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I've always assumed a drumer gets use to where everything is on his kit and instinctively can play each drum, snare, cymbal without thinking where it might be on a rack. I guess there's a fair comment about having to adapt. I've allowed other bass players to use my basses in the past mainly because my basses have always been good quality but wouldn't let just anyone do it. They were all guys i knew and trusted to look after it. I've allowed other guys to use my bass rig but they always want to fiddle with the settings and i need to return everything to where it was for me. Its all going thru PA so front of house won't make a lot of difference to the sound. I won't let anyone use my bass now unless its an emergency and no other choice as its pretty unhygienic to be honest. If i use someone else amp i leave the settings as they are and use EQ on my active bass to get as close to what i want. Again front of house should correct any short falls via PA. So all in all i suppose a drummer has every right to expect same as guitarists with kit. Dave

Our drummer is left handed so usually means 2 kits on stage if sharing with another band. Add to that 2 different keyboard players and there's not a lt of room on a stage for the rest of us. Dave

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1491828172' post='3275641'] I don't see a problem here other than your confidence is sagging a little. The songs you're recording are also in the set? You don't need rehearsals, you need practise time.So learn those 5 till you can play them in your sleep, then focus on the rest. You can do this. You've got nearly 2 weeks. For 5 songs? Play those 5 as many times a day as you need. When you're done with them run through the rest of the set. [/quote] +1 on this. You'll be fine if you focus on those 5 songs. Doesn't matter if you've only played them with the band once or twice. You're not recording them as a band so as long as you know your bit it will work out just fine and as somebody pointed out a good engineer can drop in to correct any mistakes that might be made and believe me the rest of the band will be doing the same. Its a different ball game when you do recording and find out what you can and cant do. Guitarists are renowned for wanting to do retakes cause they haven't quite captured "their sound" I'd just go with it, try and relax and just enjoy it for what it is. An adventure and all part of band fun time. Dave

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1491665561' post='3274663'] My car radio, car stereo speakers, all the car electrics are fitted in my car year round - why would bass amps/electrics/cabs be any different? [/quote] That's an excellent point and never even gave that a thought. Dave

Fantastic. I bought the DVD of the live show and its a fantastic VID with the storyline running on large screens and occasional actors / singers coming on stage dressed as characters from the movie. I actually thought the live show storyline was far better than the movies. It was set in a different time era and just seemed to work better. Herbie Flowers was bassist on that show too Great background music and wish i had taken it in car for long journey. That would be really entertaining in car. Dave

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1491669120' post='3274689'] Try listening to other instruments like saxophone, trumpet, piano etc. Copping your licks off bass resources will provide a fairly narrow outlook. [/quote] That's a great idea. I remember trying to play Rick Wakeman's piano parts on Going For The One album. Awaken was my fav. Have to admit i've played in many rock covers bands and most of the bass is quite standard with an occasional spark. Dave

[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1491648574' post='3274545'] Sorry, it's oriented strand board. It's the random looking 8x4 boards that you see timber panels made up of in house construction. Mainly the type that self builders use in Grand Designs and the plethora of other house construction programmes. [/quote] Cheers for that. Not that i would ever use it to be honest but every day's a school day and always nice to know something new even at my age. Dave

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1491607808' post='3274346'] I've played pubs I was banned from drinking in Drunk Scottish women turn nasty in the blink of an eye come chucking out time. [/quote] That's just a Falkirk thing Couldn't help myself there. Sorry. Dave

Agree with just learning some covers outwith your normal taste in music. I started off in heavy rock so all my runs were samey. Moved my attention in to Jazz Rock ie Camel and that drifted me into other forms of jazz but not the out and out jazz which was a little to extreme for me. I ended up listening to a lot of Jack Bruce after Cream era and Jeff Berlin altho i'm nowhere near that level but i would pick up the odd simpler runs he would do. Still like a lot of the renowned bassists like Alain Carron, Jaco Pastorious had some great runs that you can pick up. I've gone thru various styles of bands from Rock, Prog, Glam tribute, Blues and now on a blues based funk rock band which is good fun. Think you'll find most players have "their runs" incl Geddy Lee, Glenn Hughes and even Jeff Berlin uses many of his best runs. What kind of music are you playing ? Dave

