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Club Sadowsky!!!

#33,101
Fuzzbass said:
Obvious but sometimes overlooked: make sure the discussion includes rehearsal time. Some bands prefer to do homework with few or no collective rehearsals, others rehearse once or more per week.
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IMHO, rehearsal frequency should be auto-set by the abilities of the band vs the intended first gig date (and how many songs needed to cover a typical gig with a few spares).

I don't think rehearsal time intersects with homework... at least for cover songs, in which case, all homework should be done before the first time you bring it into rehearsal. I'm an absolute stickler about the fact that, by the time you show up to rehearse a song, you should have it NAILED against the original/reference recording everyone is using to learn from. The ONLY thing rehearsal should be for is any special arrangements (chaining, altering form to suit need - including beginnings and endings, audience participation adjustments, etc) and vocal/harmonies.

We might be saying the same thing... just can't tell from your post for sure.
 
#33,102
Vic said:
I don't think rehearsal time intersects with homework... at least for cover songs, in which case, all homework should be done before the first time you bring it into rehearsal. I'm an absolute stickler about the fact that, by the time you show up to rehearse a song, you should have it NAILED against the original/reference recording everyone is using to learn from. The ONLY thing rehearsal should be for is any special arrangements (chaining, altering form to suit need - including beginnings and endings, audience participation adjustments, etc) and vocal/harmonies.
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^^^This^^^
 
#33,106
BluesyCat said:
all this encouragement....I'm all psyched! And I only have a pre-interview scheduled so far for tomorrow. :p Let's talk about something else! Like my lack of portable gear should this come to life. LOL!
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There is some awesome sounding, light and portable gear out there these days. Alan, Vic and Tom are the ppl I go to when I have questions about portable gear. Never been steered wrong by these guys yet.
 
#33,107
Bluesy, I look at each audition as an opportunity to play with different people. If it does not work there are always other opportunities. I portable rig is nice to have but failing that a light fold-up 2 wheeler helps.


Had a good audition for a cover band tonight. Easy walkin with by Thunderchild, Genz 9.0 and my bass. It went well but the real exciting news is my 1st Sadowsky bass arrives tomorrow. Psyched! If it's a keeper I will be looking to join the club and get a number.
 
#33,108
Vic said:
IMHO, rehearsal frequency should be auto-set by the abilities of the band vs the intended first gig date (and how many songs needed to cover a typical gig with a few spares).

I don't think rehearsal time intersects with homework... at least for cover songs, in which case, all homework should be done before the first time you bring it into rehearsal. I'm an absolute stickler about the fact that, by the time you show up to rehearse a song, you should have it NAILED against the original/reference recording everyone is using to learn from. The ONLY thing rehearsal should be for is any special arrangements (chaining, altering form to suit need - including beginnings and endings, audience participation adjustments, etc) and vocal/harmonies.

We might be saying the same thing... just can't tell from your post for sure.
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Rehearsals can also be about drinking beer and hanging with friends while trying on new songs. There are no rules, the important thing is that you all have the same overall goals, and at least reasonably similar skill/ experience. Also very important to play a sadowsky.

Bluesy, just keep it simple and try to make it feel good, get a solid supportive tone, LISTEN, and they will be happy.
 
#33,109
BluesyCat said:
all this encouragement....I'm all psyched! And I only have a pre-interview scheduled so far for tomorrow. :p Let's talk about something else! Like my lack of portable gear should this come to life. LOL!
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Well, FWIW, I've pretty much become a huge GK fanboi at this point, so I can heartily recommend their stuff. Gigged the heck out of their lightweight heads and Neo cabs for a couple years now and been completely happy. Sadowsky sounds great through their stuff. Growl with growl. :)
 
#33,110
pickles said:
Rehearsals can also be about drinking beer and hanging with friends while trying on new songs. There are no rules, the important thing is that you all have the same overall goals, and at least reasonably similar skill/ experience.
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Yeah, song selection "rehearsals" can be pretty ad hoc, and bonding is very important as well. Good point. I was mainly referring to the more typical/frequent cases where you're actually rehearsing selected tunes.

