oldslapper

As @MacDaddy has pointed out, the building will be a big factor. Couple of other things to be aware of, based on my experience a few years ago. Congregation demographic can influence what is tolerated volume and frequency-wise. I played in one church where the bass might as well have been silent as the congregation didn’t like the “frequency”. Older Keyboard players can often have a classical background and will be used to “taking care” of bass lines with their left hand. So I would often politely have to ask them to move their left hand to the right, before I taped it behind their back. However, It can be a good opportunity to develop your improv and listening skills as there are very few ready written parts, mostly chord charts. If it’s a gospel style church.... then I envy you, great bass lines to develop! Usually an encouraging environment, depending on the BL, but keep listening to the BL during the “set” and most of all be nice to work with. Oh yeah, always play fretless psalm 37: “do not fret....” Things may be different these days of course as it’s been a long time since I visited a church let alone played in one. But either way, it’s nice that you have jumped at the opportunity, shows an enthusiasm and motivation to be part of things. Cheers John

I did an interesting thing this year, I used the TV remote and switched channels each time I wasn’t enjoying a programme. Its changed my life and those around me. 🥳

“Never gonna give up yer troosers”

Do you normally stand behind static keys? If so, how was it for you to have the freedom to wander (like you did)? Thought the Keytar’s shape at the left end had a certain “axe” type shape, perhaps suited to the genre? Although a black one would have been even better? Having said that I’ve no idea about Doom, but I liked what I heard. It’s a far cry from the Western swing/Skiffle I play in one band these days😂 Great to be on same bill as bands you like! Nice one.

Done sir, but halfway through the edit I forgot the full title. Soz. But it’s all the same.

Ah that makes sense. I thought someone had interfered with the title of my very sensible thread. So I changed it back. However if you wish to change it back to the original change so that the original title is changed to the first change you changed it to then, that’s fine. I’ll be happy, which makes a change. Bye

Right! you lot are all off yer trollies, what with threads about all things being equal and the same as dejavu all over again. Well my man Keb here reckons that there’s more worserer threads a comin’ from you nutters....in fact the worst is yet to come. Love me a bit o’ Keb

In the light of several recent threads, I felt I should, in the interest of science/justice, to clear up an argument older than an old thing “Tone is in the fingers” I played the same riff, for the same length, through the same amp, with the same setting, with each individual finger in turn. I then put the fingers down, and repeated the same exercise, this time using my own fingers. The results were (as I’d expected) quite predictable. All my fingers sounded the same to me. I now feel somewhat foolish, having collected 4 fingers and a thumb, twice over!!! Turns out I only needed one. So I’m keeping the middle one and selling the rest, to buy more Chilean merlot. Happy nude year!

Reminds me of when I was in a trio called the Symbolics. I was Sym The other 2 were .., well.....rubbish.

You’re better off away from people who:- 1- Can’t tell you face to face 2- Can’t tell you themselves by phone 3-Get someone else to make the call 4- Make childish threats if they don’t get their own way. Find some adults to play with, is the only advice I can offer. I got sacked from a band for showing a general lack of commitm

FYI the guy I got the TeaChest from has got a load in his barn. They’re on eBay, he’s near Chippenham and at just under £20 were the cheapest I could find local to me. Can’t believe how much some people are selling them for! 😳

Well, got the Tea chest. Now to start the complex job of attaching a broom handle to it with some string. I’ll start a “build” thread and answer the many questions I anticipate being asked, such as -Why? Because I can/can’t (let’s see). -Scale length? Off the. -Any good for met.. shut up! Thanks

That answers the obvious question: Green budgies are best for metal.

All budgies sounds the same too. I’ve got a green one and a blue one. I can’t tell the difference, it’s stupid to say you can. I did a blindfold test but they kept flying into the walls. I’m sick of it.

Love the G man. Bullfrog blues. Oh yeah.

Typical guitarist, doesn’t practice between gigs and bass player has to show him how it goes! Amateur!

B@**dy Rockabilly People’s Front!

My current collection of a bitsa PJ fretless (and nothing else) is my favourite. Covers all I need.

This is spooky (well not really), but I’ve been a flats on my P fanboy for a long time, however I’ve recently changed the set on my fretless to a used set of Nickel wounds. I have to say, they are very nice. And for the JBEx genre suit nicely. Might have to watch the board getting marked, but I’ll see how they sound at next gig, but I’m pleasantly surprised.

Sorry Jack not local, but Western Star near Bath kinda specialise in the genre. Alan Wilson has a good reputation. Probably not helpful, but in case you don’t find anything nearby. Best wishes with your search. John