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I think that's where its landed Daryl altho there was some discussion that they pay half the fee up front before we would go back but i wouldn't be comfortable playing that venue now. Bad feeling with it. Dave

You can do it. I had 43 songs to learn in 2 weeks, no rehearsals and half way thru they told me they played several songs in different keys. Back to square one with half the set. Had never played any of the songs before. With my current punk covers band i had 3 weeks to learn approx 40 songs for a gig. Had 2 rehearsals and managed it all. I am retired of course so that helped in both cases. You have 3mths so make a start on the first 10 songs and just keep adding a few songs every week. You'll get there even if you need to take a few notes on stage appropriately hidden of course. All the best with it Dave

Excellent news indeed. Dave

We'd a booking for tomorrow night but venue asked if they could reschedule as they had the opportunity to host a wedding. They never gave us another date. Then an advert appears a few weeks ago for a Kenny Rogers tribute act same night. That has really annoyed the heck out of me. We managed to get another booking tonight and its sold out within weeks of advertising. 1st venues loss but we wont revisit that particular venue. Why can't people just be honest. Dave

Only 2 gigs in Oct but 6 in Nov and 5 in Dec. Must be a quiet time of year Dave

You must have got the only one in stock as there's now a week delay when ordering. I'll see how i get on at tomorrow nights gig and take it from there. If your one hadn't disappeared from ebay last night i would probably have just bought it anyways. Keep us posted on what you think of it in a band situation. Dave

I didn't know that. Currently using an Ampeg SVT7 Pro. Do you know if that has one. Have to admit i've not experienced any low end boom with it but then again i'm more a turn the bass EQ back a bit and turn up my volume to compensate. Think i'll maybe trial the amp and Mesa subway cabs a bit longer and see how i get on. I also use a Gramma pad every gig now which has considerably reduced stage boom on wooden or raised stage. Dave

Apologies for that. I should have used the full title. Dave

That looks interesting. I'll look into that a bit more. Dave

Thinking of getting an HPF and looking at the Broughton HPF. Any suggestions or even thoughts on them. Dave

The description of Faith Hill and Whitesnake had me imagine all sorts of wonderful things. All good to be fair. Anyone that sounds anything like Whitesnake must be pretty good. Dave

Not able to play the vid. I'm not on Instagram so i'm guessing that's the reason. Dave

That has that old Jack Bruce tone. So nice and very vintage tone. I may have the return of GAS. Great vid clip too. Dave

I thought so. Was just waiting on your reaction So what does it sound like live and is it an easy bass to play. ? OK you've answered it already to Lozz. Dave

Me too. Its really smart in black assuming its not a trick of the light. Dave

Good to see a classic Gibson being used. Dave

Spot on. Its not a song i really enjoy playing but lots of people like it. I just don't like the feel of the E string tuned down to D. It bounces too much altho fitting Elixirs few weeks ago has meant the tension is greater and i don't notice it so much. I've now ordered a set for the Glam bands main bass my Sandberg VM4. Oh happy days. Dave

Have to say i agree with this. After 20 yrs on a 5 er it can only be GAS. Dave

If you're used to playing 5 stringers then why go back to 4 ? Personally i've tried 5 and 6 stringers over the years but i'm happier with 4 strings. In the punk band i have to tune down my E string to D for one song. I just do it between songs while the singer talks to the audience. Only takes a few seconds. I guess a drop D tuner would be the easy way around it but for one song it just wasn't worth it for me. Have to say that after 20 happy yrs with a 5 er i can't see any benefit in going back to a 4 string bass. Dave

Did they give a reason for cancelling the rehearsals ? If its a valid reason like sickness or death then ok but if its just a call to say its cancelled then i couldn't work with people like that and have walked away from those very circumstances. We all have personal problem now and again and we can't avoid them. Would it be an option to continue with these guys but also look for a 2nd band and see what comes out of it. You appear to be impressed by these guys but technical ability isn't always enough to maintain a good working band. People either need to be committed to a working band or walk away is how i've always looked at it. Dave

I have pics of bands and gigs i've done over the years and occasional poster and one backdrop my wife designed for a Deep Purple tribute band that hangs in my garage. Recent bands i find most memorabilia is on FB these days from pics vids and even reviews so i just leave it there. Dave

Emergency Exit Punk covers band last night in The Cave in Glasgow. Brilliant staff who are always dancing away. Small venue but always a great friendly atmosphere. I'm at the stage now i just leave my amp set and plug and play. Mostly flat with a little bass boost and a touch of compression. Ampeg SVT7 into Mesa 210 / 115 cabs on a Gramma pad with Sandberg MarloweDK bass. Tried 3 new songs last night and went down really well. Few mistakes made thru the night but not too noticeable. Dave

i use a Screwfix one coast me £40 or thereabouts. Lightweight and folds up flat and packs away. Decent size wheels too and i can carry my two Mesa Subway cabs on it without any probs. Just checked but its up to £85 now and i've only had it 2 years Dave

what's the amp again ? i think you told me earlier in the thread but it was a few pages back in the depths of time and i don't want my Latte to get cold while i'm searching. Dave