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when people act weird about your gear...
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Gotta have good gear to serve the lord! That's what he would have wanted... It's right there in the bible next to all that other made up stuff people cite on a regular basis.
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I like to think that Jesus would have rocked a skateboard pedalboard - perhaps with a small outboard motor to go fishing after the gig.
Hmmm...sure wish they'd hurry up and close this thread! Mostly because, based on the ignorance of one snobby and gear ignorant deacon, some TBers have chosen to disregard the whole basis of Christianity!
Ive been playing in my church praise team since 2008 and I've never experienced any least little bit of negativity from staff. As a matter of fact, I usually acquire a new bass every yr or so,(a benefit of being single) lol and it's always greeted with "awesome, new bass?" or similar positive comments. Even when I brought my headless Status S-2, our pastor said "cool, new bass?" So not all churches are like that and I'm blessed to be on a worship team that is focused on one purpose- and it's very laid back, jeans t shirts flip flops or dress up if you like. Very non-judgmental. I travel around to various churches playing in a contemporary Christian band, and I am quite aware of what you have experienced( tho it hasn't been directed at me or my gear,)some churches are just old fashioned.
Since I can't see into this person's heart who called your nice Jag a "kid's bass", I won't judge him. I'm wondering if he will apologize to you eventually. As cool as your pedal board is, it is a trip hazard. You may appreciate this Jag I used to play with my praise team:
Since I can't see into this person's heart who called your nice Jag a "kid's bass", I won't judge him. I'm wondering if he will apologize to you eventually. As cool as your pedal board is, it is a trip hazard. You may appreciate this Jag I used to play with my praise team:
Wow, what a kid's bass...
Then it wouldn't be a skateboard with pedals on it anymore, would it. LOL. Just a get a 2x4, slap some velcro on it and voila...instant pedal board. Plus he wouldn't have to remove his SansAmp and Big Muff every time he got the urge to do a 360.
Seriously, skateboards are meant for...wait for it...skateboarding. Using it as a pedalboard is impractical.
If my guitarist showed up with his pedals attached to skateboard, I wouldn't be praising his ingenuity and how punk rock he is. I'd probably be muttering '...dumbass...' under my breathe.
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I believe the issue may be the christians who are ignoring the whole basis of christianity...
Proper protocol would be to remind these people that Jesus was sandal wearin' drifter that surrounded Himself with a baker's dozen of the areas choisest degenerates and refer them to some Matt. 7-1 (Judge ye not..)
Don't get me wrong-I'm not being disrespectful, but being raised in the church has taught me that you can meet the biggest hypocrites on any given Sunday...
Don't get me wrong-I'm not being disrespectful, but being raised in the church has taught me that you can meet the biggest hypocrites on any given Sunday...
I don't see how the skateboard pedalboard is any more of a trip hazard than a normal board, clearly it's not going to be rolling around the stage. In fact, I'm going to build one, because it's awesome.
I can't understand how your gear isn't considered 'professional' considering that's a very similar rig to what a number of professional artists are using.
I can't understand how your gear isn't considered 'professional' considering that's a very similar rig to what a number of professional artists are using.
I've played on worship teams for over 30 years, starting in 1968 playing electric 12 string in our Catholic Church's folk mass team. In 1983 I began a 17 year stretch in a non-denominational church. I played for nearly every Sunday service, mid-week Bible study, weddings, funerals, baptisms and in a few Christian rock bands. I showed up my first sunday with my DIY headless zebrawood Explorer bass. The pastor wasn't amused, but after the first crack, never mentioned it again. After the first service, everyone had seen it and they got used to it immediately. They weren't there to look at me.
The admonition to the worship team was, "Be transparent...worship by example...that they might see Jesus."
I have played in a large EV Free church the last 5 years with many very skilled musicians (I had to audition.) We have few "rules" and we use what we want, although the bass goes direct...no problem. I showed up with my DIY Stingray knockoff...it's gold sparkle. No comments, except the drummer broke into a disco beat when he saw it.
Fit in...don't draw attention to yourself. No one in the congregation cares what your pedalboard looks like.
The admonition to the worship team was, "Be transparent...worship by example...that they might see Jesus."
I have played in a large EV Free church the last 5 years with many very skilled musicians (I had to audition.) We have few "rules" and we use what we want, although the bass goes direct...no problem. I showed up with my DIY Stingray knockoff...it's gold sparkle. No comments, except the drummer broke into a disco beat when he saw it.
Fit in...don't draw attention to yourself. No one in the congregation cares what your pedalboard looks like.
Of course, there's the Ovation Deacon, or Preacher... though they are g**tars.
You're right...it's an awesome idea. In fact, I'm going to one up everyone and use a cheese board. Or maybe that old toaster. Or maybe I'll just attach some velcro to my dead cat.
Your church is ridiculous. What's wrong with a MIJ Jag? There are professional musicians that play Squires. Same with your board. Why should it matter to anyone but you? Why are so many Christians so judgmental? Isn't there something somewhere in your book about that?
