It looks like some guys here pretty much blamed him for not having his own bass on the studio. That was PATHETIC...
That band needed a bass player only for the studio and they used him.
"Fix your bass before the next gig... blah blah blah..."
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Was this an appropriate way to be fired?
- Thread starter TheIndieKid
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It looks like some guys here pretty much blamed him for not having his own bass on the studio. That was PATHETIC...
That band needed a bass player only for the studio and they used him.
"Fix your bass before the next gig... blah blah blah..."
Sorry, but if you joined a band that was together for 4 years without a gig, I don't have any sympathy for what happened next. That isn't red flag, that's a screaming neon flashing sign.
You don't need to own two Foderas. You can purchase a perfectly serviceable used Squier or SX bass for around $100 that will suffice in an emergency.
I wouldn't sweat it too much, seems you've got a pretty good handle on it anyway
A few thoughts:
A bass player without a working bass is useless. I expect each member of my band to have equipment and skills such that they sound good. This is even more important if it's a studio session.
If you're not part of the "vision" you're easily replaced. I would want each member of the band to actively contribute. Each player should be adding the best part for each song. Simple is fine, if simple is the best part.
Recordings are tough. You can hear every flaw. Before going to a studio, I'd practice recording my parts at home to see how I really sound. You need to be perfect, and that's a lot harder than you think.
I strive to make myself un-fireable. I aim to play so well and do so many things that you just can't replace me.
A bass player without a working bass is useless. I expect each member of my band to have equipment and skills such that they sound good. This is even more important if it's a studio session.
If you're not part of the "vision" you're easily replaced. I would want each member of the band to actively contribute. Each player should be adding the best part for each song. Simple is fine, if simple is the best part.
Recordings are tough. You can hear every flaw. Before going to a studio, I'd practice recording my parts at home to see how I really sound. You need to be perfect, and that's a lot harder than you think.
I strive to make myself un-fireable. I aim to play so well and do so many things that you just can't replace me.
