Recent content by MickyZ

Grand Funk Railroad, "Closer To Home". Mel Schacher was the heaviest thing I'd ever heard.

Hey folks, I need some advice. I have a Hartke Hydrive 1x12 cab whose tolex is starting to peel off at the seams. I like the cab, just annoyed with this defect. So what kind of glue can I use to restick the tolex to the wood? Elmers? Woodworking white glue? Some special goop designed for...

Very clever: Jesus Chrysler And a local band, no longer in existence, with a name I'd love to steal/resurrect: Speak the Language

A retro rock band I was in several years ago, we got rid of a girl singer who loved singing "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane. She took it hard, and would occasionally show up at subsequent gigs to heckle, and after we finished a song would yell "White Rabbit!" from the back of the room...

IMHO that's a step down/backwards. You (perhaps) gain a little portability, but lose EQ control, compression, and some degree of flexibility. I have a WT800 and a Markbass Big Bang, and they're two different kettles of fish.

I could bring my LB75 - would that do?

Hi! I'm a sometime lurker here, but interested in meeting y'all at a GTG. I'm an old fart, playing bass since '73, but relatively new to the forum. I've subscribed to this thread, so I'll get the updates. I've been in a few cover bands in the cities over the past decade plus, but usually as...

@domdec314, I think you have it right. IMO (I'm not a lawyer) the event organizers are on the hook for the license. They know this (as evidenced by that clause being there), but seem to want to pass it off to the performers and not get the license. If you sign the contract with that clause...

While the PA board is probably able to handle full-range frequencies, I would bet the PA speakers (having been for vocals only) would not handle your bass. If they're not running subs in the PA (and why would they for vocals?), you wouldn't get the results you want going into the PA. Get the...

I don't think classic rock is dead, but the window of what's acceptable is getting smaller. First, ask yourself who is going to clubs to dance nowadays. Unless you've found a "boomer bar", I think it's mostly the 20- and 30-somethings who aren't yet mired in the work/house/baby trap. (And...

An easy way to start (besides getting excellent suggestions in this and other forums) is to go to the DJ Intelligence Top 200, a list of the most requested songs. DJ's nationwide update this list constantly, so it's practically up-to-the-minute. It generally won't take regional preferences...

I hate to rain on the parade, but you're in the wrong band, man. These tokers, as a group, aren't going anywhere. The singer isn't musical, the guitarist is a prima donna and won't associate with the band on break, and there are no goals or vision - don't be surprised if it folds like a card...

Well, that came to a quick resolution. Found a used mint HyDrive 112 on eBay with free shipping, offered $300 - sold. I think I'm a happy camper.

I like this advice. I've continued to do my research/reading, and am kind of leaning towards buying a Hartke HyDrive 112 - 300w, 30 lbs, $399.99 at MF. I can keep the Berg, and add another HyDrive later, giving me lots of options for future gigs. Great idea!

Thanks for all the thoughts, guys. If you've got any others, keep 'em coming!