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  1. Norris
    [quote name='thumbo' post='1245403' date='May 26 2011, 11:40 AM']Just got done reading Keidis' autobiography ...[/quote] That's a very good read. More downs than ups, but then that's probably likely when you have had a serious habit like that.
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    Hello [color="#696969"]ello[/color] [color="#808080"]ello[/color] [color="#C0C0C0"]ello[/color] I'm still waiting for confirmation of postage costs...
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    I have done a lot of reading & theory in my youth (grade 8 trombone - orchestras, brass band, big band, etc. ), but not really on the bass, so now I'm rather rusty. I've not really needed it since I stopped blowing and drank beer instead
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    I'm happy with what I've got since buying my T-Bird off Clarky (750-1000 range ). I still like to look, and if I was to buy a bass it wouldn't be an expensive one. I'm not really into high end basses, so am happy with the Gibson/Fender stuff I've got (Aria is still mid-restoration). I'd love an Ampeg rig, but can't justify the cost/size for the gigs I do - the Peavey/GT-6B combination does all I want it to & fits in the boot of the car. I'm looking for a few cheap ultra-budget home studio bits, but that's about the extent of it. I'm also happy with all my stuff, so not looking to sell any of it either at the moment. Of course [b]if I save a bit of gig money[/b] and see a [i]really [/i]nice Ricky going for reasonable money, I could be GASed [color="#696969"]Hmmm... five stringer... EUB... precision... telecaster...[/color]
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    Pending the usual... PM'd again
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    PM'd
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    This [i]is[/i] a joke site ... right? Left over from 1st April? [quote]In 1961 Billy Wyman created the first fretless bass guitar by converting a Japanese fretted bass when he removed the frets.[/quote][quote]The first manufactured fretless bass was the Ampeg followed by AUB-1 and Fender.[/quote][quote]Amongst its most astounding achievements, Rickenbacker is credited with offering the 1st fretless bass.[/quote] ... and the Ibanez page reads like it was lifted straight from one of their catalogues
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    We were booked to play at a wedding. So we got there, set up, sound checked and waited for the guests to arrive. And waited... And waited... Around about 10 o'clock in the evening, we finally played... to the bride, groom and two other people that had turned up. (No, not even the parents of the couple!)
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    I'd save the Thunderbird & use the US Jazz to beat the flames out
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    My Peavey Databass amp. I bought it second hand about 15 years ago. It's just had it's second replacement BW speaker in it - the old one having worn out the stranded wires from the connectors down to the coil. It is light enough to carry around, small enough to pop into the car boot, and at 450W loud enough for any gig I've ever done (and never had the master volume above half way). A fabulous amp that has paid for itself time and time again.
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    I have just traded with mattyfunk13 - a straight swap of my multi-effects pedal for his condenser mic. Matt has communicated well throughout, and the mic arrived, very well packaged and in excellent condition as described. As the distance was too great to do a meet & exchange, Matt was happy for me to send the pedal once I'd received the mic, which he sent special delivery. Altogether a very smooth transaction with a trusting and trustworthy chap - thanks Matt.
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    Traded, subject to exchange
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    I've had an early SB-1000 since the late 80's. I played it hard for many years, then dumped it in the loft when I bought my US Jazz. Last year it came out of the loft and was in such a poor state, it has gone away for complete renovation. Currently stripped back to bare wood, it is waiting for a good run of dry, warm weather for it's respray. Then, back in with the original (and still working) electronics, and a new set of gold plated tuners (to match the cleaned up brass bridge & nut). Then we'll see if I like it more than when I threw it in the loft all those years ago! [color="#696969"](and no, I'm not even going to consider any offers until I've had a play with it)[/color]
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    You mean there are basses for sale on this site?!
  15. Norris
    There seems to be more than a hint of trolling in places on this thread. Basically, it comes down to economics. If a band is no good (whether original, covers, tribute, derivative, or any other label you care to apply in between), places won't re-book them, audiences won't seek them out at other venues. If it is a good tight band, a bit of banter, a bit of a show ... things that give the audience a good night, they will get more work and get more of a following. To answer Bilbo's original question, yes cover bands do have followings and can 'pull' an audience ... but only if they are worth following in the first place.
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    We've had people travel all over the county to see us play, for the last 15 years or so. Using [url="http://www.facebook.com/CheezeBand"]facebook[/url] is a very good way of getting the regulars to turn up. Most places that put on entertainment will pull a crowd if the bands are of a decent quality, and the gigs are [u]regular[/u]. Pulling in your own following as well makes for a great night. If a place is going to put live bands on, you can't dabble - you've got to keep at it for at least 6 months so that the locals get used to it. Charging on the door never really works for covers bands. I remember one New Year's eve playing to an empty room after having packed out the place all year - because the landlord decided to charge that night. The regulars were all crammed in the bar where they could hear us without paying. Eventually the landlord relented and dropped the door charge - instant packed room again [u]Good[/u] covers bands [u]do[/u] pull an audience
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    Ka-bump
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    Having read the threads in the Bass Guitar forum about carrying a backup bass (or not - I don't), I wondered how many of you carry a toolkit with you, and what you put in it. I always carry a toolkit containing: Spare strings (min 1 set, pref 2) Spare strap Pliers (large and thin-nose) Side cutters Screwdrivers of various sizes Allen keys of various sizes Stanley knife Soldering iron & solder Chunk of wood with 1/4" hole drilled in it (for holding jack plugs while soldering them) A variety of connectors, bits of wire, straplocks, etc. Gaffa tape Multimeter Over the top?
  19. Norris
    I always, always have spare strings and a toolkit. I gave up on active basses, so don't even need to carry spare batteries. I don't think I've ever taken a spare bass, and decided it wasn't even worth taking a fretless for the one or two numbers i could use it on.
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    The main differences (IMHO) are: The GT-6B has COSM amp/cab & classic pedal modelling and a wider range of effects The ME-50B requires additional switches for foot-based bank switching (e.g. FS-5U or similar). The GT-6B has built-in footswitches, whereas the ME-50B only has buttons for bank switching The GT-6B has a digital readout of the setting values, the ME-50B is adjusted by knobs i.e. it's a little easier to fine-tune parameters on the GT. The GT-6B has more slots per bank and more banks (can't remember how many atm) - in other words, more presets The GT-6B has a balanced line output, the ME-50B doesn't The ME-50B is possibly easier for spontaneous effects, the GT-6B is better for lots of pre-defined effects (e.g. tribute band must-have sounds, etc.) You pay for the extra functionality on the GT Having said that, the effects on both sound pretty good. I'm still keen to trade this (trade = less spousal aggro), but will consider reasonable offers of cash
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    Sorry, I'm ok for keyboards thanks. I have a Juno and an electric piano that both do MIDI. ... I've just noticed the box is at my feet in my profile pic I could also be interested in a Roland Cube guitar amp
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    Lowest common denominators rule!
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    No interest so far - type bump
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    Bumped again
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