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[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1491991377' post='3276963'] A bit like melody, medoly and medley [/quote] got me there should have been medley. Its an age thing Dave

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Bodkin - 70's Prog band Dave

Like the OP i was always a believer in bigger heavier cabs but i heard a Markbass CMD12P on its own in a rehearsal studio next to one i was in and i was astounded how clear thru the mix it was. Was a well known Prog band with keys, gtr, bass, drums so quite a lot going on. I asked the bassist what he was using at end of rehearsals and he told me all about it. He went from Ampeg rig to Markbass combo for studio work and full rig live. I decided this was the way to go. Last year i was playing with a Glam Rock covers band and the bass rig was so loud and clear we didn't need to put thru their PA. I stood out front during sound check and couldn't believe just how great it sounded. The amp was running almost flat with horn turned down on ext cab and just a touch of filering. I then tried an Orange rig 8x10 and couldn't believe the warm depth of sound and that's where i'm heading at moment. Using OBC115 & 210mini cabs and as soon as my Ampeg is repaired will use that via the x-over. Think its a case of knowing how to get what you want or what you from an amp. Sometimes the lightweight speakers sound thin when standing in front of them ie my Berg AE112 rig but when you move 10ft from the cabs they were pretty solid sounding bass but most of all clear and therefore seemed to cut thru the band mix. I used the berg rig in a Deep Purple tribute band just to give you an idea of music they can be used with. Dave

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1493030263' post='3284898'] We don't play any covers, and also occasionally play pub gigs. We usually get a good audience reaction - usually due to exuberance and odd clothing. At a gig a while ago in Sheffield the drummer's wife overheard 2 chaps talking about the band; one said "I don't know what it is but I f***** love it!" [/quote] Now i'm curious ? Any pics or Vids of the band to satisfy my curiousity Dave

Brilliant post. I only just came across the Roundabout VID this morning on Youtube and was then guided to this post. Not sure how i missed this. Geddy is 1st class as always and captures Chris Squire's sound exceptionally well. Rick Wakeman on the speech was unbelieveably funny and i'm still rolling about the floor laughing. Dave

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1493019881' post='3284788'] Some more discussion here Dave. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/301899-geddy-lee-and-yes/page__pid__3275340#entry3275340"]http://basschat.co.u...40#entry3275340[/url] In case you missed it [/quote] I did miss it. Not sure how i missed that one. Cheers TimR.

Tony Joe White - he's written so many well known songs for so many famous artists. Steamy Windows, Rainy Night In Georgia probably the more famous ones. He has a fantastic deep voice and an incredible guitarist. http://youtu.be/Jf7GrgbE8cg Dave

[media] Didn't know this was already on BC but its a different camera angle. Still good. http://youtu.be/rdRa3trqKXk[/media]

MacFloyd in Motherwell Concert Hall in May. Not an originals band but they are good. Dave

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1492992344' post='3284720'] My band plays stuff nobody knows. Well I certainly didn't, until I had to learn it. As long as a song's got hooks and people can dance to it, they don't care. We play 70-100 gigs a year so we must be doing something right. [/quote] Maybe the audience think you're an originals band Played in band last year doing covers from 70's / 80's with the odd modern cover. We were doing songs i've never heard in a covers band but they are so well known it even surprised me Like Jean Genie, Blckbuster by Sweet, T.Rex covers, Cockney Rebel Come Up And See Me, Folsum Prison by Johnny Cash, Billy Ocean Love Really Hurts. I know these are well known bands doing well known songs but i just have never heard a local band do them so it was quite refreshing to play them as most were not my usual rock style songs. Band were in big demand and gigging 2-3 times every weekend. Just a bit too demanding on the gig front for me and decided to move on. There are so many good songs out there to choose from but its getting other band members to agree to playing the less known material or less played songs from 70's / 80's / 90's kinda thing. Dave

Mates band did a gig where access to the gents loo was between keyboard player and drummer straight thru middle of the set up area. Dave

never heard of that idea. Makes a lot of sense tho. Dave

Depends on the YES song. Owner of a Horse and Cart would be OK with them. And you will now be singing those lyrics next time you hear that song Dave

Pick up a 8x10 various manufacturers. Obviously not the light weight ones. Ampeg, Ashdown, Orange, Marshall all do them and i've seen the Marshall ones going quite cheap. Big heavy beasts that no thief will want to haul around plus he won't get it in his car. Try looking at some of the old Peavey 2x15's or similar. Marshall did a Lemmy 4x15 now that must be heavy. EDIT:- sorry missed the "small" part. Old 1x15 and load the cab with bricks Dave

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1492882659' post='3283897'] You definitely need a bit of room for the string to move around for magnetic pickups to sound their best. Also I've never seen a tickler that can rock out very well, bit of action, plectrum and giving both barrels is the only way sometimes [/quote] Think i would revert back to a more aggresive style if i went back to playing heavy rock as tend to agree. You need the aggression to make it sound right. At the moment tho i can play more relaxed and not worry about aches and cramps from playing too hard. Dave

[quote name='interpol52' timestamp='1471978182' post='3117444'] I think I just welled up a bit. [/quote] Me too.

No regrets at all. Neighbours got a free gig. What more could i offer Dave

Bought the Kansas box set few yrs back. Awesome band. So many talented musicians in the original band. Over the years i've done COMWS and Portrait (He Knew) Great to play and both went down a storm altho COMWS was the fav and i played it with a fretless precision back in early 80's. Dave

Decided to use my Jazz bass instead of my PJ for a wee trial run thru the set list at home and found my fingers getting a bit of an ache. Then i realised i hadn't actually dropped the action on this bass. Checked it and it was 2.75mm at 17th. Dropped it to 2mm retuned and what a difference it made running thru the difficult songs from our set list. It doesn't take much to feel that benefit. No fret buzz and this was originally my goto bass until i got my PJ. I even raised the action a touch when i got it to get rid of fret buzz. Lighter touch lower action and no fret buzz at all. I love Basschat for help and advice on everything. I believe BC holds the secret to Life the Universe & Everything Dave

Yep Gumtree is rife with it. Dave

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1492860143' post='3283695'] Nothing yet really so far, sold a couple of pedals and bought a used Zoom R16. I also have a Wal on order that might be ready 2017, got gas for things but no spare dosh as I'm still saving for the Wal. Might do trades on some of the stuff I already own. [/quote] WAL bass is enough for most. 4, 5 or 6 stringer ??? Gorgeous basses. Pics when you get it Dave

Traded 2 Berg AE112 cabs with Mark for a Dingwall. Fair price for them too. Call him up and ask if he would be interested in a trade first or drop him a meassage with some pics of your bass to see what he thinks. Take the bass in and do the deal on the day. Not really much to it. Just remember that a trade in is usually less than you'd get private sale because the shop needs to make some knd of profit from your bass. Dave

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1492847089' post='3283567'] They both were to be honest, I think they had both messed around with other people but her more than him, she also liked a drop of wine.......for breakfast, dinner and tea! [/quote] Nowt wrong wie corn flakes with Buckfast for breakfast. Maybe its just a Scottish thing tho. Dave

Know some of them and based on that i would say this is already a good set list. Was surprised to see Rag & Bone Man in there with Human. That will be a fantastic song to play let alone hear at a gig. And i'm 57 so never too old to rock with young modern bands Dave