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Title: Summer gigs
Post by: fivestringdan on June 09, 2022, 03:49:43 PM
Bookings are happening again and the calendar is starting to fill up for the next three months. Currently performing a three week theater gig on top of some nightclub gigs. I will be playing my Series I this Saturday. First time to play it out. Great sounding room too. I'm looking forward to hearing the bass with a band. Here is a shot in rehearsal.

(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/286863370_775884120486405_4133983884214687746_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p526x296&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=a26aad&_nc_ohc=sK4xQMJvca8AX-Lupjj&tn=toQUrWx3arzjDLzS&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AT_zBNQ5Y3-ThvRCDvYEop41HgxVC7IySDLOcW5cB3VK6Q&oe=62A7917A)
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: pauldo on June 09, 2022, 06:24:19 PM
What theater show(s) is it?
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: fivestringdan on June 09, 2022, 08:14:20 PM
What theater show(s) is it?
Always Patsy Cline.
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: pauldo on June 10, 2022, 02:51:18 AM
Sounds like a summer of fun!
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: fivestringdan on July 05, 2022, 03:20:05 PM
(https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/img_20220704_180815478-1-jpg.4740776/)

It was hot but man...the Alembic was smoking!
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: David Houck on July 05, 2022, 03:57:13 PM
Nice shot!
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: fivestringdan on July 05, 2022, 04:08:07 PM
Thank you, David! I look forward to seeing your new 6 string when I makes it's way to you.

Oh, and look at that checking on the finish. Love it!

(https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/img_20220704_181850755-jpg.4740775/)
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: rv_bass on July 05, 2022, 06:03:42 PM
Very nice :)
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: jazzyvee on July 05, 2022, 11:20:17 PM
I wonder if there is a way to reproduce that kind of finish if a customer wanted a new bass with a vintage look about it?
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: pauldo on July 06, 2022, 05:03:33 AM
😎
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: fivestringdan on July 16, 2022, 09:15:46 PM
This bass is amazing! Finally, finally, finally "the" sound I've always wanted!!! Just a dream come true.

(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/293831054_10222065516008079_7773651338508589663_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=g67IJsYYdkAAX_LLxfC&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AT98-CaIdaPHViwQUiN-H-zzvhtjAyuHlMUxXTloBlMjUg&oe=62D7D565)
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/293635670_10222065517008104_5835991471550933096_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=nLAYsIdts-0AX9BZp4k&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AT8Qvu5hDjwbICCKzTGZl_sb_3yUzBWVNJwYPuMPPmL53w&oe=62D8D4C5)
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/293759519_10222065517088106_3702697098669975320_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=DyrduWf82fcAX-oT5lK&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AT9FaEkUCxl5luco6KKVhftLQgImmEhlR-zc3IMhmk9r7A&oe=62D8652F)
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: pauldo on July 17, 2022, 07:38:52 AM
Love to hear that  and the look on your face reads: Bass Bliss!
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: rv_bass on July 17, 2022, 08:26:06 AM
Awesome, congrats, and nice bass! :)
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: fivestringdan on July 17, 2022, 07:10:41 PM
Thank you both.

 Looks like I picked up a theater gig for the next two weeks. The production is Memphis and I'll take some shots of my rig when I get set up. Apparently the bass player they hired bailed at dress rehearsal so I'll get the book tomorrow and start on Tuesday. Should be fun!
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: fivestringdan on July 19, 2022, 10:34:00 PM
I played my Series I tonight but I'm going to need a 5 string for the gig. Just got the score yesterday and missed a few tunes with lower tuning. Sounded great even though the small rig.

(https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/img_20220719_205430582-jpg.4755719/)
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: pauldo on July 20, 2022, 05:38:29 AM
Dan,
Have you ever had to deal with a show where the room was too "boomy"?  What/ how did you deal with it?
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: fivestringdan on July 20, 2022, 10:00:28 AM
Dan,
Have you ever had to deal with a show where the room was too "boomy"?  What/ how did you deal with it?
Oh yeah. Before I learned about HPF I use to try and adjust the EQ on my amp. Parametric EQ works best.
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: fivestringdan on September 10, 2022, 11:08:08 AM
First gig with the pbass.

(https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/img_20220909_234224100-jpg.4810268/)
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: rv_bass on September 11, 2022, 04:46:15 AM
Looks great! :)
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: fivestringdan on September 17, 2022, 11:29:13 AM
More fun with the SWR sub!

(https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/img_20220917_001605939-jpg.4816813/)
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: pauldo on September 17, 2022, 06:34:15 PM
😎
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: hammer on September 17, 2022, 10:13:06 PM
Jazzy, Just saw your comment on July 6th. You can get that cracked finish by bringing your bass to Minnesota in January, leaving it out in the truck when it’s -30 degrees below zero and then bringing it inside to a nice warm room heated to 70 degrees and immediately opening the case.
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: fivestringdan on November 19, 2022, 09:13:29 AM
Winter time here in the south. Had a lovely gig in a hotel lobby. Very nice audience and lots of dancers.

(https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/img_20221118_205806113-jpg.4878855/)
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: rv_bass on November 19, 2022, 11:17:31 AM
Beautiful bass!  What kind of case is that, looks more manageable than the big G&G cases.
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: StephenR on November 19, 2022, 12:03:10 PM
Beautiful bass!  What kind of case is that, looks more manageable than the big G&G cases.

I like the trapezoidal cases. The 1982 Distillate I used to own came new in a trapezoidal case.
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: fivestringdan on November 19, 2022, 12:30:43 PM
Beautiful bass!  What kind of case is that, looks more manageable than the big G&G cases.

Coffin Case! I think the original "blue" case weights 25lbs!..lol I was using a gig bag for the bass but when I found out it would fit in this with the DS-5 I use it instead. Much lighter load.
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: goran on November 20, 2022, 11:30:03 AM
Here is a pic from 2 days ago... love the sound but I miss b string insanely
Title: Re: Summer gigs
Post by: fivestringdan on November 20, 2022, 05:03:43 PM
Here is a pic from 2 days ago... love the sound but I miss b string insanely

Beautiful! I miss it too but I have a custom in production that will cure that void! If I absolutely need a B string I just bring my fretless. It's a monster. This was a classic rock/blues/country gig so the four string was perfect.