[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1491596472' post='3274262'] My garage is quite well insulated and I've also built a large cupboard in OSB. It's big enough to take all the amps on shelves plus the ply DB. They all stay ok right through the year. The 'wood' double basses live in the house, upstairs. [/quote] Excuse my ignorance but what is OSB Dave

Well just to update my own thread i tried the GK head with both cabs in parallel and standing just in front it sounded deep, rich and clear. Great until i moved out 10-12 feet from the cabs and the 2x10 seemed to take over and i could only really hear it however it was nearer my ears i guess and that might have been the reason. In the rehearsal room i ended up using GK MB200 with the 2x10 and the 1001RBii with the 115 cab. With just a very slight touch on the 2x10 cab just to give the 115 a little more edge. All now working really well....... for now. Dave

Always found both reliable and quick to deliver altho i've recently noticed that i can get strings cheaper elsewhere. GAK have been cheaper for some types. Always worth doing a quick search adding in postage costs. Dave

Think I'll give this a go too on the combo. Dave

That's a beast of an amp. I saw the ad for sale and thought about it but weight issue made me stick with my GK head at present. Enjoy and have fun. Keep us posted on how it sounds after rehearsal or gig. Cetera knows his stuff. He's had more gear than rest of us put together Dave

[quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1491562989' post='3273968'] Our keys player keeps the PA tops in his garage. He noticed a local (hairy) cat had been in and noticed said hair on one of the cab covers. When we plugged in at a gig later that day and the singer switched this cab on there was a big flash and loud bang. On further nasal inspection it seems the cat had pissed in the top flap onto the amp section of the cab!! Beware the hairy pussy!! [/quote] The hairy pussy that pee's

The studio doesn't have any obvious dampness issues. I can see a garage being damp as there are gaps around the door area where rain can get thru plus concrete floors are not good for storing anything on. (always use an old carpet or even pallets to keep off the floor) My bikes (motorbikes and cycles are all kept either on mats or wall hangers) The studio is in an upstairs room carpeted etc. Building is an old heavy sandstone brick building recently fully renovated by the builder that owns it. There is never any dampness or musty smells when we go in. Dave

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1490868200' post='3268590'] I was always impressed with Orange guitar amps especially the Orange terror range. I like the look of it too. Unfortunately, the bass range never appealed to me. After reading this thread and having received comments to my posts I did a bit of You Tube research and I sort of want the stroke 4 300w range.It seems to sound great and looks great. I can see it being paired up with barefaced 410 cab with cloth cover.So I take back the early conclusion I have made. [/quote] COME TO THE ORANGE SIDE Dave

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1490629420' post='3266611'] If you get a free gear, why not [/quote] Who would ever do that Dave

thanks for that. Never gave the mice thing any thought tho. That's probably more of an issue as its an Orange 115 open ported cab and sits on floor too. There's no sign of any mice ie droppings or anything that might indicate they are in the room. Better have a decent inspection next week tho. Dave

I keep a bass rig in the unheated studio we hire. No-one else has accesss to it. Upstairs room and well secured but was wondering if the cold weather during winter months might cause any damage to gear. PA is kept in there too. There's no sign of any damage but when we go in for a rehearsal we put heaters on for few hrs a week. Any thoughts or advice. Putting a heater on all week isn't an option. People keeping gear in a garage probably share same issues. Dave

I think those who refuse to purchase a calendar should be first to purchase. Denial is a slippery road to being a guitarist Dave

Well done. Post your version as i always look at various tab versions when trying to learn a song sometimes having to combine 2 or 3 versions to get what i feel is right for my band. Its therefore important to get more versions on-line. I would never have thought about leaving a bass in car for a wee lunchtime learning gig. Brilliant idea. Dave

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1491245845' post='3271565'] Now you talking. How could I justify that in living room? [/quote] Hide it behind a coffee table. She'll never notice.