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[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1389485223' post='2334785'] But the writer has already been paid when he first sold the song. You're supporting the writer being paid everytime the song is performed - which is indeed what happens (or should). I'm just wondering about the 'natural justice' in that arrangement. Perhaps it's because this is a musican's forum that we're finding it tough to question the status quo. We're generally admiring of superstar musicians (and writers) who have managed to become millionaires without working anywhere near as hard as most people. We generally don't even denigrate them when they move abroad to their tax havens. Perhaps it's because that's the dream we're also chasing? On the other hand, big, rich fat-cat businessmen are more generally figures of scorn, creaming off their millions from the labour of the hard working men toiling in their factories and businesses. Well, guess what, those businessmen have been as creative as song writers, in their own way, by thinking up a business idea, putting it into practice and persuading loads of people to work for them. It's the inconsistencies that fascinate me. [/quote] What's 'natural justice'? And why have you gone off on a tangent about business men? If radio, venues, pubs, bands or whoever are making money themselves from using someone else's work than surely that person should be compensated. Terms such as 'natural justice' give the impression that your viewpoint has a hint of envy that others make a living from music.

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1389477072' post='2334683'] Continuing the 'get paid for the actual work' theme, the writer has already been paid for his song, after which it becomes public domain (yeah, I know, contentious). The covers band is being paid for their performance, not for the song. I'm warming to Dad's theme. After all, the concept of royalties is a fairly recent thing isn't it? It's just a made up convention enabled by recording technology - certainly a nice little earner if you can get away with it, but that's not the same as genuine fairness. [/quote] So an element, the song, that is essential for the covers band, is the only element not compensated. They get the song for free. But without it they have nothing to perform. Most of the songs I play in my covers band I will never buy, I don't like them. So, I've paid for my gear, but the fundamental element for any covers band and gets us paid, other people's songs, doesn't get compensated? Instrument, amps and songs, all tools for the job for covers band to get paid. Odd that we should resent paying the writer.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1389474186' post='2334636'] They do. It's called a PRS licence. [/quote] I know . There seem to be several contributors who think it unjust that a writer get paid when someone plays their work. Surely, this would, by implication, include the whole PRS licensing thing that covers covers bands...considering that the covers band is using a writers work to probably get paid themselves.

It'd be interesting to guage how many contributors, who make money from playing in covers bands, don't think that the person whose work they are using to get paid should also not receive something. After all, if they had not written the song covers bands would have nothing to play and not get paid themselves.

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1389466742' post='2334501'] [attachment=152089:john-lennon-music-quotes-music-is-everybodys-possession-its-only-publishers-who.jpg] [/quote] I suppose he gave all his royalty cheques back along with his white Roller and his large country pile after he said that...and resigned from Apple records of course.

I use Guitar Pro and listen to the original. Quick and works for me.

It'll be interesting to see what drivers are recommended for these cabs A 112 self build for approximately £150 is certainly interesting. A sealed cab could be interesting. I'm currently using a sealed 412 in a practice room and it sounds very nice (considering it's the bottom half of the guitarist's stack). Don't know who made it though.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1389447244' post='2334237'] I've never heard it called [i]that [/i]before. [/quote] One dreads reference to the Urban Dictionary

A 212 would be good. As for sound, transparent... Good of you to be doing this.

[quote name='Alfie' timestamp='1387629583' post='2313957'] No one has ever come up to me after a gig to say, "I love the height you wear your bass". Either I am doing it wrong, or it really [i]really [/i]doesn't matter. [/quote] Neither have I However, I did get a drummer comment that my bass was too high to look cool. I pointed out there was nothing cool about getting carpal tunnel and having to settle being a wannabe watching from the sidelines

I personally don't like them aesthetically, but if it was the best playing bass for the money I'd go for it.

I got my eq yesterday, very happy with it. I like the 6db/12db switch, it provides the option of how extreme you want to be

I see this thread has denigrated into nonesense and silliness much like other threads. It has totally spoiled a serious thread, so STOP IT!!!

I won't be reporting anyone because I use the mobile version (I simply can't be bothered to switch the computer on anymore ) In all seriousness, I've never thought it necessary to report an individual. When things go wobbly on here it's a thread that's gone sour. we're a cross section of the public and the public can get grumpy and argumentative, it happens

I had a B2A, always wondered what the metal thing was. I'll be interested to also find out what it is

If you can fork out about £50 you get Guitar Pro, then you've got access to all the Guitar Pro tabs on sites like Ultimate Guitar. I found that there were a couple of transcripts in the white pages book that were wrong, considering it's £20...

Yes, a 1502. I was too lazy to double check before posting

I haven't played one but know someone who does. He's had it for 15years, loves it. It sounds awesome to me. The neck must be easy to play because this guy shreds like a guitarist.

I've ordered a Behringer FBQ2015. Should be in my hands on tuesday, not a bad price either. Thanks everyone.

Fantastic stuff.!!!!!! http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_(band) You are Bootsy Collins, I claim my £5

As I use the boost function on my amp quite liberally, to give some valvey grit, I go post eq otherwise you don't get any of that sound FOH. Regards overall eq, I have a general sort of sound but would work with a sound engineer re. eq to get a good overall sound for the band. Afterall, all rooms are different so you have to be flexible anyway.

I've neither heard or even seen a Barefaced cab in the flesh, and can't afford one anyways. They do however, seem to get a disproportionate amount of criticism. A simple question about a handle turned into a product assassination...problems with handles have apparently hit Markbass at some time, we don,t however see posts then saying the whole product is crap. Others seem to confuse not liking the finish with saying that barefaced have a poor finish. Criticism is valid only if it has substance and isn't just the usual British 'have a knock' at something.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1388770608' post='2325923'] Why on earth would you want a watch? It gets in the way when you are playing your bass and if you really need to know the time it's on your phone. [/quote] I suppose if you're wearing a pocket watch on a chain around your neck, that might cause problems. Otherwise, how does a watch get in the way when playing? Surely fumbling around for your phone, mid set, would be more obtrusive? ?

Perhaps if one wishes to indulge in televised live music of the eve of the new year then this could be an option. Instead of Jools, purchase a Dvd of your favourite band playing live, watch this and at midnight raise a glass and all will be merry and happy.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1388705642' post='2325240'] This... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/223381-for-sale-epiphone-jack-casady-signature-bass-metallic-gold-with-epiphone-hardcase/page__view__findpost__p__2289176"]FOR SALE Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass Metallic Gold with Epiphone Hardcase[/url] I'll accept any and all contributions... Good luck with the sale (...[i]but I'll cry[/i]... ) [/quote] They have one of those in my local music shop, not usually my thing but it looks fantastic, I almost considered buying it.