Rich

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1467981335' post='3087777'] Total cack. Like [i]The Archers[/i]. [/quote] [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1467981694' post='3087782'] Absolutely. [/quote] OldGit would be challenging you two to a duel right about now.

It never ceases to amaze me just how much louder the backline has to be for outdoor gigs. I suppose the physics is obvious in a fairly 'no sh*t, sherlock' way, but the difference is really major. I love outdoor gigs

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1467842627' post='3086730'] Beatles Beatles Beatles etc etc etc etc [/quote] Do I really need to point out that my 'tribute band' comment was not entirely -- or even slightly -- serious? It must be a cultural thing.

My unpaid non-Beatles-influenced tribute band needs some new music stands for 4 hour gigs -- they should have plenty of heft and good handles, and be good for metal. Any suggestions?

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1467759537' post='3086078'] Unfortunately your probably only going to find that sort of management in a professional band. Blue [/quote]Hogwash. A band doesn't have to actually be professional to have a 'professional' attitude, approach and organisation.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1467826624' post='3086580'] When we do festivals they are usually [b]unpaid[/b]. We look on them as a bit of fun, and good advertising. [/quote] Oh noes! You said the U word! I know exactly where this thread is going to go now.

The Chain. Specifically, the 'Formula 1 bit'.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1467693441' post='3085359'] Yes, unfortunately recruiting the guy that can play and show up, well usually there's a cost with those guys. [/quote]So what's the suggestion here? Hobby players are incapable of playing and/or showing up? [quote] When I have discussions with my gigging contemporaries, venues or clubs always comes up and what follows is "What's the pay?" We will also discuss other bass players in terms like; Oh Bill he"ll take any gig if you throw $100.00 bucks at him " Or yeah Steve got that gig with the band that had the casino gigs, he made 12k last year from gigs"[/quote] Well given that you're doing this for a living, that's not entirely surprising. [quote]Would you guys agree this is truely a cultural difference?[/quote]No. I would agree that it's the difference between doing it for a living, and doing it as a hobby. [quote]BTW, we're playing The world famous Summerfest in Milwaukee tomorrow on The Johnson Controls World Sound Stage.wish me luck.😔[/quote]Good luck. Hope the pay is good. Oh, and have fun.

That seagull must have eaten a hell of a lot of tinfoil.

Only if they're good for 4 hour bar gigs. And metal.

It's probably just me, but... whenever I see the word 'reliced', my mind interprets it as 're-liced'. As in, "the previous lice have all died, so I'm sending it off to be reliced". No? It's just me, isn't it. Ok, as you were.

Oh, and I use a folding Magnacart for getting everything from car to stage. Means i can (usually) do it in one go.

Jazz fivers are wide at the bridge. Certainly the Fenders, Squiers and Sires I've seen/played/owned. And +1 for Yamahas. Superb basses and fantastic VFM.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1467485569' post='3084085'] Looks like a C to me [/quote]

Love that body shape. Not so wild about the headstock.

[quote name='Schnozzalee' timestamp='1467412146' post='3083598'] What's a Limelight btw Guys? I've been out of the loop for a bit [/quote] http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/limelight-custom-gallery/

After years of tweaking, I've got it down to a fine art My Line 6 XT Live gets carted around in a dedicated Thomann gigbag -- the associated cable snake and other sundries live in the front pocket of this. The amp mains cable, speaker cables etc live in an old charity-shop-refugee PE kit bag** in the back of the amp rack case. I carry the wireless lead and a spare guitar cable in the front pocket of the bass gigbag. ** if I forget to bring this, I have to do it in my vest and pants.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1467508789' post='3084219'] Depends on the band and other circumstances. I contend that if you can't pay someone, how reliable do you expect them to be? Blue [/quote] It'd be nice to think that if everyone in the band is a hobbyist rather than doing it for a living, they would all show a similar level of interest and enthusiasm. With that comes a simple ability to turn up on time and actually be able to play. Otherwise, what's the point? Mind you, I was forgetting that money is the only thing that matters. Silly me.

[quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1467484159' post='3084071'] My only complaint is about Regi, his brother, on guitar. He displayed an amazing tapping technique, and on his solo spot he sang some good classic soul songs. However, once we'd seen his diddling for a couple of minutes, he should have stopped. Instead he carried on, and on...I think he was close to spoiling the gig. [/quote]Glad I'm not the only one who thought this!

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1467304950' post='3082723'] Another successful person being shot down for [s]literally no reason...[/s] being successful [/quote] Fixed.

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1467201614' post='3081850'] Are green basses good for metal ? [/quote]

Just me, it appears

So, who's here then?

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1467034711' post='3080626'] I think this sums-up why we are such a great nation. No matter how bad it is, we'll stick a flag in it. [/quote]At a jaunty angle.

Well, I enjoyed the Coldplay set. If I was uncharitable, I'd say it looks like a lot of people who already dislike Coldplay intensely watched a bit of the set purely so they could say how crap it was. TBH I enjoyed it as much for the lighting as anything else. The effect of all those xylobands was simply stunning.