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Well done you! And…there’s no such thing as a small gig.

It can be a real challenge to get good gear for a limited amount of cash. When I started gigging again after a long hiatus, I had a Hartke Kickback…120 watts through 1 12. Good practice and rehearsal amp. Next was a great deal on my Trace rig..smt 11 head..400 watts, a 4x10, and a 15”. Cabs are pretty shabby but sound good…just really heavy. Now I’m moving to 2 1x12 Genz Benz cabs, . If those work out, I’ll sell the 410 cab, refurb the 15, and should be ready for anything. Trace rig was £250, 2 GB cabs are 280….you don’t need to spend a ton to get good gear. I am going to spend some cash getting a tune up on the Trace head, though.

Even though I almost exclusively use pj basses, I completely agree with you about the weak bridge pickup sound…best it does is color the neck pickup tone

I've got a Shure system...the one that sits on your amp. It is very reliable....

Trying to keep cables from underfoot at a small venue is a challenge. I'm considering using a wireless rig just to keep from tripping on my patch chord.....

Lucky you!!!!

Great topic! My goal is always to have really good gear and not pay a fortune for it. Currently running a Trace GP11SMX400 with the way-to-heavy 4x10 and a really tatty 1x15. The plan is to keep the head and replace the cabs. I'll just scour the usual sites until the thing comes up that is in my very limited price range, fits my needs, is relatively light, and available within driving distance. I'll probably aways keep the 4 x 10 cab unless someone throws a silly amount of money at me for it....it just sounds so nice!

Freebird used to be a great song for those times you wanted to burn half a set..... Simple Man may be one of my favorite songs, but I don't know any of their music that is not just a huge blast to play.....YMMV

Good for you! Now please give “Gimme Three Steps” a listen….

I cannot remember the name, but there is an app which tracks tempo changes while a song is being played. I used to play with an older drummer who also liked to slow down. He actually ran the app during the gig. It was useful, but not a cure-all by any means.

I need to do a top-to-bottom update on my Pedulla MPV-5. I'd like to have the preamp tested and sorted, wiring checked and replaced/mended where needed, and new pots installed on all 3 controls. It would also be great if the tech could fashion and install a truss rod cover. I'm in Huntingdon, and could drop it off either Cambridge or Peterborough way. I don't want to have it laid up in the shop of weeks, however. Any reccomendations?

Then there is metronomic tempo awareness vs internal tempo awareness or “feel”. Members of a large concert band probably all do individual practice with a metronome, but in rehearsal take cues from what they hear and what they see from a director. We do the same thing if we’re not playing to a click track. Take a song like (old guy moment coming) “China Grove”…guitar starts, then bass, then everybody else. Locking in means being aware of the intended tempo of whoever is setting it. Swing is harder and more of a negotiation….calls for lots more awareness and trust between bass and drums.

Nope…,usually just needs to turn down!

Stage left and as far from the lead guitar as possible…