How was your gig last night?

[HeadlessBassist]

53 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

Some nice wee bass bits in there. Liked that. Bass sounds nice.

Dave

 

Thanks Dave!  

[Norris]

It's been a while since we played at the Horse and Trumpet and at the end of the gig the landlord and lady were telling us how July is always their worst month, with a lot of people on holiday. We very pleased then to see a lot of familiar faces that we'd managed to pull in. The A4 laminated QR code to our Facebook page took a few more hits from some new faces too.

 

It was... darned hot, and I forgot to take my fan! Cue a very sweaty bass by the end of the gig

 

... the Stingish bass (Sterling Sub5 with Retrovibe Stinger preamp). Usually a lovely matt finish.

 

Of course we just had to do War Pigs in the second set, and saved Paranoid for an encore at the end of the night (how did we know?! 😂) - RIP Ozzy. I was very pleased that Sir Duke on its 3rd outing, and especially after a couple of weeks break, was tight and got the crowd dancing and singing along. It's a right earworm that riff!

 

As seems to be the case recently I forgot to take any photos until we'd finished playing. There were a few people taking photos, so some decent shots might turn up. For now here's the kit-spotter's wide angle shot (Fender Rumble v3 500 combo and Roland Boss GT-6B on my side)

 

The purple suede Gazelles got another outing

Edited 8 hours ago by Norris

[Len_derby]

The acoustic trio, The Desperate Cowboys played The Doghouse pub in Alfreton.

I’ve played there a couple of times before with a full band and was a bit concerned about how we’d go down with a ‘softer’ sound. As it happened, we got as many people up and dancing (without any drums or percussion) as on previous visits. So, a good night and well appreciated by the pub and the audience. 
The pubs of the Derbyshire/Notts ex-coalfields are not for the faint-hearted or easily offended. But if they like you it can be a great night.

Taylor mini-bass through Trace Elliott Elf and Barefaced One 10.

 

 

[Lozz196]

Just got home from a Knock Off gig at The Hope & Anchor, Islington, supporting GBH - apparently there never played there in their 40+ years so Knock Off arranged the gig for them.

 

Went great, we played very well and the audience reaction was amazing, literally bodies flying all over the place, and singing along.
 

I used my Fender JMJ Mustang  and Behringer BDI21 into the 100w Ashdown house combo, which with a bit of help from the monitors was fine. 
 

Only downsides were it was incredibly hot in there so given the music type and how we play I’m now very smelly, and I ache all over - a reminder of why I’m giving up gigging.

 

Footwear was a pair of black Vans trainers. 

[Norris]

16 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

Only downsides were it was incredibly hot in there so given the music type and how we play I’m now very smelly, and I ache all over

But isn't that the good bit too? 😂

[Geek99]

5 hours ago, Norris said:

But isn't that the good bit too? 😂

Easily fixed with a shower, leaving just the memories

[Merton]

On Friday we jumped in the Boogie Monsters van to drive from Surrey to New Brighton. That took 8 gruelling hours thanks to it being the first Friday of the school holidays and various car accidents. We stayed at our old drummer’s lovely new house (coz he was playing the gig with us), then yesterday headed even further north to Poulton-le-Fylde to play at their annual Wanderland event. Three 30 minute sets spread across the day, with our usual mix of pop and rock songs interspersed with kids songs, and it went pretty well all things considered. Kids and adults alike seemed to enjoy us and the organisers were very happy. Not sure I played brilliantly in places but that’s more to do with my relationship with those particular songs than anything else. We were back in the van and on the road by 4.30, and I was home by 10pm. Sleepy today 😀

 

Bass was my sexy Zoot Funkmeister, straight into the PA with my HX Effects and Digbeth preamp. Shoes were my now standard Soul Cal low tops. Now got a few weeks off before going all the way back up to Wigan (ish) for a Katy Hurt gig 🤓

[dmccombe7]

10 hours ago, neepheid said:

Last night, I played for the first time in about a month because of band members' holidays etc. with Nine Lives at The Butchers Arms in Inverurie.  Great to get back in the saddle, I've missed it!  Anyhoo, it was a really good night, quite busy, lots of folk up dancing, a couple of young bass nerds took a photo of my pedalboard and were chatting to me at half time - about my basses, how long I've been playing etc.  Fridays can be so hit and miss so very happy to find the place being reasonably busy.

 

In honour of the Prince of Darkness, we did a little three song Ozzy bit in the second set, Crazy Train, Bark at the Moon then Paranoid.  That went down well.

 

Anyway, I played pretty well, I only forgot how one song went in one bit (but we're ditching it soon anyway so maybe I was already subconsciously deleting it from my memory).  I think some video was taken so if anything appears I'll be sure and share it.

 

Gear was the Greco triple pickup LP then the DeArmond Jet Star (Wonky Boi) into the yellow and black cubes of doom.

 

Love the catchy wee bass line in Crazy Train.

Dave 

[dmccombe7]

10 hours ago, HeadlessBassist said:

 

Thanks Dave!  

