KingPrawn

I can't be around people with views that are hurtful or marginalise others. Happy to have differences and others present their opinion in an informed way. If you're uninformed and following the herd, I'm not interested. I also can't work with people who are so angry and bitter that their view of 'others' can't be shifted.

That's an incredibly tough first gig, given the circumstances. I really admire and respect you for even attempting this. I think what will get you through is the fact that you're paying respect to your brother. Maybe think about how proud he would be of you to remember him in that way. What anyone else thinks is irrelevant. They are all there to celebrate your brother's life.  Visualise you playing on point and just practise until it's second nature. I hope it goes well for you.

Oh i'm in

Anyone that works in a music shop and insists in engaging in a conversation with me. When all i want to do is try something i will never buy

Basses with the headstock that matches the body. When did interior design take over the bass world

Jeff Berlin because he has a signature Cort bass and i fell for it. They will only ever sound good on fire!!

Amps with sh*t loads of buttons. Just fook off

Rehersal studios 

Any bass over £500. Ive had them all and none were keepers. Not worth a tos*

Hardcase gig bags. unless your on a plane. Your only driving up the road you muppet

Bought a set of Flats from Simon. No issues, as described a hassle free transaction

Take Care

simon

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Hey Simon

What is it that didnt work for you? What sort of vibe do they produce?

It was brilliant. Played the Swan in Stourport on severn. A local gig with the best energy and crowd. 

On 06/06/2025 at 17:29, jazzyvee said:

Last one for now.

 

Sweet relaxed palying brother

RIP. A ledgend. Thoughts with all his family. 

For that money Id want them to cover the cost of the divorce !

wow. Thanks for the share. What a clean player

I can completely sympathise with your situation. I wear my glasses on stage since a punter asked me why i always bowed to the audiance after each song? i did explain that i was trying to read the set list 

Thats a very clean looking bass and the super cool head stock. GLWTS

Ive had the same experience. An 80's bass i was intrested in was up for silly money. I watched it go round and round for several weeks. Offered them a fair price and they agreed. I wonder sometimes if sellars not from our world just get carried away

I dont imagine theres a music retailer that isnt struggling, given the global uncertainy following DT tarrifs. The majority or gear is made in countries he's targeted and with the variety of import/export charges it must be almost impossible to predict cash flow and consumer habits. On top of that we have the cost of everyday living basics increasing, which is impacting on consumers desicions to make a purcahse. A sign of the times for sure.

A true Genius of our time.

Not long in from seeing this at the RSC in Stratford on Avon. It was one of the best live events i have ever seen. I cant reccommed it enough. The actors version of Hamlet was brilliantly deliverd to a backdrop of Radioheads Hail to the theif. That theatre is so briliant. Im lucky im only 20minutes away. If you can catch it do. 

Another top night of Ska classics in a little boozer in Bromsgrove. This is just so much fun. 

Crap clip but you get the idea

A brilliant combo at a great price!

What a horrible place to be. I hope he has the people around him to get him through. Its good he is putting it on FB.

Super Ska gig in Birmingham. Crowd were great. My Fender Rumble filled the space and the floor rumbled. Had a great time. I just love it when the crowd are up enjoying themselves. Makes it so much more enjoyable

I dont need one of those. Every time i play is a master class in how not to play!!! I can only wish i was at that level of ability

Supergrass last wednesday. They were incredible. Great gear and great players

Quality player

A full-on sound check is becoming less of an issue for the bands I'm in. We use IEMS and Line 6 stomps or Pods, so the signal is routed through a desk, which can save the settings. Once we have set up, we rely on our ability to send the right signal to the desk. The onstage sound is the most important. Once the balance is right, the FOH is just another gain stage. 

If I'm using amps, I just set it for the venue size. I personally try to look at all the complementary frequencies I may be competing with and set my level where my sound won't get lost. Aside from that, there is usually someone in the audience who feels the need to tell us/ me whats not sounding right