Lozz196

Same here, I find their albums too sanitised, it’s Uber clean production which is ok for a track or two but not a whole album. Whereas live their sound is great, can happily watch a concert of theirs on TV, and actually live I thought they were great.

I like that, so true

Reading this thread makes me glad I choose to use Ashdown amps. Great sounding amps, which can be fixed at Ashdown HQ (in the unlikely event they develop problems) which is about an hours drive, coupled with excellent customer service.

A good bassist makes a band better by not standing out, at least in general terms. I’m not talking big major bands here, more re covers bands. I’ve seen some what would have been great covers bands where an “over clever” bassist, or one wanting to “cut through” has reduced them to being averagely listenable. Sadly our instrument of choice isn’t often the flash instrument of the band.

Great looking bass

I’d write it off, if it has to go back again could be for another year/£200, now that gigging is back on the bill I wouldn’t want an amp I didn’t have confidence in.

Something like the TC Electronic Spark Booster works nicely on this, it’s not a full on pedal by any means, just adds a slight bit of gain to the sound from completely clean, so you’re not changing the sound of the bass, just bringing in a little extra to it, with some added harmonics.

Yep, a few years back I had an EBMM Stingray and a Sterling by Musicman Ray34 as backup. Not that much difference between the two, maybe the EBMM was slightly (very slightly) warmer sounding but there was so little in it. Both of the basses played and felt great, aside from the ageing on the neck of the EBMM again both felt pretty much the same.

I’m reading this and thinking phew, lucky escape maybe. I nearly bought something last week, cost was £201 so qualified for free shipping, entered the Black Friday discount code which took off 7%, immediately shipping was then added as now under the limit, which I thought unfair so decided to not continue. Looks like I may have made a wise choice.

Great demo available https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2021/11/30/ashdown-introduces-geezer-butler-and-john-myung-signature-pedals/

I’m def of the opinion that it was second time round, as you say with the ‘57 Precision that he got it right (with Precisions of course). Whilst I like the ‘51 & ‘54 types the ‘57 onwards is where it’s at for me.

You can get a special box that allows this, our very own @obbm used to make them but is now retired I believe, hopefully he may be able to offer some advice on this.

Yep, I’ve tried the “classic trio” a few times, but once the novelty wears off I’m left with the P, until the next time..

That is amazingly beautiful, congrats on a special bass for a special birthday.

Lead singer & lead guitarist brothers in conflict with bassist, rhythm guitarist & drummer. You are Oasis and didn’t really split up all those years ago!

That puts a different spin on things, bro-singer may not see it as any kind of issue as it’s possible he’s got very used to it and learned to come in on the fly. Either that or it drives him mad too and wants him reigning in sharpish.

Difficult one, if he really is as good as it seems he thinks then - unless your singer is absolutely amazing - he’ll be the “selling point” of the band. And if you look like getting good work based on that I’d be tempted to let him lead & get the rest to follow. If however he’s not that great and his playing isn’t likely to draw the crowds & work then I’d want to reign him in and get set structures.

For Earth shaking racket in a light 1x15 this would be my suggestion.

Sold Jimmy a pedal, good comms, swift payment and advised when received, good transaction all round.

Once I’ve moved on the ones I don’t need I’ll have 4: 1 - fave US Precision (only home use) 2 - gigging US Precision 3 - Mex Precision (for overseas gigs) 4 - backup Squier Precision All in black/black/maple

Herrick 58 sounds like it would fit the bill: https://www.herrickpickups.com/products/split-p-58-humbucker/

I sense a rousing rendition of Terry Wogans Floral Dance

Nice one, I’m similar, they’ve been a fave of mine since about that time too. Probably the most packed I’ve seen The Empress Stage at Rebellion was a few years back when they played, it was heaving in there.

And good song too

Great bassist, very good inventive lines and a rather individual sound too