Recent content by Brian_DowntownChameleons

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    US: South SOUTH CAROLINA BASSISTS

    I live near SC in NC. Would drive to an event as such
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    GASing for an 80's type bass.

    you said what I wanted to...but sooner
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    For Sale/Trade New 5 String Ibanez Terra Firma Maple Neck. Price Drop $775

    would you consider trading it for an ibanez BTB406qm potentially? older model 6 strings
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    US: South ASHEVILLE BASS HANG! Monday October 5th

    I was going to say, how did this go? and anything for the central/eastern state?
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    A glimpse into how much semi-big full time bands make?

    do you mind if I ask what you do? also hoobastank played a local watering hole which has pulled in acts like Alien Ant Farm (they were on the same bill as hoobastank) so this doesn't surprise me.
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    More dumb questions about cover bands

    My questions: (1) I will never play jazz, classical, or prog in a band situation. I will never be that proficient, and don't really plan on trying. And I can't slap well at all - so funk/disco with slap is out, too. at least for a while. Does that limit my prospects too much? No. I used to...
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    Two Bassists

    Reminds me of this un-named band that had 3 lead guitarists. Unless your name is Iron Maiden...it's a tough gig. If you all played perfectly in sync tho......the bass would rule all! :bassist:
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    Contributing to a compilation/tribute album

    pretty brutal band! i'm in Goldsboro. Might have to make it out to a show
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    Am I sick???

    Haven't had GAS for years. Since I quit this forum .... but I started back today. Getting an itching in my fingers....worried...
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    Biggest acceptable age gap to you? Biggest age gap you've worked with?

    depends on what you're going for. My first experience with music was sitting in as a "house bassist" for several country/southern gospel acts. I was 15, the oldest individual was also sitting in as a lap steel guitarist and he was in his late 60s. We got along fine. Music is a universal...
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    Should I feel guilty auditioning for a second band?

    Until your first band is gigging every weekend and practicing on a full-time schedule which doesn't allow any space for a second band, I say fill up your schedule with as much music as your heart and hands allow! AND STACK THAT CASH! :)