My first performance was at 16 playing bass for the school orchestra on the annual Xmas play. Only played on a few numbers tho as had only been playing for a year and had only learned Sex Pistols songs so wasn’t that proficient at orchestra type music.
I used Markbass gear for a few years because of this. Seemed whenever I went to see a band play and like the sound it was a Markbass rig the bassist was using, sounded especially great with Fender basses imo. Only moved on as needed some gain/drive.
I’ve always thought that Stiff Little Fingers were similar @cheddatom, their lyrics could be taken to be left by some but they’re really just about fairness & decency.
Of the ones I checked out I like:
Dave Hope (Kansas)
Mike Mills (REM)
Tony Butler (Big Country)
Nate Mendel (Foo Fighters) my fave
But the one that stood out for me was John Taylor (Duran Duran) as his tone sounded pretty much the same isolated as in the mix whereas most of the others sounded a fair bit treblier & “rattier” than would be expected.
As per BigRedXs post above, in my last band the singer did all the online stuff and similarly we ended up with so much work we had to turn a lot down.
Having someone in the band who is like that and prepared to do all that work is a major step forward.
Sold
Ashdown ABM600 EVO IV with Roqsolid cover. Bought brand new, only been used about 10 times.
£475, cash on collection preferred.
No shipping but am willing to meet halfway within a reasonable distance.
Yup, JMJ Mustang is a great bass, it’s made my playing life a lot easier and it plays/sounds great, especially with rounds - tho it was nice with Chromes too. I can’t say enough positive things about it.