chris_b

Which is the better gig to get you known and generate more gigs for the future? That's the one I'd do.

I play with 2 drummers who have the equivalent P&D drum stools and swear by them. Probably a good idea, but I've been trying to minimize my kit lately, so I'll pass.

Good attitued, common sense, reliability, good ears, great ideas. . . . . only the bass player can get a tick in all those boxes. Have you noticed how many great producers were bass players?

Stan Sergeant, bass player with Keb Mo, uses an MM SR5. I wish I could have got mine to sound like this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1CIGcpfJP0&list=OLAK5uy_k_LVk6DSgfbA6hEWe0IILp-Mc-h0nlkMQ&index=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z2YSTEOOI4&list=OLAK5uy_k_LVk6DSgfbA6hEWe0IILp-Mc-h0nlkMQ&index=14

No. Just saying if his preconceptions about the need for a 15 for certain styles of music can't be updated then there is the 15 "Compact.

I understand and I intended the "wake up" tone. There seemed to be a level of blame in the couple of posts that I don't think is helpful going forwards. Always take responsibility for getting yourself into and out of situations and finding better ones when it isn't working out. It's probably the "It didn't work out so I sold all my gear" approach that I don't agree with most.

What's with this "I folded the band" stuff? If you are only playing 1 or 2 gigs a month then you need band members who don't mind that level of inactivity. If you have guys who want to gig more than that then you need deps or different players. Nobody owns anyone. You can't dictate how often other guys will be allowed to play and punish them if they want to play more.

If we ignore the fact that Motown bass lines were recorded using custom made valve preamps, you can get that tone out of many cabs these days. The main ingredient will be a Precision bass with flatwound strings and maybe a lump of foam. I believe Tommy Cogbill recorded many of the classic Soul bass lines by mixing DI with a Fender guitar amp. I practice with a Jamerson tone at home, through my P bass, flats, foam, Thunderfunk and 2 Barefaced One10's. Pure Motown and not a 15 in sight. If you really can't get your head around the possibility that a 12" cab can be better than a 15" cab, I'd second the Barefaced G2 Compact suggestion. You probably don't want your 210 in the mix for this idea.

Don't blame others. It's you that is making these choices and picking the wrong bands and musicians. Don't throw your toys out of the pram because these guys aren't serious about their instruments. Selling your gear is not a constructive way to deal with this problem. Search out better musicians who are on the same page.

As long as your priority remains your band then you should be able to do what you like and no one should begrudge the others their opportunities. On the other hand, I don't see how you can keep a band together on one gig a month. I have to say that expecting band members not to have side projects in these circumstances is a pretty big ask.

Are 5 string basses worth the effort? For you? Don't know. For Me? Absolutely. IMO 5 sting basses are very flexible, versatile and you can play any bass line on one. If you approach the switch over in a positive frame of mind then any effort will be worth it. A move to 5's will find any holes or short-cuts you've been getting away with for years. It will test you to improve your technique, but in the end this can be the best move of your bass playing career.

Leo Fender's company actually got it right at the second attempt. [/pedant] But like evolution there are some who stay put and some who evolve. Both are perfectly valid options, but where evolution is concerned, latter examples can often be better adapted to the job.

That's the difference more drivers makes.

My Mike Lull PJ5 (I usually have the J switched off) definitely fits the bill.

Yo! B B Dickerson great and criminally underrated bass player. Cisco Kid, one of my favourite bass lines. So much so I even bought the single when it came out.

That's great. Blokes like us need blokes like you to sell our old basses to.

I would guess that's a typo.

Ambitious. Great song and bass line. I wouldn't get hung up on getting every note right. Focus on the feel and gist of the song and you'll be fine. The chart seems pretty close.

That's 50% of the problem sorted. Now to find a guitarist who's on the same page as you. I'm sure there are plenty of bassists here who would dep while you are looking for the right guy.

This situation is the difference between players who are serious about playing in bands and players who see playing in bands as a bit of occasional and inconsequential fun. Those aims are like oil and water and will never mix. If the band has momentum, is a gigging unit and has gigs in the diary then replace (temporarily or permanently) the guys who are not sufficiently interested in the band.

Good move. . . . now for the new amp!!

They told you all you needed to know. Lazy criticism more like, and rudeness doesn't reflect well.

Google is your friend. . . . and a little initiative.

An SVT 810 only goes down to 40hz. You will have a ton of low end. These cabs like Bergantino really control the low end so you get no boom or mud, just full and clear notes.

Sounds like a very good rig. What amp are you going to use?