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The M6 is a superb amp. MB sa450 can be picked up fairly cheap (by MB standards) as it is end of line; it is a super lightweight, slim 2u high amp with 2 speakon outs that sounds excellent - cant imagine how much air it would move with two Compacts!

Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder with this one then matey

Well, back from audition. Being the first of three they auditioned tonight I cant tell you if I got the gig until tomorrow, but I certainly dont think I disgraced myself at all, kept in the pocket, didnt do anything silly and made sure that the pants remained on 'swing' for the whole time. Job well done. Damn they play Fire fast in the flesh though! Dont think they noticed any errors in their stuff, except the ending of one of the tracks which has a load of surprising stabs that I've not heard (not on the edited versions on myspace that I had to listen to) - that was a highly entertaining moment as we all discovered the limits of my telepathy. On the plus side the other edited track I nailed the ending on, to the point where no one mentioned it. Now that was a classy moment At this point I either get it or not, but either way I had a blast this evening. The horn section (what was there) were as tight in the flesh as they are on the recordings, very very cool indeed! They're a nice bunch, very well organised, if I get the chance I will be saying a definite yes. Fingers crossed! And thanks again for all the support and advice - it was much appreciated chaps... P.S Played through some god awful peavey rig. It was plop, the Roscoe still sounded amazing - caught the barri player eyeing up the headstock all evening trying to figure out what it was, left him guessing - he was also a bit nonplussed by the whole 3 finger RH technique that was going on, ace!!

[quote name='Musicman20' post='514173' date='Jun 15 2009, 01:53 PM']Good luck! PS you taking the Berg ?[/quote] No, I'm only getting a short slot in their evening, so I will reveal the full glory of my rig if I get the gig.... Hoping to have something halfway decent to play through though...

"yeah but more cabs is more DOOM" whatever......

The horn section is a BIG part of what I like, that and the way the drummer seems to almost be doing some breakbeat inspired stuff in places (love a bit of really good drum and bass me - think TPower) Her voice is not too shabby either IMO, and the rhythm guitar, and the percussionist - doh, the whole lot make me go "oooooooh, niiiiice!!"

[quote name='molan' post='514202' date='Jun 15 2009, 02:10 PM']the Roscoe will slay 'em Really looking forward to hear how it goes - all the best of luck matey I reckon you just need to stick by your MySpace maxim: [i][b] "These days it just has to be all about the groove!"[/b][/i][/quote] It bl00dy ought to slay them It sure slays me anyways! Definitely aiming right at the myspace maxim, well spotted!

Apparently a couple of weeks before the recording of their album the bassist had to leave (some emergency or other - I know, and want to know no details). They had a session player do the bass for the recording, quite a bit more in your face than the groove on that youtube clip he was too. Yup taking the Roscoe, it is the least active sounding bass I've got (other than the fretless, and we arent going there ), and I've just put on some DR Hi-Beams which have a tonne more fundamental than the old D'addarios it came with, so if I dont unleash the thumb (they'll have to actually ask me to do that!) it sounds super old school, bridge sounds like a fat J bridge, neck sounds very like a P. Authentic funk is what I hope to bring, and a plump jolly fella that they all think is just the right fella to have in the rhythm section of their band Meeting in Brighton Electric studios, my son has practiced there and reckons its pretty tip top. Looks good on the website: they need a really big room to practice in!

[quote name='alexclaber' post='514119' date='Jun 15 2009, 01:08 PM']Good luck! I was in touch with them way back when I was getting The Reluctant sorted. However I think by the time we were complete they were then missing a piece... So if you end up joining them we must do a gig together! Alex P.S. You have more than enough technique for this gig, in fact more than enough for all but the most muso music. Just be cool![/quote] Cheers Alex! :blush: If I get in I'll put The Reluctants name forward at the first opportunity mate....

[quote name='OldGit' post='514106' date='Jun 15 2009, 12:57 PM']Hey lets hear it for us old groovers Do they know how old you are? I seem to be asked that every time I reply to an advert these days. Probably because I don't use any text speak ...[/quote] This is the best bit, they know how old I am, my schedule (ie job, family etc) and still want me to audition. They are of similar age, have day jobs and kids too. Could not be better mate. If I blow this I seriously doubt I'll get a better chance to play decent gigs...

