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[color:"red"] Time to start the Roll Call!!!

I'm impatient! Do we have a winner yet? ::

That is, unless those songs are included in a Dark Star > Franklin's > Dark Star > Shakedown > Dark Star > Franklin's > Rider > Dark Star > Rider sandwich. ::

Hey teacher, does a "sandwich" still count as one song? If so, here goes...

(designed to maximize the bass players' "fun quotient".)

Set One:

Jack Straw >

Greatest Story Ever Told

Loser

My Brother Esau

Blow Away

Playin' In The Band >

Dark Star (v1) >

Let It Grow >

Deal

Set Two:

Sugar Magnolia >

Scarlet Begonias >

Cream Puff War >

Terrapin Station >

Wharf Rat >

The Other One (v1) >

Dark Star (v2) >

The Wheel >

The Other One (v2) >

Mason's Children >

So Many Roads >

Sunshine Daydream

Encore:

Unbroken Chain

What?! Nothing bad to say about Phil or Billy?

I thought for sure you would have added "Wave To The Wind" to the second set. And won't you be Mr. Popular if your set gets chosen for us to play!

If you're playing tunes from your computer, you'll need a cable with a 1/8" stereo jack on one end--that plugs into the audio out of your computer's sound card--and an RCA "Y" connector on the other--that will plug into the RCA inputs on your practice amp. The person behind the counter at your local Radio Shack will know what you need. Plug your bass into the line in, your headphones into the headphone jack, and voila!... you'll be able to jam along to your favourite tunes without bugging your neighbours!

And I too got into it for the chicks.

Well, Booche, I don't have a problem with that except for one thing, you see there has been a new element added that changes things... if I choose the best set list, that means, Darkstar-- ahem, Rose Garland will play, which means, hint-hint, the show mentioned they might play it, so it would seem to me, I would have to choose someone that would attend that show....

Don't worry, we'll give you plenty of heads-up on when we'll perform the show. We'll also record it and ship a copy to the winner, regardless of if they're in attendance or not. And be as creative as you want... I've yet to see anyone suggest Help > Slipknot > Terrapin > I Know You Rider.

Plus, bass players get all the chicks.

...and this is going to sell her on the instrument? Or am I missing something?

Sweet...cheers Chuck,hope alls well,look forward to seeing ya'll again soon.

The next Rose Garland gig is with those highly-educated mice from Harvard, at the Lancaster in Kitchener May 8th... hope to see you there!

"...and their dream show performed at an upcoming Rose Garland gig!"

Better start practising Unbroken Chain, I got this one wrapped up rather neatly

Although, Vermont Dave is certainly giving me a run for his money ::

But I assume that becuase I didn't follow the guidlines as given (20 songs) that will work against me.

Ok...if you win, you get TWO gigs! ::

Chuck

We're gonna have a tough time digging up Pigpen for that one.

the winner gets a free autographed Kevin Bacon poster.. ::

...and their dream show performed at an upcoming Rose Garland gig!

Chuck

I hope this helps you out!

First off, I assume that you're talking about the Fender Jazz bass and the Fender Precision bass. The jazz bass tends to be a bit "punchier" in it's tone, due to it's extra pickup next to the bridge. Their necks are also thinner, so people with smaller hands tend to gravitate twards the Jazz bass.

If you're looking for a recomendation, I'd say go and get yourself the bass against which all others are judged, the venerable Fender Precision. Not only is it the tone that defines rock bass, they're built solidly and will last forever. Don't be afraid to hunt up a basic model that's assembled in Mexico... they're just as rugged as their American-built counterparts, and you can get one for about 400 bucks. I still own my first one and play it regularly.

A word of caution, though; try as many of them as you can before you buy. While the craftsmanship and playability are generally high for all Precisions, once in a while you will come across one that is outstanding, one that suits you and your playing style better than the rest. It's hard to quantify, but you'll know it when you feel it.

Also, don't buy your bass from someone that answers a question with, "I dunno, it's just different."

As far as amps go, if you just want to hear youself and you're not looking to play big gigs with it, take your leftover 200 bucks and get yourself a little combo practice amp. If I remember rightly, Peavey makes a 50-watt model that won't rattle the neighbour's teeth while you practice. Also, make sure that you get one with a stereo line in (usually a set of RCA plugs) and a headphone jack. This will allow you to play along to your favourite music while sparing those around you the pain of all those bad notes that you will inevitably hit as you learn.

Good luck, and happy bottom-ending!

Chuck

Cowboy tunes, anyone?

I'm a little dicey on the opener though. Haven't seen enough of them but are they ready to open for a band of that calibre?

Believe me, having shared the stage with these guys, I can definitely say that Diesel Dog will kick some ass opening for Little Feat. Do yourself a favour; get there early, and let them make a believer of you. Way too cool that they'll be playing with us Saturday at Pepper Jack's too.

Chuck

rg

I have it on good authority that he'll be sitting in with Rose Garland.