dmccombe7

Loving that Toto cover. First class. Guitarist does a fantatsic lead part. Not heard that song covered in a long time. Dave

Thought i'd youtube search the band Trickster and found their album Back To Zero

Used to quite enjoy playing their songs back in the day. Remember going to see them Oct 26th 1979 in Edinburgh and they were ok but the support band were better. Can't remember who they were tho but i'll have the programme somewhere. The venue didn't help things as it was in what you might say an agricultural market building Ingliston Edinburgh. Bit boomy when they horsed up the volume for Boston. Support probably sounded better because volume was lower. Dave Decided to google it and low and behold i found it first attempt. It was a band called Trickster. This is Boston from that very gig

+1 on this Even drinkng buddies in the pub really weren't what i class as "friends" unless i saw them away from a pub environment.

Came across this one which separates them at top and bottom. Made by Quik-Lok. Andertons at £120

I had the version where the basses slt in sideways but i found you had to be very careful when removing and returning basses in the middle in case you hit the ones each side of it. You can get floor stands that hold 3 basses all facing outwards. I'd go for that type altho mine are mostly wall hangers but that needs to be very well secured to wall battens behind the plasterboard. Dave

This Sat will be the first gig in 30 yrs that my wife won't be there. She decided that sitting on her own for 3.5 hrs is maybe a bit too long. Because we are Glam outfit with costumes etc we get ready 30mins before gig and stay in changing room for interval and then need to get changed at end of the night before dismantling gear etc. She used to do all the lights etc but they're al automatic settings and smoke machine i operate by footswitch as and when needed. She's now redundant NB :- it was all her choice and i had no influence. Dave

That's more or less how ours works with guitarist sending out the initial draft.

You're goosed then

That's a bummer if the bass starts it

That's kinda Sad guys @CamdenRob @AndyTravis

Not sure if this has been asked before. Who sorts out the running order for your set list ? With us its the guitarist mainly because he needs to change between acoustic and electric guitars and likes to keep the acoustic songs together to save a lot of change-overs and wasted time between songs. He also has a better overall idea of how the band sounds. He starts it and passes it around the band for approval or possible changes Dave

Band mates. See them at rehearsals and gigs. Occasional meet for coffee usually at my house cause it seems to be most central for everyone. We all live in different parts of Central belt Scotland. Wanlockhead, Thankerton, Cumbernauld, Boness and Glasgow. Get on really well with these guys. Personally i don't really drink and drummer is much the same. Guitarist and singer like a beer but not when gigging. Keys guy has only just started with us a few weeks ago but i knew him from another band few yrs back. Dave

Just watched that clip too and Glenn's voice is still incredible. Dave

Send me your address just in case i need to send out a 59 LP. Dave

Yep that was what i probably read and picked him up wrong. I only ever remember the Fireglo one with DP era. 👍 Dave

I read somewhere recently about Glenn loving his blue Ric from those early years. Dave

An Italian Restaurant ? That has to be up there with some of the weirdest places to play. Dave

Forgot to add that when you start with a new band keep it simple and play the basics til you have settled in. Most bands don't want a flash git showing off in every song. They just want a solid reliable bass player that can hold a song together with a decent drummer. Dave

You must have an idea of how you compare to other bass players that you like or listen to. 1. can you play what they play 2. can you play it exact same as them 3. can you play as well as other local bass players you've seen 4. can you keep good timing Just a few simple little things to help you judge your ability. Once you have an idea how competent then have a go at a jam night or even get together with fellow musicians just for a laugh and play a few songs you all like. Hopefully that will give you a better idea how good you are. You'll never know til you try. Dave

welcome and a wee question what does the switch do on the bass. ? Dave

I've still to try a set on my Jazz. Think that will be the next bass to experiment them on. Yep agree Gary had an amazing tone with his Jazz.

You only worry when they are still wearing it.

Think i'm still trying to find that balance between foundations and a bit more clarity like this Gary Thain using his Jazz with flats. Has always had a great tone from any of his basses and from what i've been told on BC he always used flats.