Marvin

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1378726351' post='2203671'] Nah, defo need 2 8x10s! [/quote] If it's metal, it's got to be this...it's the law!!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1378730904' post='2203786'] I'm not into joining [i]any [/i]band just to get gigs. I like to be well-rehearsed, know what I'm going to be doing and try to play to the best of my ability. I expect everyone else in the band to do the same and be available for a weekly rehearsal at least, unless we're gigging three times a week. And the band is likely to stay together long enough to be successful if everyone gets on. But on the other hand I'm not into rehearsal or gigging as a social event, or as an excuse for a piss-up or a toking session. I don't think I take it [i]too [/i]seriously either (it has to be fun), but there is a balance to be struck. Even if you're in an amateur band, there's no reason why you can't do things in a professional way. [/quote] this

My band practices in an small outbuilding at our drummer's Aunt's place. It's single skin brick and is bloody freezing in winter The other band, the singer has quite a large house, so we practice in one of the small ground floor rooms that struggles to find a purpose...benefit is is that the drummer has an electric kit and there are no neighbours on that side of the house.

My wife is almost bullying me into buying a new bass

My premise is simple. Whether I'm enjoy playing what my band are doing or not, if someone expects, or is making money out of my band's performance then I expect to be paid.

I don't look at the 'GIGS' forum at all, I gave up with it. None of the gigs are anywhere near where I live so... Also the only BCer I know who lives near me is friends with me on FB so will know about any of my gigs (although as Dave is always gigging he'd never make it anyway) and he invites me to his gigs. Basically you all gig too far away

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1378221870' post='2197263'] Just imagine how much less problems you'd have moving something which sounds as good and weighs half as much I suppose if you needed to man up you could always carry the PA in instead... [/quote] I've got no problems moving it around, it sounds great and cost me peanuts

An electronics engineer (an authorised service engineer for the likes of Yamaha and Ampeg) explained to me the difference between digital, solid state and valve...and it made complete sense why people say class D is good but just lacks something. Suffice to say I won't be buying one in a hurry. He also explained why they can be unreliable. Just to add, I'm probably one of the weediest, skinniest blokes on earth and I've also got a bad back due to work. However, I don't have any problems moving my Ampeg cab around, it weighs over 35kg. COME ON YOU LOT, MAN UP!!!!!

Our guitarist stepped in to do a solo set at the beginning, we did our set and the other remaining band fulfilled the rest of the night. Audience were happy and we got paid. I'd hope to think my bands wouldn't be as thoughtless as to leave others in the lurch. And thanks to ya all. EDIT: Forgot to add, it's the first time I used the Ampeg I bought from Rasta on here at a gig...sounded truly fantastic, especially with the GK head I bought from DaveVader

Cheers. Unfortunately we've only got about 30mins of material. It's our drummer I feel sorry for. He organised it and it was his other band that were supposed to headline ( and his mates were in the other band that pulled out)...so it's him who's been mucked about by people he should have been able to trust.

I have a gig...well, I think I do...tomorrow night. It's the first time my new covers band play live. It's only a small support slot, we're first on. Initially there were four bands including us. Then at the beginning of the week the headline act pulled out. Then at about 4 this afternoon the next band pulled out. It's put the whole night in question. We were just there as an add on really, initially we weren't even supposed to be playing. But all that aside it's the sort of don't give a crap about others some people have that gripes. Anyone else been stuffed by other bands?

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1377788070' post='2191851'] Although Giblin is Scottish..... so does that count..... [/quote] Depends if he has ketchup or brown sauce on his chips...maybe.

Thank you guys. Some options for me Our drummer is a really decent bloke, just not the best at sorting stuff out like this

DIY or are there places that will print one for you, or is a 'sticker' better. I have not the faintest idea...but have been asked to sort it out for my band. BTW I'm not the drummer

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1377521621' post='2188400'] Am I the only one who prefers the look of a metal grill to a piece of cloth? [/quote] Depends what mood I'm in...actually no. Despite I love the silver grill of my Ampeg cab, on the BF's I actually prefer the metal grill.

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1377433420' post='2187404'] Am I alone in feeling entirely confused by this? Did one of the band steal two of your basses? If so why the smiley? What dark side? What's incriminating? [/quote] No. I thought it was just me

Thanks everyone.

Thomann are more expensive even before shipping unfortunately.

Dolphin Music, DV247 or Soundslive. Dolphin have what I would like in stock (apparently) I'd have to wait a week for the other two. (GAK haven't got it and is £50 more expensive). How have people's experiences of Dolphin been recently. I must admit they did get back to me with my questions via email quickly. Any thoughts cheers

I'd go with earthenware rather than plastic, they look nicer.

I replaced the white pg on my black precision with a tort one, looks bloody awesome now. However, as Lazybones has pointed out, you've got to make sure the screws are all in the right place and the pickup cut outs are correct. My old Squier has what seem to be over sized pickups, so a standard pickup cut out just doesn't fit. I had to modify the pg even then, after finding one that should have fitted. Also, get a sheet of adhesive copper foil and stick it on the back of the pg, I ripped the aluminium foil off the back of the one I bought...it didn't cover both pickup and control cavities.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1377346547' post='2186510'] +1. Just fit a mint pickguard and you're done! [/quote] ....and it'll look a lot like your bass

Never, mainly because I know those who've asked haven't got the cash to either repair or replace it if they bust it...and as I've had gear broken in the past and not even had a sorry let alone had it fixed or replaced I'm a very untrusting soul now.

Given my circumstances and my playing I don't think I'd feel comfortable paying any more than £500ish for a bass. But that's just me, all the gear in my sig cost barely £700

SHOCKING!!!!!