Diablo Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'm learning - a lot. Been playing at home and learning songs and some theory but got an audition for an experienced pub covers band and was taken on as the bassist. I feel to some extent like I faked my way through as the other 4 guys have been playing together 20 years and I've been playing less than 2. Rehearsals and gigs are coming up. Now I've set up my MIM p-bass as per Fender catalogue specs and to my ear it sounds just great. But what does a dog sound like compared to a peach? I don't really know. I wanted to ask if there was any charitable soul, or a thirsty one in need of beer, who would be willing to spend an hour playing my setup (p-bass, ME-50B pedals, Laney Richter 300W amp) and either tell me its junk and I'm wasting my time, tweak setup to get the best out of it, or offer me £100000 for it being the best rig ever played (unlikely..). I'm quite happy to travel and bring my gear but I'm just a bit stuck not knowing any other bassists in the area to ask, and I'm not sure it is the kind of thing to learn off the 'net so to speak. Cheers, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 What a cool request! I'm a bit far up the road in Newcastle, but there are quite a few Basschatters in the Teesside and North Yorkshire areas - I'm sure one of them will be able to help you out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Think I've been pretty much faking it for the last 14/15 years... Had loads of fun though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='Diablo' timestamp='1390835766' post='2350060'] I'm learning - a lot. Been playing at home and learning songs and some theory but got an audition for an experienced pub covers band and was taken on as the bassist. I feel to some extent like I faked my way through as the other 4 guys have been playing together 20 years and I've been playing less than 2. Rehearsals and gigs are coming up. Now I've set up my MIM p-bass as per Fender catalogue specs and to my ear it sounds just great. But what does a dog sound like compared to a peach? I don't really know. I wanted to ask if there was any charitable soul, or a thirsty one in need of beer, who would be willing to spend an hour playing my setup (p-bass, ME-50B pedals, Laney Richter 300W amp) and either tell me its junk and I'm wasting my time, tweak setup to get the best out of it, or offer me £100000 for it being the best rig ever played (unlikely..). I'm quite happy to travel and bring my gear but I'm just a bit stuck not knowing any other bassists in the area to ask, and I'm not sure it is the kind of thing to learn off the 'net so to speak. Cheers, Rich [/quote] If they took you over 4 other "more experienced" guys then it was because they preferred you. If they're an experienced band they'd have noticed pretty quickly if you were faking it so stop worrying & give yourself a pat on the back for getting the gig - well done! Did you do the audition with the same gear? If so the band already think it sounds great. If you've got your Precision set up to Fender specs & it sounds great to you then it'll probably sound great to everyone else. By all means get somebody to listen to your gear if it'll ease your mind though, there's probably somebody here who could help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 If you do Facebook, [url="https://www.facebook.com/groups/157319877702238/"]ask on here[/url]. There's bound to be someone local who can help. Mind you, I'm sure your gear is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Im not far from Darlo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'd also say stop 'worrying' as you've clearly got the gig by virtue of your ability (and your ear is probably as good as many others) though there's clearly no harm, and probably a lot of good, can come from meeting up with other bassists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'm in Sheffield but my wife's parent live near Leyburn so next time we're up I'm happy to meet up if that'll help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1390837141' post='2350084'] If you've got your Precision set up to Fender specs & it sounds great to you then it'll probably sound great to everyone else. [/quote] Good point. It's hard to make a P sound bad really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1390838417' post='2350110'] ....though there's clearly no harm, and probably a lot of good, can come from meeting up with other bassists. [/quote] I'm not sure I'd agree with this - I met up with another bassist once & less than two weeks later I broke my foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1390839407' post='2350128'] I'm not sure I'd agree with this - I met up with another bassist once & less than two weeks later I broke my foot. [/quote] Ouch! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1390839407' post='2350128'] I'm not sure I'd agree with this - I met up with another bassist once and I broke my foot. [/quote] Shouldn't have kicked him so hard then, should ya? Edited January 27, 2014 by Conan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) I`ll volunteer if you like, i can bring a selection of basses over as well if you like mind you, im not very good haha Edited January 27, 2014 by DarkHeart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 I posted up then went to my man hovel to build an engine up, came back an hour later to a dozen replies! Conan - Ncl is not so far, I'd gladly drive up sometime if you had time. Darkheart - I'd bring my gear up to you so no probs, you are only 15 mins away, although it does mean running the gauntlet getting across the Wear.. andydye - I guess always good to put a face to a name. Next time you are leyburn-bound drop me a PM and we may be able to sort something out. Also gets you out of drinking tea and spotting garden birds with the outlaws. I don't use facebook, just not my bag. Cheers, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I would need to come to you, no room at the inn type of idea but im often in darlo anyway and i dont mind a drive out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 If I was a good son and visited my mam more often I'd have loved to drop in and meet you Good on you for getting the gig, enjoy yourself and enjoy your gear , I'm sure it sounds fine Nice thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 To the OP: If you don't mind me asking Rich, how old are you mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Did you use your gear and play some tune with them during your audition? If so and they invite you to the band then they all must of approved your gear and skills to join the band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHW Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Although I'm nowhere near you, I grew up in Darlo, and a guy I used to go to school and 6th form college with now teaches in the town. Primarily he's a guitar teacher but he knows his bass too. If you get totally stuck I'll pass you his details as I'm sure he'd do a lesson on sound set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHW Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Annoyingly I was in Darlo yesterday visiting the crematorium, I had loads of time to kill too but haven't logged on much while I was away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1390994140' post='2351983'] To the OP: If you don't mind me asking Rich, how old are you mate? [/quote] 39.31 based on the current stardate. Just bumping this thread to see if anyone is interested. CHW - I'd be interested in the contact details for the teacher in Darlo so I could arrange a sound setup lesson. Cheers, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHW Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 [url="http://www.anthonydavison.com/"]http://www.anthonydavison.com/[/url] As I said, he's primarily a guitar teacher but if he can't help you he can point you in the right direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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