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I wonder about that. I play a 5 because I'm lazy. It's not a superior instrument. If I really want to feel like a bassist, I'll pick up a 4 because I find it a lot more challenging to do the same stuff without the advantage of the B string. Live and let live...I heard that sometime......

I was just reflecting that, since using 5's exclusively, I almost never go lower than 5th fret...feels weird to play open notes...

Which is why I sold my Champion's League tix Wednesday....... some folks really enjoy going to matches/games. When living in Dallas, the church services would regularly let out early to allow folks to get to the stadium during home Cowboy's games....

It's just two weekends a year...:)

Yup…

I’ll be in the Emerites Sunday….in Red…:)

It’s all about preference. I played all styles of music for decades on a four string, spent months getting used to a five. Now, it’s pretty much all I play. I really appreciate the ability to play 2 octaves across the neck.

Can be!

This is brilliant advice! I will consider mooting this next week

I don't really care about the money so much...good thing in the current environment. I want to do some gigs and get folks up on a dance floor..that has alway been the most enjoyable thing for me.

That's my view...once a rehearsal is in the book, it needs to come off. Am I being too inflexible about that? Honestly, I'm new to bands in the UK (used to the Midwestern US), but I think I need to find an existing band that already has a following and active gig diary. This startup stuff is proving to be frustrating...especially when you're not in charge. I also think it is easy to say "just quit", but I don't have anyone knocking down my door for my services, although I am a proficient player, have my own good quality PA, and good transportation..oh, and I show up to both gigs and rehearsals...:)

I hope that is not the case. I endured that same stuff for about 6 months with another "band" that never made it out of the rehearsal room. These folks have one gig booked, but are being mysteriously vague about anything else. I think we will have a frank discussion this week. We have about a 20 songs gigable right now....

I would appreciate the collective's opinion on this... We are putting together a start-up country/Americana band. Great personnel, but so far, (2 mos) we have gone though a drummer (without one at the moment) and 2 guitarists. I have not picked up on any particularly toxic vibes from the BL, but often am too dense to pick up on stuff. Also, the two in charge have cancelled several scheduled rehearsals (day before or same day), which, honestly, bugs me more. I passed up Champion's League tickets tonight to attend a rehearsal that has been called off 6 hours before it was due to start. So...thoughts? They are really talented, and we could have a great group, but...... Thanks in advance...

Good to hear all these stories! I gigged a bunch in the US (Nebraska and Texas) then was not playing for 20 years. Auditioned for a rock covers band, got in, started playing gigs which suddenly dried up. Have not played with them, or really heard any news from the BL for about 16 months. Auditioned for a 50's-60's covers band, they liked me, but I could not at that time commit as I had a brand new granddaughter. They used and hired another guy...fair enough. Also auditioned for a couple of "bands" that were not really serious. I finally joined my current group, which is a new group hoping to start gigging soon. Really enjoying it (country cover and originals band). I think you just have to be both patient and persistant.

Old story, but it goes that, in preparation for space flight, NASA spent bunches of money to invent a pen that would work in zero gravity, later marketed as the "space pen"... Russians used a pencil 1. turn down amp or push "standby" (don't even open that can of worms...:)...) 2. unplug active bass or... leave it plugged in during the break, and replace your battery a bit more often

Do Black Beauties come in Multi-Scale yet? Got them on a 5-ver and love them...

Twins with mine...you are going to LOVE it!

Usually referred to as 110v by us old American boomers…:)

I just started gigging again after a few decades off. I am very happy with my basses, although one needs a new Jack, and I love my amp head, but will gradually upgrade my 4x12…probably keep the 15. No GAS, just a plan…:)

Nope…I just started by saying that I often am underwhelmed by the newer, lighter smaller rigs.. sorry you got offended by the expression of my opinion.

You are correct sir…your 1x12” rig would blow an old Ampeg out of the water.

Nice list…I preferred Night of the Living Dregs andOP’s live in Russia albums though…

Depends….I’ve heard some of these small speaker, lightweight rigs that are not far from that…🫤

But does it sound like music being played through an iPhone?