First gig with a DB

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Last Saturday was my first ever gig with a DB. Needless to say I was a bit curious how it would differ from playing EB live.

The difference was like a night and a day. In both good and in bad.

The obvious ever present feedback issues were there, but I had anticipated that and took some time arranging my gear for the best stage volume.

The "home made" acoustic guitar piezo strip system adaptation worked remarkably well, much better than I'd thought it would. The tone wasn't perfect though so more research in to the matter is necessary.

Unfortunately the stage volume wasn't quite what I'm used to (only one functioning ear), so it was really hard to play at times. I've only been playing DB for about 6 months, so no muscle memory to speak of. Side "fret" markers were a gift from god and I really don't feel like a lesser player because of those. Some of You might disagree a bit, some might disagree a lot .

Another unfortunate thing is that the project was a temporary one, so there's no additional gigs in the future. That's sad because I really got a kick out of playing DB and also recieved some compliments about my playing .

Regards
Sam

[kingbrutis]

Congrats on the gig. I'm a few weeks away my self. It's not like running around the stage with a wireless system on the ole bass guitar.

Originally Posted by T-Bird

Hi.

Last Saturday was my first ever gig with a DB. Needless to say I was a bit curious how it would differ from playing EB live.

The difference was like a night and a day. In both good and in bad.

The obvious ever present feedback issues were there, but I had anticipated that and took some time arranging my gear for the best stage volume.

The "home made" acoustic guitar piezo strip system adaptation worked remarkably well, much better than I'd thought it would. The tone wasn't perfect though so more research in to the matter is necessary.

Unfortunately the stage volume wasn't quite what I'm used to (only one functioning ear), so it was really hard to play at times. I've only been playing DB for about 6 months, so no muscle memory to speak of. Side "fret" markers were a gift from god and I really don't feel like a lesser player because of those. Some of You might disagree a bit, some might disagree a lot .

Another unfortunate thing is that the project was a temporary one, so there's no additional gigs in the future. That's sad because I really got a kick out of playing DB and also recieved some compliments about my playing .

Regards
Sam

[T-Bird]

Hi.

I recently got a few pics of the gig.

Assuming that the "no pics, it didn't happen" rule most probably applies here on the DB side as well, here You go:






Behind me is the rig I use most frequently for BG: Fame BVH300, Laney 410, HK 115. Tied down onto a dolly for "ease" of moving. The feed to FOH was through SVTDI.
Worked really well with DB also.

Regards
Sam

[duckyincarnate]

Much respect on the beard, man

I can't really tell from the pictures if you are slapping or playing pizzicato. But if you are playing pizzicato in the pictures, try plucking with your fingers pointing downwards a bit more and using the whole side of your index finger to sound the string. You'll get a much bigger sound out of the bass.

[Sam Sherry]

Originally Posted by T-Bird

An unfortunate thing is that the project was a temporary one, so there's no additional gigs in the future. That's sad because I really got a kick out of playing DB and also received some compliments about my playing .

Regards
Sam

Hey Sam -- Good on you! DB goes wherever you bring it. You might surprise yourself (and others).

PLAY ON, BEST, SAM

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Originally Posted by duckyincarnate

Much respect on the beard, man

I can't really tell from the pictures if you are slapping or playing pizzicato. But if you are playing pizzicato in the pictures, try plucking with your fingers pointing downwards a bit more and using the whole side of your index finger to sound the string. You'll get a much bigger sound out of the bass.

Thanks, I've had a beard almost all my adult life, exept for the 11 months in the armed service of course.

I'd say pizzicato even though I'm not 100% positive since it was quite a few months ago. Thanks for the pointers in any case, much appreciated.

Originally Posted by Sam Sherry

Hey Sam -- Good on you! DB goes wherever you bring it. You might surprise yourself (and others).

PLAY ON, BEST, SAM

Thanks Sam.

I've been thinking of bringing "the ol' lady" to some acoustic jams but the lack of a case has put me down. I've been working on one, but until it's done I guess those have to wait.

Transportation with our current band is a problem also, the van I have just ain't big enough and for registration reasons, a trailer is out of the question.

Regards
Sam

[kojack]

T-Bird,

That looks like fun! Good on you for stepping out with an upright.

With apologies for my ignorance, can you translate "Kolisewa Mc" and explain the cattle skull mounted on the wheel.

Cheers,
Chuck

[Chad Michael]

Originally Posted by kojack

T-Bird,

That looks like fun! Good on you for stepping out with an upright.

With apologies for my ignorance, can you translate "Kolisewa Mc" and explain the cattle skull mounted on the wheel.

Cheers,
Chuck

Yes, nice job in giving the DB a whirl on stage . Curious about the band name too.

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Thanks guys.

Kolisewa MC is a motorcycle club we played in. The skull on a chopper front end is their logo.

Koliseva is roughly translated as rattling, and describes rather well the Brit bikes the members started with. The Harleys of even today, can be described with the word .
W instead of V gives any adjective a "vintage" feel, as that was the early writing format.

The project itself wasn't named at all as it was a sort of a compensation for the vocalist for landing the main band RokkerBox a gig in a certain local bar.

Regards
Sam

[kojack]

Thanks for the explanation. Good luck finding more upright gigs!

Cheers,
Chuck