Happy Jack

On a wild whim, I don't suppose there are any Basschatters in possession of an aluminium (or, quite possibly, aluminum) double bass?

While you're at it, get him a [URL=http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/media/Just%20Stuff/Music%20and%20Musicians/post-25599-0-34843200-1381005057_th_zpsc004aaac.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Just%20Stuff/Music%20and%20Musicians/post-25599-0-34843200-1381005057_th_zpsc004aaac.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

I believe Ringo is available ...

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If you're anywhere near Doncaster, that's a steal at that price.

Can you define "small" - how many keys are you aiming for? What's your budget? If you're not looking for a Nord or something, then the Roland VR-09 is remarkably versatile, and not too heavy.

Stornoway? You're touring the Outer Hebrides? Respect!

I reckon there's space to retrofit a dimmer switch. Or two.

Stop a punter in the street, chosen at random. Tell him/her: "I fought the law ..." They will reply: "... and the law won."

But look at the switching options!

[quote name='deanovw' timestamp='1469537363' post='3099102'] He could have done x4 output sockets. One for each string. [/quote] Or, even better, he could have done this: [URL=http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/media/Other%20music%20related/Great%20Guitars/12390899_926283197460157_1096815431975292569_n%20Jack-PCs%20conflicted%20copy%202016-03-18_zpsdmtjc0wu.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Other%20music%20related/Great%20Guitars/12390899_926283197460157_1096815431975292569_n%20Jack-PCs%20conflicted%20copy%202016-03-18_zpsdmtjc0wu.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

I spent ages trying to achieve sonic perfection by playing cassette tapes using just valves. Didn't work. The valves kept melting the tape before I could hear anything.

[quote name='4stringslow' timestamp='1469529754' post='3098993'] Of that NME list, I'd say that only 'Hound Dog' could rival 'Route 66’ as a well known 'standard'. [/quote] If you don't rate 'Hey Joe' or 'I Fought The Law' as a standard, you need to get to more jams!

Phil Jones has the right idea. [URL=http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/media/Just%20Stuff/Music%20and%20Musicians/PJWeb-PhilAirPulse.png.html][IMG]http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Just%20Stuff/Music%20and%20Musicians/PJWeb-PhilAirPulse.png[/IMG][/URL]

At least he has admitted to his sponging technique. [size=4] [/size]

Yup. Troo dat. If you ignore all those pesky blues musicians who didn't just repeat what Robert Johnson played. Oh, you meant pop music only? In that case, troo dat. If you ignore the exceptions. Like 'Move It' by The Shadows, written by Ian Samwell, of The Shadows.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Westbury-Padded-Bass-Bag-Wheels/dp/B004TSC5S4

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1469443799' post='3098275'] It may just be a 'place holder' while he puts a proper ad together. [/quote] With less than 24 hours to go, he'd best move fast then ...

'LewisK1975' timestamp='1469198602' post='3096581' [color=#b22222]OK then - IMHO a cover band is any band who performs a song that was recorded and released by someone else first.[/color] 'blue' timestamp='1469199041' post='3096588' [color=#0000ff]That's a good basic definition.[/color] 'Happy Jack' timestamp='1469201232' post='3096635' [color=#008000]No it's not. Several of Carole King's biggest hits were first recorded and released by other artists. When she released her own self-penned songs later, are you seriously suggesting that made her a covers act?[/color] 'blue' timestamp='1469210893' post='3096749' [color=#0000ff]Carole King is not a band, she's a singer/song writer and certainly not a local bar or functions band. Very off topic[/color]. 'Happy Jack' timestamp='1469217376' post='3096807' [color=#008000]Sorry Blue but that's complete tosh. There was an attempt to provide a workable definition of 'covers' which was a dreadful oversimplification. The attempted definition existed independently of the size or type of venue. My point stands, and I'll make my own decision as to what is off topic.[/color] 'LewisK1975' timestamp='1469445037' post='3098288' [color=#b22222]I assume you're referring to my post: Not sure why the size or type of venue matters?...if a band is playing a song that was recorded and released by someone else first, then at that moment in time they are being a cover band. ... snipped... Great thread, but it's amazing how some folks can get so wound up over these sorts of things.[/color] People tend to get more wound up when other people deliberately quote them out of context, so it's a bit sad to see you doing precisely that. My comment "[color=#008000][i]There was an attempt to provide a workable definition of 'covers' which was a dreadful oversimplification[/i][/color][color=#0000ff][i].[/i][/color]" referred to your definition, which would have turned Carole King (and many others) into covers bands for allowing others to record & release their original songs before they chose to do so. As I said, a dreadful oversimplification. My comment "[color=#008000][i]The attempted definition existed independently of the size or type of venue[/i][/color][color=#0000ff].[/color]" referred to Blue's enthusiastic endorsement and then defence of your definition, which was completely irrelevant because it tried to drag venue size into the matter for no apparent reason. Presumably Blue couldn't think of anything better. Give him time. This all looks pretty straightforward to me. Which bit are you struggling with?

Go figure. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Guitar-/282105879226?hash=item41aed21aba:g:7BkAAOSwRJ9XhJ8P

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1469210893' post='3096749'] Carole King is not a band, she's a singer/song writer and certainly not a local bar or functions band. Very off topic. Blue [/quote] Sorry Blue but that's complete tosh. There was an attempt to provide a workable definition of 'covers' which was a dreadful oversimplification. The attempted definition existed independently of the size or type of venue. My point stands, and I'll make my own decision as to what is off topic. [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Amused to see you try to rescue dear Carole by describing her as a singer/songwriter and therefore not a band.[/size] [size=4]So when The Beatles (remember them?) recorded Yesterday, were they a band or a singer/songwriter?[/size] [size=4] [/size][size=4]Let me know when you've finished trying to nail jelly to the ceiling. [/size]

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1469120873' post='3095973'] I have a PJB Briefcase and it would just about cope with this volume wise, but you'd need a bigger battery than the one that fits inside, that'll only give you about 1 hour. [/quote] Assuming that you can park a car / van / tourbus somewhere near where you'll be setting up, then use a PJB but get rid of the on-board battery and plug it into the cigarette lighter socket to power it. All PJB Briefcases & Suitcases come with an appropriate power lead for use in that way. BUT I doubt a Briefcase on its own will hold up against orchestral drums and a brass section. You'll need either a Suitcase or the speaker expansion unit for the Briefcase, I'm thinking. All of which said, what sort of gig involves playing somewhere where there is literally no power supply at all? I've played plenty of "fetes / outdoor stuff" and power is always needed, and power is always available. If you're playing in a public park, then (for a small fee) the local council will send someone along to allow you to tap in to the power supply in the street lighting, for example.

[quote name='kristo' timestamp='1469196152' post='3096535'] I busk with my band using a Pignose Hog 30. Worth a try maybe.... Makes a good seat too. [url="http://s277.photobucket.com/user/krisbales/media/6e712851-b134-47e5-bb08-5e0f60102572_zpstqwowiaa.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] With a 40-piece orchestra! Good luck with that mate.

When I buy a new bass, what I chiefly need is money.

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1469198602' post='3096581'] OK then - IMHO a cover band is any band who performs a song that was recorded and released by someone else first. [/quote] [quote name='blue' timestamp='1469199041' post='3096588'] That's a good basic definition. Blue [/quote] No it's not. Several of Carole King's biggest hits were first recorded and released by other artists. When she released her own self-penned songs later, are you seriously suggesting that made her a covers act?