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  1. john_g

    So Damn Early

    We are usually 8-11 (or 12 for some places) or 9-12. Some variance...we just did an 8-11:30 last weekend. Im fine with that. Previous bands pre-covid were almost all 10-1, at least an hour away, waiting to help super slo-mo bandmates pack up THEIR stuff so i could leave.
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    Canceling Gold Membership

    Sir, this is a Taco Bell drive through
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    What is the absolute most bizarre, unusual, odd gig you ever played?

    I played a nudist resort one time. It was a fun gig though. Alot of sights lets just say that. The Donald Duck outfit was very popular amongst the crowd there (top and no bottom). There was an older gentleman in fish nets and G string pushing his walker. It was one strange thing after another...
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    Band Name Ideas?

    The Wilford Brimleys
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    Band Name Ideas?

    The Garden Hoes
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    Fancier digital gig flyers

    And its easy to spot...icons for the dates and locations, hand-drawn/painted fonts with "swishes" behind it, lens flares/glows, dark backgrounds, etc. I mean, its fine if you want to look like everyone else.
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    Fancier digital gig flyers

    Most people are using AI (like chatgpt) these days. Im a graphic designer by trade and while I may generate some parts of a post/graphic to save time, they are all starting to look alike, so im doing it less and less.
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    Rickenbacker output adjustment

    So are both pickup volumes all the way up? If so, back off the neck volume slightly while keeping the bridge volume all the way up.
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    Dingwall -- (ignorant) What's The Big Deal?

    Not to derail the OP but, ive always wanted to try one out in person. But, and this is just from the vids ive seen...its not necessarily "my" tone. Still want to try one though.
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    NBD: Alembic EvH Signature Bass!

    lol...i initially thought the same. very sweet bass and video
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    Geddy Lees use of P-bass during the years

    I thought he (and Alex) missed a cool opportunity to use the same type of guitar/bass as they "went back in time" on the farewell tour in 2015. Obviously Neil couldnt do that sort of thing but it would have made it so much cooler for the fans IMHO. But yes, it seems he isnt overly nostalgic...
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    dealing with a negative reaction

    Blame it on the band and go solo
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    stage fright

    I think this is similar to me. I always say, I dont get nervous before a gig, i get anxious...anxious to get there, set up, make sure everything is working the way it should then im fine. I play keys too so I have all that to set up too. I also set up the few backing tracks we use throughout the...
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    How do you make your neighbor's dog stop barking?

    I got one of the ultrasonic devices on amazon for my own dogs and it does work on them. Our neighbor has a yappy jack russell that will literally bark forever and they will be out there with them, completely oblivious that the entire neighborhood wants to construct a giant slingshot and give...
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    Anyone else going to Rush on June 7?

    Im going to Philly in August. Tickets were NOT cheap and i was hesitant at first but, who knows if it will happen again. i kick myself for missing a few tours in the early 2000's.
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    What bass is geddy playing here??

    Dont listen to them...its a fender. $249 =)
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    Talkbass feels like such a dude party lately

    I think its because of all the posts buy that Gopherba...ohhhhh...wait. =)
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    Anyone use Shure Wireless (GLXD16+)?

    i use one. Its been great. Ive had a couple of minor dropouts at two venues where wireless reception isnt great for anything. In the heat of the gig, i didnt think to change the group which may have fixed it, so i just switched to my wired bass. Overall very happy. I upgraded to this from a...
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    NBD - EBMM Pino Fretless

    Same lol
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    Custom Build Concerns

    Can i ask...are you emailing them or calling them? I would be on the phone to talk to them directly. If you did call them and they are not responding, i would go on their social media and post something to get them motivated. If that doesnt get anything moving, i would let them know you want a...
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    GK legacy 500 louder than fender rumble 200 v3

    I think he was referring to the older GK amps that said they were X watts but sounded alot louder than that.
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    Stu Hamm Hears Vulfpeck For The First Time

    I wonder how many "Happy Grandmothers Day" Stu gets?
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    Refund etiquette???

    While sending you something with undisclosed issues is def not cool in any way...im not refunding until there is proof of shipping.
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    Rush at the JUNO Awards

    From their standpoint, they are probably thinking...we are in our last 9th inning here, do we protect our image that was cemented decades ago or go out swinging? Im surprised they added as many dates as they did, they might regret that at some point between his voice and Alex's arthritis, but...
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    Rush at the JUNO Awards

    They are my all time favorite band and i enjoyed it. I was wondering if they would do a medley to be honest. Geds vocals have been a struggle for about 15 years. Hate to say that is a big reason why ive been hesitant about plunking down alot of dough for tickets. A couple hundred, sure. $400+? Idk.
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    Best method for learning many songs fast?

    Yep. If the song is a little more involved, ill print out lyrics and then listen to the song. Ill write down the chords and the length of each part and try to match it up to the lyrics so I can use them as landmarks. For example: Intro is in E and chord progression repeats 4 times Verse is in A...
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    Tracks.. at what point do you draw the line.

    In my cover band, we have a handful of songs with backing tracks. Only for things we cannot perform ourselves like horns, keys, etc. No guitar, bass, vocals, ever. Years ago in my previous band i really struggled with it at first but if you use it like this, it augments the songs and makes it...
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    Alembic Exploiter

    Like my kids used to say when they were little: I have it?
  29. Octave MK1 Bass Tribute

    Comment by 'john_g' on the classified ad 'Octave MK1 Bass Tribute'

    Very cool bass, looks very similar to my Wal.
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    Gigging with the MXR Bass Synth

    I just got it a couple weeks ago and im having these issues. Im guessing that it has to do with the envelope settings but so far my Digitech Bass Synth Wah works way better (but doesnt have presets).
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    NBD: 87 Peavey Foundation Closet Queen

    Love these foundations. I want to pick one up at some point. There was a white one with maple neck recently for sale locally and i hesitated and missed it. Was a good price too. I have a fb marketplace alert set up now.
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    P-Bass options - Sire P5?

    Since i dont have the no squier hangup, i would get a squire lol but yes the sire is nice: https://www.sire-usa.com/products/p5?variant=43874409906314
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    Just Got My MXR Bass Synth Pedal : ) : (

    I got mine a few days ago and have been working on sounds. The first couple of presets are good and the "sledgehammer-ish" one is decent too. I will take it to band practice this weekend and see how it goes. Ive been trying to create sounds on my own with very limited success. Ive been playing...