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I could see that being the case based on some audiences i've seen. Most of my gigs have been at venues that want to see the band i'm with at the time but i've played or depped in the occasional caravan park gig and people are there to get drunk and just dance and have a bit of party fun. They generally aren't muso's and the band is just a live jukebox was my opinion. It really wasn't my kind of gig and i didn't stay with the band. I couldn't get used to very young kids dancing and running around the dance floor in front of me. Coming from a Heavy Rock background it was quite a surprise Think this was discussed on a recent thread that was very interesting too and it really depends on the type of gig and type of music you play. Rock fans tend to enjoy most rock bands if they are generally good even more so if they have a bit of charisma about them. Same with tribute bands as most of the audience will be there because they enjoy the original band. Used to do the Gary Moore one few yrs ago and if i remember right that was around the 5th and 7th fret too. Maybe it was just easeir for them to play it higher up the neck. ? Dave

i think its appropriate that i share my thanks on the forum............don't want you talking about me.

Now that would be the ultimate Rock pose. But you still replied showing you have a stronger opinion on one handed playing than you lead us to believe. Perhaps you are a secret one handed bass player but too ashamed to come clean on the forum. Take some comfort knowing that its not a death sentence, its an illness that can be cured by proper training, coaching and understanding of why people do this. Always remember you are never alone on BC. Humourous and light-hearted threads or posts are what makes life worth living. Enjoy them for what they are. Dave

Trying to lighten the mood a bit now but does the same count for people taking their plucking hand away from the bass for any reason ? Dave

That's exactly what i do for the bass parts i need to learn. Dave

I'm not far from you Kevin. I'll cancel mine and you can give me the 2nd book for my birthday. I wouldn't be offended in any way whatsoever.

Hold off a few days and it'll be back down again. Seems to be changing every other day.

Perfect example. As you can see nothing naff about this.

Yep that's very acceptable but not just standing there with your fretting hand by your side expecting people to be impressed by it. Rock poses are always good but not looking like a proper ........well you know

I'm with you on this one Paul and i know exactly what you mean with the smug face as if to say "hey look at me i can play bass with one hand". Dave

Good point Paul but a few good quality wigs and some Sabbath gear and they will be sorted. Some of the agencies take on soundalike tributes too so it could be worthwhile thinking about the image side of it. I know some tribute bands where its just one or even two of them that look a little like the originals whereas others in the band have no similarity at all. Not sure where you draw the line on tribute acts Dave

A band this good should be making money. If not then consider some of the tribute agencies. Dave

Think if its a "drop the hand from the neck and pose for the camera" kind of stance then i'm with you and agree it just looks naff. However if its to adjust your amp or scratch yourself (but not your bum or intimate areas.....or anyone else's for that matter) then its probably acceptable. I try not to make it obvious i'm doing very little and would rather keep both hands on bass unless its a crowd involvement section to assist in the clapping of hands. Dave

Liking that a lot. Bass tone is perfect......love it. Have a mate in an Ozzy band but your singer has a way better voice than Ozzy ever had. Great recording. Nice one and wish you every success with it. Dave

Friends being people i socialise with and colleagues being simply guys in the band more like a workmate. Dislike is people i generally disagree with in the band or who don't pull their weight in the band. 5 : 0 : 4 : 0 I don't socialise with the band because we all live in different parts of the country and only meet up for rehearsals or gigs or the occasional band discussion night. We are approx 50 miles apart and living in countryside public transport isn't great after 9pm ish. We would probably socialise a bit if we lived nearer each other tho and that would change it to 5:4:0:0 Dave

Thanks for that. Its been one of those things i kept meaning to look up. I use my GK MB200 head as a pre-amp direct to FOH when using with my JamMan pedal loaded with sampled sounds. I did check the manual that this was ok. Dave

I'm no exxpert but i was always told with solid state or class D it was ok to do that with master volume completely OFF. You can't do it with a valve power stage but i have no idea why that would be different. Best to wait until one of the BC experts comes along with definitive answer. Dave

Think it was a Chicken.....

I never even noticed that In my defence i have been watching that many clips of Crazy Horses i just started to lose interest in anything else other than the start with the keys. In the first clip i watched from one of their Osmond shows the drummer sings the chorus while playing of course. I think the clip you're talking about the drummer takes over on bass as the bass player is doing the lead vocals and of course none of them will be playing anyway as they had a full support group directly behind them.

Not sure what you mean ?

Wee bit expensive for one sample but oddly enough i did think of that as one of mates used to have one.

My thoughts exactly and its the part everyone recognises in that song.

I've downloaded a synth sample of it which isn't too bad and put that on my pedal. We'll see how it sounds at next rehearsal. I personally think its an important part more so at the beginning but its not just down to me. Think once they hear it (or something) they might change their minds. Dave

I'm with you on that Paul especially the start but i'm out-voted. Dave

After all the searching and various replies and suggestions the singer and guitarist don't think its really needed. Thanks for all the help and advice guys and apologies for wasting anyone's time. Singers and guitarists HUH !!!!