Cat Burrito

Do you exercise much? I was all bunged up awaiting a sinus op last year and my legs were often cramped. After the op, to celebrate breathing normally, I began exercising again and no leg cramps. Just stretch out a bit at least.

Almost certainly, simply because it gives the band a bit of credibility before you've even done anything.

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1491035237' post='3269967'] A long long time ago I ran into Ross Halfin, erstwhile rock photographer of this parish. I asked him about some if the bands he worked with. Kiss came up. He said something like, 'Never believe anything that comes out of their mouths. They're the biggest liars I've ever met, especially Simmons.'[/quote] Just a different story but I did my University work experience with Kerrang magazine. All the journalists spoke admirably about Paul. When doing taped interviews, if the tape stopped, he would flip their cassette over, having paused and simply repeat his last couple of sentences in case they hadn't been captured. Very cool.

I'm going to that show. It's a shame Paul's voice is shot these days. I grew up with Kiss so I readily forgive it's all gone a bit silly these days.

I stopped completely at 26 because I thought I was getting too old. I feel silly about that now but it was good to have a 4yr break at the time. The last 15yrs of playing again have been much more enjoyable, As has been stated already, i[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]f you're not enjoying it any more, then don't do it. [/font][/color]

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1490736451' post='3267603']Aint no video there for me either dude.......... I noticed that YOUTube vids disappeared a few days ago for me too I'm on a macbook....[/quote] Let me flag this thread with the administrators then, as it seems to be a couple of you.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgjIezLvHj0[/media] Are you at work? The above video displays absolutely fine for me.

Not just indie, plenty of rock bands who do that too. Equally a lot of 80s indie bands seemed to have very innovative bass lines. I always looked as a simpler line as an excuse to throw shapes onstage or contribute backing vocals etc. [quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1490625277' post='3266560']Use Derek Smalls as your model :-)[/quote] Many of us do

I love these five notes, all in the same position too [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz-2IaLgZ9I[/media]

I'm lucky in that I work with two great drummers at the moment, one whom I have been with for 8yrs. I've definitely been through my fair share of drummer issues over the years though and this thread makes me realise I'd been taking the current situation for granted.

Every relationship is different so I guess it is a case of what works for each couple. My wife comes to the bigger main shows and local ones, childcare permitting. She likes both my current bands but will say (in the past) if she doesn't like something.

I had one & it was fantastic. It only lasted about 4 years though which didn't impress me but it was great whilst it worked.

[quote name='Barking Spiders' timestamp='1490279713' post='3263904'] errm Burrito....viz others replies the question in my OP isn't meant to be taken that seriously but when push comes to shove (apt choice of phrase here ) there many times when we all have to choose one thing over another. While I'm here it's nice to note that my member is now fully fledged [/quote] Yep, I get that, I just never want to choose! Welcome to the world of the fully fledged

People get enjoyment in many ways and because you like one thing it doesn't mean you can't enjoy something else. I suspect that is why the question hasn't been asked before...

Was it the same backline across the 3 bands? At the height of my GAS I had 6 P-basses and they all sounded like me in the mix of a band playing but subtly different if compared to one another.

My lot roll into Staines tomorrow night if anyone fancies a bit of Americana based swagger down at the Riverside Club. Here's a recent clip from our performance at the O2's Country to Country festival. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6AeEQsQkIk[/media]

I view charity as a personal matter (I privately donate to carefully screened charities) and not one for my bands to get involved in. Sadly there are too many people who take advantage and money goes missing etc. I've heard horror stories of 50% cuts and all sorts. It might be business as said but when bar staff are getting paid, landlords are getting a regular flow of drinking punters and the bands are getting no soundcheck, no thanks and being ordered to share kit, I will pass. Been there, done that.

I played Hemel back in the 90s... and I'm not just showing off, I really did! And it was the White Hart too. Great venue. This ain't no dress rehearsal, this is the big time!

I used to be an idealist and think you had to like every song... now I think you can have one or two in a set that you are not so keen on. It's a compromise with band mates after all. Having always done originals bands, until a few years back - I found that I liked learning and studying other players, getting paid better and having a crowd go mad. It's a balance though - I'm 30yrs in and have never played Sex on Fire. No problem with the song, just not for me. Mustang Sally I'd probably do but it has never come up within any band I've played in. I think I like to try things before I decide it is definitely not for me.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1490133630' post='3262584']If you've already got the two cabs and they sound good together there is a case to be made for not overthinking things![/quote] I'm all up for not overthinking things (PS good post - I actually followed that!)

It's not impossible but you limit your options. I didn't learn to drive until I was 24 so I was always reliant on keen band members to help me out. I think if you are not driving you should make sure you are pulling your weight in other areas because driving to and particularly from gigs is a pain. It's not an automatic "no" but anyone wanting to audition for one of my bands immediately gets us thinking about how realistic the logistics are. Rehearsals are easy enough but gigs where you need your amp can be harder.

Thanks Dave. I have a picture of a bassist upstairs who is playing a 1x15 with 4x10 combination but had read the same re speaker size. I may yet switch the 1x15 for a 2x10 so I have the option of 2,4 or 6x10 depending on the venue but for now it works well. I also emailed Ampeg's support service and they were almost but not quite as quick as Mark to reply.

Thanks Mark, really helpful.

[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1490109712' post='3262235'] 8 + 8 equals 4 :-) you're fine [/quote] Thanks, I find your confidence reassuring - I don't need to get why, just that I am not going to damage anything. Out of interest should the head be switched to 8 ohm or 4 ohm? I'm thinking it should be on 8.

I'm the least technical or science-y person I know and I am just about confusing myself further than ever now. I have an Ampeg PF50t head (50w all tube into 4 or 8 ohm, apparently). I have been playing it into a cab from the same series, the PF115HE which is 450w RMS at 800w (typed as if I actually know what that means!). Recently I have been wanting to add a second cab, particularly as I like the sound of 8x10 cabs and I picked up a PF410HLF, again from the same series. There is one input out the back of the head but I know you can daisy chain between the two cabs. It certainly sounded good in the kitchen - loud too! Watching various videos on YouTube I am getting confused as to whether this could damage the amp in any way or is a good idea. Googling around it does rather seem like a 2x10 paired with a 4x10 would be a more obvious pairing than the 4x10 with a 1x15 but I was hoping someone could clarify in the simplest of terms whether I could damage any kit here or if it is fine as is. It certainly sounded good but I am an absolute rank amateur when it comes to the technical side of kit. Thanks in anticipation.