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If the puppet show is getting top billing at your gig, it is probably time to quit unless you are still on your way up and the puppets are really good. Otherwise, maybe @12stringbassist's comment about "end-of-the-pier" acts is apt. Much as there is a lot of mythologising around the kinds of music we are discussing here, it has always been a theatrical business. Some old troopers are admirable, some are tragic, but either way it's a pretty low-stakes question. If the worst thing that happens is diminished reputation, I doubt that would deter many who love the stage and like to get paid. Unless someone is being forced to do something against his or her will, I think it's between the performer and the audience that will still pay to see the show.

I am legitimately mediocre. I would not be able to play in many bands playing covers, for example. I cannot slap at all. I can, however, play quite distinctive and atmospheric bass that works well with the right combination of one or two other instruments and vocals. I am certain that I would improve considerably if I devoted more time and effort to doing so. (And if my bass were not 3000 miles away.) Some of the music I like the most is by musicians who were technically limited but were forced to make the best of their limitations. On a good day, I am probably at that kind of level.

Ask, and ye shall receive: https://m.facebook.com/groups/305916386098253/

Harsh, Steve. What about the valuable hygiene tips? That's quality comedy, right there.

Otherwise known as "double bass."

Given that you call yourself "GlamBass74", I would say that Basschat is probably close enough for your purposes. The 12-Step programme here is very forgiving, too.

If it is an originals band, your different perspective might or might not be a major asset. The band might develop in a subtly different, and more interesting, direction. Of course, if you are just a "monkey" bass player as far as they are concerned, rather than an organ-grinder, you probably wouldn't affect them much -- but nor should they be surprised if you jump ship for a band where your participation is active rather than passive (nerdy bass allusion coincidental). If they value your contribution, however, it might develop into a band that you would go to see. Why not give it a shot, give it time, and see what transpires? I find playing music different from experiencing it as part of an audience. You might find that it is fun and rewarding.

I have met the Tier 2 criteria for the first half of 2023. I am pretty confident that this will continue for the next 6 months. None of this was intentional, however, so I can’t claim any credit for willpower.

In all seriousness, I like the chiming harmonics on my Warwick, so the low end is set to be resonant rather than growling and the upper-mids are basically left alone.

I wouldn’t dare. My bass has a sharp left hook.

I use an Axe-FX III and powered monitors for everything.

I just hope he isn't an economist. Sure, let's emulate Japan. All we need to do is find overseas buyers for our world-beating production of grumble.

But GAS and inflation are closely correlated, or at least they are in my abdomen.

Yes, the HX Stomp is excellent, especially for its price, and extremely portable. It might cost be a bit more than your preferred limit but it gives you a hell of a lot of power and flexibility for whatever you do in the future on guitar and bass.

No one was going to make Ronnie stay in a closet, that's for sure. But it would have been outstanding to see the twins doing security for a Pride march, the way Nicky Crane used to.

And Ronnie was a bit of a dauber, but you never see his stuff in the Tate, do you? Millennials and their snowflake woke agenda, you see.

This is why Ronnie and Reggie were such a formidable team. None of this “either-or” nonsense for them.

I always assumed I'd follow it better if I heard it at half speed. Must try that sometime.

Pleasant personality, diligent, competent, cooperative and a quick learner? Why on earth would you keep someone like that? How will you fill your tell-all memoir with the appropriate tales of dysfunction and conflict?

This why the J bass was perhaps misconceived.

And surely it was appropriate to give Snow the benefit of the doubt over whatever transpired down the lane.

It is certainly a polarised time. In fairness to the current era of moral standards for creative artists, however, Fatty Arbuckle never recovered from a sex scandal with a tragic death, and various self-appointed guardians of public decency victimised any number of performers over aspects of their beliefs and private lives. There was also a blacklist of screenwriters with completely legal beliefs. This kind of conflict is not new. Furthermore, contrary to some opinions expressed on this thread, the most active perpetrators in the US and UK have been cultural conservative and/or religious zealots. This is still true. Florida ‘s example of actual state censorship pretty much obliterates the nauseatingly imbecilic and dishonest distortion of the facts that one hears all too often regarding supposed persecution over matters of speech. As for loud voices, and public condemnation, these are not the same as state censorship. I question the motives behind the selective outrage one hears at full volume on the airwaves from people who lie with with no noticeable restraint on their speech until their bosses have had enough of the liability that comes with endorsing demonstrable lies.

Are you sure? I mean, are you really sure?

In charge of it? I mean, it worked for Lenin.

I would say that the harm he does to the many musicians he seems to cheat far exceeds the harm that would befall a tribute act, which in any case could easily find a replacement just from the ranks of people he has already cheated.