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[quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1469434373' post='3098158'] I totally agree about the slapping thing & crappy lap top speakers . A microphone & di doesn't take that long especially that they are trying to sell a high end bass . There are some very good demonstrations out there however the Dood for one does great ones . [/quote] Yep, love Dood's demos / reviews.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1469405814' post='3098076'] ....You shouldn't let it put you off the bass though, unless there are any other reasons for being wary about it. It's not the fault of the bass that the seller is a monumental bell-end. [/quote]

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1469448083' post='3098324'] '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? [/quote] Nothing now. Thanks. The trouble is with any definition someone can come up with, there will always be an example someone can think of which makes that definition incorrect......I was only trying to contribute to what I think is an interesting thread...

Friday night excellent, Saturday night not so much. Local-ish pub on Friday night 10pm start - dancers from start to finish, nice load in/out. Top. Saturday night - Engagement party, upstairs in a golf club. Got there for 7, start time 8:30. Basically ignored by the entire room for the whole gig. Then got a message from the girl on Sunday saying she wasn't happy, she didn't think she got 'value for money' from us. Might have helped if the couple and all of their TOWIE wannabe friends hadn't segregated themselves in one corner of the room (I mean like 20 yards away from ANYONE ELSE) and ignored all of the other people (and the band) who showed up for their party. They were more bothered about having their photos taken / taking selfies than getting on the dance floor and enjoying themselves. Didn't they think that [i]maybe [/i]if they got up and had a bit of a dance, then [i]maybe [/i]their guests [i]might [/i]have joined in and that [i]might [/i]have got it going a bit?? And here's the other thing - No one spoke to any band members on the night about feeling disappointed with any aspect of our performance..we did our full set and played music through the PA whilst packing down, always leaving room for potential dancers (there were no dancers) Which is what was agreed. Basically their party was rubbish and they chose to blame us. We provided the entertainment, but they chose to not be entertained. What's the old saying? You can lead a horse to water......?

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1469217376' post='3096807'] ........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...... [/quote] I assume you're referring to my post: [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] 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. I do however, also agree with other posts I've read which say that it's ratio of originals vs covers which can define it too. But then, what about a band who perform 30 songs and 15 of them are covers, and 15 are originals? What do we call them? Quite easy really, they're a band! Great thread, but it's amazing how some folks can get so wound up over these sorts of things.

What I do with Facebook, is to post on the bands page about the upcoming event, and then share the post to local groups which are specifically about live music. Also share to timelines of friends of the band, usually does the trick..

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1469198475' post='3096578'] We're defining cover band not what a cover is. Blue [/quote] OK then - IMHO a cover band is any band who performs a song that was recorded and released by someone else first.

[quote name='4stringslow' timestamp='1469197809' post='3096562'] Does that make Lennon/McCartney's 'Step Inside Love' by Cilla Black a cover or an original? [/quote] If Lennon/mcCartney recorded and released it, then Cilla's version is a cover. I think this is the definition - if the song was recorded & released by someone else first, then any future version, live or recorded is a cover.

Yep - in its most simple form the definition of a cover band is a band who performs material written or made famous by someone else. Doesn't matter if they also perform material they wrote themselves, when they are playing material that they didn't write / make famous, they are 'covering' that material, so at that point they are being a cover band. Calling all orchestras 'cover bands' is a tricky one for me. Any piece written for an orchestra is unable to be performed by the composer, as he/she is only one person, and one person can't be an orchestra.

[quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1467451501' post='3083741'] A 1u rackhead, presumably high quality, 800w in to 4 Ohms, all options you would want in a clean amp. Also, it would free enough rack space to make a drawer for my pedalboard. One less item to haul! [/quote] Eich T-900 with the rack kit? http://www.eich-amps.com/cms/content/t-900 http://www.eich-amps.com/cms/content/rackmount

Noticed Bass direct have a pair of used Aguilar SL112's, don't know how great they are, but those things are a work of art! small too.... http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Aguilar_SL112.html

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1468926001' post='3094322'] Ashdown Retroglide?? [/quote] Beaten to it - also beaten to the comment that Thomann seem to be knocking them out mega cheap right now....

Hey all, after my recent issues with my Ashdown ABM1000, I'm looking to get a decent Tour grade case for it. Either a 'live in' type where you'd pop the front and back off for a gig, or one of the ones like a tray with a lid (if that makes sense) that does up with the butterfly latches. Spotted these - http://www.castlecases.co.uk/ Anyone got any other recommendations / ones to avoid? Cheers!

