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well I suppose if everyone contributes their top bassists then you can build a list, then from that you can make a poll to see how that list gets arranged & then you'd have your results. Here's some contributions... Tina Weymouth Pete Trewavis Rob Amster Melvin Dunlap Ron Carter John Davis [color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Terrance Palmer[/font][/color] [color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Les Claypool[/font][/color] Bond Janek Gwizdala Abraham Laboriel Marcus Miller Pino Palladino That bloke from the Beatles Geddy Lee Donald Duck Dunn

Are there as many as 50 great bass players?

Like the spec says, it runs at 2.66 ohm, so should be fine running an 8 ohm & 5.3 ohm cab. Taking a calculated guess, I'd say it'll be about 160 watts at 8 ohm (this is basing it on being like most other amps where an 8 ohm load = a max wattage of about 2/3 of the max at 4 ohms).

If you're loving the sound of the cab you have, but are needing more volume, get a 2nd B series 1x15. The 10 in the HK monitor will have a good dispersion as there isn't a driver right next to it. The smaller the driver, the better the dispersion. With the 4x10, it's gonna be louder than the single 15", but it's gonna sound different. It'll probably have more lows than the 15 but also likely to lose the mids upwards quicker when you go off axis due to there being 2 10s on the horizon (the dispersion of a 22"), which is why the 2x12 vertical cab has become a popular choice for those needing a cab to cover the audience. A decent 2x12 should be able to shift plenty air too. Another option is to get 2 2x10s & stack them vertically. This way you have the one cab for smaller gigs & add the 2nd when more volume is needed. Personally though, if you like your cab, I'd do the first option.

Maybe they were going for a muffled underwater sound to prevent them from sounding like every other acoustic duo?

I'd do the opposite. Instead of trying to heckle back, build a rapport with her. We had a lady who was being a bit irritating. Singer invited her onstage & gave her a dance, then handed her maracas to play for the rest of the song. We then took a short break (to make sure she didn't keep playing) & she enjoyed the rest of the set.

Post it on some Facebook pages. I'd suggest the Perth music gear for sale page https://www.facebook.com/groups/191636460897067/ And if there's similar ones around where you are too. Check your local pawn shops too (cash converters, etc).

[quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1434110145' post='2796787'] I think people are missing the original point (maybe I didn't explain properly) The band all know the songs and structure. Practice in this context is intended to get it really tight, and to be honest we can't do that without the stickman. Anyway, we cancelled last night and bonded over beers instead which was probably time well invested but its great to see everyone's views. [/quote] Might be worth discussing some new material & just meet up with instruments & no intentions?

[quote name='anaxcrosswords' timestamp='1433854053' post='2794554'] Aaargh - Dancing Queen! If you play it in the right key it's OK, but G (where we have to play it) is clumsy with 4-string. And a nightmare with BVs. [/quote] Anything is a good excuse not to play Dancing Queen.

[quote name='ChunkyMunky' timestamp='1433804384' post='2794208'] I got shown an excellent 16th note endurance challenge. I present to you... Donna Summer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2q2bis6eLE [/quote] Do you play that as semiquaver octaves? This was one of my fave songs as a teen & I played it as just the lower quavers from the bassline.

I've never had any issue playing Billie Jean, but I find repetititave octave stuff can be surprisingly uncomfortable on the fretting hand.

maybe these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-HYDRAULIC-FLOOR-MOUNTED-ADJUSTABLE-BIAS-PEDAL-BOX-100-Aluminium/291344451218?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20141212152715%26meid%3D8c1ec4afbfd645f49b118e5cf32410c8%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D291331971669

Setting up vocal PA shouldn't take too long, but I'd still get in touch with the other bands & see if they want to chip in to hiring one decent set of cabs, stands & powered mic mixer.

Are you sure you've read the info correctly? Sounds to me it's a "Battle for the bands". PA takes a bit more setting up than your bass rig. If your boy really wants to do this gig & there is no PA, then I'd ask for info on who the other bands are & see about collaborating on the PA.

Why 2 different cabs?

He's paying homage to the ohmage. As for cabs, I think you'll find a really good 2x10 could shift some serious air. If you're worried, get a good 2x12. The MarkBass 2x10 I had, far exceeded the Trace Elliott 4x10 I had prior.

£3-400 on the head gives you a decent selection of amps. How much on the cab?

2 I hear often at weddings are Band of Gold (a song about breaking up) and Every Breath You Take (a song about a stalker).

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1432921847' post='2786275'] Ummmm, hmmmm. No [/quote] Shocking! I thought everyone who picked up a bass as a kid would have played just a bit of it (even just the once).

Just sold my iMac to Deek. As he lives just down the road from me, I got out the house & took it down to him. A pleasure to meet him & a thoroughly nice chap. Like the sort of person that makes BC a great place. I'd happily buy from or sell to him anytime.

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1432809480' post='2785137'] Ok was basing this on concert footage where he uses a and d but its up to you really [/quote] I've seen it played both ways (by AC too). When I was learning it back in the early 80's, I had a VHS & a band transcription book (Live at Red Rocks) & was shown as being on the E & A strings. No tinter web back then.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1432792787' post='2784963'] Me. I never learnt how to play The Chain [/quote] You never heard the bass at the start of F1 & thought "oooh, I'm gonna try that"? Shocking!

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1432792528' post='2784962'] A and D strings surely ? [/quote] Nope. When I learned it, it was played up the dusty end starting on the 17th so it's easy to play the one open A at the end of the 1st bar & the open E at the end of the 3rd.

The first bassline I ever played was The Chain by Fleetwood Mac (is there a bassist who hasn't? ), but the first full song I learned was New Years Day by U2. Nice simple bassline that only uses the E & A strings, but sounds a good bit harder.