EBS_freak

Im in training for Elon's Mars mission.

In 5 weeks time I haven't left the house for a year. I don't bump into anybody it would seem.

Indeed. That's why I said I think it's a case by case basis as everybody's motivation is different. For a lot of people, achievement is measured by results based outcomes. Now that may be you can play something in your bedroom that you couldn't play previously. For others, it may be that sense of achievement playing that piece under pressure on a stage. I get pleasure out of playing on stages - others don't. Either is fine. Some people get calm and outside of the daily grudgery by watching TV, exercising, build models, whatever.

Absolutely - but I think it's a case by case basis as everybody's motivation is different. For some, its about getting better, getting those techniques down, expanding on repertoire. But you could argue, if there's no purpose to that, like no end goal, no gigs, what's the point. It's interesting how there was a race where lots of musicians were doing online collaborations. They have quickly run out of steam. Why? Because the amount of effort compared to the reception they get for some, doesn't make it worth the effort. Are "likes" now the measure of success? All that work for 7 likes may not cut it for some. Personally, I've been working on new skills - video, audio, AWS and Azure... and spending time relaxing with the other half whilst watching various tv series and films, currently appeals more than sitting for hours on my bass. A lot of my enjoyment came from the performance element and being with people. Remove that and the drive for me has waned substantially. I mispent my youth on techniques and all that sort of stuff... and most of them I never use anyway, so... apart from being party tricks that I can upload to the net to be ignored... what's the point?

Umm OK

WALOB

Ive never done so little playing.

Glad to see that you are making progress!

@Bklyn3 - that bottom connection to the red cable with the resistor on. Is that going into the 5v connection - looks like it's in RST?

Stay away from my boots and heels. I’m watching you.

Yeah, not one to answer whilst drunk. "Which basses are you talking about? The 4 in the house, or the other 27 that are currently hidden?"

"My woofer seems to have too much woof"

Im looking forward to the "My pet cat is stuck in my Berg. HELP!" posts.

A success! Lets hope the first of many!

FedEx notification come from long numbers.

Dunno if I can get with those ports or not. May need time to grow on me.

That's certainly a valid opinion. What specific cabs are you making reference to?

Go on then, I would invite you to expand and quantify, taking into account spherical bass cabs or triangular sections aren't the most practical for speaker cabs.

I totally agree. critical and well-informed friend : "you're all too loud, you can't hear the vocals. All turn down. The PA hasn't got enough power to go louder to get above the clatter that you lot are making without sacrificing the sound of the vocals further or us being greeted with wailing feedback. You drummer. Yes, you the one with the two chopsticks in your hands. You need to lay off the drums. Next time consider leaving half your cymbals at home... and no, you don't need a second bass drum... or a double kick drum pedal before you get any ideas. Guitarist - you need to turn well down. Yes, yes, yes, I know all about the 'you can't get your tone without being a certain volume' but people are here to primarily listen to the vocals, so keep your ego in check... and you're deluded if you think you are the next guitar hero. The vocals? Yes - that's the person behind that ridiculous Elvis mic with the fairy lights going down the stand. Anyway... back to you mr guitar - don't pretend I didn't see you rolling back your volume pedal. The underage kid at the bar trying to sneak his first drink is better than you already. And don't even think about reaching around for the volume, or playing softer in soundcheck, that stinky poo doesn't wash with me. Bass? Nobody cares about the bass anyway. Do what you want."

In reality, small PA for vocals don't cut it when placed in a band situation. Bands need a band grade PA, even if only vocals are going through them.

The singers in my band don't even own their own mics. Talk about spoon feeding.

Of course, the big problem with this, is that nobody wants to own a PA. So whilst a band may know (but it would seem not) that it is better to put the whole band through the PA and run minimal backline, the PA ownership (and transport) problems usually prevent it. ...and hence volume wars continue. And it's not helped when people in the audience start shouting, "we can't hear the vocals" - when the PA has been totally skimped on and not got a hope in hell in getting above the inappropriate backline that has been wheeled in.

Indeed - it’s all a game of catch up. HMRC are just acting upon instruction - you can update an import/export system over night. Plus there’s the silly beggars that are deliberately being a fly in the ointment for fun.

Do you know what's funny.... You reckon this will get to me quicker than your guys stuff from Thomann?

I wonder if they'll consider switching government border forces rules.