dmccombe7

Always try and make it look as though you are confident and enjoying what you are doing. Even the best bassists make mistakes but the great bassists know how to cover it up and look as tho they meant to play that bum note. Most of all enjoy it for what it is. Have fun and learn from the experience. Hope it all goes swimmingly and you become addicted to it. Dave

Check with GAK as they have a price comparison offer that covers European shops as well and that way its simple. They might match Thomann. Dave

I think the main criteria for being a Rockstar vocalist is that you can sing and be able to sing live. I'm afraid Kanye West was so far out of tune it sounded like the drunken Karaoke singer in your local pub. There are many that have been listed in this thread from all styles of music and many i don't generally listen to but i appreciate that they are good singers. My own impression of a great singer is someone who can do it live without the aid of autotune. If they can't do that then they could be any numpty with attitude singing thru autotune. Older Rockstar singers had no option but to be able to do it live because they needed to tour and do it well. Before the days of autotune of course. Maybe the modern singers just have it too easy and don't feel the need to put in the additional effort to sing live without assistance. Dave

like a poor cover singer in your local pub. Then again i've never seen the attraction over the hype about Kanye West. Just goes to show some people just can't sing live without the support of studio gimmicks and autotune Dave

RIP Chris Squire. Such a loss to music. Chris or his style of playing must have had an influence on almost every bass player at some time in their life. So sad. Dave

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1435260411' post='2807140'] If you're using flats, all will be well. [/quote] PMSL

Had a gig yrs ago where one of our PA 2x10 cabs went on fritz and i used my custom bass 2x10 cab as a replacement and DI'd to PA. From that day i always DI'd until last few yrs. These days i like a spare bass for gigs. I keep a small GK MB200 in bag for emergencies. Usual spare set strings, leads etc. Now how about a spare van just in case the first breaks down. Spare wife just in case the first one complains about - well anything really (she operates my lighting desk) I have played without any back up kit and i've also played thru guitar amps. Dave

I would def say that its raised my opinion of some basses and i would certainly give certain basses a 2nd look now if i was looking at buying new. Dave

Oddly enough i find quite different sounds between many basses. I especially like the clean sharp punch of the Vigier Passion today and also one of the Sandbergs had a nice tone in comparison to other basses. I guess many basses are just copies of a theme tho. There's only so much you can do with a precision styled pick up. I do think its a fantastic idea for any bass shop. Maybe its because you're listening though Laptop speakers kinda thing. I tend to use headphones when i want a serious listen. Dave

Hey You i had High Hopes of you Learning to Fly but Money Speaks To Me Louder Than Words Dave

My Warwick Thumb i couldn't sell. Love it for its playability. My Jazz is my goto bass for most things tho. My Overwater custom 6 fretless cause it was 50th birthday pressie from wife and its great fun. If i had to pick one it would be the Warwick as it would be difficult to get an original with this feel. Dave

Recording the odd gig or rehearsal lets the band hear warts and all how they sound and how balanced the overall sound is. I've found this an invaluable tool to highlight any playing issues. That way you are not pointing the finger directly and hopefully each member realises he's the one with the issue and needs to polish up his technique and playing. If need be suggest VID of the gig for a laugh or for advertising purposes to get the band into the idea. Bass players need to be sneaky Dave

Yeh but if you decide to sell it on you will need to send the box covered in tape and you might get the blame. Should have been wrapped in paper or in another box. If you had recieved it this was from a shop you would have sent it back altho not practical in this case and looks like just gona have to accept the sender was a bit lacking in value of original packaging for any item. I thought everyone watched Antiques Roadshow these days. Original box goes a long way into value of item Dave

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1434250233' post='2798017'] I have a musician friend who has just reached 65 and retired from a sensible job. He's now become the long haired,, bearded, hippie, freak. he's always wanted to be. [/quote] That's my plan without the beard tho. Always had long hair since 16 on leaving school. Waist length at its peak Dave

Really nice thoroughly enjoyed and set me up for the day. You can't beat some nice fretless playing in the morning thanks for posting Dave