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[quote name='Sonic_Groove' timestamp='1439483194' post='2843302'] Thinking of an ACG LOL B [/quote] in that case my advice would be speak to Alan!

[quote name='GILLY' timestamp='1439230575' post='2841112'] Any bass without fretboard dots. They just look unfinished to me. [/quote] It wouldn't be a deal breaker for me but I find that when basses DO have fret dots they look a bit naff depending on how they are done. Fender/rickenb*cker fret dots just look bad to me. Not a deal breaker however I do much prefer to not have them.

[quote name='GILLY' timestamp='1439230575' post='2841112'] Any bass without fretboard dots. They just look unfinished to me. [/quote] It wouldn't be a deal breaker for me but I find that when basses DO have fret dots they look a bit naff depending on how they are done. Fender/rickenb*cker fret dots just look bad to me. Not a deal breaker however I do much prefer to not have them.

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1439244688' post='2841323'] You don't need a car to take a giggable rig to a gig. Gig bag on back, lightweight combo or small cab in one hand, bag with everything else you need in other hand. I've done it. Plus, as a bass player if there's a pa you don't "need" backline. DI box (ideally with Preamp) and you're fine. [/quote] Definitely doable however a complete and total faff as well as I quite frankly find it a pain to take the bass (mono case is pretty bulky on rush hour busses), amp and a pedalboard, as well as it doesn't sound like it would do my (already screwed up) back any good!

[quote name='AlexDelores' timestamp='1439236122' post='2841200'] Also as far as transport goes, rope in your mates, Youll be surprised how much kit you can hang off your body and arms when cramming on to a train! [/quote] We all have to head to different trains/busses or I would have tried this, guitarist is happy to drag his amp to gigs on bus so it's just really the cabs we won't have! [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1439236269' post='2841205'] On multi band line-ups it`s virtually a given that there will be gear sharing. Usually one will provide drums, another cabs etc. It`s not fair on one band to have to supply all. Plus, inevitably if the headliners have provided it all, many of the other bands then go home once their set is over. Having a bit from each is a good way of stopping this. The best way is to contact the other bands directly via Facebook and organise it between yourselves. This is what we do, and it works well (well up until now at least). [/quote] It seems to be a common thing but I've never came across it up until now!

Insurance roughly £1500 for a car worth £500 is about the best I've been able to find using loads of comparison websites. That'll be doable although not ideal by any means. As I said, we haven't ever had this issue before and we're all fully aware of the fact we can't be a fully giggable band without these things (hence why we've never claimed to be). And with 3 out of 4 of us becoming employed within the last 2 weeks it shouldn't be too long before that's sorted. At the moment though, things like food and electricity have to be paid before music gear. Having just moved out of the house for the first time as well has been a huge financial drain on me as we got the place and it was completely empty so had to be fully furnished etc.

[quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1439232153' post='2841136'] Me too, not only for gear, but for a car as well knowing at the age of 13 it was the only way to go. How much dosh did you piddle up the wall as a student? Sorry if this sounds harsh, but it's a tough world out here so I suggest you consider your priorities pdq. [/quote] I only got £300 a month as a student (£100 of which went of travel and the rest on whatever I needed) so not much really! As I've said a few times. I'm aware that owning a car and own gear is essential and haven't ever denied it. It's just not been viable. I didn't even have a band up until a year-ish ago so it's not like it was even a thought when I was working before I became a student. We've always been careful so we didn't get into this position (turning down any gig we were unable to do because of it). None of us are in this band because of the hopes of becoming financially sufficient from it. It's just a hobby for us all really.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1439231420' post='2841125'] Not sure how viable a gigging band you are atm, tbh... so beggars can't be choosers. If there are load-in issues then I might make a call..but tbh... over 90% of the time, my gear will be better for me.... so I have light and heavier rigs to suit the occasion. If I couldn't load-in myself, I'd have to put up with what was already there...whether I liked it or not..or not take the gig. [/quote] Indeed. We don't gig very regularly because of this and we wouldn't be doing the gig if we were told the truth by the promoter originally. We know we're not fully gig-ready and because of this we don't look for many gigs (infact we don't look for any gigs, any we've took is ones that we've been offered/asked to play).

[quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1439229594' post='2841101'] How do you rehearse? [/quote] Go into a studio that has equipment already set up. I use my own amp but into their cabinet. Drummer uses his own cymbals/kick pedal etc. Singer uses his own mic but the studios own P.A.

To clarify (as I'm aware I'm coming across as a bit of an arse with this post) - We never expect a backline to be provided, we always ask. I'm aware it's totally amateurish but up until last month we've all been unemployed students so finances to get a car, insurance and equipment has been pretty much non-existent. However as I've said, getting these things sorted is a priority -hence me finally getting my first amp the other week). 2 of the other members are just about to start jobs as well so it hopefully won't be long until this is no longer an issue.

