How to set the volume while rehearsing with the band ?

PhMarne

As I'm intending to (re-)form a rock band, I'm wondering how to make sure I won't kill myself trying to be heard over the band. Back in the time when I used to play bass in a rock band, I remember the lead singer's efforts to be heard cost him his voice. I sincerely regret it went that way but I don't want it to turn true for me too.
So how do you make sure you're not straining to much on rehearsal and get your bandmates turn down the potentiometers ?
Thanks

Klaus_T

you just need to be louder than all of them, and i mean because of the amplifier, not because of you screaming! or, they all need to be softer than you

sjonrokz4u

Make them turn down to wherever you are comfortable

PhMarne

Thanks, guys!

codeowl

@PhMarne,

I jam with a couple of guys at work, a drummer and bass player, (I play guitar and sing), our drummer actually has an electronic kit so he can turn down :-). I had the same concerns as you and in this post I talk about my solution for it:
https://forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/discussion/comment/84476/#Comment_84476

Regards,

Scotty