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[quote name='blue' timestamp='1416793629' post='2613701'] There are many guys that will join a band without doing a thorough study on the band first. A lot of guys will even skip, how much does the gig pay, how and when will I be paid. All bands are not equal splits. And most originals bands involve a band fund. I never participate or contribute to band funds. Blue [/quote] You raise some good points there. I would expect to be paid less I were backing a know artist. But I'd like to see sone evidence of box - office value to the writer if this was performing in a local bar band. I guess the next point is; how many original tracks do the band have to play in its repertoire for that writer to start expecting an enhanced cut.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1416773865' post='2613482'] You have the basics down. But believe me, there are guys out there in bands that don't. Blue [/quote] Hi Blue, many thanks. And thanks for your interesting content - all of it, in all threads. Cheers Rich

NO, No! Discreet's not gonna like this! I do though. Thanks for posting.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1416742327' post='2613024'] It isn't going to work very well, if the guy can't get to gigs, but you wouldn't pick a guy who hadn't gigged before and knew what was what... There are basics that are a given...IMO. So the ability to run a diary, be up to speed on the set, and play well and bring something else to it..is where you should start, IMO. [/quote] Tell me to "slink my hook" out of this thread if this is an unwanted hi-jacking... JTUK, I'm a "Gigging Noob". I know enough that joining a band I need to be guided by the more experienced in the band. I know any track I suggest needs to appeal to our audience and have a good potential interest for everyone in the band. I know I need to commit to the band and turn up in plenty of time and be prepared to help others out to work as a team and get the show on the road. Added to that I need to have put enough effort in to learning the numbers and have the gear so my contribution to the act is good enough for me to earn my place and ADD to the entertainment; for all the right reasons. Can you tell me what else I'm likely to mess up enough that you wouldn't want me in your band? (No hard feelings. I'm only asking so I learn) This is an open question for anyone to answer. Many thanks

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1416732154' post='2612910'] Nope, I'm with you! Scott mumbles and stumbles through what he is saying far too much for me. I understand the advertising bits as he needs to let people know what he is doing to keep them subscribing but I never found Scott's stuff that useful, engaging or professionally presented (particularly the earlier stuff!). He is a great player but he always seems like he is just recording a lesson 'on the fly' without having thought about what it will involve or having a structured lesson plan. This means I very quickly get the urge to want to skip through the video to the bit where the actual content is. Obviously this is just my opinion but I went and picked up Janek Gwizdala's online courses and feel like it has progressed my playing massively (although I imagine Janeks style will not be to everyone's taste either). [/quote] You're right, the free stuff is like that. Also it annoyed me when he'd be explaining a "simple" thing for beginners, and leap straight to expecting you to know about. Dominant 7th chords, for example. The signature tune sequence at the beginning of the free stuff also pi$$es me off. It goes on far too long. You really can't judge the paid-for material from looking at the free stuff. The format is very different. The free stuff was Scotts learning period on the build up to starting the academy.

I'm a subscriber too. The Academy lessons are a good bit better than the free stuff. The newer lessons have a fair bit more structure and follow a more logical line of progression. There is a good level of encouragement to actually progress in your learning, which it's hard to replicate here or if you're self taught. If you think it sounds expensive, equate the 10s of hours of lessons on SBL to what that would cost you for 1-to-1 tuition.

Welcome Dan. See you around! Cheers Rich

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1416337631' post='2609200'] Are you doing this with the band Rich or just cos you fancy it? [/quote] Lol. Just cos I fancy doing this as an exercise. I quit the band I was at a rehearsal and they were telling me to only play roots on the chord changes and not keep the groove. They also told the drummer to adjust his playing of the beat to coincide with the "right" time to play to the lyrics. I just got to thinking this is not a way to bring my playing on and they clearly don't know how music works. Please feel free to tell me if I'm wrong?

Many thanks Tom. That's interesting. I see you don't do the 5>2 change as a pull-off; which was what I was looking at. 5 to 2 is a stretch if you have to fret both at the same time. I'll try both approaches and see how it goes. Thanks again to all Cheers Rich

I've never used TAB nuch. My guess on this one is the guy who did it may have adapted it to the bass, from the guitar. Thanks guys.

Thanks Pete, that makes a lot more sense.

Hi there, I've got it into my head to look at this track by The Jam. I've looked a the TAB online and it's saying that on the A string to play D 3times and then a pull-off to the B. That's one hell of a stretch. I've moved it to the E string. The stretch is better, but none the less it's quite an achievement. Someone here MUST have played this track. How have you done it? Does anyone have a score or TAB for it? Cheers Rich

[quote name='cocco' timestamp='1415829309' post='2604337'] I have G&L gas ATM. The question is L series or M series. [/quote] No, no, no. It's an SB-2 that you need

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1415826584' post='2604291'] I know there are some guys that merely like playing music they like in the bedroom or basement and don't care about gigging in the traditional sense. This would probably be a good opportunity for that type of guy. In Milwaukee there are really no bars or clubs that book local metal bands. For a guy that's looking for gigs and money, I don't think this is it. Blue [/quote] I don't think this is it. +1 I like the line about "everyone has an equal say"... how long will that last? Until the first disagreement? [i]"Everyone is equal, but some are more equal than others"[/i]

Acroxixo (Rui) has been a member here for a long time, but is a quiet guy as far as postings go. I was lucky in selling a P-bass body and neck to Rui. We had a good chat over the PMs and I shipped the bass to him in Lisbon, Portugal. Shipping didn't cost too much, (in case someone reading this is wondering). It's been good to get to know Rui and have our conversation. He was good in telling me about his payment etc and he's good to his word and I'd have no hesitation in dealing with him again. He's a nice guy. Thanks Rui, my friend. Richard

Thanks for the feedback Rui. Rui's a great guy to deal with too. I enjoyed the comms and he's good to his word etc. Many thanks, my friend. Rich

I've got the same problem, so it's not just Danny. I guess there's been an "upgrade" Videos work in the Android browser though.

So much for folk talking about buying a bass as an investment. The way prices are tumbling down, it must be seriously tough out there in the instrument sales market. I'm selling my SB-2. I think I'll be hanging on to it til after the New Year.

They have an amazingly loud output for a passive. I've got the PJ version; the SB-2. The interesting thing with the L2000 is the neck is wider than that on the PJ version. This surprised me as its the jazz version. I'd have expected them that be the same or the other way around as it is a Leo Fender design (supposedly).