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Used properly and tastefully, they're a great tool. A lot depends on where on the stick you're hitting the rim. When I used to play regularly, I'd sometimes throw one in but the rim contact was only about 4" from the stick tip. I found this kept the volume right down but gave the required effect. Muscle power aside, the nearer to the hand that the stick contacts the rim, the louder (and more annoying) it's likely to be. I've met a couple of drummers who can only actually keep time if their playing super loud rim-shots and once they're in the habit, all is lost.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1463830229' post='3054373'] Doesn't seem that unreasonable. Bands I've played for have often been asked to. It would cost more though. [/quote] Well we have offered them a no extra cost solution which they've happily agreed to having had the logistics explained to them.

Leaving at 2p.m. for a big function gig 170 kms away. Huge 50th birthday bash in a chateau ballroom. Taking full kit with us. (Huge HK P.A., full lighting rig and everything else associated with the band. E-mail at 11am. this morning to the singer. We've decided to put up a large open ended marquee to welcome all the guests before going in so could you set up outside first, play some quieter numbers for an hour from 18.00 - 19.00 whilst guests arrive and have drinks and then after that, move your equipment inside for the main party event in the evening Er, no (But we're not unreasonable so the singer and me will do an hour of acoustic jazzy pop stuff and I'm taking a little P.A. to set up in the grounds)

Born in the early 50's, and didn't have a bad childhood apart from an overbearing and verbally violent father. 60's Were cool, discovered smelly Afghan coats and music courtesy of older brother and started going to the Marquee every week. It was great. Met the wife and I had BIG hair. 70's Played loads of gigs as a drummer then switched to guitar. Music was great (I was into rock so plenty of it) 80's I loved the music but not the Club-Sport track suits that everyone seemed to be wearing. Started a business. Took up bass. 90's Company went well so wasted loads of money on exotic cars, guitars and Italian restaurants. Loved every minute and no regrets. 00's Kids left home so we decided to move to France. 10's Still here and although we miss family and old friends, probably won't go back due to all the crap you lot have to put up with on a daily basis. I don't see it as remembering the past and waxing lyrical about the "good old days" so much as just realising I enjoyed what was the present time, at the time.

[quote name='operative451' timestamp='1463493747' post='3051778'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSNSTerj2Kc[/media] [/quote] She lived opposite my sister.

Hate to admit it but have played 23 of the 25. However, my excuse is that I have been around for about 200 years My only saving grace is that one of the two un-played songs is the song I hate most in all the world. Did I say world? I meant Universe. (Maggie May)

Sorry if this has been on before but I couldn't resist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHsjFdsd5lA MJ's Beat it in a major key. I couldn't stop singing "Dance the night away" in the solo.

[quote name='MrDaveTheBass' timestamp='1463146984' post='3049039'] I'm a bit disappointed that the casting director has decided to play it safe and go for the obvious choice of Ms Gaga. She is so blatantly influenced by our Cilla, and is such a similar artist, that surely it would have been better to choose a more 'off-the-wall' candidate? [/quote] The director has taken exactly the same "play it safe" route using Kanye West as Burt Bacharach.

First off, really nice job there. Looks a million dollars. Can see why you really like it. Secondly, hats off to you for not being tempted to put a Fender logo on the head-stock

All the time, but to be honest, I'm quite often amazed that the original players didn't play it properly in the first place like me

Anyway, back to the original title of Twincam's post. My talent to bass ratio is 1 - 6 with talent level being the "1" and the 6 being basses I probably shouldn't own.

If it's a mainly Brit audience, Le Freak and Uptown always get them up. If it's the French, our reggae version of Je ne regrette rien always packs the floor.

Although I've never been sacked from a band, I have left one which made the rest of the band very happy so I guess it was just a matter of time anyway. On reflection, my leaving was well deserved as I was probably a nightmare to be with and brought everyone down. They all just wanted to have a laugh and a jolly-boys night out and I thought we should actually be putting some work in to play stuff properly and actually deserve the money we were being paid Of course, I realise my mistake now

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1462275690' post='3041616'] Ive been using it for best part of 20 gigs. Never had an issue. Brilliant bit of kit. Not to say the other digital mixers aren't good, i just haven't tried them. But the Behringer has been excellent for us. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about them [/quote] Exactly the same for us. Great bit of kit, as yet no problems whatsoever and don't expect any. As always, with any bit of kit, it's success will depend on who's in charge of it on the night.

Anastacia at the Palladium Monday night. Absolutely brilliant. Not moving around like she used to but voice was superb and she had a great band. Bass player (and MD) was the old Sugarbabes guy Orefo Orakwue. Had heard of him but never actually experienced his playing before. Seriously cool player. (5 string Smith and some sort of Jazz) All in all, a great gig.

My main reasons are 1) other people not living up to my (probably) unreasonable expectations and 2) yes it should be fun, but not at the expense of quality.

Good on you. Get up there again asap.

Had, and got rid of, a Marshall AS50 and a Fishman. Good as they were, I get a better sound from my Takamine through a Danelectro 15watt bass practise combo. Actually gig it too. If you're not looking for effects and plugging mics in, small bass combo is the cheaper way to go for electro acoustics as you still gt a practise amp for your bass.

Had three original Floyds on guitars, two Kramer Barettas and a Hamer Steve Stevens. Absolutely love them. Stay in tune for ever if they're set up well. Considering all three guitars were already well used when I bought them, I never had any problems whatsoever after I set them up.

Never attempted Purple rain as I don't think I know a guitarist who I can trust not to turn that solo into a Gary Moore widdle-fest Although, have been doing an acoustic guitar version of Kiss for a couple of years now since I heard Molly Marriott doing it. Works well.

[quote name='gareth' timestamp='1461336161' post='3033831'] Eagles sued Illegal Eagles years ago Don't think they had to pay anything [/quote] I believe the threat wasn't over the music but the use of the word Eagles in the band name. They didn't have to pay any money out in the end. I was told it was Don Henley who instigated it.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1461279676' post='3033378'] Daryl Strummer Phil Collin's guitarist is also from Milwaukee. He still lives here. Blue [/quote] Strummer, like it, I see what you did there.

[quote name='Earbrass' timestamp='1461239143' post='3032747'] Maybe they should be run as franchises. The tribute market is, after all, essentially about using an established artist's brand to generate income. Surely the artists who developed those brands should be able to license their use, and exercise some quality control? [/quote] Exercise some quality control??? You're just trying to take all the fun out it now. There's nothing better than a really bad tribute act.

That's a huge loss to music. So sad. The guy probably still had loads to give the world.

In 1967 we used to rehearse every Sunday in the other guitarist's parent's house. Colin Sangster his name was and at 4pm. on the dot, Mrs Sangster would come into the front room with four teas and sandwiches on a tray. I would bang my drumsticks onto the arm of the sofa, my brother would make weird noises on his Vox Stroller and Watkins amp, Colin would be attempting to give Green onions the rock treatment plugged into his Dad's radiogram and our bass player would sit there with his 66 jazz with no amp to plug into. Yes, it was harder, but so much more fun.