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Interesting that this thread should open mentioning a G&L. I was going to suggest the ASAT, as I've had mine 13 years, never seen another one in the flesh, and only seen three on the TV. There hasn't even been one on here for sale as I understand it in the 3+ (?) years I've been a member. They must be out there as anytime an ASAT is mentioned legions of the bass playing populace come out bleating about neck dive!

I've been using DB112s for 3 years. Cons- Weighty for the size, can be tricky to hear yourself playing in small spaces if you're close to them regardless of volume. Pros- Loads of personality, after all that's what this business is about, they record brilliantly and they look great. Tone is the be all and end all I know but the number of times I've plonked these babies down and clients or bandmates have gone "Wow" has been incredible. I used to use a big black box for a speaker cab and people often said the bass was too loud before I'd even plugged in! If you like a rich and characterful cab I'd recommend these in a flash.

Had a session in a studio where they'd been the previous clients. There was this funny white stuff on the (rather nice Gas Cooker) DI...

In my brass playing days I managed to blag a recording session with the Black Dyke Band. Although I didn't get asked back, only getting glared at once in 8 hours of sight reading was ok in my book. Bass playing wise I played Cheltenham Jazz Festival twice this year, and the same client has had nearly 500k views of videos of gigs we've done together this year. Happy days, and testament to the art of blagging!

The nice thing about music is that you decide you want to work on something there is some achievement in it, even if it is a blind alley ultimately. Bilbo's example of transcribing a Jeff Berlin tune may not have been the ultimate in musical achievement, but there's the inherent dexterity, aural training, transcribing of pitches and rhythms. All good stuff and a stepping stone to greater things perhaps. Making goals explicit works for certain personalities, but I have found that a person that is willing to adopt that mentality normally has a strong motivation to operate in an academic fashion anyway. What is just as important is finding a way of generating/maintaining motivation. Goals (targets in my line of work), even if they are attainable and carefully set can be as dispiriting for some as they are motivating for others.

G&L ASAT Lakland Darryl Jones 5 Ken Smith 5 Old Fender Precision Takamine Semi Acoustic

I played a couple of RAF bases in Germany back in the 90s. It was a soul band so the outfits weren't too far out of line but they didn't seem to mind the drummer having green hair or the band turning up for breakfast in the officers mess, when the uniformed types were having lunch. It was a great tour though, the people stationed out there were bored out of their minds and just itching to crazy on the weekends, and there was a lot of free booze. A lot!

Event: Great Playing: Satisfied Amp: House Carlsbro Viper.

Do the musos have to double as safety advisors in an emergency? I know a former cruise ship singer who seemed to have other official duties in that capacity.

Don't want to say, another Basschatter had my gig...!

Amp on stage because it's fun.

Nina Simone for the Sunday afternoon legend slot.

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1372708187' post='2128988'] Dr Feelgood were a pub band and i think that they would have blown the Stones off of any stage. [/quote] I see your point, but Dr Feelgood wasn't really the kind of band I had in mind, I was thinking more of your weekend warrior pub band. But, still, I can't see Wilko and company putting on the kind of gig I saw the Stones do in the 90s, simply as they don't have the tunes.

Lots of comments about them being an average pub band. Never seen a pub band pull off a Stones cover with the swagger and roll of the Stones, ever. Including the bands I've played in!

Recorded using my Markbass DI out with excellent results under the careful watch of one of the most exacting engineers you could hope for. Don't bother with the extra outlay!

Got married in April. I wrote Han a little tune to walk down the aisle to as a gift. Write the theme tune, sing the theme tune...

Like any musical equipment usage I think there's a degree of chemistry, not dissimilar to taste in food or choice of life partner! But yet again, it's been a case of don't meet your (Ampeg) hereos for me. Firstly, a pair of B15s, but I just about forgave them because they were old. But on Sunday I realised a lifelong ambition of using an SVT11, albeit with a 610 not an 8, and just couldn't get on with it. Open air gig, couldn't find a tight, punchy sound that wasn't compromised in some area and couldn't find a spot on stage I could hear it properly. Nevermind, I know people love them and they've done more great records and gigs than I'll ever have hot dinners but the current rig will be upgraded in a non-Ampeg direction!

Hello, from just the other side of the border!

Two things spring to mind. As this is a "head" thing, not technical, try showing him some basic drum movements, right hand does the hats on the left knee and left hand the snare on the right knee, right does kick. You could then play along to him doing that, increasing your use of accents and complexity as he gets the hang of it. Alternatively, could he sing the line instead of drumming? With the instrument, you could double the bass line and then throw in the first beat or two of the guitar part before going back to the bass line. Again, increase the complexity and periods of concentration gradually until he's got it. I often use techniques like this, thinking of them as musical "stabilisers", like a kid riding a bike, with a success.

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1369162420' post='2085703'] I assumed the actual stage was dry . . . . but I remember it well and didn't the rain do a good job of enhancing the lightshow! [/quote] The footage shows rain running off Gilmour's Strat!! This is excellent advice, thank you folks. Boils down to buy a wireless and the affinity squier I keep meaning to get. Going to be an expensive gig...

Basschat's collective knowledge/experience here would be appreciated. One of the acts I play for has been booked for a few small festivals this summer, including one on Sunday. I've just checked the forecast and it ain't good! If it sheds it down on a typical small festival stage, covered but not a marquee type situation, am I safe and is my bass ok to get wet? This gig will be a kit share, and it sounds like they (the festival organisers) know what they're doing, but I don't use a wireless and even my limited understanding of this electric stuff extends don't mix with water. Less importantly, but still a concern is that I don't want my beloved bass getting trashed for an hours set should the heavens open. I've seen bands play in the rain, Pink Floyd at Knebworth 90 springs to mind but I wonder how they got away with it. Tips and advice are most welcome.

I'd be sorely tempted if you do want to shift it! Play a lot near Stroud too...

Love doing this. We do a few newish songs in the soul band this way. Poker Face with a purdie shuffle. Crazy (the Gnarls one) like a tango Single Ladies with a Bo Diddley rhythm. Me and the Mrs also do acoustic versions of Valerie in a cod reggae style, Ace of Spades like lounge jazz and Can't get you outta my head bossa nova!

Because it is fun.