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#344,421
Gaolee said:
That sucks twice. I played on Friday with a band that's going to need a bass player in August. I'm enjoying the music, but there's been a bit more drama than I'm willing to put up with lately. And I don't have the time to put in to play the way I know I can play. So, there you have it. It will be a load off when it's over. They will find out how much work it is to schlep the PA as well. And all the stands and cables and whatnot that I supply but that they will have to buy now. The last straw came during a rehearsal when the BL/guitarist got on my case for "looking bored." I had next to no sleep and had been on a plane that had been delayed by six hours coming back from a work trip. That really pissed me off. Now he wants to buy fancy wedge monitors for the PA that will do nothing more than the monitors we already have. I have been through that routine, but he likes brand names. The monitor thing is just reinforcement of why I want out. They don't know yet. I'll let them know after the show in August. They have one in September when I'm going to be out of town. It was scheduled after I let everyone know I would be away. So, they can find a bass player for that one and everything after it.

If I'm being a prima donna, it doesn't matter to me. This is for fun - very few people make much money doing this and even fewer make a living doing it. When it's a PITA, then it's time to walk away. The other band is a whole lot of fun, and I expect it will stay that way until we all die off.
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When it ceases to be fun, I’d cease to be there. At this age, what little life I have left is worth too much to waste.
 
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#344,422
Gaolee said:
That sucks twice. I played on Friday with a band that's going to need a bass player in August. I'm enjoying the music, but there's been a bit more drama than I'm willing to put up with lately. And I don't have the time to put in to play the way I know I can play. So, there you have it. It will be a load off when it's over. They will find out how much work it is to schlep the PA as well. And all the stands and cables and whatnot that I supply but that they will have to buy now. The last straw came during a rehearsal when the BL/guitarist got on my case for "looking bored." I had next to no sleep and had been on a plane that had been delayed by six hours coming back from a work trip. That really pissed me off. Now he wants to buy fancy wedge monitors for the PA that will do nothing more than the monitors we already have. I have been through that routine, but he likes brand names. The monitor thing is just reinforcement of why I want out. They don't know yet. I'll let them know after the show in August. They have one in September when I'm going to be out of town. It was scheduled after I let everyone know I would be away. So, they can find a bass player for that one and everything after it.

If I'm being a prima donna, it doesn't matter to me. This is for fun - very few people make much money doing this and even fewer make a living doing it. When it's a PITA, then it's time to walk away. The other band is a whole lot of fun, and I expect it will stay that way until we all die off.
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I would never schlepp a PA, your spine is too valuable!
If it's not fun - Bail out!
 
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GonePlaid said:
I get it. We weren't making a lot, but it was still 'fun'-usually. Schlepping all our own "stuff"(no backlines here)had gotten to be a PIMA. I miss playing out (I don't play at home),but I guess doing it for nearly 54 years is enuff.
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I don't mind hauling equipment and setting it up. But it gets old when it starts to be one of those things that's just expected and there's other drama around it. Hauling stuff is what I have done all my life, so not a problem. It only turns into a problem when suddenly it's not good enough.
 
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Gaolee said:
My spine is as thick as my head,
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Not!

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This is interesting:
Gibson IV Bass

For sale Gibson IV Bass

Doing a re list on this one because the seller backed out. Gibson IV which I was told was a 87 Solid Mahogany body Ebony board Previous owner had the bass pleked, a refret , and new bone nut. All work done by mike lull himself. As you know all of mikes work was the best. The neck and board...
$1,200.00
6 watching
 
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Ringhammer said:
One thing about doing a show with both bands you are in… if you’re not having the best day, you just had two bad shows at once….

Not that yesterday was terrible, but it certainly wasn’t great. Couple of technical issues, generally not feeling very relaxed, and the lead singer/drummer in RSR having a rough show and not being able to hear anything from where he was… Not to mention the sound guy basically doing almost nothing to help the situation.
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I certainly felt the bass.
 
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Gaolee said:
That sucks twice. I played on Friday with a band that's going to need a bass player in August. I'm enjoying the music, but there's been a bit more drama than I'm willing to put up with lately. And I don't have the time to put in to play the way I know I can play. So, there you have it. It will be a load off when it's over. They will find out how much work it is to schlep the PA as well. And all the stands and cables and whatnot that I supply but that they will have to buy now. The last straw came during a rehearsal when the BL/guitarist got on my case for "looking bored." I had next to no sleep and had been on a plane that had been delayed by six hours coming back from a work trip. That really pissed me off. Now he wants to buy fancy wedge monitors for the PA that will do nothing more than the monitors we already have. I have been through that routine, but he likes brand names. The monitor thing is just reinforcement of why I want out. They don't know yet. I'll let them know after the show in August. They have one in September when I'm going to be out of town. It was scheduled after I let everyone know I would be away. So, they can find a bass player for that one and everything after it.

