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Subtlety is fine on recordings, but live, might simply get lost in the mix (depending on the band). I always fine I run effects more extreme in a band than sounds appropriate when they're solo'd Si

Bartolini do the same option too (dual in-line coils, hum cancelling): https://www.bartolini.net/product-category/bass-pickup/4-string-bass-pickup/j-bass/ Si

I actually love my Boss PH-3, chose it as I specifically wanted the 'barber-pole' always-rising phase effect, and this was the only pedal I could find that wasn't a silly price that could do it. Si

If you can find a used Skyline Lakland Precision (Bob Glaub, Duck Dunn, 44-64), that’s about as good as you’ll find for that £750 IMO. Si

I played it at NAMM when it was released and was really impressed. The mid-level control on the clean side is brilliant. Si

Looks similar to my '71 Precision.....could both be replacements, or coulda been a dodgy couple of years for tort lol Si

I imagine most of their members are American, what's Scott going to do?! Si

Had a couple of pedals over the years, very sad to hear!! Si

That might just be dirt as opposed to decolouration of the sunburst.....but I agree that it will leave a 'shape' upon first removing it. Si

I would also say that yes, it very much is worth it. Behind the paywall is not only a LOT of content/lessons plus constant guest lectures etc, but a well populated forum of people also taking the lessons, which is very helpful to get thoughts and ideas from people undertaking the same lessons as you. However, just be aware that there are a lot of sites putting out very good bass content, so it's very much worth doing your homework that the platform that you're going to invest in is the one for you. Janek Gwizdala, Jeff Berlin, Adam Nitti, Tony Grey....they all have 'Academies', and they'll all be offering fantastic content, but will almost certainly work in very different ways. I'm not sure about the others, but Scott offers the 14 day free trial, definitely do that and see what you think . Si

This! The upper end if it has the case. Shame about the sticker and the moved thumb rest. Thinking about it more, unless it's an amazing sounding and playing bass, I'd probably pass on it. Si

I disagree with a number of those points, but we'll leave it there at risk of derailing the thread! Si

Cor I hope you're never put in charge of minimum wage Supply has been soaring because expectation, due to lower priced bands, has been dropping. Everyone charges the same (or similar), quality expectation rises, supply falls (wheat/chaff and all that), prices rise. To stay relevant and answer the OP. £150 minimum for a function, again, have been paid upto £250 for a dep gig, more on significant dates (NYE etc). Si

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I’m not entirely sure I believe that. As has been said, most have live music because they want it, not because it’s a massive money-maker, so budget appropriately for something they love. You would also see pubs becoming more discerning and the general standard of ‘pub bands’ rising as better bands/musicians see it as a viable option, probably bringing in more punters. Bearing in mind doing a pub gig and taking home £100 each used to be the norm 10 years ago, certainly where I am. But as bands come in and say ‘oh i’ll do that for £150 all in’, venues see that as the new norm, and wonder why punters don’t stick around for the second rate band who just want beer money. I’ve seen agents send around emails saying ‘oh how much can you do this gig for’.....encouraging bands to undercut each other! What happened to paying appropriately and fairly for the band you want? Si

Thats what’s paid by pubs because there are bands who will go out for it. Simple as that. If everyone sung from the same hymn sheet, the pay would go up. Si

Well if you have to The nicest fretless I ever played was a Zon 4 string at the old Bass Gear showroom. Don't know what happened to it, but whoever purchased it has an incredible bass! Si

I wanted a fretless purely for recording purposes....it’s on one song on the new JoCee EP if you want to hear it: I didn’t want to spend a lot of money as it’s such a small use-case for me. So I got a Bass Collection Jive fretless and it’s really bloody good for the money! So unless you really want to spend a lot of money to then find out it’s not for you, check them out Si

It’s 32” Si

Not sure what else there is to ‘get’ if you like the musicianship and the songwriting? Lol Si