Members bassplayer7770 Posted January 20, 2009 Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 Sorry 'bout the title. I was just trying to think of something catchier than "Audition Update". I played two sets with a band on Saturday night, and it went rather well. I had learned a couple songs they hadn't played in a while, and I learned a few tunes right there on stage. They officially offered me the position on Sunday, and I've accepted. It was the first time I got to play my Peavey Pro Bass 500 head through my Avatar 410, and I gotta say I'm really digging the new head. Great tone and plenty of volume. Another bassplayer played the first set and used my gear, so I was able to stand away from the stage to hear how it sounded, and it sounded good! The band likes my gear as well. Their former bassplayer played a cheap Squier P-Bass through a Peavey combo, and his overdriven tone was very unnatural. Plus, I heard one of his speakers was held together with Gorilla Glue. www.myspace.com/madgathering A Rock Cover band that is more straightforward Rock than I've played with any band before. Should be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funkee1 Posted January 20, 2009 Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 Sorry 'bout the title. I was just trying to think of something catchier than "Audition Update". I played two sets with a band on Saturday night, and it went rather well. I had learned a couple songs they hadn't played in a while, and I learned a few tunes right there on stage. They officially offered me the position on Sunday, and I've accepted. It was the first time I got to play my Peavey Pro Bass 500 head through my Avatar 410, and I gotta say I'm really digging the new head. Great tone and plenty of volume. Another bassplayer played the first set and used my gear, so I was able to stand away from the stage to hear how it sounded, and it sounded good! The band likes my gear as well. Their former bassplayer played a cheap Squier P-Bass through a Peavey combo, and his overdriven tone was very unnatural. Plus, I heard one of his speakers was held together with Gorilla Glue. www.myspace.com/madgatheringA Rock Cover band that is more straightforward Rock than I've played with any band before. Should be fun. Awesome!! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burdizzos Posted January 20, 2009 Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 Good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chunky-b Posted January 20, 2009 Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 Sweet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members collinwho Posted January 20, 2009 Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 Good Job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks, guys. It was all good except for the stupid fight that broke out for unknown reasons... The guy who played the first set is actually the drummer's Dad who is apparently a great guitarist who occasionally fills in on bass. They played mostly Blues, but I dug some of the stuff he played, and some of the fills he played I couldn't necessarily do. He ended up complimenting my playing later on saying it was nice to hear a real bassplayer. That was nice to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kakona Posted January 20, 2009 Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 Congrats and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 The singer and I have already started discussing some business. First, we need to update our promo kit. He also mentioned he'd like to come up with an "image" for the band. We'll probably have a website designed soon as well. Speaking of websites, does anybody on HCBF design good websites for reasonable prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gonzobassman Posted January 20, 2009 Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 Congrats to you bassplayer7770!!! Sounds like it should be a lottafun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members collinwho Posted January 20, 2009 Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 The singer and I have already started discussing some business. First, we need to update our promo kit. He also mentioned he'd like to come up with an "image" for the band. We'll probably have a website designed soon as well.Speaking of websites, does anybody on HCBF design good websites for reasonable prices? I design great websites, but I charge unreasonable prices. Also, you probably want a developer, not just a designer, but that is just me being nit-picky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flâneur Posted January 20, 2009 Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks, guys. It was all good except for the stupid fight that broke out for unknown reasons... Is he back, then? Congrats etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 I design great websites, but I charge unreasonable prices. Also, you probably want a developer, not just a designer, but that is just me being nit-picky. At least you're honest. What's the difference between developers and designers? I've kept websites for former bands updated, but I'm clueless when it comes to designing a cool website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rpsands Posted January 20, 2009 Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 Developers actually do stuff. Designers sit around all day screwing with photoshop talking about how to save the dolphins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 Developers actually do stuff. Designers sit around all day screwing with photoshop talking about how to save the dolphins. Still, I'm pretty sure everybody knows what I meant, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members collinwho Posted January 20, 2009 Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 At least you're honest. What's the difference between developers and designers? I've kept websites for former bands updated, but I'm clueless when it comes to designing a cool website. Technically, design is just design. As in, if I am designing for you, I will create a color scheme and layout and imagery. Actually writing the code so that it will display in a web browser, that is what a developer does. A lot of freelance designers can also do development, though, so you just want to make sure that you get one that can if you are going to hire someone. I'm not really taking on freelance projects right now, that is why I charge unreasonable prices, but if you have basic questions while you search for someone to do a website for you, I'd be more than happy to answer them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 Technically, design is just design. As in, if I am designing for you, I will create a color scheme and layout and imagery. Actually writing the code so that it will display in a web browser, that is what a developer does. A lot of freelance designers can also do development, though, so you just want to make sure that you get one that can if you are going to hire someone. I'm not really taking on freelance projects right now, that is why I charge unreasonable prices, but if you have basic questions while you search for someone to do a website for you, I'd be more than happy to answer them. Thanks for the explanation. I do know somebody who has done websites for a couple of my former bands. I think he charged $250 plus the cost of the template we bought from www.templatemonster.com . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoundandBlocked Posted January 20, 2009 Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 A band member/buddy of mine does graphics work and designs/develops websites. He's also somewhat active on the guitar forum. I know he does great work but I have no idea how much he charges. http://www.ageedesign.com/ HC Profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted January 20, 2009 Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 Since Gerp hasn't said it, I will- kick ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted January 20, 2009 Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 Good deal, Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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