If I'm being a prima donna, it doesn't matter to me. This is for fun - very few people make much money doing this and even fewer make a living doing it. When it's a PITA, then it's time to walk away. The other band is a whole lot of fun, and I expect it will stay that way until we all die off.
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Who do you think you are disagree with the guitarist? The nerve of some bass players....

I'd walk too. Unless there is big money, if it's not fun, I'm not doing it. You have your head screwed on straight. That doesn't jive with some people.
 
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Gaolee said:
That sucks twice. I played on Friday with a band that's going to need a bass player in August. I'm enjoying the music, but there's been a bit more drama than I'm willing to put up with lately. And I don't have the time to put in to play the way I know I can play. So, there you have it. It will be a load off when it's over. They will find out how much work it is to schlep the PA as well. And all the stands and cables and whatnot that I supply but that they will have to buy now. The last straw came during a rehearsal when the BL/guitarist got on my case for "looking bored." I had next to no sleep and had been on a plane that had been delayed by six hours coming back from a work trip. That really pissed me off. Now he wants to buy fancy wedge monitors for the PA that will do nothing more than the monitors we already have. I have been through that routine, but he likes brand names. The monitor thing is just reinforcement of why I want out. They don't know yet. I'll let them know after the show in August. They have one in September when I'm going to be out of town. It was scheduled after I let everyone know I would be away. So, they can find a bass player for that one and everything after it.

If I'm being a prima donna, it doesn't matter to me. This is for fun - very few people make much money doing this and even fewer make a living doing it. When it's a PITA, then it's time to walk away. The other band is a whole lot of fun, and I expect it will stay that way until we all die off.
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I thought only lead singers were prima donnas.
 
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Chucky Stiletti said:
remember the time when it was just Bud and Michelob?....Heineken was a treat....
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For us it was Rainer and Olympia. Coors was exotic because at the time they did not ship it to Washington.
 
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Gaolee said:
That sucks twice. I played on Friday with a band that's going to need a bass player in August. I'm enjoying the music, but there's been a bit more drama than I'm willing to put up with lately. And I don't have the time to put in to play the way I know I can play. So, there you have it. It will be a load off when it's over. They will find out how much work it is to schlep the PA as well. And all the stands and cables and whatnot that I supply but that they will have to buy now. The last straw came during a rehearsal when the BL/guitarist got on my case for "looking bored." I had next to no sleep and had been on a plane that had been delayed by six hours coming back from a work trip. That really pissed me off. Now he wants to buy fancy wedge monitors for the PA that will do nothing more than the monitors we already have. I have been through that routine, but he likes brand names. The monitor thing is just reinforcement of why I want out. They don't know yet. I'll let them know after the show in August. They have one in September when I'm going to be out of town. It was scheduled after I let everyone know I would be away. So, they can find a bass player for that one and everything after it.

If I'm being a prima donna, it doesn't matter to me. This is for fun - very few people make much money doing this and even fewer make a living doing it. When it's a PITA, then it's time to walk away. The other band is a whole lot of fun, and I expect it will stay that way until we all die off.
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I agree 100% - if it ain't fun, why are you (anyone) doing it? Life is too short. I feel lucky that both my bands get along well and we all leave any potential drama at the door. Recently Bond Girl held auditions for a new drummer and I sensed one of the two would create problems, but luckily the other one won out and has been working out well.

As far as the clubs go, it sucks that so many venues count on live music and don't take their responsibility of doing well for the bands. (like paying them...) Too many bands and too few venues. Many stories that the '80s was a good time to be in a band in SF as there were lots of venues and people went out to support live music. It's pretty dismal these days - people staying home to be on their computers.
 
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GBassNorth said:
Output Transformer - also known as the “No Load Emission Generator”. A wonderfully useful device to have, and built into every valve amp. Guaranteed to positively indicate the lack of an adequate cabinet connection.

Can’t remember if you connected your tube amp to your cab? Don't bother looking, simply plug your bass in, crank the volume and play away for a few minutes. If you’re not connected the NLEG feature will kick in and generate a smoke signal to let you know. ;)
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The sub-25W guitar amps I built (and a number I modded) have NLEG protection. Magic smoke stays in, lack of audio signal to ears subs for that.
 
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