My guitar Player is Drowning Me

[FFTT]

No Mega Swing. Being on the road weeks, months is not for everyone.
It tears at family and relationships and tests friendships many times to the breaking point.
I ended up playing more locally because one, the money was steady and two, I had responsibilities to others.

As far as the 15 watt Bass Rig. That's barely enough for bedroom volume.

 

[I am Soma]

No Mega Swing. Being on the road weeks, months is not for everyone.
It tears at family and relationships and tests friendships many times to the breaking point.
I ended up playing more locally because one, the money was steady and two, I had responsibilities to others.

As far as the 15 watt Bass Rig. That's barely enough for bedroom volume.

you have officially confused me. was this meant for another thread?

 

[FFTT]

The OP needs a better rig regardless of which band he ends up with.

 

[I am Soma]

The OP needs a better rig regardless of which band he ends up with.

+1

 

[MegaSwing]

The OP needs a better rig regardless of which band he ends up with.

Finally, the ultimate truth!

 

[RoadRanger]

well, 36 years ago there weren't earplugs available.

I beg to differ, I used them back around 1979 myself. "Norton" brand even had the musician's type that attenuated somewhat flatly like the Hearos and Etymotic ones around today. There were certainly the foam type available in any drug store. I still use the generic fit ~$15 ones today .

 

[ggunn]

The OP needs a better rig regardless of which band he ends up with.

Oh, yeah, the OP. Anybody seen the OP?

 

[FFTT]

I think he's out shopping for super glue

 

[One Drop]

Or earplugs.

 

[FFTT]

Back to problem A.
If he can't hear himself with open ears, how will he be able to hear himself with ear plugs?

Not saying he shouldn't protect his hearing, but it won't solve the primary issue.
His rig is way underpowered.

 

[Russell L]

In the late '60s I remember how it was a novelty (to me) to hear music played so loud. Even into the early '70s I accepted it. By the '80s I didn't always want it so loud, even less in the '90s and 2000s. By now at age 65 I just won't play with guys who hurt my ears, especially just for practice or fun. If the band is too loud I'll mention it. If no one wants to turn down then I'll move on. I don't go for the idea that just because it's rock, or whatever, that it has to be deafening. I certainly get into my rock CDs while driving without them being that loud.

Am I alone?

 

[FFTT]

HAH! Try SLADE live! BLISTERING LOUD is an understatement.

 

[FFTT]

SRV played through a 120 watt Dumble SSS, but stage volume was always balanced.

 

[FFTT]

In the late '60s I remember how it was a novelty (to me) to hear music played so loud. Even into the early '70s I accepted it. By the '80s I didn't always want it so loud, even less in the '90s and 2000s. By now at age 65 I just won't play with guys who hurt my ears, especially just for practice or fun. If the band is too loud I'll mention it. If no one wants to turn down then I'll move on. I don't go for the idea that just because it's rock, or whatever, that it has to be deafening. I certainly get into my rock CDs while driving without them being that loud.

Am I alone?

I get what you are saying.

My hearing is already too badly damaged to put up with loud for no reason.
I stopped hitting open mics and loose club jams just to preserve what I've got left.

 

[One Drop]

SPL everywhere here has got out of comtrol.

Too much power and speaker age available cheap to DJs, bar owners, and bands that think louder is always better.

There are plenty of places where the level at a bar is way higher than most concerts in the '70s.

 

[Ender_rpm]

Am I alone?

No, just several decades past being the target audience. Well know phenomenon that loud noises irritate older ears more than younger ears. I'm 39, and can feel it when I go out, especially in crowded situations like malls. I get all anxious and just want to GTFO of there.

 

[FretNoMore]

Most or all places we play have sound level meters and may even automatically cut the power if it's too loud. I think a lot of people play way louder in their rehearsal places where there are no such limiters than what they could ever do at a live gig. Combine that with playing in a small room with bad acoustics, standing right next to the speakers and you quickly have stupid dangerous sound levels, and also no way of hearing what and how you and your band mates are playing.

 

[ggunn]

Let's recap...

The OP needs a bigger bass rig.

The OP's guitar player needs to balance his volume with the rest of the band, whatever that is.

Volume wars are bayud, m'kay?

Some people just like to play loud, and that's that.

Some people just don't like to play loud, and that's that.

Playing loud without hearing protection is not the smartest thing a person could do.

Did I miss anything?

 

[bassboysam]

Let's recap...

The OP needs a bigger bass rig.

The OP's guitar player needs to balance his volume with the rest of the band, whatever that is.

Volume wars are bayud, m'kay?

Some people just like to play loud, and that's that.

Some people just don't like to play loud, and that's that.

Playing loud without hearing protection is not the smartest thing a person could do.

Did I miss anything?

Black Metal at a church is wrong....apparently.

 

[FFTT]

For some reason, I'm reminded of a quote from "The Life Of Pi"

Do Not Tempt A Storm!