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[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1499940557' post='3334644'] Its not for another thread. Punters DO notice the difference, thats why I always want my band "On". A Pub band can and should be just as professional in attitude to practice and rehearsal as a pro band. That was my point, punters do notice if a band is having a great time rather than simply playing the right notes in the right places. Its about a professional performance/show, rather than just being a good musician. [/quote] I see your point but i've found that the reality for many amatuer bands is that they simply don't have the same amount of time available to rehearse either at home after work or rehearsing with their band. One of the main differences i see is that a "professional" musician spends his days learning his material and has less distraction in life. If i was spending my days learning songs and perfecting my performance in general i would expect to be up there hitting all the right notes and interacting with my audience to ensure they have the best night of their lives. Sadly i don't have that time available but still strive to do the best i can. I learn from each gig to perfect for the next gig. I learned a fair bit from Blue's other post on "Stage Presence" that i need tp perfect so i'm learning all the time. Every day a school day. With regards putting on a professional show i agree with you and all bands should be aiming for a high standard. Dave

I would think that Ann Wilson and Peter Frampton as an example have reached that point in their career because they put the effort in. They've obviously taken on board any criticism from early years and worked to improve what they percieved as flaws or failings in the performance. I would hope that i strive to do the same altho don't see me reaching their level as its more a hobby for me and its not a career for me. That being said i want to put on the best show or performance i can as a band. I would expect "professional musicians" to have put more time into their material and performance and therefore expect a higher level of show than the guy who has to work 40hr week and hopefully get an hour or two at night to learn material for his pub gig. You have to draw a balance between what your full time job is and what you can realistically achieve as an amatuer. A good positive attitude to the performance and a high level of confidence is a huge help no matter what level you are at. Its a bit like comparing a repair tech who does it for a living and a guy that does the odd repair in his spare time. I would expect the full time repair guy to know his job better and offer a better service level. That is a general observation and there will lalways be the exception to the rule. Dave

No image or link on the post. Am i missing something here ? Dave

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1499890543' post='3334391'] We have a local rock guitarist here Greg Koch, maybe you've heard of him. I've heard critical comments from other local guitarists, because they don't like like his "in your face" aggressive execution and style. [url="https://youtu.be/jQQIT4SJHpY"]https://youtu.be/jQQIT4SJHpY[/url] Greg also got to where he is on the "hard work express" Those other guitarist are on "excuse express" Blue [/quote] Now he's mighty impressive. Nice. Dave

I've seen many top bands and they've made mistakes but they continue with confidence and majority of non-musicians don't notice. Those that do notice are usually musicians. Rush being a god example. All at the top of their game for bass, guitar and drums but i've heard them all make the occasional mistake or with Niel his kit didn't work as it should have and he improvised best he could. Crowd probably didn't know what was coming and therefore didn't recognise that as a mistake and just thought it was his performance for that night. For me i like to rehearse to a oint i know the songs inside out and can play them without thinking too much about the songs and that way i can relax and enjoy the show more. Short notice gigs where not enough prep i sometimes make a mistake or i'm too busy concentrating to "enjoy" the show as much as i would like. I like to to think that our band aims for perfection but doesn't always achieve it on every night. We set perfection as a target tho. Dave

[quote name='Bridgehouse' timestamp='1489322833' post='3255988'] Funny story there.. I tried the 74 through it when I got home. It was as quiet and hum free as anything I've ever heard before. Silent. Even with quite a bit of gain up. With the tweeter on full there was a bit of hiss, but winding it down it was super quiet. I was really impressed. Plugged the 64 in and there was some hum. Not a huge amount, but clearly some hum. Oh oh I thought - grounding issue. Out came the multimeter - checked the continuity on the 74 for reference, all 100% perfect. The 64 however - perfect from pots and pups to the jack, but the strings weren't. Hmmmm. There was continuity from the bridge ground solder on the pot to the jack, but not from the bridge and strings. Strings off, and pulled the bridge. It was clear I was the first person to pop the bridge off since new (!) - and there it was, the ground wire bare end had sunk into the lacquer over time and wasn't making a good connection. Moved it, tightened it up and reseated the bridge. Guess what? 100% continuity and absolutely no hum. Clean as a whistle. Sounds superb. You live and learn huh? [/quote] I'll need to check my Jazz as it has a little bit of hum. Dave

[quote name='hrnn1234' timestamp='1499837699' post='3333907'] [url="https://www.facebook.com/crowheart/videos/1667102649984638/?hc_ref=OTHER"]https://www.facebook...8/?hc_ref=OTHER[/url] here I am again. got the 7th place on a speed contest (out of 20-something). free beer, so extra fun [/quote] When i try to look at VID it comes up with a Facebook LOGIN request even tho i'm already logged in. Doesn't happen with every VID just an occasional one. ? Dave

