CamdenRob

ah man why are these always refins... Still on the look out for an all original

It looks superficial rather than impact damage? I'd be inclined to live with it and take the discount

Very lucky to be playing with an excellent drummer at the moment in my rock band... As you say though for some types of music it's not really required. I've done some gigs backing acoustic singer songwriter types and they sounded fine without a drummer

Is this the neo one? I had a 112 for a while and it sounded great

It sounds like there is a bit of uncertainty as to the £40 loss... Is it definitely £40 or possibly £40 but worst case scenario loads more? I'd get that figure confirmed before signing up to anything. What if the promised 200 don't show up?

Awesome cabs PCs...

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1449229665' post='2921725'] You're something of a rarity in this community in that you've made a life out of playing bass, whereas the majority of us here do so part-time, whether for extra income or just as a hobby. [/quote] Some of us are mostly in it for the drugs and women...

yeah they're just kids aren't they... I will be amazed if this band ever gets anywhere near a rehearsal studio let alone writing a track... I bet their website / FB page will put anything my bands have ever done to shame though

[quote name='JoeEvans' timestamp='1449166073' post='2921270'] One definition of a professional musician is someone who earns more from music than they spend on equipment. [/quote] [quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1449167805' post='2921292'] Oh god...I am a rank amateur then [/quote] Me too

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1449224945' post='2921649'] This looks very nice. Maple board Jazz bass. [url="https://m.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_jb_75mn_black_vintagedeko.htm?o=5&ref=mal_a_5&search=1449224871"]https://m.thomann.de...arch=1449224871[/url] [/quote] I had the natural and sunburst versions of the JB75 and they were both excellent instruments.... wouldn't have looked or felt out of place at twice / three times the full price, let alone if you managed to grab a playable deco...

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1449222141' post='2921617'] I'm sure I've done some gigs that would qualify. [/quote] I have been a part of some shockers over the years... I'm very glad no-one has seen fit to youtube some of the worst ones

You just haven't been here long enough... give it a couple more months and you'll wish you never knew what GAS was...

Welcome to BC [quote name='Bownose' timestamp='1448920430' post='2919279'] ...and I dress up as a human pony. [/quote] We have a certain eminent member here who recently did the same...

I'd be tempted to go if I lived in the area... a few nice examples in there. As you say some of the midrange stuff thats of no interest to collecters / resellers may go for peanuts

[quote name='Heket' timestamp='1449087296' post='2920726'] Lol, that sounds familiar I'm friendly but not very loud, plus I don't drink so whenever things get a little lairy I'm usually off to the dancefloor/music area [/quote] The dancefloor ...just thinking about having to dance makes me feel uneasy... nothing ends a night out for me quicker than the mention of a dancefloor... it inevitably leads to everyone I am with dancing, and therefore me being expected to dance, even though everyone I know knows I have never and will never dance. Why do people always assume that after a lifetime of refusing to dance this time will be different? [quote name='Heket' timestamp='1449087296' post='2920726'] ...I'm friendly but not very loud... [/quote] I'm just unfriendly

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1449073794' post='2920579'] That separate room for the band in some cases really shows you what many punters think of live music. It can be the kiss of death anytime there is distance between the band and the bar. Blue [/quote] Yes it's terribly sad to see, whenever I'm in there I feel bad for the guys perfroming. I can underatand why the landlord has it set up that way though, it's a young crowd mostly <25 who are out for a chat with their mates and have no interest in live music. As a music fan I would always check out a band if they were on in a pub I was visiting... .. but then again that's mostly because i'm not very friendly and prefer listening to music than talking to people

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1449064011' post='2920468'] ...and you do seem to be increasingly at risk of setting off the punters who just think that live music is a nuisance. [/quote] The Finsbury is a reasonable small venue near me, with a proper stage, PA and dedicated sound guy. They have live music most nights from a varity of generes to a decent standard. The music area is cordoned off from the rest of the pub by a sliding door which is kept closed to stop the music getting into the actual pub and annoying people. Average friday night, ten people or so watching the bands and a good hundred or so in the bar having a chat... [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1449064011' post='2920468'] I just wish some of the acoustic-bangers would be a bit more adventurous - Ian Siegal, for example, is living proof that one man and a guitar can be incredibly engaging, so what's stopping so many of the others? [/quote] The reason the vanilla whinging strummer man bun brigade is so popular is that they are not engaging at all... and therefore can be easily ignored.

[quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1449059758' post='2920395'] I must stop watching his thread.....but I probably won't. [/quote] Yeah I stopped watching this thread cause I kept buying stuff... oh crap I'm here again aren't I...

The different available timbres for the same note are a useful tool to have in your arsenal as a bass player. I often play further up the neck on the B string rather than lower on the E to get a rounded fuller tone. When I want it a little clearer with added presence I'll play lower down on the higher strings. It's all part of finding your voice as a player. However.. if it's a massive issue, as others have suggested maybe its something gone awry in your setup somewhere.

[quote name='12stringbassist' timestamp='1449032380' post='2920228'] The one I use now (just half of it 99% of gigs) [/quote] Think 'd struggle with that lot on the bus...

My current band is just Vocals, One Guitar, Bass and Drums... the guitar parts are very sparse in places anyway. It's the best band I've ever played in, I have so much freedom to be melodic where needed and also hold the groove.

Man that's quite something...

That's just around the corner from me... We'll pop along if Mrs C isn't busy

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1448733482' post='2917759'] I find most things a bit 'meh'.....god I'm a miserable twat! [/quote] Me too

Yes having lived with my Berg 210 for a while now I'm coming round the the school of thought that a single 210 is enough for my needs. Although I won't be gigging without PA support, and I suspect I'd need another if I was - But for rehearsals it's more than enough in a loud rock band and would cetrainly suffice as a monitor. Can't say the tone is more focused just using the one cab though? Maybe try just turning down a bit with the full rig, IMO the more speakers the better the overall feel to the sound.