Count Bassy

In which case he should perhaps be charging the rest of you a hire fee for every gig.

But can the band function without a PA? If not, and it is more than just the singer through the PA, then it is to everyones benefit to have one, surely. Mind you could could say that about a bass guitar etc.

I have provided PA and lights to my current Ceilidh band (in which I play melodeon) for about 25 years, without charging. The old kit is now getting a bit heavy for us to lug around (It hasn't got any heavier, but we're all getting old and decrepit). I said to the band that I needed to modernise it to a lighter system, but would have to charge a bit per gig (not so many these days). Tha band all said NO! You buy it, tell us what it costs and we'll all contribute equally, BUT the PA remains yours. I.e they appreciate the free use over the last 25 years, and are happy to pay restropectively for its use. I consider myself very fortunate to have such good bandmates (Who thankfully can all afford to make that offer). Perhaps I should have posted this in the "Daily Awesomeness" thread.

Well, it's only got 4 strings, so can't be that hard, can it?

I have just recently joined a band (two rehearsals in). They are nice people, seem pretty good at what they do, and seem to like what I do. They/we are still someway (months) from being ready to play out as the singer is also new. The problem? They are an originals Metal band, and I am not really into metal. I am much more into blues, classic rock, and old style R and B, so if we were playing up the local pub I probably wouldn't bother to go and see us. However it is a band to play in, which I've not had since pre lockdown. What do I do? What would you do? I worry that If an opportunity to join a bluesy band came up then I would be very tempted to jump ship,thus letting this band down. Especially if the bluesy band had a vacancy for piano/saxophone, which Mrs Bassy plays. BUt then there arn't that many opportunities around. Is it a bird in the hand thing? What would you do?

or is there? 🙂

Shame she didn't say "Yes", really.

To quote myself: "Don't start that old debate up again." Perhaps I should have said please, or even pretty please.

Don't start that old debate up again.

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Since eddy currents seems to be the most scientific explanation of the effect (if there is one), then I would expect screening the back of the pickguard and the Pickup cavities to have a similar effect.

If it was me I would. In the old days when 50Hz main was the main problem you might get away with it. These days with all sorts of high frequency electrical noise in the environment you really should make that cage as complete as possible.

Just watched a bit with the new singer on youtube. VOcally he seems pretty good. Antics wise he comes over as trying too hard to be Ian Drury.

True, and it also would save having to mess about with tuning it.

What do we mean by line level? A professional standard is 1V + 4db, which equates to approx 3.5 volts Peak to Peak. Well with the capability of a 9 volt battery.

I agree to some extent, but not to the extent of absolute silence which some people seem to expect or feel entitled to. Complaining about small amounts of noise is just as selfish as making excessive amounts.

Alright Now is an excellent song. This doesn't mean you have to like it, but to deny its quality stinks of musical snobbery (on BassChat? Surely not)

YES!!!!

Janis Joplin?

And probably that of the bass player as well!

"Sand" blast it and then paint it. (Don't use actual sand unless fully masked up and outside - free silcates!)

Isn't this a case of the pick guard doing exactly what it was designed (and named) for?

Well, you cannot go round blaming Brexit for everything, willy nilly. I am currently in Australia and they are saying that prices have gone up 20% post covid: Obviously due to Brexit. The pound dropped around 10% against the dollar last year, largely due to Trussgate. But, even so, how does that explain the reported current increase in bass prices? Answer: It doesn't. Brexit has happened, and is unlikely to be reversed anytime so, whether we like it or not, it's pointless going on whinging about it and blaming it for things that it blatantly isn't responsible for. There are enough things it has caused, but it's still pointless moaning about it. It'll just do your head in (well mine anyway).

FFS.

I've not had a problem with fret wear since I had the depleted Uranium ones fitted.