[quote name='Johngh' post='514092' date='Jun 15 2009, 12:49 PM']You'll walk it I'm sure. Only thing I can add is don't rely on the drummer to play it like you have learnt it, be ready to adjust slightly to keep the grove in the pocket and keep locked into whatever the drummer is doing. Good luck with it. [/quote] Yeah bit concerned the drummer may not be anything like the recordings (which feature some spot on tub thumping). Especially in Fire, the way they fly through the stabs I'll be missing them left right and center if he isnt bang on! So will he probably, but its me they are looking at.... Cripes, at least I'm too old for proper collywobbles (at least I think I am). No doubt when I get there I will have a major brain fart, forget which end to blow through, write "I am a fish" 400 times, give a big old salute and collapse.....

[quote name='lozbass' post='514038' date='Jun 15 2009, 12:12 PM'][b]I hope you're not a surgeon.[/b] Good luck - as others have said, be cool/stay cool, sit in the groove and look like you're enjoying it[/quote] ROFL, no, not going to kill anyone through lack of concentration today, well its highly unlikely anyway! Shouldn't be too difficult to look like I'm enjoying it....

[quote name='Rayman' post='513946' date='Jun 15 2009, 10:54 AM']I thought I'd heard the name before, yeah, top band, they had a song on Saturdays Craig Charles show yes? Top gig, I'm jealous. Just the kind of thing I'd [i]love[/i] to do, instead of the rock treadmill I find myself on yet again. Good luck pal, I'm excited for you.[/quote] Yeah at least one on Craig Charles' show, I'm blown away at the chance to get this. Shall sulk for at least a week if I dont

Looking truly excellent mate!

Good point OG, I tend to forget that bit

Thanks for the support and great advice! Only 10 hours 28 minutes to go.... Not that I'm counting you understand

Absolutely Bilbo, super sound advice as always! Anyone in the know should see this band and say they are clearly really on it. Any bassist should see this band and say - crikey he's absolutely sharp as a tack and grooving as hard as a diamond Any punter (and all the above) should see this band and have an uncontrollable urge to dance their arse off! Really can not wait, even if I dont get the gig, I'm really looking forward to playing with them this evening

Well the reason I'm doing it is cos I really dig the music, its rght up my street, really high energy deep funk, lots of chances to shine like a bass star without ever nicking the spot light (read: no slap, lots of very fast grooves, super sharp horn stabs etc). Which of course also means its very high risk, cos there is equal chance to look like a bass twonk and muck everyone up They do the best cover of Fire I've ever heard (IMO)! Check them out:- www.myspace.com/theimpellers Thats what I'm talking about !!

[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='513880' date='Jun 15 2009, 09:49 AM']Oh no... not the dreaded 'X'. I've never had the subtlety to do that. I'm either pressing the string through the board or my fingers are at 90 degrees to the strings - nothing in between [/quote] Its not that bad, Just put all four fretting fingers against the strings, nice and relaxed, now thump anything (other than the wife) and you'll get a nice thonk sound (you can tell if you actually hit the wife by accident as there will be a high pitched shrieking sound followed by severe pain in your lower abdominal area...) Doing that exercise at around 65 bpm will let you get this right. Work it up slowly. It is a triplet feel, and you should be able with time to get this up to about 140 bpm cleanly, give it a month or two though..... Next one has left hand muted thumps in (where said LH fingers rather than relaxing over the strings come down on them with enough force to make a thump sound of their own, thus giving you effectively 2 thumbs)

1st audition in 9 yrs, bound to do something or say something really stupid. The material is right on the edge of my confort zone in terms of pure technical ability these days (which is a good thing). Done about 20 hours practice in 5 days for this and still think that if am not really warmed up I'm going to suck

Have an audition tonight for a local funk band with a small label deal. Would mean loads of decent gigs over summer and a second album afterwards. I know I'm up against at least 2, maybe 3 other bassists too. I just can not concentrate on work right now!!!

For those bothering to try this this is another really great exercise for slappers:- [font="Lucida Console"]Exercise for all strings 3 (Triplet feel X = muted thump, h = hammer on) ------------------5-7-X-5-7-X------------------ ------------5-7-X-------------5-7-X------------ ------5-7-X-------------------------5-7-X------ 5-7-X-------------------------------------5-7-X T-h-T-T-h-T-T-h-T-T-h-T-T-h-T-T-h-T-T-h-T-T-h-T[/font]

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='512822' date='Jun 13 2009, 03:15 PM']Can we not get a stickie for this topic. It comes up again and again. The search function is your friend.[/quote] +10,000,000 I cant be bothered really either!

Oh man, now that's proper authenticity that is. I do feel its the shame that in all probability not a single audience member will have any idea, but know in you heart that you definitely did 'the right thing' I did a few gigs in a 19 piece disco/funk band at college (gigs for charidee mate) and it was an absolute blast, can t recommend it enough for getting the crowd dancing!