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We played last night at The Betsey Trotwood in London. Completely acoustic! No mics, nothing. No chatting in that crowd! I thought we were good and I got the biggest cheer when the band was introduced. The bass player from the headline band was better than me but then I've only been on the upright a few months. My second gig since I started battling cancer so I can only look at it as a complete success. Tired today mind!

No 2, No 4, No 3, No 1. That order. They all seem fair to excellent.

I mix both and tend to play with a pick on the rockier numbers, fingers on the softer songs. I have to say there is some excellent advice here. Fair play to you for wanting to stretch yourself as a player. I experiment too - sometimes what I think will be a plectrum tune works out better vice versa. Keep practicing and it'll all sound good

Five years whilst away from this site and I managed to go years without before I had the web. I'm back on these pages now so it's a good year for the shopkeeper!

Those 51 P-basses are great. I have one and all I did was put a SD Antiquity pup in it. It's my favourite. Cosmetically I flipped the pickguard and put ashtrays on it but it's really solid. Just a great bass. I saw yours advertised and thought it was a steal of a price. Loving all 3 though

An all original 1973 Fender Precision bass would do me.

Look beyond the audition. It's often overlooked. They want someone who fits in because you'll all be locked in rehearsal rooms, gigging together and maybe recording. I think an ability to slot right in is as important as being able to play. And remember you are are also auditioning them to a point (probably best you don't actually say this though!).

I did a 110 mile round trip for years and it only stopped because the singer split. Distance is less of an issue if the group is right for you. Now I have less than a 3 mile round trip but I'm less busy. Happy with it though

[quote name='xgsjx' post='651691' date='Nov 11 2009, 03:20 PM']Best thing to do is start your own band.[/quote] I completely agree. I've auditioned for a couple of bands in the last 3 years and joined them both but the other groups I've done over the years have mainly been formed or co-founded by me. There's less mucking about and I get things my way. Also if someone isn't up for it (or if they are) I've always made a point of telling them promptly and politely. I don't think it's bass players as geoffbyrne would no doubt agree. I'd even add promoters, studios etc. It's human nature for some and yes, it can be a pain!

I was dragged to a Motley Crue gig but I can't think of any silver lining :snob: My wife enjoyed it at least

The seller must be kicking himself - good deal (for you!)

It's all subject to tastes & it depends what your band is like. I play with a quiet band who dabble in folk & bluegrass so a 100w combo is hardly being pushed. My drummer uses brushes a lot too. If I played in a hard rock band with a powerhouse drummer I'd probably push for more wattage. It also depends on your budget.

Does she realise she's raised the bar now? That'll go nicely with your wedding bass & your honeymoon bass!

I played last night supporting Wilko Johnson (with a very impressive Norman Watt-Roy on bass) and it was awesome fun. I liked the show we did and thought we did well.

[quote name='witterth' post='648447' date='Nov 7 2009, 11:53 PM']Unlined looks cooler, but I'd be sunk without the side dots.[/quote] Likewise

I have my main rig of the 78 Bassman head that I run through an Ampeg SVT cab (both sourced through BC) then I have an Ampeg combo for the can't be arsed to cart it around performances and a cheapy practice amp for acoustic jams as well.

Hopefully the SD pup will sort it. I've had Basswood bodies and they have given me no issues. A good set up whilst fitting the pickup will hopefully give it some life

Wow! If I put all my musical purchases together I am sure it would make me feel guilty. Some nice gear in there

Sting is making some brave choices in knitwear!

Don't be shy posting pics! In terms of thumb rests, try [url="http://www.classicguitarboxes.com/thumb_rests.php"]http://www.classicguitarboxes.com/thumb_rests.php[/url] The ashtray covers are easy enough. If you aren't happy drilling into your bass, get it done professionally.

A few moments for you to marvel at; We played The Maltings in Farnham back one winter in the 90s. On the bill was a band called Avalanche that were getting really hyped. The promoter kept saying "The Avalanche boys will be here any minute". We spent several hours in the warm waiting for them and finally we were told "The Avalanche boys are here!" where on a bunch of guys walked in brushing snow off themselves! Priceless! I played the Hope & Anchor in Islington back in my punk days and we put on our usual energetic set. The audience was little more than a bunch of tourists who appeared vaguely disinterested. We threw ourselves about and gave it all the attitude. Afterwards we went off to the backstage area which was a side room. We were freshening up when this german guy kicked the door open and shouted with quite some enthusiam "Farkin' hell! Punk rock! You guys are really punk!" We all just fell about laughing. Bless him. In my early 20s we landed a gig in Lincoln and unwisely started drinking Special Brew from 7am. We all loaded into or transit and drove from Bath. The drinking didn't stop (our guitarist had a legendary pee at a roundabout that lasted several minutes!). By the time we got to LIncoln we were all pretty drunk, except the roadie / van driver. The people who were going on stage were wrecked. We went onstage at 9pm. I was propped against the fire exit as I couldn't stand. I remember the lead guitarist walking around the stage on his hands and knees hitting the floor (he had dropped a plectrum!). The whole show was a shambles. We played to a very nervous looking audience and eventually exited via the fire exit and went downstairs. The promoter came running down stairs demanding we get back up there as "they loved us". We weren't convinced but went back up and played what I can only imagine was the world's worst encore. The audience continued to look awkward but we exited and again the promoter came running down to tell us how much these people loved us. This time we told him that we really weren't convinced and said so. We were told it was like "watching The Who and the Sex Pistols all rolled into one". We went back upstairs and pushed our merchandise - we never sold more before or since! We weren't the new messiah, we were very naughty boys!

Very cool, thanks for sharing