I agree totally with the "learn to drive and get your own gear" comments which is the plan. I've been unemployed -not through laziness- for the last year so finances haven't been there plus with my age, it'll cost me about £2000 to insure a car worth £1000. Starting a (horribly paid) but full time job next week so it's my first priority. We weren't expecting them to hire a full back line as we already know they have access to one and we were told it would be there.

I've played maybe 40 odd gigs of this type and never came across gear sharing like this up until now if I'm entirely honest. We were told (all of the bands) when we were booked for the gigs that backline was provided. I don't feel comfortable letting other bands use my amp (due to the number of horror stories I've heard on here). I don't really want to come across as a bit of a dick to the other bands by being happy to use their gear but not let them use mine. There is also the fact that I may not be able to stay until the last band has finished their set due to public transport times. I explained why I don't have my own cab (in short, no way to transport it). It's the fact that it's 4 days to the gig and the bands are only now finding out that they have to bring their own gear (after being told by the people running the gig that it would be provided.). Whether or not they have/can bring gear I have no idea. I know I should have my own gear and it's a work-in-progress (none of us drive and thus have no method of transporting it).

This is basically a "what would you do" question but needs quite a bit of explaining. Here's my post from Daily Annoyances thread which does so : Booked for a multi-band gig type thing. Used this 'promoter' before and had no issues. This time however has been quite different. Picked up the tickets for it last week and messaged one of the people working there asking if backline is provided as we were under the impression that it was but weren't 100% sure. Waited 3 days to get a reply that was less than helpful but it basically said "full backline minus breakables provide but can you bring your own guitar and bass amps?". Replied saying no we couldn't but will cabs/drum kit and P.A be provided? to which I still haven't had a reply. So I phoned the events manager today who said backline is to be provided by the bands. None of my band drive so taking gear from one place to another isn't easy (especially if it's cabinets/the guitar amps). This wouldn't be an issue if any of us drove and had our own gear that was to a standard of being able to be gigged (I don't even have a cab as there's no point when I can't transport it from home to gig!). I'm mostly annoyed at the lack of professionalism by the promoter as the other bands that are on that night were also under the assumption that backline would be provided (one band were even told not to bring any gear!). No backline being provided for established bands is understandable as they will often be in a position to afford and transport equipment but when it's a gig that's being put on for local/small/unsigned type bands it's almost a given that these bands can't always afford full gigging equipment. Okay now you've read that the promoter finally replied today simply saying "I'll get another band to supply equipment." But quite frankly I don't really feel comfortable using other bands gear for the same fact I don't feel comfortable other bands using my gear. I certainly don't want to have to allow other bands to use my amp head. Even excluding the fact I don't want to risk other people breaking it, I don't even know if I'll be able to stay in the venue till the other bands are even finished due to bus/train times! Ideally I don't want to cancel the gig as I think we have quite a few people coming but I don't really feel comfortable with the way it's been conducted. What would you do in my situation?

A big body (ooer) always puts me off. So jazz basses are almost completely out of the question for me. Anything with less than 24 frets I always find to look a little odd and I don't like the feel of any bass without 24+ frets. Something about the extra space between fretboard and bridge I can't stand. Don't get me started on sunburst basses.

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1439116222' post='2840058'] A pair of these...what? ;-) [/quote] Ah bollocks! I did of course forget to add the link. A pair of these is what I meant http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/guitar_care_detail.asp?stock=13091314353412

I have a pair of these. At first I felt like I couldn't get a proper fit/they didn't do much in the way of noise reduction but I actually find them super comfy and I never have ringing in my ears after a rehearsal so they're doing the job for me. Fairly discreet too.

Typical! Theres always next time it is a good venue though. Although we may be a little out of place at this gig in comparison to the other bands (bit that's been the case every gig so far).

Bought a pedal from Tony. Arrived safe and sound a few days after payment. Can't complain and would deal with again

My band are playing The Record Factory in Glasgow on the 14th with a few other bands. Figured I may as well put a post on here incase anybody fancies it. They do good burgers if I remember correctly This is the only recording we have at the moment but it's much the same but with varying levels of weird (That's our most 'normal' song if I'm honest!) - https://soundcloud.com/goon-and-the-kings/dark-side There's also an event page on Farcebook - https://www.facebook.com/events/882526931836239/ Cheers!

Will be giving this some attention tomorrow. I would tonight but I fear I would stay up all night!

I rarely play anything in music shops but on the odd occasion that I do this always seems to happen. It's not even that my ability goes away but I just seem to forget all the things I know how to play...even my own bands music...music that I wrote!!

I played a (I believe) 59' P-bass once and quite honestly I would rate it as the worst bass I've ever played in every possible way BUT to some people the things that they love in a bass are the things I hate. Personally don't see the appeal and for the price mentioned in the original post I'd be going for 4/5 ACG's! "Horses for courses" and all that.

I want to hear good music. If a bass solo sounds good then by all means! I don't care at all what instruments are used to make nice sounds. I care about the nice sounds.

Sold a pedal to Josh and was super patient with me as I ballsed up and left the pedal in the studio for the weekend! Super quick payment and happily deal with Josh again ! Cheers