Meant to ask if you were using an amp or DI to desk. ?

Can't quite see what's behind you in the vid.

Dave

[dmccombe7]

6 hours ago, Lozz196 said:

 

Only downsides were it was incredibly hot in there so given the music type and how we play I’m now very smelly, and I ache all over - a reminder of why I’m giving up gigging.

 

 

What's this ? Giving up gigging. I reckon you'll miss it. 

Always take a large 18" gym fan and have it at your side of the stage. It makes a world of difference even on a minimum setting.

Dave

[HeadlessBassist]

26 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

Meant to ask if you were using an amp or DI to desk. ?

Can't quite see what's behind you in the vid.

Dave

Hi Dave, I was using the Melvin Lee Davis Preamp Pedal direct into the virtual desk. First time I’ve properly run sans amp. I have to say, it sounded huge. Only complaint was that the bottom end of the Elite Jazz made the 15” 1000w monitors flap a little occasionally!

[dmccombe7]

7 minutes ago, HeadlessBassist said:

Hi Dave, I was using the Melvin Lee Davis Preamp Pedal direct into the virtual desk. First time I’ve properly run sans amp. I have to say, it sounded huge. Only complaint was that the bottom end of the Elite Jazz made the 15” 1000w monitors flap a little occasionally!

I had a similar "flap" issue with my bass rig. When i dig in i was hearing that speaker flap sound from my bass rig. Its something i've had a while but just thought i was pushing my rig too hard. 

However i started using my Keeley comp at every gig meaning my bass level never increased to the amp. It pointed more towards my Sandberg VM4. I decided to lower the pick ups a touch just to see if it made a difference and low and behold the issue has now gone.

I generally like a reasonably low action but not enough to get fret buzz so i'm typically 1.75 - 2mm at 12th fret depending on bass.

I only experienced it when really digging in hard in the heavier rock songs. 

Oddly enough there are some songs i miss the distortion / flapping sound as it suited the aggressive tone. 😂

Dave

[Lozz196]

45 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

What's this ? Giving up gigging. I reckon you'll miss it. 

Always take a large 18" gym fan and have it at your side of the stage. It makes a world of difference even on a minimum setting.

Dave

I will Dave, but sadly I just hurt too much after gigs now, not regular aches but actual pain, got to a point where I dread gigs because of how bad I’ll feel for a good few days after. 

[Kev]

Had a great time at the Rock & Blues Custom Show in Derbyshire yesterday!

 

Funny story, you know that delightful chap who likes to scam old people and Facebook marketplace folk?  His Queen act dropped out last minute and we filled the slot!

 

 

 

[HeadlessBassist]

28 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

I had a similar "flap" issue with my bass rig. When i dig in i was hearing that speaker flap sound from my bass rig. Its something i've had a while but just thought i was pushing my rig too hard. 

However i started using my Keeley comp at every gig meaning my bass level never increased to the amp. It pointed more towards my Sandberg VM4. I decided to lower the pick ups a touch just to see if it made a difference and low and behold the issue has now gone.

I generally like a reasonably low action but not enough to get fret buzz so i'm typically 1.75 - 2mm at 12th fret depending on bass.

I only experienced it when really digging in hard in the heavier rock songs. 

Oddly enough there are some songs i miss the distortion / flapping sound as it suited the aggressive tone. 😂

Dave

 

I know what you mean Dave - it's like you have an indicator that you're really going for it!  🤣

[Geek99]

9 minutes ago, Kev said:

Had a great time at the Rock & Blues Custom Show in Derbyshire yesterday!

 

Funny story, you know that delightful chap who likes to scam old people and Facebook marketplace folk?  His Queen act dropped out last minute and we filled the slot!

 

 

 

I’ve been to one of those .. Bob geldof did a very, very half-hearted set and girlsschool did their best to look like travel agents on a lunch break 

Only highspot was watching the very petite Enid from girlsschool wrangle a p bass very adroitly 

[dmccombe7]

45 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

I will Dave, but sadly I just hurt too much after gigs now, not regular aches but actual pain, got to a point where I dread gigs because of how bad I’ll feel for a good few days after. 

when you know its time, you know and i wish you all the very best in whatever else you get up to Lozz.

Hopefully not giving up bass completely and you'll still be on BC as normal.

Dave

[Geek99]

1 minute ago, dmccombe7 said:

when you know its time, you know and i wish you all the very best in whatever else you get up to Lozz.

Hopefully not giving up bass completely and you'll still be on BC as normal.

Dave

No one leaves basschat whilst still breathing 

[dmccombe7]

33 minutes ago, Kev said:

Had a great time at the Rock & Blues Custom Show in Derbyshire yesterday!

 

Funny story, you know that delightful chap who likes to scam old people and Facebook marketplace folk?  His Queen act dropped out last minute and we filled the slot!

 

 

 

Nice Stingray. Got a notion for one at the moment but need to get some more gig money first 😂

Dave