dave_bass5

TIM's gone as well

Im gigging at a social club over in Hayes, Slough, with Blowup. Thats the only band im with now ;-(

[quote name='debwilliams' timestamp='1337855951' post='1666354'] Well I'm glad that you parted with your basses Dave cos I've got one of them [/quote] Haha, yeah, i do my bit to help. Still loving it or have you brought another 3 since then

Im really surprised im GAS free as far as bass related gear goes, have been with the same Squier's for 3 years now. There is always something i want but im very happy to have settled down with what i have now. My Secret to this is to spend more than i have in the past lol. Its left me with so little that there is no point to GAS now lol. In fact i wish i had settled on these a long before i spent a lot more money on basses that really didnt offer me much else.

Should add that as im gigging that evening, and our last set isn't until 12.35 ill also be on the soft stuff. Cant have me falling asleep before the last set (although during is fine).

...and any mention of fanned frets gets you chucked over the wall lol.

If anyone is coming from Waterloo you can access the rear entrance (giggady of the garden directly from Waterloo bridge. This would save going around the front. I'll get a pic up tonight showing which entrance to take off the bridge. There is a lift at the back of the garden if anyone is bringing a BBQ or sofa lol.

Good work BJ. I must admit ive never asked about the food and drink thing but ive seen a lot of people taking picnics etc up there. I think its probably best not to sit on the cafe's chairs if you aren't buying but they seem ok with sitting elsewhere with your own food. Im good for anywhere up there, so ill go with the flow.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1337774329' post='1665184'] I might join you too. [/quote] It would be good to see you there, just dont bring the car ;-) A bit OT but ive just been looking at all the road closures etc for Sunday 3rd, what a nightmare, glad im not going anywhere that day.

I think Sat mornings are the best time to go if you just want to relax or have a slow walk. It seems to be less tourists and more people going about their business if that makes scene. By late morning it will be heaving if the sun is out.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1337768872' post='1665057'] The Met Office is forecasting a max temp of 22 degrees and a sunny, windy day. We should be all right. [/quote] So snow and sub zero temps then ;-) There has been quite a bit of work done on the Southbank over the past week. Watch this space now has its turf put down, along with the huge couch and arm chair, there is also a new bar called The Propstore (IIR) that opens tomorrow, as well as what looks liek a new bar up above Watch this space, quite a few new sculptures up by the QE hall and a few more bits or "art" scattered around. It was very busy yesterday after work, Sat will be even worse so i think meeting at the roof garden will be a good idea as its out of the way.

By that i mean if i click on the "You can unsubscribe at any time here" link in email alerts on my iPhone or iPad i get a thread not found error. I can do it on my PC and of course can use the unfollow button at the top of the threads. Not the end of the world but thought i would mention it.

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1337601876' post='1662490'] Oh I see Dave, I thought you meant you couldn't get there till late. But you were talking about the recce with bluejay. I'll shut up now as I'm just confusing the issue! [/quote] Haha, yeah, i was talking about during the week.

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1337601539' post='1662486'] I'm happy to hang on until later as long as some others are up for it. Who have we got coming now? Looking back at this thread it seems we are expecting: Brummie ras52 BigJim Billyapple Plus us 2 girls and hopefully Dave in the early evening. Also there is a rumour that discreet might put in an appearance! Doesn't seem a huge amount so far... any other takers out there?? [/quote] Ill be there at the start but have a sound check at 3pm over in Hayes so will need to head off around 2 unfortunately.

That cool. I guess its better to head off before the rush hour starts and the place starts getting busy. If i can find it ill bring along my Orange BC tee shirt (the one that shrunk before i got to wear it ;-), we could maybe drape it on a chair or table so others can find us.

Good idea. The forecast does look promising for this coming weekend. Its typical that i have an early gig no Sat and working from 6am all day Sunday :-( If you are down there around 6-ish i could meet up with you as i finish work around 5.30.

Im up for the South bank area. If its a nice day we could even go up to the roof garden above the QE hall. Just look for the yellow staircase. Be warned, the drinks are not cheap so its advisable to bring your own.

+2 to the above. Copydex works a treat. Short term fix, take the dust cap off (bearing in mind what Phil said) until you get around to fixing it.

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1337591739' post='1662280'] Sorry thats just silly. Try going out without a drum kit or guitar amp. That would effect everyone in the band too but nobodys suggesting that we all chip in for a new drum kit etc. I want to re-iterate that all we are trying to do is find the most equitable solution for us and i am open minded to suggestions. I do recognise a theme that there seems to be a "special status" accorded to the PA for some of you but not others. Thanks for all the positive contributions so far. [/quote] Thats just twisting what i said. I was just trying to point out that the band needs the PA, its not just the singers domain. I assume you play music through it? What happens when you play a venue that needs the kick drum or back line mic'ed up? Ive also seen plenty of bands without a drummer and/or guitarist but never one without a PA unless they also dont have vocals.

Im in complete agreement with the last two posts. Will people be basing how much they have spent on their own gear to get a discount off the cost of the PA. It can easily get out of hand. I really dont get the im all right jack mentality. Try going out without a PA and see if it effects all of you in the band. If it does that shows its the whole bands responsibility, at least as for FOH.

Maybe the bands I've been playing with recently are different but when we do a function/ wedding etc we have to supply background music, even first dances off iPod or CD. This isn't the singers job, the band have agreed to supply this service and it would sound crap though a bass or guitar amp so the band need the PA, not just the singer. Just saying.

It is nice there isn't it. I love walking from just beyond Tower bridge, all the way up to Vauxhall bridge. You hardly leave the river path. I'm happy to meat there, in fact it's better for me than one of the parks, due to having to shoot off faily early. Another suggestion if it's raining might be the Royal Festival hall or the Queen Eleizebeth II hall hext door Plenty of room in there and there is a wonderful outdoor balcony at the top of the RFH that overlooks the Thames. It's part of the building so is covered and it's attached to a fairly quiet seating area. There is a lot going on, or rather up, in this part of the Southbank at the moment. Getting ready for the summer festivals. It's also pretty close to Waterloo station.

I think if the whole band pay equal shares then those who want to use it away from full band gigs should hire it at an agreed fee.

Never found this sort of thing to be a problem, maybe I've been lucky We have always paid equal amounts in to the and for lights and PA. if anyone leaves we will offer what we consider a fair amount, based on the resale value divided by the number of band members. I've never looked on the PA as just being for the singer, we play background music through it, mic the kick drum and it's needed for a backing vocals so it's quite integral to the band. I dont pay towards anyone's mic leads, mics etc, thats down to them to supply their own gear. I have thought about this in the past, and sometimes I've started to feel a bit resentful that I have paid towards the PA as well as buying my own gear but if you start trying to count and justify every penny it can lead to even more problems IME. It's the bands PA, it's something we all need so it's all our responseability. EDIT: Sorry, just noticed the duo bit. That does complicate things a bit. Two of my band started going out as a duo with CD's. Never asked about using "our" PA, even used the same name and I did feel some resentment. Unlike the rest of you I was a bit childish and started taking home any leads or adapters that I had personally brought, including the one for the monitor, and being the one who normally sets up the PA I would not take their calls on gig days. I have grown up now but I felt If they were using our gear and not offering any money, or even asking, then I was not going to just be walked over like that.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1337432744' post='1659852'] to which the drummer repiled, thats ok, I play louder when we start... WTF...!!!! [/quote] My drummer is always like that. In fact the whole band (other than me) are. We never seem to sound check at a normal playing level. In fact if anything the guitarist turns down once we start playing.