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[quote name='razze06' timestamp='1446216981' post='2897834'] Do you prefer to be confused by watt ratings? [/quote] Sound is very complex, and dB levels are not really helpful. There's sound power and sound pressure. The same sound source will have two different dB ratings, one SWL and one SPL. The sound pressure level varies with distance, while the power does not. Then there's the problem of combining dB ratings. Two sources of 50dB is not 100 dB, its about 53dB. One source of 50dB and one of 100dB is still 100dB. And there's the problem of us perceiving different frequency bands as louder.

Surprisingly we had a drummer leave some time ago because he thought the guitarist was going to be an issue, and since then I don't think there are any issues with the band. We brought in a 5th member recently and I'm reserving judgement on him, but the rest of us have been together for over a year with absolutely no issues.That may be my complete lack of empathy though.

[quote name='razze06' timestamp='1446213412' post='2897792'] I wish people used this metric to describe their products. Got bless science and engineering [/quote] The last thing we need is manufacturers confusing us with decibel ratings.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1446212524' post='2897778'] +1 A Watt is 1 volt delivered at a rate of 1 Amp. This has nothing to do with output volume. Using Watts as a gauge of volume is like taking the mpg of your car a a gauge of speed. For my job I sell lighting. We always are discussing the output Lumens per Watt. Surely with a stack config we should be talking about decibels per Watt? [/quote] I'm pretty sure there is some correlation between wattage and sound power level (measured in dB). Sound power level is related to the sound pressure level (also measured in dB) that that we perceive as volume. The technicalities of this are beyond my interest, let alone my technical competence.What I maybe meant to ask was Do two bass amps claiming to be 200W with identical frequency response run through identical speakers have the same loudness? Or are the lounge people right.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1446211740' post='2897770'] Not really sure it matter as long as it has enough............ If you turn your amp up to half way on the dial..what does that equate to..?? who knows.. so as long as you still have decent sound on the amp to spare you'll be ok. I'd be more interested in whether the amp delivered the sound I wanted to hear... right the way thru the range but some amps sound ok..until a certain point and then get quite harmonically distorted or ugly sounding. Two of the best amps I've used quite recently that 'amp' up very well have been the TF550-B and the DB750..but then they are top end amps. IMO. [/quote] I couldn't agree more. When coupled with the size of cab etc, its all irrelevant. It doesn't actually matter, but I'd guess most people would narrow the search down by setting a wattage and price range to begin with. It was just when I read it I though "really???"

According to those highly regarded chaps over at the Great British Bass Lounge [size=5]"[color=#353D4D][font=nerisregular]Not all manufacturers Watts are 'equal' in terms of loudness but with Markbass amps you get maximum bang for your buck".[/font][/color][/size] [color=#353D4D][font=nerisregular][size=5]Is this actually [/size][/font][/color][color=#353D4D][font=nerisregular][size=5]true? I mean if someone quotes RMS or peak it should be a direct comparison shoudn't it?[/size][/font][/color]

Did anyone see this. I though the songs were absolute pish, but that bass player was playing some lovely lines. It reminded me a bit of the Blockheads bass. Apparently the bass on the record was by Yaron Stavi. I've never hear of him before and don't know if it was him on the prog. Anyone else catch this?

No, When I play my peavey instead of my precision I always think it sounds s**t. Last time I played it at rehearsals the rest of the band though it sounded great and it feels nice which is why I'm reluctant to sell it.

Something from the Sugarcubes if your vocalist has the lungs. Really depends on how cheesy you want to be. Shakespear's Sister would go down well. 4 Non Blondes

At our last gig we had 250 enthusiastic punters. Even the door staff complimented us on the mix of songs in our set. We did hear a few requests though: Johnnie Be Goode Sweet Child o Mine Basket Case Do you know and Kasabian? Can you play any Bon Jovi? I think sad cliched pub rock is alive and well. No one ever said the punters had to have taste.

[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1446019194' post='2896128'] This. If you're in a remotely popular covers band, why are you NOT playing this? Along with all the other stuff punters love? That's what you're paid for! I've played it innumerable times, and still enjoy the song and the inevitable joy from a well-lubricated audience! [/quote] It hasn't been on tour setlist because we don't do classic rock. We sell ourselves as alternative and Indie. I agree the punters would probably love it, in the same way they'd probably love a few Beatles songs, Hotel California and some Creedance Clearwater. . We're paid to give them a good time, there's no reason why we cant play stuff they know and love which isn't sad cliched pub rock.

