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Was this an appropriate way to be fired?

#183
All the responses to this thread, despite friendly criticism and future advice for the the unfortunate OP Have been spot on, and I hope that this learning experience has been taken on board. The thing that sucks in my mind is the fact that he wasn't even contacted and told that they'd let him go.
I have been in the spot where I have had to let someone go. It is a gut wrenching , awful thing to say to a fellow face to face, extremely uncomfortable. Maybe I'm just too emotional, but I felt for guy. So I had to find the balls to tell him straight, and not just blank him and cut him dead like his guys did.
 
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#184
TheIndieKid said:
I've seen many replies on TalkBass, and whilst I know it's out there, I at least thought I'd be able to foresee being kicked out. You can usually get a vibe for bandmates and how they react.
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You get the vibe people put out. Doesn't mean it's genuine.

I started up a band with three other guys and we played together for a year. During a month long gap in gigs a friend told me that he had heard that we were going to be playing near him soon. I contacted the drummer first and he told me that he had decided to go in another direction bassist-wise.
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#186
As others have said, this was probably a project you should have avoided. Four years without a gig is a bad sign. Absent them giving you more information, you're never going to know the real reason. It could be your sound, your equipment issues, or the color of your shoes. These guys sound like they are overly particular about everything. They probably had a cookie-cutter vision of the bassist they want and you were not the right cookie.
 
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#187
LBS-bass said:
He lives downtown and doesn't drive. The people he works with are all willing to deal with that because he brings something to the table
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Okay so, after a rash of DWI's and a prison stint...I was left without a license..but in order to be in a good band I knew it take a little more than just being a good player to the table..So to offset the hassle of getting rides. I ride with the singer who also owns the PA. Me and him load the PA and my gear into the truck and load into the gig site, then I set up the entire PA by myself..I run the snake,connect that all to the PA board, connect the speakers, the subs, all the monitor sends...and get that up and running, and I do the same at the end of the night, I tear it all down..roll up cords etc. load out and put everything back in storage at the end...

no one has ever complained or said a single word about me not having a car..because I make myself useful to the band in other ways than just playing bass..It works for everyone and I never complain about doing the extra work...sure there are some nights when I would love to put my bass away pack up my rig and jet, like the guitar players..but, I have made this my contribution to the band in addition to being a good player...
 
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#189
I remember playing with a guy who was mediocre at best. I was quite annoyed by his 'skills' but he did a small part that sounded alright and I mentioned that to him. He then said to a mutual friend that I complimented his playing.
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#190
Whomever is running this 4-years-no-gig “band” has issues beyond music. This also typically goes hand in hand with girlfriend involvement syndrome. The other guys in the band who stick around are equally ridiculous. I can only assume they bring their girlfriends to every practice, if they have gf’s. And the car packed with camera gear on the way to the studio says it all. The girlfriends were probably following in the car behind. To be sure, one of them is their “manager”, photographer, and runs the Facebook fan club.

At age 20, 4 years is quite a chunk. Sounds like a room full of people with zero confidence, drive, or direction. The visionary guy and his girlfriend are king and queen of this royal poopie show.
 
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#191
newwavefrank said:
......It seems very likely that they didn't like your playing in the studio. ….. I have played with guys for months who's timing seemed OK in rehearsal but then were weak in the studio. The facts that you were playing an uncomfortable bass, and that they mixed you way down, and that that they let you go immediately after recording seem to support this theory. we have no way of knowing, and you won't agree, but it does seem likely. To you original question, its probably not the way you want to be let go, but it's possible they didn't want to tell you you weren't cutting it. Sorry
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^^Absolutley this ^^^
ITS all HERE
and, as your post points out, we DO have a way of knowing this, The OP points out all the facts we need in the 1st post.

Sorry OP, it happens.
Personally Id like to hear the recordings, that's the final piece that would seal the deal on my "theory" (not really a theory when its all based on the facts. I think that's called..the truth.)

How is this on 10 pages so far? I 1st solved the mystery within 2 pages , I think, now Im commenting from pg 3..
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#194
Depth_Charge said:
He knew enough to spell the guy's name right. It's Jason Newsted!

The OP didn't get treated well by that band, but gave a few solid reasons why the fit wasn't there, on both sides. A learning opportunity if taken that way.
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I did wonder when I spelled Newsted, but figured it would sound ok! Agree with your comment, definitely a learning curve.
 
#195
Bassdirty said:
^^Absolutley this ^^^
ITS all HERE
and, as your post points out, we DO have a way of knowing this, The OP points out all the facts we need in the 1st post.

Sorry OP, it happens.
Personally Id like to hear the recordings, that's the final piece that would seal the deal on my "theory" (not really a theory when its all based on the facts. I think that's called..the truth.)

How is this on 10 pages so far? I 1st solved the mystery within 2 pages , I think, now Im commenting from pg 3..
:)
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Totally agree... not to sound harsh, but is it not time that we put this issue to bed?
 
#196
TN WOODMAN said:
It may just be me and I realize I’m fortunate to have a variety of guitars and basses but I never even go to a bud’s house to jam one on one with a solitary axe.
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I've always wanted to be one of those musicians with the luxury of having money enough to own more than one instrument. I would like to experience the certain arrogance that must be inherent in that situation.
 
#197
For a backup instrument for the quality/price ratio available today it doesn’t have to be that expensive . Playable basses can be found used for $100 all day long. I haven’t had any experience with them but a lot of posters are pleased with current offerings of new basses less than $100. I bought an awesome Korean Squier E-7 Series Bullet in great shape for $175 at my local pawn shop . It has one of my favorite necks of anything I have. Put on my 1st set of Amazon procured TI flats ($50) and love it. (And became a TI convert in the process)
 
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