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Not sure this is the correct place for this question, but it is in regard to a live sound situation. We play about 40 gigs a year at about 12 different venues. Yesterday was at a venue we've played several times in the last two years without any problems. But this time we had a noticeable hum...

I've been playing bass for a long time and have a lot of main stream basses; really more than anyone needs. However, sometimes you notice something that's been there for years and suddenly it's calling to you. So that's the case in this new to me bass. I have recently been attracted to the...

I'm curious about Rickenbacker basses, and want to ask a simple, or perhaps complex, question. I have been playing bass for 40 plus years, and have basses from most of the main stream makers; Fender, Gibson, Peavey, Ibanez, Epiphone, and some from lesser known companies. I think I can get just...

I am a long time bass player, but a newbie to pedals. I have always preferred to use one of my bass amps instead of plugging directly into the PA. My current band wants everything plugged in to the mixer. I usually do not have a problem with this, but now and then, at some venues I can barely...

I am currently in a four piece band playing 50's, 60's, and 70's covers. We are an outgrowth of a seven piece band playing similar stuff that broke up when the BL suddenly quit. We have added some new material (CCR, Allman Bros) that is a bit more upbeat in nature and continued. We play mostly...

I recently went to see a cover band at an outdoor venue. Their promo material specifically said they were a "cover band" playing music from the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Their entire first set were originals with no covers. They sounded pretty good for a 3 piece, and were well rehearsed, but of...

I'll try to condense a long story into a shorter form. I joined a long standing successful band almost six years ago. We had steady gigs and got lots of compliments from both audience members and venue decision makers. With several gigs scheduled, and with no notice, the BL announced via email...

I acquired a 2006 Hofner Ignition Club Bass recently from my local pawn shop. It had not been there for long and I got a good deal since it was virtually unplayable at the time. The electronics all worked as designed, but someone had botched an attempt at a setup. Biggest problem was the...

I have lots of PA gear that I use for my small sound company business. A friend recently offered me a Stageworks 4 channel powered amp that he was selling for his adult son. This certainly is not high dollar gear, but for the price he wanted it was worth a shot, so I bought it without testing...

So it's a pretty silly sounding name for a bass, but it's named after a long-surviving band from Texas. The band was formed in 1931 and they claim to be the most recorded band in the history of recorded music. They are credited with originating Western Swing Music, and influencing many bands...

OK, I know the closing of the BassPlayer magazine print edition has been discussed, but I can't find any reference to my question. I received a one year subscription to the magazine last year. Then I was offered an additional two years at a discounted price which I took advantage of. I can...

I play bass, guitar, and mandolin. In my current band it's almost all mandolin with guitar on a few songs, and bass only when our regular bass player can't make it to a gig. The band used monitors for several years before I joined them, but stopped using them prior to my joining. Now they run...

I see many ads on Facebook selling guitars and basses at very low prices. These ads do not seem to be from private owners, but from some type of business seller. For example; an Ibanez Artcore guitar for $69.99. There are equally low prices on name brand basses; is this a wide spread scam, or...

I have a small sound company, so I have some experience running sound for local bands. But I have not run in to this situation before. The band I currently play in already has two members who run the sound for the group. I play mandolin and guitar in this band, and fill in on bass when...

In my never ending quest to lighten the load, a new (to me) possibility has emerged. I have more basses than I will ever need, and I like them all for different reasons. However the weight of both amps and basses is becoming an issue. All those years of moving heavy stuff, and my teen years of...

We are booked to play tomorrow evening at one of our regular Independent Living Facility venues. This is a place we normally play 6 to 8 times a year, and they already want to book us for the remainder of 2021. We usually play for an hour plus, and the audience is always appreciative. Our...

I buy almost all of my gear used, and in my locale that means at my favorite pawn shop. As the pandemic has progressed the stock at all my local pawn shops has diminished. As their amount of available gear has gone down their prices have gone up. Demand has gone up because of increased free...

A couple of nights back our local PBS channel was having a fundraiser(ugh) and part of that was a concert for the 50th anniversary of Dolly Parton being accepted into the Grand Olde Opry. She sang several songs and had a number of guest artists. I typically try to focus on the bass players when...

Since the Covid lockdown has brought all my music involvement to a standstill (not even any rehearsals now as the virus surges) as it probably has for most others a question comes to mind. Are you revisiting other perhaps earlier hobbies to help fill the void? I have discovered golf again; of...

Here is an update to the following post; Our band has been asked to record a video concert that is to be played at a local corporate Christmas party. The latest news from our Governor is that all large gatherings are banned, so whether the party actually will happen is questionable at this...

