FinnDave Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1429194622' post='2749083'] One would hope not; that was the 'top-notch gear' years. [/quote] I don't think it was exactly new then, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1429222128' post='2749515'] I don't think it was exactly new then, though. [/quote] So much the better (it wasn't wax cylinders, though, I trust..?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1429222204' post='2749517'] So much the better (it wasn't wax cylinders, though, I trust..?). [/quote] No, I believe they had made it as a far as some form of magnetic tape by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Thanks for the sound advice guys! I've taken the gig, but a little polite questioning on my part has got me a fee as well. Not allowed to divulge any more info at present, and it may not yet come off, but fingers crossed you'll spot my ugly mug on the telly. There'll of course be a thread with updates if/when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacey Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Good News, I got a fee every time I did TV always started from the point that if others are good enough to be paid a TV fee, then I am, undervaluing yourself is never a good start to anything, you need to decide what camp you are in and there are only two. Good enough to be paid for your work and not good enough. A reputation for been in the not good enough one would be a deleterious reputation to have in any profession. You will also see they treat those they have to pay with artistes respect as well, dressing room, refreshments, roadie. Having seen both sides, it beats getting changed in the bogs and escorted out at the end to the back door whilst the artistes get fed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sausage Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) Just do it for the experience. It's something to enjoy as a life experience. It's not everyday most of us get to go on the BBC. Doesn't anyone do things for the joy of playing and enjoying life anymore. If not give up! I've done jobs where I've not made money or even lost more just for the experience or for fun. Gotta grab life by the balls. Nearly 20 yrs ago a did a couple of gigs for a guy for a bottle of jack Daniels, I love JD so I was buzzing. I did it because i like playing, I'm a nice guy, don't mind helping people. Plus i really like Jack Daniels. He was small time, just starting out producing shows. 10yrs later he was hiring me for pro theatre tours of the UK. The money was good but then again i did that for the experience. Playing with great muso's and singers, living on tour buses and top hotels. I would have done it for half the money. BTW I am good enough to get paid that's why i got the gigs. But I put enjoyment before money in life! Edited April 17, 2015 by Lord Sausage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacey Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I suppose it depends on circumstances, if you live with Mummy and daddy, or have a good day job then you can afford to do things as a hobby. If you need to eat, pay bills and rent then if you are asked to do something others "normally get paid to do" you have to say yes please, I would like the same level of professional respect. A cheque would be fine I have done both. I soon learnt the second gets you far more work as they value you on what you value yourself at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 [quote name='Hector' timestamp='1429276247' post='2749943'] I've taken the gig, but a little polite questioning on my part has got me a fee as well. [/quote] Well there you go. If you don't ask you don't get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 [quote name='Hector' timestamp='1429276247' post='2749943'] Thanks for the sound advice guys! I've taken the gig, but a little polite questioning on my part has got me a fee as well. Not allowed to divulge any more info at present, and it may not yet come off, but fingers crossed you'll spot my ugly mug on the telly. There'll of course be a thread with updates if/when. [/quote]Nice one. Can you divulge it in code? Tell us a bit of bass gear you could buy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Slightly complicated (I'm subcontracted by someone else other than the BBC) but basically MU rates + travel. Anyway, catch me tomorrow night on BBC One during This Week with Andrew Neil. I think it's on at 11.45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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