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I didn't realise he had lost his battle. Such a shame he seemed to put up a good fight too. So sorry to hear that. Dave

Until a new band gels by playing several gigs they need to remain focused on their playing. Once a few gigs under their belt they should be able to relax a bit and just enjoy the show. You can rehearse as much as you like in the hope things will always be perfect but its live gigs that really tighten up a band. IMHE. Dave

Losing focus after taking a relaxing short break maybe ? I find our band can be like that when long gaps between rehearsals yet when we have 2 or 3 in a trot they all go really well even after a coffee break. Try not takng a break see how it goes. If its a 3 hr session like most studios do it'll take the drummer 30mins to set up and same to dismantle which only leaves 2hrs playing. That's basically a one set timescale. Dave

And there's me thinking the tone of the 15" was just sweeter.

Likewise its just a great place to hang out and have a blether, get things of your chest and offer any help, advice you can. I've gained loads of information from the guys on here. I enjoy the posts where people offer help with gear like your own situation. It gives you a sense of pride and a happy feeling to know that people will lend gear to complete strangers who are having a bit of a hard time. You hope that others would do the same for you if you ever needed it. The words of support you get can bring a tear to your eye at times. So many touching stories on the forum and hopefully the comments help that person get thru a difficult time. We've had people going thru difficult medical issues and letting us know what going on in their life and the comments seem to help them get thru it. Its just a great place to be. Dave

Nowt wrong with his handle. I think its exceptional. altho i prefer the Scottish version with the reverse d (dmccombe7)

For many years i used the mixed cab combination of 1x15 & 2x10's. Never had any issues. From custom rigs thru Peavey to TE to Orange all sounded great......but heavy. More recently i've used a 12 instead of the 10's and that was ok. My Berg cab is the 1x12 + 2x10's + horn and its a nice clean warm sound with plenty of punch. It can depend on what style of music you are playing. I used the 1x15 & 2x10 rigs for rock and prog. I currently use a Mesa 212 cab for my 70's Glam covers band as it has that older vintage tone where mid punch isn't needed as much. Use my Berg HT322 when bigger venues require it or no PA support. Dave

You must be very talented ..... or you know people 🤣 I’m gonna go with talented tho...... out of respect of course. All the very best for it again. Dave

We do the lunch thing too on the rare 6hr sessions and it’s a more relaxed rehearsal in many ways. Sore fingers by the end but that’s acceptable if I play hard altho these days I play a fair bit lighter

Geddy Lee. I started playing bass around 76 and his aggressive tone is what changed my playing style from pick to finger style.

Yep reminds me of the early Camel albums i bought. That was tasty. Dave

I like it mate.

Should have done. Not sure what was going thru my head 😀 Maybe the mods can move for me.

Bought the EBS head from our guitarist last night after trialing thru rehearsals. He played bass in a previous band but only used it about 3 times. Perfect condition, lightweight head in immaculate condition. Kings it’s one powerful amp. Gain at 1 o’clock and almost flat the master was just off the bottom at maybe 8 o’clock ish altho I was using the drive to see what a bit of overdrive sounds like in the mix. Def fills the sound out a fair bit. Ideal back up for my Mesa head if ever required. I’m pretty chuffed. Have used the EBS HD360 heads before in studios and nice sound. Very wide ranging EQ on them. Took a fair bit on the comp knob to see it come in now and again when hitting hard maybe about 2-3 o’clock ish. All good tho. Dave

Took your advice on them from previous posts and excellent batteries.

Smooth Hound never let me down gigs, rehearsals and occasionally at home.

Got a 3hr one tomorrow night 9-12 then next 2 sundays are 6hr ones 12-6pm ready for debut gig with new band Dave

Think any regular gigging band shouldn’t need a rehearsal every week or so

I did go back and read that 😀

You are def a bad influence 😜😀

I like Bass Direct and service is great. GAK have also been excellent for me but I know one of the sales managers and I get great deals next day delivery. Used Guitar Guitar and that was ok but delivery was day later than next day but that was down to courier who decided no other deliveries in my area so it can wait a day. They are only 30 miles from me and I could have collected myself if I had known. Their tracking said out for delivery but when I called they told me real story. Used Thomson but the amp was knackered on arrival and I got hit with various bank charges. Not used them since but they were pretty good and helpful. Overall I’ve been happy with most shops but I use Amazon for loadsa stuff without many issues.

I’ve mostly been 40-100 gauge over past 40yrs with variations tried just out of curiosity. When I bought my Thumb bass new in 89 it came with Elites 35-95 and I stuck with them for many yes until in a heavy rock band I went back to 40-100 again to get that heavier sound. I find the 35’s easier to play but prefer overall tone and balance across the strings with 40-100’s. heavier strings feel too tight for me and I always go back to light or extra light strings depending on company you buy from

Bank of Scotland told me they don’t refund if your PayPal is paid by direct debit. I lost £130 when Gift Experience went into liquidation. They said the payback scheme is only for card payment protection. Was over 6 mths before I knew about it so PayPal not interested. Maybe I should change to a better bank.