Also very important to play a sadowsky.
Bluesy, just keep it simple and try to make it feel good, get a solid supportive tone, LISTEN, and they will be happy.
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TRUTH!
 
#33,111
BluesyCat said:
all this encouragement....I'm all psyched! And I only have a pre-interview scheduled so far for tomorrow. :p Let's talk about something else! Like my lack of portable gear should this come to life. LOL!
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If you want it light, fat and warm:

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#33,114
BluesyCat said:
So when you guys walked into an audition with your Sadowsky was there a jaw-dropping moment? And even more gawking when you plugged in? :D
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I don't have an audition story regarding my Sadowsky, but last summer I auditioned for an oldies/doo wop band. I brought my 60th Anniversary P bass thinking that was the "safe" choice. (I didn't even have my MV4 yet.) For subsequent rehearsals I either brought the Fender or my Lakland 44-02 (since sold).

One night I decided to bring my MV4. In mid-song during the rehearsal, one of our singers comes up to me as I'm playing, leans in, and says, "not only can I hear your bass, but I can feel it!".

She was an awesome singer. Too bad that band spent more time rehearsing and no time gigging. I left in November to join another band; the oldies band folded last month.
 
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Vic said:
IMHO, rehearsal frequency should be auto-set by the abilities of the band vs the intended first gig date (and how many songs needed to cover a typical gig with a few spares).

I don't think rehearsal time intersects with homework... at least for cover songs, in which case, all homework should be done before the first time you bring it into rehearsal. I'm an absolute stickler about the fact that, by the time you show up to rehearse a song, you should have it NAILED against the original/reference recording everyone is using to learn from. The ONLY thing rehearsal should be for is any special arrangements (chaining, altering form to suit need - including beginnings and endings, audience participation adjustments, etc) and vocal/harmonies.

We might be saying the same thing... just can't tell from your post for sure.
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Oh, I agree with you 100%! I wish I could always play with musicians who have the talent+work ethic to do their homework properly. Unfortunately I don't always get to, and was merely making allowances for those situations, which are all too common.

One of my current bands rehearses too much, so to speak, but it's a fairly short drive so I look at it as an opportunity to fire up my Sadowsky at gig volume and gig tone. I don't have that opportunity in my townhouse, as my little practice combos are quiet (by necessity) and squeaky clean... not that there's anything wrong with that.

See, I brought Sadowsky back into it. :p
 
#33,116
BluesyCat said:
So when you guys walked into an audition with your Sadowsky was there a jaw-dropping moment? And even more gawking when you plugged in? :D
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Out in the "real world" (not TalkBass) you might be surprised by how many musicians, including bassists, are unaware of Sadowsky. There will be many opportunities to educate (and demonstrate)!

Interestingly, I encountered a musician who got it half right: referring to my P5, he said "nice Fendowsky!" I informed him that Sadowsky makes P's as well as J's. :)
 
#33,117
BluesyCat said:
So when you guys walked into an audition with your Sadowsky was there a jaw-dropping moment? And even more gawking when you plugged in? :D
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I prefer the "stealth" mode. Just play, without offering too much comment about instruments. Invariably, sooner or later, there will be a comment to the effect of "That sounds great...er... what kind of bass is that?"

Fuzzbass said:
Out in the "real world" (not TalkBass) you might be surprised by how many musicians, including bassists, are unaware of Sadowsky. There will be many opportunities to educate (and demonstrate)!
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True. Here in the Chicago area many guess "Is that a Lakland?" but I've been surprised as to how many otherwise knowledgeable bass players aren't aware of Sadowsky.
 
#33,119
BluesyCat said:
So when you guys walked into an audition with your Sadowsky was there a jaw-dropping moment? And even more gawking when you plugged in? :D
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Dinosaur Punk said:
I prefer the "stealth" mode. Just play, without offering too much comment about instruments. Invariably, sooner or later, there will be a comment to the effect of "That sounds great...er... what kind of bass is that?"
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Agree 100% about "stealth mode". The question I dread is "how much did it cost?", because the answer often triggers a jaw-dropping moment. :hmm: It can be hard to explain, y'know?
 

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