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[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1502295569' post='3350544'] (grin) most of them were from when I worked in one of those "come to Nashville and record your singer-songwriter garbage in a REAL NASHVILLE STUDIO with REAL NASHVILLE SESSION GUYS" studios. A couple of things made it onto albums by The Beat Poets and Rudi Whaling, but I don't really have any of them. I will dig up a link to the ONE track I have seen on Youtube a while back, a tune from 1989 masquerading as a new song by Rowena of the Glenn. (!) [/quote] Can't wait pal!!! I messaged you a while ago about Nashville numbers system and some other country stuff a while back, but this last year has been aweful for me playing wise (long story). Hoping the next month or so will see a corner turned!!

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1502218959' post='3350084'] Well, just to chime in with an update. On Thursday... I'm meeting 2 new singers and a drummer. We've set ten songs and we'll see what happens. I actually logged onto joinmyband.co.uk and it took a lot of guesswork out, quite a useful little website that. [/quote] It can be, but it can also be full of the types you mentioned in th OP!!!! Good luck mate!

Neo 212 and a neo 115 when required

[quote name='Monkey Steve' timestamp='1502187925' post='3349811'] It depends, doesn't it? I've certainly developed a lot when playing in bands with people who are better musicians than me, sort of on the job learning. But I've also been in bands with people who are stuck at their level. Not necessarily a bad thing, but the bands dis somewhat level down rather than up. No matter how good the lead guitarist is, if the rhythm guitarist can't get the backing chords right behind the solo then (without wanting to get into another debate about what the audience notices) that's the level you're stuck at. I'm pretty much with Happy Jack here. the best bands I've been in from a personal and professional point of view, are the ones where we were the closest mates, and all played to the relevant musical standard required (and for one in particular it wasn't the highest musical standard, but it was appropriate for the gigs and the audience we were getting) [/quote] Agree totally, although we aren't in a band any more, those three morons are still my best mates 😂

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1502185177' post='3349781'] I'm not sure I agree with this part, I've been in lots of bands with vastly different abilities over the years, some have worked out ok and some haven't but never really due to the skill levels. [/quote] If you are not at the same skill level (and I have had this situation) you need to have musicians that can compliment the shortfall. In my case it helped make the sound!

Hey guys, I though I had started a NAD thread but something must have gone wrong lol! So about 3 months ago, I managed to finally do a deal and secure my very GK Fusion 550, and it is bloody amazing. It has all the grunt that I loved about my rb1001, but it's just had a slightly more mellow edge, something that I had been searching for. I had had GAS for years for one of these, now it seems I have no regrets and am just so comfortable with the sound. I saw a GK promotional video with some pro who said that GK just works, and you don't need to worry about your amp Any more, and that's how I feel about it. I am so happy with my amp/cab sound, I love the sound and feel of my stingray 5. I just feel at ease with my setup, I guess now I should concentrate on my playing!!! 😂

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1501603613' post='3345856'] I agree, I'd stay away from those with full time jobs and young families. Also if the band is established with a busy gigging schedule I wouldn't bring anyone in with no current relevant gigging experience. Blue [/quote] I understand your hesitation Blue, but let's face it, they are just hooks to hang an excuse on. I managed to rebuild a band with my drummer 3 times while holding down a full time job and have two kids under 4. Granted, we fit into the weekend warrior category, but it's still takes commitment. You are either in it or you are not. If you want to make it work, you will. Musicians are some of the flakiest people I have had the misfortune to meet. They can take the fun out of playing Music in a heartbeat. On the other hand, if you get the mix of personnel right, it's downright amazing!!

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1502141770' post='3349626'] I forgot to mention in my earlier post that on eof the decades I spent playing country was spent in Nashville. So I can tell you not ALL the records coming out of Nashville are recorded on a P bass with flats. At least not the ones I played on! [/quote] Come on now Ivan, name and shame fella!!! Let's hear those chops!!!! 😄

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1501342968' post='3344165'] On a serious note ([size=2][i]badum-tish[/i][/size]) if I ever went back to Country I think I'd string a P up as B-E-A-D. It might make root-fiving in E and G a bit more convincing. [/quote] That's why I found the stingray 5 so useful!! You can go above or below the root with ease. Just have to watch, a B can be a bit thunderous on a quiet song 😂

Stingray 5 worked perfectly for the country artist I was playing for a year or so ago. As blue has said, your understanding of how country bass is played is far more important than the bass you choose - technique and eq can get any bass close enough, but if the feel isn't right it's going to be a train wreck!

GK Neo's all the way. I ran my 1001 through a 212/115 combo and was amazing. With just a 212 would be awesome too, with the right EQ, you could get a great warm sound out of that combo!

I just picked up a focusrite saffire pro 24 from Si. Swift deal, great comms and a true gent to deal with. Buy in confidence!! Cheers Si!!

Just bought a Gallien Krueger Fusion 550 from Roman. Evan after some messing about on my side, he was still an absolute gent to deal with. Very friendly, very quick at responding to messages, what more can you ask???? Buy with confidence.