[quote name='Sammers' timestamp='1468507302' post='3091432'] For no charge? that's pretty awesome, well done team Ashdown! [/quote] Obviously I had to pay Parcelforce to ship it to them, but that's all it cost me....no charge for parts/labour/return shipping! Very happy man!

Yep - Looks like you can set it to either 'rise', 'fall', 'step' or 4 type of standard....cool. Good review here: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDuonqjXm14

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1468338841' post='3090272'] Yep, took a dive in the band van at some point last week - had a padded sleeve on it, but it must've had a good whack to dislodge the power amp from the chassis. And that's only the [i]visible [/i]damage. Hoping it's not going to be too expensive to repair, but I'm not holding my breath, I've got a terrible feeling that abletec power module comes only as a complete unit......sigh. [/quote] Well wat a total result from Ashdown - see my thread http://basschat.co.uk/topic/288334-ashdown-top-service/

So my beloved ABM1000 took a dive in the band's van and although it seemed to fire up OK, it was sounding pretty sick (that's not a young persons vernacular 'sick' either)........ What looked to be the power amp had completey come off the chassis and one component on the power amp board was sitting up at an angle, popped off the PCB: [attachment=223473:Zoom - Copy.jpg] Emailed Mark and he told me just to send it in. So I packed her up and sent her on Tuesday, it got there pre 1pm on Wednesday. Dropped Mark an email this morning (holding my breath for the diagnosis and repair quote), and him and Guy tell me the amp is fixed, tested and played through to make sure. Will be sent back to me today, delivered tomorrow. Amazing service! Back in time for the weekends gigs. Couldn't be happier. And to top it all off, there was [b]no charge[/b] for the repair, just amazing! Thanks to the Ashdown Team. That's what you call customer service!

[quote name='4stringslow' timestamp='1468243854' post='3089511'] Maybe ask Ashdown who they'd use? [/quote] I did, and they didn;t have a preference - Thanks all, I ended up using the good ole royal mail and it'll get there today. Still a useful thread for anyone else considering options though!

I bought 2 for my super compacts, excellent service and great products. Would not hesitate to buy from them again. Actually cheaper to get them direct from Roqsolid than from Barefaced.

I have a Roadworn 50's Precision in sunburst and that has the same neck dimensions as the classic 50s. I really like it, it's actually probably my favourite Precision out of all of those I've had. One other difference you should consider is the nut width - 1.75" on the 50's, 1.625" on the standard. I really like the larger nut width, but it's not for everyone. For me it depends what you want the bass for, if it's going to be a workhorse and you forsee it being modded over the years, I'd go for the standard. Regarding the heel truss rod adjustment - A few of my basses have it and you can usually get enough access by removing the pickguard, doesn't usually require taking the neck off. Of course some prefer to remove the neck as it's only 4 screws, whereas removing the pickguard is 10+ screws!

[quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1468337889' post='3090260'] That doesn't sound good - did it have an accident? [/quote] Yep, took a dive in the band van at some point last week - had a padded sleeve on it, but it must've had a good whack to dislodge the power amp from the chassis. And that's only the [i]visible [/i]damage. Hoping it's not going to be too expensive to repair, but I'm not holding my breath, I've got a terrible feeling that abletec power module comes only as a complete unit......sigh.

Taken some pics as my broken ABM1000 is on it's way to Ashdown for repair, might as well share them! [attachment=223322:overview - Copy.jpg] [attachment=223323:Zoom - Copy.jpg]

[quote name='visog' timestamp='1468000018' post='3088007'] I'll go with it's because he never had a hit or anthem, What's his 'Eruption', 'Jump' or 'Beat It'? Can you whistle a single BS lick or line? [/quote] Most people have been quoting the 'NV' solo piece as Billy's 'eruption', for me it's 'Shy Boy'. Written by him, and he's played a version of that song in every rock band he's ever been in, from Talas right through to The Winery Dogs. The DLR version with Vai (from Eat 'em and smile) is probably the best recorded version out there. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtwBJycUihw"]https://www.youtube....h?v=UtwBJycUihw[/url]

[quote name='4stringslow' timestamp='1468243854' post='3089511'] Maybe ask Ashdown who they'd use? [/quote] Yeah good call, I thought about that too. I'll email them..