Marvin

And he plays bass, and does bass solos. Frustratingly talented @2mins [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nxFzN8OaL0&index=86&list=UUFsuTwk0dVjXu6z7UHKeC7A"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nxFzN8OaL0&index=86&list=UUFsuTwk0dVjXu6z7UHKeC7A[/url]

More people need to like Richie Kotzen so he'll play more shows in the Uk, so I'm at least in with a fighting chance to go and see him play. That's all

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1409855654' post='2544052'] Not many are disciplined enough to just play roots [/quote] I am. But it's also aided by my complete lack of ability to play anything but roots

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1409854281' post='2544036'] 'Dakota' by Stereophonics... Boring as they come and the only song in the covers set that I actually hate and would love to never hear again. [b]Tiny variations[/b] but essentially just root note playing. [/quote] There are variations? No one told me Where are they? Actually don't worry, I don't play this song...phew! (I actually said no to a rehearsal recently when I saw Dakota was on their set list...and Sex on Fire)

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1409737582' post='2542742'] I'd much rather buy a physical product than download.When I download something I never feel like I actually own a copy of the album.I had a hard drive break recently, and I lost literally 1000s of albums and movies and tv shows-that's never happened with my cds. I buy a lot of albums online (thanks Amazon Marketplace), but I still like going in to a store and looking for things.I like the feeling of looking through a rack and finding an album that maybe I'd forgotten about and wouldn't search for. Let's be honest, you can buy pretty much anything without leaving your desk but I still enjoy actually going outside and doing stuff. [/quote] Yep. Buying a download feels like you've got a ropey copy of it, like when you used to give your mate a tape to record whatever new album they'd bought. It's not for me. Give me a Cd etc. I also don't like MP3, it sounds dead to me, it's got no sparkle. Unfortunately my nearest HMV is 40 miles away.

The Peavey for me. It has the added bonus that you'll never have to visit the gym...you'll do all the weight lifting you'll ever want to do lifting it.

Would an Encore brand P bass take a Fender/Squier neck? Thinking of a project and I've got a 91 Squier neck that I like but need a body and thought maybe an Encore would do the job.

[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1409336611' post='2538826'] Perhaps he should, it would be a wise and informed choice. [/quote] Sorry, bad humour on my part. The OP had already bought two hydrive 112's which sort of went unnoticed.

Has the OP considered a pair of identical 112s?

People actually want to play other instruments? This is all news to me

Awesome. (<--my favourite new word since watching the Lego Movie )

My situation is similar to Bilbo's. I live in the sticks and trying to find like minded musicians is nigh on impossible... even covers is difficult. Getting paid is a different matter...seems depend on whether the venue likes the look of your singer or you're a part of the local in crowd.

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1409056297' post='2535828'] Promoter "Can you supply your amp for the other bands to use?" You "No, sorry." Done. [/quote] ^ This. Simple, to the point... winner.

[quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1409005065' post='2535520'] this is true but for a cab comparison maybe a more of how a player using it as backline may hear it or a crowd member andy [/quote] Very much agree with you on that one. That aside, I didn't much like the Vietnam or 2004 US Cabs. I preferred the Chinese one to those.

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1408882276' post='2534264'] Don't wait for a resurgence - start one! [/quote] All the guitarists around my way are all too busy doing there 'acoustic' thing.

At nearly every pub, club and festival the line up seem to exist almost entirely of solo acoustic acts and general acoustic music...oh, and that faux folk music stuff. The first 8 or so songs is fine (the faux folk music I do not like at all though) but after that I need something LOUD and DISTORTED and IN MY FACE!!!!!! ....or funky, groovy...just something. Anyway, I've got that off my chest, I'm off to mow the lawn and wash the car...it is sunday after all.

The difference in volume between a 4ohm and 8ohm cabis negligible, I tried it a few weeks back. I took my 4ohm cab to practice and in the practice room is an 8ohm and I thought I'd try them both out. No real noticeable diffrence, I didn't touch the volume at all and the 8ohm was fine. When I plugged into the 810 in the practice room, the difference in volume was very noticeable

I'd just like to point out that Sandra Marvin is not a relative of mine, so please don't ask me for autographs etc. Ta

It was a ref to the drummer swishing his locks around There aren't many bands that interest me at this festival tbh

I think the 'drummer at the wrong gig' chap is playing for Paramore. Hmmm

I have very little motivation to play if I'm not in a band. It gives me a goal and focus, also it's more dynamic which I find more fun. However, bands tend to attract a disproportionate number of pains in the arse which takes the shine off them more often than not. Catch22

I must have seen Dave Vader play live at some point way back when... problem is that 20 years ago I used to get so totally drunk a lot t the time I'd even forget where I lived. :/ Otherwise, I've not seen any Basschatters playing in their respective ensembles. Actually it's becoming quite rare to see any bass players let loose on the public around here...it's all solo acoustic acts

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1408569163' post='2531508'] Just had a quick view/listen. Unfortunately, at least for me, the rest of the music, particularly the guitar, was so loud I struggled to discern any difference in the tone of the cabinets [/quote] Forward further into the video, he plays the bass with no backing.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1408528982' post='2531006'] Why is it always drummers that are so hard to find? far fewer people must play drums than other instruments or it wouldn't be so difficult to find a good one.... [/quote] I can find drummers at the drop of a hat, it's guitarists and vocalists in particular I can never find.