Cat Burrito

Big Ampeg fan here too. I have 2 cabs to ease the weight but at the last 2 festivals I have had an Ampeg SVT 8x10 backline supplied.

The last 2 bands I joined had the name which saved on arguments. I think avoid joke names as invariably the joke wears thin. That said most bands grow into the name. My band CaseHardin took the name from the serial killer lead character in Boston Terrain's book "God Is a Bullet". [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1493299911' post='3287278']Only problem is the amount of people who simply can`t get it right. [/quote] I think this is a common problem with most bands. We've been Casey Holden, Case Harding etc etc etc

Yes

Would suit a player rather than a collector.

A wider strap will distribute the weight more evenly. I think a few of us have suffered over the years.

I've been exclusively using just one Thunderbird since last October (for [b]lots[/b] of gigs, rehearsals and all my home use). However, about 4 gigs ago as a one off I took out my P-bass. I thought the OP was suggesting they just owned one bass but then this is Basschat after all!!!! Personally I have 3 in reserve.

I agree with the general conscientious but would add if it is an opening act on a multiple band bill 20 minutes is not unusual. Normally 30-45 mins as a rule though.

I've had 3 shows recently where neighbours have tried to complain. In my local the NIMBY stormed in all irate, saw it was heaving and did an immediate neck winding in of is wn neck - very comical.

On the Hard Rock front AC/DC were cloned by Kix and Rhino Bucket, amongst others.

For me it would either be a Danelectro or a Hofner violin bass - no weight to either.

It isn't quite clear what is meant by classic rock. I've never played Mustang Sally or Sex Is On Fire personally. I've been involved in 50s rock 'n' roll bands and country bands that played pubs rather than rockabilly / country circuits. Away from my originals band I have a Creedence Clearwater Revival band that plays pubs over the tribute circuit. Classic rock but a bit different.

...but have since discovered. I stumbled across these 90s Southern rockers with their Lynyrd Skynyrd / Black Crowes vibe this weekend. I was completely oblivious to them at the time despite being into the likes of Cry of Love at the time this would have come out. How'd I miss this? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhGUVmbIGQ8[/media] The singer is apparently now in Black Star Riders and I saw them live a few years back / have their albums without realising his past / the connection. Who'd you miss at the time, only to then get into at a later stage?

My first bass was an 80s MIJ Fender 50s P-bass. I re-bought one last year. Having played with flats for years I'm just enjoying a return to roundwound strings. It's all good though. Great basses.

Vinyl has been my preferred format for years. I appear to have accidentally become fashionable in the last 18 months or so. I'm not a fan of RSD. Everyday is record store day in my house, rather than once a year where I see a queue of hipsters and guys having a midlife crisis!

EBay is always my first call http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quality-Replacement-Scratch-Plate-Pickguard-For-Gibson-Thunderbird-Many-Colours-/112250900183?var=&hash=item1a22acced7:m:miZP-N33wA5OvOc4Yxr1W_g

Four show in seven days and we played a small but packed pub in Swindon. Unwisely the venue gave us a free drinks tab but we're getting better at playing well oiled. A great night. The bass sounded monster! [attachment=243620:IMG_2059.JPG]

The not so serious tribute hit the Beehive in Swindon tonight from 9pm, if anyone is at a loose end and fancies it.

Third of four this week and we headlined to a packed house in East London at the wonderful What's Cookin'. The downside (for me) was the travel - over 5hrs round trip - but worth it.

I can't believe I hadn't posted in this topic before. My Ampeg PF50t [url="http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Tim_73/media/IMG_1691_zpshlyuzlyp.jpg.html"][/url]

I have bought from CDBaby and Bandcamp in the past. They aren't regular default sites for me to check but over the years I've made a few purchases. I prefer a physical product to a download but always favour supporting the artist direct.

I was amazed at how easy it was to do too. I'm a complete luddite when it comes to anything technical and this was surprisingly easy. Perfect fit too.

I bought a set of cream covers on EBay for my Precision and simply fitted them over the pickup that I had and liked. I'd looked at DiMarzio but this seemed the easiest sensible option. It cost me just a few quid.

Thanks for the links... funny as I did a search on her name and these threads didn't come up. The Talkbass crowd seem to be posting to say they've got the book before they have actually tried putting it to good use.

[attachment=243374:Book-right-transparent.png] Has anyone used this or have any thoughts they'd care to share on it? My theory is *okay* but certainly if I could improve it, it wouldn't hurt.