Junkyard Rocket Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Any top tips for bass players? I have one: A neoprene 13" laptop slipcase from poundland is just right for a Zoom B3 so it doesn't get knocked & scratched when carried in a gigbag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Don't eat yellow snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Dont throw away old strings, put them in your gig bag. You never know when your gonna need them in an emergency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_the_bass Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 If you're joining a new band find out if: A, the drummer has a driving license B, the drummer has a vehicle (big enough to carry the drum kit) If the answer to these is no you need to carry out one of the following: 1, say thank you for the chance to audition but I'm not going to join you because... (insert feasible excuse here) 2, buy a smaller car that will only just fit you and your bass gear in it 3, resign yourself to being the drummer's sole means of getting gear to/from gigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) When joining a covers band, find out if they are actually going to learn the covers properly as per the original recordings or merely turn up to rehearsal having done no preparation whatsoever, wing their way through the entire set and say 'that'll do - the punters will be pissed up anyway'. Edited September 6, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Don't throw away old strings - send them to me and I'll throw them away for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Don't throw away old strings - simply flick them onto the floor with a rolled-up newspaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Throw away old strings. They sound sh*te. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Never wipe your arse with a broken bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 [quote name='Dave_the_bass' timestamp='1378464693' post='2200647'] If you're joining a new band find out if: A, the drummer has a driving license B, the drummer has a vehicle (big enough to carry the drum kit) If the answer to these is no you need to carry out one of the following: 1, say thank you for the chance to audition but I'm not going to join you because... (insert feasible excuse here) 2, buy a smaller car that will only just fit you and your bass gear in it 3, resign yourself to being the drummer's sole means of getting gear to/from gigs [/quote] It might be worth also checking whether or not the drummer actually owns a kit ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumps Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 never tie your shoe laces in a rotating door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Make sure you turn up at the correct venue at the right time on the right night and that you've brought your bass with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Make a band rule that anybody who turns up more than 15 minutes after the agreed arrival time carries their own kit in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1378465955' post='2200683'] It might be worth also checking whether or not the drummer actually owns a kit ... [/quote] ... and knows how to play it. Edited September 6, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Don't have band 'practices'. Have band 'rehearsals'. 'Practicing' is what you do at home. On your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 A couple of days before a rehearsal call up the guitarist and ask a technical question ("What's that riff you're playing after the second chorus" type of thing). Then cue the guitarist frantically trying to learn the track [b][i]before [/i][/b]the rehearsal rather than during it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Put it through the PA anyway Drown out EVERYONE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Never give away a Top Tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 If recruiting new band members, dont be over optimistic that they are going to turn up, or if they do, that they are going to be on time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Be sure to maintain eye contact with the guitarist AT ALL TIMES. Makes it easier to mouth "w***er!" (or similar) at him at random intervals through the set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1378465522' post='2200668'] When joining a covers band, find out if they are actually going to learn the covers properly as per the original recordings or merely turn up to rehearsal having done no preparation whatsoever, wing their way through the entire set and say 'that'll do - the punters will be pissed up anyway'. [/quote] Or make the feeble excuse " it' s our version" because they can't be a££ed to learn it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1378463263' post='2200609'] Dont throw away old strings, put them in your gig bag. You never know when your gonna need them in an emergency [/quote] Or take a spare basss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Never share a rehearsal room with band members who have eaten spicey food the night before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Look and act as if you're the dog's bollox even if deep within your heart you know you're sh*te. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 If the two guitarists both using the rehearsal room marshall stacks tell you not to worry as they will have their 'big amps' on the night walk away quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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