Telebass

Welcome, from someone *just* the wrong side of the Tamar...

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1444670705' post='2884968'] I like a straight neck. I then raise the action until it scares the life out of some bassists. (Fretted and Fretless). Also means Bassists don't borrow my Basses very often. if at all. [/quote] Obviously in this context, you don't live up to your user name!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1443981032' post='2879191'] Tried 'em, gave 'em a good go. But in the end, those few extra notes just don't seem worth it to me considering the extra expense, weight and general inconvenience and faff. And yes, I know it's about fretting-hand positions as well, blah blah - but I just plain don't get on with fivers and way prefer four strings. Horses for courses, one man's meat, be a funny old world if we all, yadda yadda. [/quote] Precisely me. Tried 3 different times. Eventually had no problems switching, but unless there was some pressing need, I never picked it up. So I eliminated the pressing need by eliminating the 5er. Additionally, every 5er I've played for any length of time has hurt my rather small hands. So in fact, I not only just play 4 bangers, I play skinny-necked 4 bangers. There's absolutely no doubt, however, about the use and utility of a 5er. They're just not for me.

Thanks, will ask him!

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1444221305' post='2881252'] I don't really like talking to people I know, so there is absolutely no chance of me walking up to a stranger and engaging them in conversation.. Just thinking about it is making me feel uneasy... [/quote] Unfortunately, this... Although the avatar shows I can occasionally overcome this problem!

Another vote for the GB-10 [url="http://tascam.com/product/gb-10/"]http://tascam.com/product/gb-10/[/url] I've used its predecessor, the MP-BT1, for years, and the CD-BT1 MkII CD-based one before that.

So what are the tips and tricks for this kind of gig? For this band, I already know that sight-reading is not needed, but I still need to read chord symbols off the sheets, and this I've done before, so should be OK. I'm advised that it's normally instrument only, backline provided. That worries me a bit...However, I doubt the circumstances are identical on every cruise, so... Grateful for your thoughts!