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[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1334877623' post='1622985'] I meant the dncers were between 40-60 and the oldies were ..er..older than that [/quote] Hmm, Hole & shovel spring to mind but I'll believe you this time

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1334858828' post='1622553'] We don't cater for real oldies as the people dancing can be 40's to 60's ... [/quote] Thanks for that!!

[quote name='Benplaysbass' timestamp='1334524697' post='1617293'] Its a bit of a different scene over here as they don't really have the pub culture so its more cafe bars and restaurants. We normally charge a minimum of €350 going up to €500, but weddings are €1000. [/quote] Same here and on average this year we're 450€ for the 5 piece, plus a meal and drinks.This probably sounds expensive compared to the UK pub gigs but over here you can end up playing for a lot longer if they think they can get away with it. You need to stick to the best prices the market allows. Our view is "We'll play for nothing (charity gigs) but we won't play for 200€" All you'll do is give yourself a reputation for playing cheap.

Going rate for a duo here is about 250€ so £200 seems about right.

Our French guitarist bought a GS1 last year (Lozz's in fact) and loves it to bits. He'll never part with it. If you don't need the money, I'd keep it. The problem is that there are a few cheapo Gibsons about nowdays with satin finishes and they also brought out a cheapy Les Paul junior. You know what folks are like, they'll go for the name on the headstock and ignore the quality (of which yours has the latter) Pricewise though, it's worth all of what you suggest.

Try and find a secondhand MM SUB. Great bass for the money if you don't mind a mat finish.

California girls Beachboys Happy together The Turtles I'll throw in "Nowhere to run" by Martha & the Vandellas for good measure

This topic has been quite an eye-opener for me, and a little upsetting reading posts about some of your experiences. I've probably got 1,000 gigs under my belt and have never had this problem. Having said this, it has become obvious to me that over the years I've maybe been a little unforgiving about fellow band mates who have possibly been suffering with this issue and I've not realised, nor been supportive. I will certainly give this consideration in the future. I'm not what I'd call a great player so maybe I'm over confident about my ability but no-one complains and I just seem to enjoy the challenge and buzz of playing live. I really hope that you manage to crack this. I had no idea that this was so commonplace. Best wishes to you all.

Welcome to the forum. There's lots of great info here and there's also the "Other instruments" section to cater for the multi-stringer side of things along with all other stuff.

Here's a BBQ pic of our French guitarist. Are you sure you'd want to hear him play? I think not.

Being a guitar hero has as much to do with public profile rather than just ability. I guess Guthrie could be a guitar hero to many guitarists but he's not a household name unfortunately. But everyone, old young etc has heard of Clapton, Page and Hendrix. Even if they have no desire to play an instrument whatsoever. If it's just down to great playing, then Leslie West was always my guitar hero and Tony McAlpine in later years. If it's down to public opinion, I guess it's the Slashes and Samboras of this world. Maybe Gary Moore also.

Sad to hear this. Hope you get it all back. Some seriously nice (and hopefully easy to spot) gear there.

Saw the Illegal Eagles a few times in the past but only for the reason that I got free tickets each time as I was printing the merchandise. Tickets used to be about £15. The band were very very good and a lot less sloppy than the real deal live but I wouldn't have paid to go. However, a reasonable meal for two with a nice bottle of wine is probably £75 so sounds not too expensive for the whole shebang for you and the Mrs if you love the music anyway.

He moved rock guitar forward when it was out of fashion and put it back on the map. Sad loss.

Fodera keep making them because people will keep buying them so they're only too expensive to those of us that can't afford them. I can understand $10,000 for a new bass more than I can $60,000 for a secondhand Dumble 50watt combo.

Little wing. (I need to find a band with no guitarist)

Bought a KSD 705 from Andy recently. Great deal, great condition and efficiently packed. Great comms and nice bloke all round. Buy / sell with confidence.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1326932591' post='1504105'] I've recently had the pleasure of gigging with all my fellow Licklibrary tutor guitarists, Andy James, Jamie Humphries, Mike Casswell, Danny Gill and Stuart Bull. Add to the mix, Pin (ex-Sikth) who i worked with in a band for a cuppla years, Steve Smyth (Forbidden/Nevermore/Testament) from a recent project and Jamie Hunt (ex-biomechanical) and the superb Leah Woodward who plays with Pin in the band Aliases, i reckon they are amongst my fave guitarists and friends. They all have their own styles and feel, even if some are in to brutal tech metal! [/quote] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWnQfvvNdLI Nice playing from Jamie on this track. Known him for a few years now.

I buy strings online from the French equivalent of Stringbusters far cheaper than in the stores. However, there is an attraction about a music shop. I can't ever remember walking in, straight to the counter, buying and then back out the door. There's always stuff that catches my eye so I'll look, pick it up, strum it , plug it in etc. It will be a shame if we lose them all and although I may buy strings online, I never buy new gear or instruments online. Someone in a shop somewhere, will always do a deal somehow. So I give them a chance to do so.

I had a Roscoe Beck. Best fiver I've ever owned or played. Only got rid of it to fund a BN5 and although a Fabulous bass, regretted it afterwards.

For me, the plan is to not have basses I won't use. Different if you keep them for investment or sentimental reasons I guess. At the moment, I have what I need but I have in the past, been guilty of hanging onto stuff that doesn't get used and it just ends up on the wall. Looks nice, but a waste of money and space.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1319827081' post='1419148'] Never uderstood it myself, Peavey make good sounding, reliable, good value gear. Only problem I`ve ever found with Peavey is the weight of their gear. [/quote] +1 Had a Peavey Combo 300 years ago. The ONLY reason to sell was that I couldn't lift it into the boot on my own. Great stuff. If they halved the weight, I'd buy Peavey again.

This is what's on their website. I think the problem may be the word "request" We constantly monitor our competitors prices to ensure that we're the best. However if you do find it cheaper, you can request an INSTANT price match during our opening hours by phone on 01702 436501, or by e-mail to

[quote name='Protium' timestamp='1327862373' post='1517876'] What the f*** just happened [/quote] Something about curry