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[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1506715095' post='3380692'] I'm probably going to be the only person to vote 'other' . [/quote] What's the other out of interest?

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1506715426' post='3380697'] You didn't say whether this was basses or instruments. I have a 4 string bass (& one in bits), a 6 string acoustic (guitar), a ukulele & a keyboard. I'm wanting a 5 string bass, possibly fretless. [/quote] Poll says bass types ;-)

Just wondering if most people stick to one type or have a range.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1506701091' post='3380546'] It definitely causes booking problems. I'm not saying playing in more than one band isn't a viable option. However if your not networked finding those opportunities would be a job in itself. As much as I gig and with as many people that see me you'd think I'd get calls or inquiries on my availability. Blue [/quote] Maybe that's the way to go, put it around that you are available as a dep. Then main band takes priority but depping could fill some of the gaps. Not sure what scope there is for that to work where you are.

My go to Thunderbird has a good few marks and dings. I bought it with 99% of them on (amazingly absent from the pics). It doesn't bother me as it means I can just use it without worrying about it. I have come very close recently to buying an EB4, and may well still do, but I would worry about gigging it for fear of damaging it. So I fear it could become a bit of a show princess.

TC spark mini works perfectly for me.

Why play four gigs with one band? You could perhaps play four gigs with two or three different ones. I appreciate there are difficulties with booking clashes but it could be possible.

'Couriered by Hermes', sadly I'm ooooot Please collect whoever buys its.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1506631777' post='3380114'] Specsavers moulded. Perfectly balanced reduction, can hear everything, just much quieter. Only issue I have is the drop in volume feels like a drop in energy too. Just need to get used to it as I now have noticeable tinnitus. [/quote] How much were they? Looking at the ACS mounded and specsaver ones but no price for the latter on their website.

I have the off the shelf ACS ones and they kill the bottom end. I am looking at getting custom ones made. Hopefully they will be better.

I thought you meant which overall forum, for me it's either here or Autosh*te, a forum dedicated to followers of generally crap and unloved cars.

I like cellulose. It gives a great finish, is easy to work with and can be cut back if you make mistakes. Acrylic is also good but can be a little harder to work with. Chances are you have been working with acrylic (sometimes known as one pack in some places) as it's common in spray cans.

Some nice wood in there, the finish is terrible which doesn't do it any favours. The shape? Well each to their own I suppose.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1506369211' post='3378323'] Don't underestimate how many people want something for nothing... [/quote] Exactly, you sort of think it wouldn't be many but I bet it's thousands.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1506368047' post='3378302'] Only open to US or UK folks, though. [/quote] It's ok, you can send it my address if you win ;-)

Shame the wood is gorgeous. A case of what could have been.......

I often wonder how many people enter these sort of competitions.

[quote name='Painy' timestamp='1506360578' post='3378231'] On my old Trace Elliot head I press the pre-shape button. [/quote] Works for me too, seems better than any setting I can manually dial in for some reason.

I doubt it's an air fed mask though, the standard filter type are no good for two pack. It needs to be a full face positive feed type, theybarent cheap but are completely essential. I understand it can also be absorbed through the skin so needs full coverage. To be honest it's best just to avoid it, there are good alternatives that are far safer.

Does he only have one pair of pants?

Placebo are up there as one of my favourite bands now, I have never disliked them but just didn't get them for a few years. They were very much take it or leave it or to me, then almost overnight I just seemed to click with them and now love almost all of their stuff. Similar with Stiff little fingers when I was a teenager, I didn't hate them but didn't get them. Then at about 16 got really into suspect device and the rest is history as they say.

Don't even think about the 'model maker' or small project type they flog on eBay as they are useless for anything bigger than a model tank. There are small pot (around 100ml) guns on eBay from china for around £10-15, I have one for small areas on clsssic cars I restore and it's fine. Gravity fed ones seem to work best at the cheap end of the market. You need to check how much ar they require as some can use stupid amounts. You really need a reservoir so avoid the cheap car tyre type compressors. 25litre would do but 50 is better. Then comes the paint, avoid two pack unless you have a spray booth and air fed mask. I have heard idiots saying they do it and hold their breath. The vapour is very toxic and potentially lethal so don't risk it. Best bet is to talk to a friendly auto paint shop guy and they will point you in the right direction. Mine now asks me 'cars or guitars?' when I go in.

Odd one for me, fifth gig I have played but the first where a lot of friends and family were present (including one of the esteemed members off of here). I didn't feel nervous at all as I usually don't, but my fingers seem to turn to lead as soon as we started playing, my technique was not the best so I went back to basics (changed to single finger plucking). This want helped by a female colleague and friend dancing like a complete idiot trying to put me off about 6 feet away (thanks). By a few songs in I had settled and it began to come back, by the end of the first set I was back to my usual self and absolutely loving it. The second set was a blur but went really well. One song in the first set needs work as a group but not sure if anyone else noticed. This was on the back of a bad week for all of us (we all work together) and a truly horrendous week for one of the band. It was the perfect ending to the week but did mess up rehearsals. Looks like we have been booked for a Christmas doo off the back of it as well so happy days!

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1505938920' post='3375412'] Pub rock crap or Coldplay? [/quote] Obviously not Coldplay crap, it would take years and years of selfless dedication to get 5% as crap as Coldplay. I don't even think you could become Coldplay crap, I think you would have to be born Coldplay crap.

Would you rather be the best player in a crap band? Or the worst player in a good band? The best player in a crap band would (usually) have a greater say on the direction of the music and can 'shape' the band how they want it to some extent. They are also unlikely to be replaced. The worst player in a decent band gets the benefit of learning from better musicians and playing in a good band, but may feel conscious of letting people down or fear being replaced. So which would it be? For me it would be the worst player in a great band every time, I know I will work as hard if not harder than anyone else so would hope to make up some of the gap that way.