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06-30-2006, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by pickles Its true, all of the socal bass players have been swallowed by the black hole we call "the real estate market". It is not possible to live here and not have a full time job, so there are lots of guys who rip the bass working a day job that wears them out. I speak from experience having tried to work full time and be in a working band ... I just can't do it. Thursday night gig in LA, get back home around 3 or 4, friday morning work starts at 9! 
I have to keep my gig situation casual. Too much committment and I just can't do it. But good call posting here, you just might turn somebody up. Sadly I'm in the business of turning down gigs these days  The rock n' roll dream is on hold for now for me. | >>>> Good points Pickles....Depends on the day job. I'm lucky that I have flexible hours, plenty of time off, work from home 75% of the time, and the best boss in the world!!
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06-30-2006, 05:51 PM
|  | Musician - tech/repair at Nordstrand Guitars
Endorsing artist: Genz Benz - Nordstrand - DR strings | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles/Redlands, CA | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by slugworth >>> I don't see how a full time musician in LA can make anything that comes close to a decent living. Too many unemployed musicians and not enough high paying work. | I agree complitely! Quote: |
Originally Posted by slugworth Music is much more fun when you have a good paying day job and related benefits. | ...But first you have to find a good job, and most of all enjoying it... After more then 15 years of a very good paid, but frustrating job as a technician in a telephone company...(I also had other jobs, looking for the good one) I could not take it anymore. My passion is all about music, whether playing, teaching or repairing instruments! This is my job!
Now my "regular" job is teaching in a music school...
And I'm willing to struggle, if this is what it takes to be able to do what I love!
Have a nice w-e, guys 
Mo'
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06-30-2006, 05:54 PM
| | Musician - tech/repair at Nordstrand Guitars
Endorsing artist: Genz Benz - Nordstrand - DR strings | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles/Redlands, CA | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by slugworth >>>> Good points Pickles....Depends on the day job. I'm lucky that I have flexible hours, plenty of time off, work from home 75% of the time, and the best boss in the world!!
Slug |
...duh!  ... good for you!
Mo' |
06-30-2006, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by maurilio I agree complitely!
...But first you have to find a good job, and most of all enjoying it... After more then 15 years of a very good paid, but frustrating job as a technician in a telephone company...(I also had other jobs, looking for the good one) I could not take it anymore. My passion is all about music, whether playing, teaching or repairing instruments! This is my job!
Now my "regular" job is teaching in a music school...
And I'm willing to struggle, if this is what it takes to be able to do I love!
Have a nice w-e, guys
Mo' | >>> If you're making a living with music you have my respect; it ain't easy. The music business has been kind to so many, but has been cruel and heartless to so many more. the music business is tougher now that it's ever been.
Good Luck,
Slug |
06-30-2006, 07:04 PM
| | Musician - tech/repair at Nordstrand Guitars
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Originally Posted by slugworth >>> If you're making a living with music you have my respect; it ain't easy. The music business has been kind to so many, but has been cruel and heartless to so many more. the music business is tougher now that it's ever been.
Good Luck,
Slug | ... and I keep on agreeing with you!
Mo' |
07-01-2006, 01:24 AM
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Artist: Genz Benz/ AccuGroove/MLP Basses | | Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The O-X baby! (Oxford Mi.) | | | Don't blame you for getting a new bass player.
The one in the video....his tone is kinda weak and thin (and it's not off the camera's mic- the sound never changes from angle to angle-it's him!), and could push a little more?!?!
Good luck!!
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08-02-2006, 07:53 PM
| | | | Wow, you shouldn't have a problem finding a replacement. I had a guitar player once tell me that "bass players were a dime a dozen". So, if you spent $1 wisely, you could have 120 four string losers at your disposal. There, your problem is SOLVED!
P.S. IMO it is harder to find an excellent bassist than an excellent guitarist. Sorry for my sarcasm! | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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