews I've seen all seem to be quite positive. lovely Dingwall by the way

covers gig with a brand new band. had trouble with a decibel meter but had plenty of time for soundcheck and free drinks all night. Crowd was appreciative with lots of dancing and singing along. Good times.

welcome to the forum. Good luck with your sale.

[quote name='mep' post='946647' date='Sep 5 2010, 08:37 PM']Nice one. Every musician with an electric instrument should get to grips with a soldering iron. If it's not your bass then it's some lead or connection that needs fixing.[/quote] For sure, reading an article on somewhere (probably here) about electrical safety for musicians made me want to give it a go rather than taking it to a pro. Does anyone have any recommendations for further reading on maintenance of basses/amps/cables? I'd like to do more but don't want to electrocute myself/damage any gear.

hiya, welcome

Recently had a crackly jack socket on my Schecter C4. Bearing in mind my own technical capabilities (very limited) I had a bit of a peek at the electronics and managed to replace the socket the other day. I was a bit nervous about using a soldering iron for the first time since school but found it surprisingly easy. Hugely pleased that its fixed and proud that I managed it myself.

Hiya, welcome to Basschat.

always good to hear when mods go well

always paid rehearsal rooms. I've never had the luxury of space enough for rehearsals at a house plus there's the neighbours issue. Very recently with my current band we've managed to get a residency room at rehearsal studios which has made things much cheaper and easier. I'd recommend it if you want to practice frequently.

I fitted one to my main (4 string) bass when I played in a band that had lots of downtuned songs. Once you get it set up properly then they're great. Easy, fast, accurate tuning down and up again. They are expensive though, guess it depends on how much you downtune.