For the Peavey fans out there, will you list your opinion of the Peavey bass models throughout their years of production, from the most desirable model to the least desirable model. Please include basses from all countries of manufacture, without regard to current price or market value. I won't...

Our band has been asked to record a video concert that is to be played at a local corporate Christmas party. The latest news from our Governor is that all large gatherings are banned, so whether the party actually will happen is questionable at this point. We are scheduled to record at the...

There are times, especially when playing outdoor, when there is no AC power available. For those times it would be nice to have a battery powered amp, or a DC to AC converter you can connect to a 12 volt battery. Battery powered amps seem to always have very low wattage output, with small...

Encouraged by BassCliff to issue a gig report on our last play date, here it is. Sorry no photos, have to concentrate more on that in the future. Set up time is usually a flurry of activity and I forget about taking photos. We are a seven piece band playing popular songs from the 50's...

Like the title says this is just for fun, however I do believe it to be true. I have a number of guitars and basses, and I have noticed a distinct difference in their personalities and behavior. Whenever the bulk of my guitars do not get played often enough in favor of one or two other...

Don't mean for this to be a downer, just feel a need to talk about a former bandmate a little. A former bandmate passed away today; it was not unexpected as she retired from the band about two years ago for health reasons. She was a founding member, a great singer, a terrific song writer, and...

We originally had 39 dates scheduled for 2020, but of course that all changed due to the virus. Our last date was in March, all others since then were cancelled. Last night we played at one of our regular venues, but outside instead of indoor. It seems like those venues that have access to...

I see from online reviews that Sweetwater used to sell Squier Affinity Jazz basses, but apparently do not right now. Musicians Friend and other retailers still sell them, so what's going on with Sweetwater? I ask because I have a gift certificate from Sweetwater. What do you think? Thump on...

I play anywhere from 20 minutes to 90 minutes every day, and am working on songs that are new-to-me during the lock down. However, I am finding it increasingly difficult to stay motivated. Last year my band played 41 dates while taking January and February off to learn new material. We had 39...

I have a lot of basses; Gibson, Fender, Peavey, Ibanez, Yamaha, Epiphone, and a number of others. Recently I bought a Squier P bass that I had seen at my local pawn shop for a long time. I think most people, including me, were avoiding it because it was covered with stickers. I'm just not a...

I suspect we are all in the same spot; I play (practice) every day, and am trying to add songs to my catalog, but it's not the same. I have gone from 39 band gigs, and 24 church gigs this year to none right now, and who knows for the future. So what are you doing to musically survive the...

I have always been a big fan of The First Edition band from the 60's and 70's. With the recent passing of Kenny Rogers, I have been watching YouTube videos of the band from those years. I played only guitar at that time and had not started on the bass yet. So for two reasons, one, I really...

We played a job today that I suspect all of us have experienced at one time or another. We were booked to play for a local tractor club banquet at the recommendation of someone who saw has at a previous gig. We were supposed to begin at 6PM; a time that came and went. There seemed to be no one...

After my most recent Bluegrass band folded due to a retirement and the BL wanting to change directions, I have been looking for my next gig. In July I subbed on bass for a local cover band when their bass player was double-booked. I really enjoyed working with them and made a concerted effort...

My last band folded about 8 months ago and I have been actively looking for a new project since then and am running out of patience in my search. I play bass, mandolin, and guitar. I have played all three in band situations and have a ton of stage experience. However, I have never played as a...

I am currently between bands, my last one stopped looking for gigs about three months ago. We will book gigs from former clients if they call us, but the band has essentially moved on. I started spreading the word that I am looking for a new band shortly after the demise of my last one. I know...

I am interested in hearing opinions about accepting last minute fill-in gigs. Specifically filling in with a group you have never played with and really never even heard play. In this case, I am pretty sure I know a few of their songs, but suspect most of them would be new to me. By last minute...

Sparked by the older thread about GAS purchases you have longed for but never realized, what about the first three basses you did buy. Here are mine; 1. A late 70's Gibson Grabber purchased in the early 80's 2. A Peavey T-40 purchased in 1986 3. A late 70's Gibson Ripper purchased in the...

I play bass, guitar, and mandolin in a Bluegrass band. Since October of 2018 we went from 3 or 4 gigs a month to the decision by the BL to pull the plug on the band. I am really bummed that I have not immediately found a new band to join, but there may be a hidden benefit in this layoff. I...

I know this topic has been discussed before, but my experience last night brought it to the forefront again. The issue is excessive volume from a live bands' PA system. A musician I know is in a band I had never heard before and they were playing at a local venue last night. The venue is...