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Yup....I want a band to sound as good as possible, but I do not like "Hobby rehearsals" too much...maybe because I teach music all day. My views might change once I am retired (one more year to go!!!!!)

I went to my wonderful local music shop to ask about getting a couple of non-critical cracks sorted on my main bass. They sail their guy has a 2-3 month turnaround time…is this normal?

I’ve been looking around a bit with an eye to getting in another band. I like everything about the guys that I play with, like the setlist,etc. However, we have not gigged or practiced since November. Went to have a play with some lovely folks about 45 minutes away. Right now, they are just guitar and vocals. No lead, no drums. They want to practice weekly but don’t anticipate any paying gigs. Contacted some guys that have a similar setlist to my existing group, practice weekly about 30 minutes away…on Sunday morning…no exceptions. I’m thinking I need to keep looking, but am tired of not playing with a relaxed but gigging band. Am I being too picky? To me, the “ we practice once a week, period” thing is a red flag. Learn the setlist, meet when you want to work on stuff and after everyone has sorted their part out. Thoughts?

Used one bass….pretty good time.

Good advice all the way round..thanks everyone!

Reasonably, I have a jam tonight with some folks I don't know. I am hoping to get some work out of it. I am pondering which bass(es) to take. I don't want to look pretentious, but do want to show these folks what I am about. The jam is in a small village, so I am not too worried about getting stuff stolen. What and why.. MPV-5...this is my main rehearsal and performance bass. I am getting to be more of a 5 string guy all the time. Jazz Bass (optional)...4 string FSO Fretless Spectracore..(optional) just becuase..mwhaaaa... It is supposed to be a rock cover pub band kind of deal. Thoughts? oh, and, no, I am NOT going to buy another bass for the occasion.....:)

This one...MPC Outlaw from the late 70's...strange but really nice bass with effects modules in the back that you could swap out easily. It was always my spare bass through the 80's. I can't even remember moving it on, but I did. Also, my '63 Jazz (sunburst/rosewood), my '68 fretless P bass (sunburst, maple) and, on the guitar side, a really nice blond Guild G37. Back when I sold all these, they were not considered that valuable...if only I had known...

True, but I’ll bet you never had to help move one up stairs to a gig…..

I kinda did the same thing this week…played a bunch of basses, then back to my old reliable. It still feels and sounds better than anything else.

I used the same 3" leather strap for 40 years, just recently switched to a 2-1/2" DSL padded strap from Simply Music in Huntingdon. Comfy!

I always wanted to name a band “Free Beer”

Dirty Hands…pub classic rock 4 piece. This was the name before I joined. My 2 favorite past band names were Black Jack and J Edger Cookie.

I also have a Spectracore. What strings are you using? Mine came to me with LaBella low tension flats…love the feel but not the tone…

I use a Fender Dual Showman on gigs with the stock 4 x 12 cab. You would know long in advance if you were going to blow a speaker. The sound is great for classic rock...warm and with the lovely and totally un-emulatable attack....

Kasino combo amp my parents bought me in 1972 Yamaha 115- c. 1976 Music Man head with Bullfrog 18" Cabinet-c.1980 Traynor old practice amp somebody gave me also c. 1980 Hartke Kickback 12-still have c. 2001 Fender Dual Showman w/ 4x12 cab-Main gigging amp acquired this year....

Where are you located? I’ve got a spectracore 5 er

It hasn’t been an issue….probably because we’re on a coach full of American kids😁

I'm getting ready to head to Germany with another bunch of my students. I am playing bass with two of the vocal ensembles. One is a gospel number and the other is very Latin. I'm taking one bass (MPV-5), one amp (my Harkte kickback 12) 2 leads, truss rod tool, multi-tool, and the appropriate allen keys. Also take a couple of 9v batteries, extra AAA's for the tuner, a set of strings, and a folding stand. That should do it. I'm going to start cutting back on all the backups I haul along with me.

I saw this ad in JMB. Do you have more details about their set list? I don’t think this is quite my scene but would like more details

In my younger days, I was lucky to have a spare cable. I’ve been using a new setup, so have been carrying an extra amp around. I think I’m to the place now that I’m comfortable bringing a DI box instead. Still going to bring 2 basses though

I played a four-tune set with my jazz band students on base ( RAF Alconbury) last night. We don’t have a student bassist this year, so it falls to me…good fun and very well received by the crowd. The pub band I play with might have gotten a gig at the same venue as a result as well.

My gator bag is pretty comfortable, especially since I added a sternum strap. I’m 6’4 though, and can’t go through doors with it on

How unreasonable is it not to trust 10" speakers to give you a full, rich sound? I've gigged with 4x15's (never again), 1x15, 1 x 18, 1 x 12 (inadequate) and 4 x 12. I like an old school sound.

Good to hear….thanks!

Exactly this..... I have access to a rumble 200 with the 15"....It's a nice amp and really light! I am trying to resist my "old school" association with 15" speakers....not sure I trust 2 10's that much Crazy?