Here's a couple of VIDS from our Guitarists birthday bash earlier this year. He's the one with the waistcoat on. 3 bands playing that night so a little cramped on stage. Was a bit hectic getting set prepared in such a short time. Not my usual style of playing but good fun all the same. Only been with the band few weeks when we did this so not the best performance but a great night was had and i thoroughly enjoyed it. Also the bass only arrived that day from GAK and took a little getting used to it. Sounded ok tho IMHO. Not my bass rig and being a Hartke L5000 with 2off 15" cabs it sounded pretty awesome on stage. Lots of low end. Dave http://youtu.be/Ru-rCOGYB2g http://youtu.be/nJXWcBM_3G4 http://youtu.be/fzsRBDDiW6g

Excellent. Advertising doesn't come much better than that. Well done. Dave

Welcome to the Forum. Love the Highlands in general. Cracking roads up North. NC500 being quite famous for all types of transport. I holiday at least once every year at Drumnadrochit. Been doing it since mid 90's. Dave

Old VID clip and not the best quality but sound is ok. UK :- In the Dead of Night http://youtu.be/AeXSQl56no8 Rush :- YYZ http://youtu.be/LdpMpfp-J_I Dave

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1499656143' post='3332743'] it's definitely G# A G# my ears tell me it's off when I play G A G [/quote] Yep i know as that's how i've always played it but Trevor shows you how he played it on the VID i posted around 54mins into VID. Tried it his way and it never sounds right but as many have quoted above just play it how you think it should be played as most won't notice the diff. Dave

See what you mean Tried it but no change still same faults. Dave

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1499294691' post='3330644'] Open an incognito window in Chrome and try it. [/quote] What do you mean incognito window ? It works perfect in Firefox as suggested by Chris. I would like to know what's causing the problem tho. As a retired engineering manager i hate solving a problem without knowing what the original fault was. I NEED TO KNOW. Dave

+1 TC polytune I also have the Korg rack unit in my rig. Can't say i've noticed it being difficult to see in daylight. Are you talking about footpedal version ? Dave

With Fender or D'Addario nickels i would put on few days before a gig to get the initial twang out of them and let them settle in a bit to save constant tuning issue. I've used a set of DR Lows i think they are and they were fitted and rehearsed same day and they don't seem to have changed tone too much also i don't think i had to retune too often in a 3 hr rehearsal altho i have a Korg rack unit in rehearsal rig so i check a fair bit. Don't recall making changes very often tho and its probably more to do with bass being in car for over an hour to get there and the room starting off cool and warming up as we commence battle. Dave

He managed to get an overdriven sound from his precision basses too Probably the amp was doing most of it. Dave

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1499423151' post='3331459'] Check out the interview with Trevor Bolder showing how he played Jean Genie at approx 54 secs onwards. He seems to be playing the GAG on the G string Really good VID. [media]http://youtu.be/o0alKcvXzS0[/media] [/quote] Think that should have been 54 mins. Sorry was on way out to a funeral and a bit of a rush. Dave

Check out the interview with Trevor Bolder showing how he played Jean Genie at approx 54 secs onwards. He seems to be playing the GAG on the G string Really good VID. http://youtu.be/o0alKcvXzS0

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1499369026' post='3331140'] Tony, I agree to a point. I naturally bounce around on stage, however when I saw myself on video I thought I looked ridiculous. I am losing my bounce and it can't happen fast enough. My bounce might have looked cool at 24, 34 and maybe even 44. But at 64 it looked embarrassingly awful. Blue [/quote] Have to say Blue if that's you in the original post pic with the Gibson T then no way you look your age of 64 mate. I would have pegged you in mid to late 40's based on those pics. You're doing something right Dave

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1499359961' post='3331029'] I suspect a few, luckily I would want to know that soon as I don't want to be in that band. I realise from watching videos I look down a lot and look too serious. At a gig on sunday, for an odd reason I had a lot of space, so I spent some time wandering about. Not exactly dancing but at least looking more mobile! [/quote] A good bassist always knows when to fill the space. Dave

Done

They just haven't evolved yet Dave

I kinda liked that. Diffiernet but she's very competent. And i say that as if i know something about zither playing. Dave

[quote name='Trueno' timestamp='1499290016' post='3330611'] You could take the view that you make all the others look really good... and therefore you perform a vital role ... don't be too hard on yourself. [/quote] Brilliant I revisited some VIDS from earlier this year and have come to the conclusion i need to improve on my stage presence too. I do tend to floor or neck watch altho i do generally look relaxed and enjoying myself i don't always look towards the audience. Hopefully i can improve on that now that i've realised it. Initially when i saw the VIDS at the time i thought they were pretty good too but just goes to show there's always room for imprvement. Dave