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They sound like very good, very plausable explanations, which are no doubt informed by previous experience of considering the same question. Thanks for the replies. But I still don't understand something. When simultaneous, multiple sounds are occuring at the same time from different sources, how does the speaker recreate that ? i.e. an orchestra, or a band, or any other kind of ensemble, where [i]n [/i]number of instruments are simultaneously producing different sounds, each with their own characteristics. If the speaker tries to reproduce the sound at time point [i]x, d[/i]oes the speaker sum total the frequencies ? logically no, because that in itself would produce a sound different from the sources. Or, does the speaker give a microsecond to reproducing each sound, thereby producing Mr. Foxen's wibbly wobbly wave ? i.e. a microsecond at one number of excursions of the cone and a further microsecond for another number of excursions. I guess to clarify my question, how does the one speaker mechanically produce [i]n [/i]different sounds ? Thanks again for the replies

I'm asking as I really don't know, although I suspect the answer will probably be brain warping. How does a speaker make more than one sound at a time ? I understand that a speaker cone going in and out so many times per second will produce a sound wave of a corresponding frequency, thereby producing an audible sound. But how does the one speaker produce multiple sounds simultaneously ? I get images of a speaker going in / out / shake it all about like a jelly on recreational medication, trying to do too many things at once Anyone have any idea ? Cheers T

Took a trombone to Andy last night and we spent an enjoyable evening talking music and playing all kinds of instruments. He's a great host BTW. Andy's helped me out with the London Bass Bash in the past and we've met a few times here and there at various events. Over time, I've come to know that Andy's a good'n. I'd lend him a bass if he needed one You can have confidence in dealing with Andy folks Cheers T

Oh my.... music history right there. Where's a lottery win when you need it ?

Class H ?

What's a bass player to do ?

For the vintage angle, you could try the Roland JC120, or JC160. They're full range with a very clean sound. They do command upwards of £250 - £300 though. That said, +1 to the personal PA approach, does have a lot to offer

Thanks for posting that NIge. What a great way to start the weekend - some inspiration to practice

That's something you don't see every day

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1333661395' post='1605143'] Standard carpet fitting spray glue is fine. You can pick it up from B&Q. Follow the instructions, couldn't be easier - I have a tin for such jobs, including coming back from holiday and finding that moggy had used my cabs as a scratching post! Grr! - Glued and looks as good as new (though the carpet could do with a bit of a 'going over' with a fuzz buster!!) [/quote] You're lucky Dood. My two felines tore the a*se out of my Bassbooster combo covering

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1333661271' post='1605138'] I just saw the BBC NaT obit. I am really moved. What a great bloke. [/quote] Yes, the article length was much longer than usual for the news. Respect.

This one. HIs voice sends me to the dark side [url="http://youtu.be/TlaujMa3s6s"]http://youtu.be/TlaujMa3s6s[/url]

Our band frequently runs one number into another, making the play list up as we go to keep the audience, especially when we're really cooking. There's also a comment I remember reading around here a while ago that it only takes 5 seconds for a dance floor to go cold. There was some agreement on that at the time. I can also easily imagine other members of my band getting more than a bit peeved when the bass player says 'hang on a second' for yet another time. Still, that's just the band I'm in. I dare say the mousemat hoky koky may work well for others and fair play to them.

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1333449973' post='1601752'] Our drummer once picked up a camping table in a bag from my garage instead of the mixing desk [/quote] Absolute classic Last year, we get a phone call from our drummer while setting up at a golf club. He says "I've met the DJ, where are you ?" He was completely set up at the other golf club five miles away.

Did a gig alternating several times between my 6 - string bass and a Mandolin. Playing the Mandolin was like holding a pencil