All of us who gig have been there. Whether the first gig was good or bad, we moved on. Enjoy the gig and there's nothing wrong about gigging with a Squier. They can sound great in the right hands.
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Playing my first show tomorrow night
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Have fun! You’ll play hundreds of gigs in your life. Maybe thousands. Maybe not. Just have fun. They all get easier after the first one.
Break a leg my friend! And don't be terrified, everyone makes mistakes on stage no matter how experienced they are. Think of this way: you're an original band. If you make a mistake, they won't be sure if that's the song or you messed up 
Edit: one of the basses I gig w/ all the time has a Squier Affinity P body and a Squier Std. J neck, all stock otherwise. You got a fine bass
Edit: one of the basses I gig w/ all the time has a Squier Affinity P body and a Squier Std. J neck, all stock otherwise. You got a fine bass
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Always remember. If it looks like you are having fun, the audience will also. Joy is contagious. Smile, move a little, let your feet and knees dance a little. Look like you are having the best time of your life.
Playing live is no more taxing on your bass than playing it at home.
If it performs at home, it'll do fine.
Of course bring a backup, but that should be done no matter what you're playing.
If it performs at home, it'll do fine.
Of course bring a backup, but that should be done no matter what you're playing.
Then, if you fall in love with gigging,Playing live is no more taxing on your bass than playing it at home.
If it performs at home, it'll do fine.
Of course bring a backup, but that should be done no matter what you're playing.
do covers so you'll be more sure to have an appreciative audience,
and even make some money.
This is great advice for beginners. However, if you've been playing for a long time, and you practice enough, you can end up in a flow state where you are "outside" - but still in the moment. Your playing goes on automatic (you play ridiculously well at these times, even though you're not really focusing on anything), and you can "smell the roses" - enjoying everything that is happening around you. Some of the singers I have the privilege of working with nowadays, I'll end up one big goosebump, listening to them, while what I'm doing is on "automatic".
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Playing live is no more taxing on your bass than playing it at home.
Some of us have an "extra gear" (or two) that happen when playing live. That does put a bit more stress on things at times.
Just remember, no matter what happens, YOU are the bass player. Be confident. Be cool. And have fun.
Agree, if you flub, don't react to it and keep going. Feel the groove and jam!
Man, I can't wait to hit that point.
That's one of the disadvantages of starting later in life. Still, better late than never right?
There’s no substitute for doing your homework. Do that and you’ll be fine.
As for the bass you’re going to play, there’s no reason you need worry. I set up a friends Squier not long ago and it played and sounded very much like my ‘73 Precision. I’d play it on stage any time. If it’s set up properly and stays in tune then dig in and have fun.
Have a great gig.
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Lowendtech
Happily trending in my own peculiar direction.
The key to playing live punk/metal is head banging non stop and pointing the headstock at the crowd or the ceiling at all times. The notes are secondary, trust me.
Will write a post about it shortly
