Do I look approachable, or just an easy target?

[Mr. Sound]

For years now I have joked that my bass(es) must have a magic knob that turns the whole band down. I am usually asked to activate this control, mid song!
I thought it may be that the punters see me carrying the heaviest speakers in, they assume I am the one to see.
But Noooooo...... On two separate occasions, neither of which using our PA the volume police have ignored the sound man and homed in on me!
Suggest a solution!! (the crazier the better!)

 

[blizward]

Bite?

 

[sub-commandante]

 

[Murdoc_420]

A koala with a bass? Stick a eucalyptus leaf in your mouth and start chewing with a blind stare. Most likely they will just wander off.

 

[rufus.K]

A koala with a bass? Stick a eucalyptus leaf in your mouth and start chewing with a blind stare. Most likely they will just wander off.

Do this

 

[Joe Nerve]

I say use this guy's approach. For some reason I don't think they go to him to tell the band to turn down.

 

[hrodbert696]

Fart. A lot.

 

[Ubersheist]

I've run sound before. In general, bad live sound originates from guitarists. They're almost always the problem, and are too loud 99% of the time without any exaggeration or hyperbole. Getting them to turn down (in general) is like pulling teeth, and is utterly futile. When they do finally turn down, it's never, ever enough. Keyboards usually are also too loud, and sometimes the drummer is, but they're usually just trying to get over the guitars. Your best bet is to talk to the bassist - they're always the most reasonable, laid back, and have the best handle on how to work the band. That's been my experience, anecdotally.

 

[Mr. Sound]

A koala with a bass? Stick a eucalyptus leaf in your mouth and start chewing with a blind stare. Most likely they will just wander off.

I need a trained drop bear!

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

I know this may seem really radical, but try pointing out the soundman to the person asking you to turn down and suggest you talk to him.
Crazy? Yeah, but it just might work.

 

[DirtDog]

You need to stop wearing this t-shirt!

 

[Mr. Sound]

You need to stop wearing this t-shirt!

I hope you don't mind, but I'm gunna GET ONE!!!

You need to stop wearing this t-shirt!

 

[twinjet]

Tell him you're too new to bass and you forgot how to control the volume. Maybe the VP officer will seek someone "more experienced", like the sound man.

 

[DirtDog]

I hope you don't mind, but I'm gunna GET ONE!!!

Go for it!

 

[BawanaRik]

The bass is always blamed.

I remember being in the kitchen being blamed for noise I had nothing to with,

By people looking at me
mi

 

[Killed_by_Death]

I must have a permanent scowl on my face, because people just seem averse to approaching me. I've come to enjoy it.

 

[psyoniksoundz]

I must have a permanent scowl on my face, because people just seem averse to approaching me. I've come to enjoy it.

It's a gift/curse. I have it too. (Though I'm an otherwise jolly chap)

 

[Gazman]

Clearly, as the bass player, you've got time during songs to adjust levels, make coffee and teach sign language to monkeys.

You need to look bustier, try taking a portable barbecue on stage and cook some snags. Everyone loves a sausage sizzle, and you get some extra bucks.


EDIT: look busier, not bustier!

 

[bigboy_78]

The bass player must look like they’re the least busy. I’ve had people come up try to hold a conversation with me mid song.

“How ya doing man….that’s my young fella dancing there……do you guys know Horses…….wanna ticket in the meat tray”

Then they get offend, like I think I’m too cool to talk with them cause I’m a rad bass player.

I did accidently club one bloke in the chops with my headstock. He stood a bit further back after that.

 

[Desirsar]

wanna ticket in the meat tray”

I feel like I'm going to regret asking, but... what?