chris_b

Just stop. We get it. Stop now.

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1464024195' post='3055851'] Yes i know, but my point is that when someone says amp A is louder than amp B, the standard response seems to be the knob position has no relevance. Without testing both amp how do these people know this? Why is it dismissed without any back up data? [/quote] The pots control the amount of tone and volume. Pots are all made to operate differently and different pots are used, so one will do 100% of it's work in the first 50% of it's travel. So an amp with this pot will be fully on with the volume controls at 12 o'clock. Looks like you've got another 50% to go and that can fool the player into thinking the amp is louder than it really is. Other pots will only be fully on at 100% of their travel.

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1464853993' post='3063101'] I've been on the other end of this as a drummer - the band demanded that I buy cases to transport my drums in, because "it looks unprofessional when you walk into a venue without them in cases". [/quote] I occasionally play with a very good drummer who doesn't bother to bring the cases. His kit is about 30 years old and has been known to suffer from "structural issues" during the set. He's so good, none of that matters.

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1464856667' post='3063127'] I don't think I'm explaining myself very well. [/quote] Don't worry, everyone else knows exactly what you mean.

It's a trick of the camera. That's a six foot tall bass sitting in front of 2 410 cabs.

As I said, it's their decision. I saw the Animals a few years ago and the only original member was John Steele, the drummer. They did a great show that consisted of hits so they were exactly what this thread is opposing. It was a great night and they did the songs and memories proud. It didn't matter one bit that the others had moved on.

This was in 2009. The original guy did come on stage with a walking stick, so I suppose it's entirely possible he has passed on by now.

Why do fans think that a band should be fixed in time and that they all should just stop playing if the band line up changes? I saw the Four Tops and Temptations at Wembley Arena and it was a great night, in spite of there being only one original member in each band. And the Commodores without Lionel Ritchie is still a band worth going to see. Little Feat, Pink Floyd, Genesis and many more carried on after loosing a leading band member and reinvented themselves. IMO those 3 bands are just as good as the bands they evolved from. Dave Gilmour has been touring and playing Comfortable Numb. Does that make him a tribute act? The opinions of the band quite rightly outweighs the opinions of the fans. If a band carries on after line up changes and remains a good band then there is no problem.

Very good news Alex. Here's hoping this is the start of a new phase for the business.

Only 22 miles to Twyford and 1 train ride to The Gallery at Camden, via Andertons at Guildford.

I put Super Brights on one of my basses and the top end could cut your head off.

It's a perfect bass line for a catchy, clever pop song which shows off the guys totally different singing styles. There's also Jim Keltner, one of the best drummers in the US in the last 40 years, just "keeping time". The best players serve the song. If you feel a walking bass line will be better do it. I'd like to see the look on everyone's face if you do.

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1464695040' post='3061462'] I agree it's a good piece to learn, could be a bit tasty for a beginner though [/quote] True, but start slowly and build up speed. There isn't much syncopation in Bach's music so makes an easier read to start with.

OBBM

I'll be gigging until people stop asking. If I have to sit at home I'd probably be teaching myself piano.

I'm a gigging musician. Playing in a band to an audience is the whole reason I do this.

Find the charts for Bach's Cello suites.

[quote name='The Hat' timestamp='1365613882' post='2041854'] By Sly and the family Stone. Is a beginner friendly song to learn ? [/quote] The notes are easy, but playing the groove will be challenging. So do it.

Why does everyone want to play in the dark? The sky's the limit with stage lighting but at least get a couple of boxes with about 4 bulbs each and put them either side of the stage pointing back at the band. If the gig isn't professional enough to have some sort of lighting for the band, bring your own. A basic 2 box system will look fine and a bunch of dark shapes huddled in the corner looks so amateurish.

You have a bigger problem. If the stage is so dark that you can't see your fret markers then the audience can't see you. Get some stage lights, look more professional and you'll also be able to see your frets.

Running an amp at 4 ohms does not make it less reliable than running it at 8 ohms!!

Listen again to SHA. It's a great country rock tune. Most people I've heard play it as a grungy rock thrash and trample all the life out of it. Also listen again to Mustang Sally. Wilson Picket and the Fame guys swinging like a thingy. These songs get slated but they are great songs. They get such a bad reputation because they're usually played so badly by bands who wouldn't know a subtle groove if it hit them in the face.

An extension cab will usually only raise the height of a rig and not increase the footprint. If space is an issue I'd get a couple of good 112 cabs. I used to use 2 Bergantino AE112 cabs. Only slightly bigger than your combo and a great sound.

Over time Bootsy's focus changed from bass player to bass playing front man and then star of the show. I think people can like all of them or one and not the others without it being a problem. Bootsy Collins wasn't with James Brown very long but I was fortunate to see that band. What a night. It was at East Ham Odeon and their second show of the day. They came on at about 2 am and played all night.

[quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1464329751' post='3058423'] I cannot literally hear the guitarist at all, and we're a seriously loud 3 piece rock band. [/quote] I hear a lot of bass when I play with my plugs in, and my cabs are at about waist level. Do you have cabs higher up? maybe up around your head? Maybe you can't hear the guitarist because you're too loud and drowning him out or maybe you're both in the same sonic space.