Members Cliff Fiscal Posted October 24, 2008 Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 I'm trying out for a cover band (actually, I've already got the "job") in about 2 weeks.......while I don't really care for their song selections, I'm just going to rock out, learn, and have a good time. Back story: The singer in the cover band is my old singer......so he asked me to join this band as a 2nd guitar player......and I did. I played a handful of gigs with them....had fun....but in the end my college burden was getting too great to do both....or at least do both without one suffering. So I quit the band on good terms. Fast forward.....the bass player they currently have wasn't working out. Spending less and less time learning the new songs.....not to mention he was kind of a n00b....so learning a song meant just hitting the root notes. *sigh* That was also part of the reason I quit.....he was the weakest link, and was getting weaker by the day. Eventually, they got fed up with his lack of ambition and lack of dedication to the band. They invited me to "try out" about 2 months ago.....playing some of the songs I had already known from my guitar playing stint with them previously. I went in and took command.....they loved it.....everything was sooooo much tighter, more coheasive. Well, the guitarist is the old bass player's best friend, and he works with him.......so he didn't want to kick him out just yet. To avoid drama at work, etc... So about a week ago they broke down and told him they were killing the band (more like putting it out of it's misery ). He took it well and they decided to finish out the scheduled gigs. ACtually, they said he seemed relieved...since it didn't sound like he was interested in playing bass anymore anyway. They gave me the new set list.....around 40 songs. Things like AIC, Green Day, Seether, Three days grace, puddle of mudd, godsmack....etc... While those are really my cup of tea....I'm seeing this as more of a "job"...as in I'm being brought in to do my duty.....rock out and try to make this band better. So....here's the question..... They play everything is Eb or dropped Db....whatever the song requires. The 'three days grace' songs they're playing utilize a low B string.....while my Jazz V works great for that sort of thing.....it just doesn't have the same kind of tone the T-40 has..... I can still play the songs without a low B, but it sounds a little odd an octave up... Those are the only two songs so far out of 30 or so that uses the low B. I like playing both basses, both have tones I like....so it's a wash to base it one playability. What would you do? Just play the T-40 and quit whining or just play the jazz V and quit whining about it? I've considered taking both, but I'd rather keep my gigging load low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members greenshag Posted October 24, 2008 Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 use both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted October 24, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 I've considered taking both, but I'd rather keep my gigging load low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedogaudio Posted October 24, 2008 Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 A lot of those bands use drop tunings, but I'm a die-hard four stringer. I say go with the 5 jazz, strap it real low, and have an area in front of you to line up the shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted October 24, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 A lot of those bands use drop tunings, but I'm a die-hard four stringer. I say go with the 5 jazz, strap it real low, and have an area in front of you to line up the shots. The T-40 is really nice......4 stringers are more of my thing too......(I got a really really good deal on the JAzz V....that's the only reason I even have it....okay okay, I do like the thing too.) I don't think we're going to mimic the actual tunings of each song.....just Eb and dropped Db. That would make the low B A# *~floppy~* I can't stand strapping my bass that low. ...I also hate hangovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members freeridstylee Posted October 24, 2008 Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 I'd say t-40 all the way If you used the low b for 5 or more songs, i'd go with it. btw hows the t-40 treating you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedogaudio Posted October 24, 2008 Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 ...I also hate hangovers. Ha! Drinking is a sport here in Wisconsin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hi.flyer Posted October 24, 2008 Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 Tune the T-40 BEAD mebbe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted October 24, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 Ha! Drinking is a sport here in Wisconsin. If I weren't at work, I'd be drinking right now. You know, practicing for thee big game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted October 24, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 Tune the T-40 BEAD mebbe? Then how will I play "duck and run" "bulls on parade" and "seek and destroy" ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hi.flyer Posted October 24, 2008 Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 Then how will I play "duck and run" "bulls on parade" and "seek and destroy" ??? Really really high up the neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted October 24, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 WAit.....what would be the point of tuning down like that....since I only need the low B for two songs???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted October 24, 2008 Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 Bring both anyway. You can use the T-40 for most songs, switch to the Jazz to both give your shoulder a temporary reprieve and let you cover the low B songs properly. You should always gig with a back up. In your case, your backup serves a functional purpose too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members greenshag Posted October 24, 2008 Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 damn, you expect me to read the entire post, who do you think I am!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted October 24, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 24, 2008 I suppose.....changing a string takes an eternity while on stage.... My plan was to just bring one bass and extra strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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