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I got seriously into Billy Bragg when I was young. I can't stand the politics, but those old albums where it's just Billy and a guitar have some absolutely fantastic songs on them and most of it is teenage angst, and unrequited love rather than waving a red flag. Life's and Riot and Brewing Up with are the best, but Talking with The Taxman is really the first one with a "band" sound. Sadly it had all gone horribly wrong by 1990 and The Internationale. If anyone wants to know how to construct lyrics, start with the Bard of Barking, and A Lover Sings. Or listen to some later stuff like Tank Park Salute and tell me you're not moved by the words.

Currently I'm loving playing Wheezer's Buddy Holly. Very simple, but a cracking song, shame it ends so soon after starting. Bang Bamg You're Dead by the Dirty Pretty Things is awesome when the band gets it right, just great fun to play and just about complicated enough to keep me honest.

For all those in West London, its with great sadness that I learnt of the impending closure of RnR studios in Uxbridge. I've been using it a few years and I've been through some good an bad bands, sweated in summer and got frostbite in winter. Apparrently there's a new owner, but I'm not sure what the plans are for re-opening.

I have reluctantly accepted requests from other band members to include this song in the set list, even though I think it stinks. I can work our whether the bass line is good, bad or indifferent. It appears to me to be very simple root structures and what appears to be random passing notes. Or have I misunderstood? Because I dislike it so much I haven't learnt it properly - that would involve listening to it - but no one seemed to notice I was freestyling the passing notes.

I've always been "naturally" good at a lot of things, but to be honest have never excelled at anything. I'd like to think the theory is correct because my lack of excellence could then be assigned to my laziness. But, if the theory is that your skill is consolidated by wrapping the neural pathways created by mistakes what happens if you're naturally talented and don't make mistakes?

If the vocalist is not listening you're not speaking the right language. I recently got accused of being ill because I said I didn't want to offend anyone. They know I offend everyone so they don't take it personally, but at least when I'm blunt there is no room for misunderstanding.

I don't get this at all. You like Fender, you don't like Fender. Who cares. Personally I love mine, but the best bass is the one you pick up and fall in love with so I certainly wont try to convince the non believers. Don't look at the logo, and try not to look at the price until you decide it has to be yours.

I get a similar problem even though I'm in West London. I don't want to play classic rock, blues or jazz, and at my age I hardly think I'm goone be the next big thing so most f the originals bands are off limits too. It took a good 6 or 7 months to get together with some like minded local musicians but the band is now going really well. Our guitarist is really a classic rock and blues player but he has told me that he likes playing the indie type stuff we do because it takes him out of his comfort zone. So you could start a band and try to "convert" the others to somethig more like what you want to play.

Two playable basses, and my brothers old leftie which is a pile of absolute junk but holds some sentimental value. I'm thinking of selling one of my basses as it rarely gets played. Two 6 string electric lead guitars, one acoustic and one electro acoustic as well. I like to think this covers all my recording needs, but the electro really needs replacing.

Spent too long playing with myself in the bedroom (ahem) before finding the joys of performance at something past 40 years old. Rehearsals and practice are sometimes just a chore, but gigging rarely is.

[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1442834620' post='2869787'] To some degree, the Precision is a copy of the double bass. Like the Jazz is a copy of the Precision with one more pickup, the Precision is a copy of the double bass with one more pickup. The fretted bass is a copy of the double bass with added frets, and the fretless bass is, of course, a straight copy. How would the 1935 Audiovox Bass Fiddle be a copy of the 1951 Fender Precision? Did Mr Tutmarc have a time machine as well as a design for a solid-bodied 4-string fretted electric bass? [/quote] Well I'm prepared to accept that the fender is a copy of the Audiovox, but it certainly ain't a copy of a double bass any more than a Les Paul is a copy of a violin.

I play a Fender P. Never wanted one originally, but borrowed a squire when in need at a rehearsal. I loved it and basically thought "I gotta get me one of these" haven't looked back. I haven't played a huge number of other basses, and why would I if the P does everything I want? I don't understand this peering down the nose at Fender. If you like something else, fine.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1442415105' post='2866802'] I'd cancel...but it depends how much of an issue you are going to make with that action... If it is a rugby club/pub..they should have known and planned in advance. Depends what the game is...I'd compromise and say you'll start after the first game finished which should be around 21:40..??? [/quote] 'fraid not JT, 4 matches in total on Saturday. 1200, 1430, 1645 and 2000. Really I reckon it should be a 10pm start. I think the LL is planning our start time around his closing time TBH.