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Use an expanding polyurethane adhesive on joints like [url="http://www.thegluepeople.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_10&products_id=32&zenid=eb476bfa4277441aac98b88311df3aa5"]http://www.thegluepeople.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_10&products_id=32&zenid=eb476bfa4277441aac98b88311df3aa5[/url] It will fill any gaps so not only will it allow for slight imperfections in cutting it will also leave the cab airtight. You'll find its stronger than the ply when it's set too. I've built 100s of cabs this way. As long as you don't use inferior ply with a thin veneer layer even butt joints will be really strong. If it helps you can use screws to hold parts in place while adhesive sets. Once set remove the screws and use more adhesive to fill holes leaving them airtight. Good luck with the build. I look forward to seeing the end result.

I play in a covers band for the same reason I play in an originals band too. Like everything in my life I do it because I want to and enjoy it and it doesn't negatively impact on anyone else. Covers bands can be great fun for players and punters alike. Originals bands can be really rewarding if you have the enrgy, time and inclination. I was actually very reluctant to join an originals project initially as I think a lot of the snobbery Ive seen on this forum over the years from [u]some[/u] originals only players to be laughably embarassing.

The Red Lion - Witney Oxon Yeah a good night all in all. Played from 10pm - 1am with only 20 mins break so pretty tired today. Good crowd with a mix of ages all of whom were heartily appreciative. Best thing was that the sound engineer (Stuart) really knows his stuff so sound was massive. Re-booked for August and NYE -Result!!!

Totally agree that a fee should be set with the venue in advance. I also agree that it's easy to underestimate just how much a venue needs to take over the bar to break even from having a band. That said, it's the venue's job to know their business and how to make a profit. If a fee (be it drinks or a share of the door) is agreed then they need to stick to it. As for why do we gig - well I guess that's different for different people. I do it because I love it and the cash is really handy. I don't get involved with "share of the door" type gigs as we play week in week out and there's absolutely no way we can guarantee how many people will come. The only thing I can guarantee is that we will bend over backwards to entertain anyone we play to and we take our social media / advertising seriously so we promote every gig as best we can.

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' timestamp='1363214774' post='2010071'] You're getting paid so you're working for it, even if it's not your primary income, it's still a case of being paid to do something you might not enjoy. if you want to treat it as a hobby that you can chop and change depending on the wind, you shouldn't put landlords in a place where you can let them down. [/quote] I think there's a difference between might not enjoy and don't feel safe. Safety is paramount in any workplace whether it's casual work, hobby work, primary income etc etc. everybody has the right to walk away if they don't feel safe surely.

To an extent yes but sometimes you just lose the "weight" of the song by not having the low end. I don't do pedals really either so no cheat way out. I really enjoy playing both basses though and I guess I really should have a backup guitar at a gig anyhow so mebs I should stop being so lazy lol

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1363195763' post='2009626'] Gigging is supposed to be fun not a horrible ordeal. [/quote] Couldn't agree more. For the majority of us this isn't our sole income and is about enjoying ourselves through providing enjoyment to others. If you're not comfortable with the gig pull out. If I'm totally honest though I think you should have addressed it a little sooner because venues do rely on big calendar days like Paddy's day and it's not really fair to leave them in the lurch so close to the event. That said, the safety of you and your band has to be your priority. Hope it works out ok.

I wish I'd never picked up a 5. I love my 4 but now I have to take both to a gig because, as a result of me getting the 5er we now do some tunes that need a low B string. Life was simpler before I had a 5. We just didn't do songs that really really needed the extra low range.

Honestly........I like it. Good mix. Make it happen.

I've got a couple expensive basses but nothing comes within a country mile of the two £120 yamaha bbG5's I have.

Hi All, I am a franchised builder for BFM. I can certainly build / quote but at the moment I'm back and forwards a bit with my regular work. I'm a cabinet maker but the company I work for have me designing / building / fitting interiors for temporary buildings we're constructing in Greece. I'm out of the UK fairly regularly and will be until July and I already have a couple of guitar cabs part done that I'm struggling to finish. Beyond that I'll be building to order again as I have a feeling there will be plenty of slack with my employers after this contract ends. I'm itching to get back on the BFM building because I have a lot of faith in Bill's designs and I have a stupidly big shiny new workshop to spread out in after I moved recently. Most of my builds have been PA based gear but I've done a couple of Jacks and they're pretty straightforward. Sorry I can't be a help in the short term. I'm still available to help with build queries as I'm still on line when I'm away.

Tom Caswell - Silverstone, Northants

Just bought a Berg NV412 from Mike. Awesome cab at a great price and really nice chap too. Would buy with confidence from mr SK8 again.

More Than Words by Extreme, Half The World Away by Oasis, Delilah by Plain White Tees, A Team by Ed Sheeran. I can play the bass part in those as well as the original recordings so they're my choice.