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On the other hand I think it's just a lazy dig at those that don't enjoy slap to say it's because they can't do it, I dislike lots of things but not because I can't do them myself.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1507707536' post='3387303'] Huh? Most people I know haven't stopped gigging because they have a decent job. Everyone in my band except me works and have more than decent jobs. They gig because it's something they love to do and like this type of work. So, let me try and understand this. If I get a decent job I'll won't have the need to gig, so I'll stop gigging? Blue [/quote] So they are doing four or five four hour bar gigs a week on top of full time day jobs?

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1507664457' post='3387153'] If there is an issue it's posting a want ad and not being clear on exactly what your offering. Blue [/quote] They posted an ad, you asked a few questions and they were straight up honest with their long term plans, you're looking for professional work on websites aimed at weekend warrior bands, maybe you need an agent?

Maybe he's a jazz virtuoso?

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1507603410' post='3386702'] THIS x1000 not everybody can be a musician if it ain't in you it ain't in you there is no rule that says just because you bought a bass, amp and lessons that you can be a bassist [/quote] Damn someone has already used up today's Adam Clayton joke quota!

I think blue has forgotten that playing an instrument is primarily a hobby in fact some genres have never looked to be profitable, no not jazz! I'm thinking of things like brass bands where the whole point was an evening out in the warm with friends rehearsing, if the gigs covered the cost of rehearsal space and a coach to get them to gigs that was a bonus.

[quote name='peteb' timestamp='1507622733' post='3386764'] The thing is that there are plenty of good players out there who want to play but are just to busy to commit to a full time band at the moment but want to keep their hand in and maybe play the occasional gig. [/quote] Certainly, count me in that group.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1507589711' post='3386674'] Can't argue that, these days there are a little guys that want to play but have no interest in the hard work of a gig schedule. Blue [/quote] I don't think it's the lack of interest it's the lack of need if they've got a decent job.

Lots of people enjoy 'playing' at other people's jobs, I enjoy tinkering with old cars but I don't want to do it all the time, a bit of DIY at the weekend is a British institution with well paid people having a dabble at being a trades person for the weekend but they are normally glad to be back in the office for a rest by Monday.

[quote name='Pea Turgh' timestamp='1505851520' post='3374808'] I play in a 9 piece function band, with a soundie and a good PA. The whole kit is mic'd. I think it's usually total overkill! When we rehearse, we use an active wedge for vocals, nothing else mic'd up. Always sounds great, always feels good. Why not this way in a pub?! My thinking is, I'm there to provide entertainment, to enhance a punters night. Not hold them in place with decibels/deafen them! It's not all about the band! I think if more people subscribed to a more modest volume approach, more people would enjoy the music (and form nicer memories chatting with their friends etc) and maybe there would be more gigs for us lot to play!!! [/quote] Just like putting bass and guitars into the FOH a micd kit played well can/should result in LOWER volume in a small pub.

It doesn't matter as long as the right player gets the gig (or lack of),those gigs might be just right for a player that wants the same as the people advertising the position.

Some of Flea's best work has been slap free.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1507567999' post='3386398'] The modules in pretty much all these amps are much of a muchness, just with tweaks here and there. I realised I didn't like the core behaviour, so I bailed on them a while ago. [/quote] Really? You've not mentioned it

Ah even with my lack of football knowledge I got that one

Have you seen those Scottish ones with the ginger hair sewn in like Russ Abbott wore?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1507543616' post='3386118'] And why would you be? You're not bald. [/quote] He might be doing an "The Edge"?

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1507326222' post='3384860'] Xmas is tacky and crap imo [/quote]

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1507456680' post='3385496'] Interesting idea. Would they def take the ones back that I didn't wanna keep? [/quote] Yep, distance selling laws.

What about ordering some from Thomann and sending back the ones you don't like?

Get to a decent shop and try everything especially stuff you think might be unsuitable, something might just jump out at you.

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1507342524' post='3384901'] I wore a Fedora in bands when I was 25 . Alright, NOW I am middle aged . But I no longer care what anyone on a forum thinks. Now, get off my lawn or fire the drummer. Damn kids. [/quote] Swap the fedora for a fodera to be even more uncool!

Not exactly family friendly all gathered around a laptop either is it?

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1507228121' post='3384122'] It's funny how we still post times and days when TV programmes are being broadcast when any sensible person will watch it at their leisure on whatever catch-up service is streaming it. [/quote] I don't stream anything but I do record things to a free view recorder, for that I'd need the times it's on so thanks for the heads up to those that post channels and times. Not everyone is tech savvy nor do they want to be

[quote name='super al' timestamp='1507244963' post='3384286'] What if it's an electric double bass? Can I get away without the hat? [/quote] I've come to the conclusion that it depends if you've got an acoustic double bass too then the hat is compulsory, if not then it's optional

If you play double bass it's compulsory to wear a hat!