mcnach

From the Moon?

why don't you use a shim if you think it'll allow you to get the action you want? It's not going to damage the sound, it's super easy to do, and it's entirely reversible!

Oh, haven't I met a few of those! They'd repeat the exact same words, only more slowly and loudly, instead of trying a different way to say what they want to say. It's hilarious, if frustrating at the time. Especially when they're... abroad trying to talk to the locals. Ah, thick people are fascinating 😛

Sometimes understanding the lyrics is not such a good thing...

Superb and very well made basses! I actually prefer the sound of my white SUB to my 'real' Stingray [1] but I play the Stingray more because it's noticeably lighter and the contours make it a bit more comfy... [1] My SUB is wired in series, which gives it a little extra punch in the low mids that I feel complements the 2-band EQ beautifully. I replaced the preamp in my Stingray (wired parallalel, as standard) with a John East that included a semiparametric mids module that allows me to get that sound easily... but the SUB needs no help at all.

Add Broadcast to the list. I was there recently at a tribute band night, with 3 bands. Next door to Nice & Sleazy.

it's always "the other guys"

My (4-string) Model T will be modified very very soon. I never really liked the 2 band EQ on this one, so I'm about to order a few components from EMG to rewire it like this: 1) stacked volume + PASSIVE tone control 2) blend, like the original 3) VMC module: semiparametric mids. I really don't need an active bass control on the bass, and the active treble is a bit meh, I much rather have a passive tone control. The mids cover 100-1000Hz... Can't wait!

Never been a big fan, but I used to work in the same lab as Mayo's wife so I got to meet him briefly. Cool guy.

Precisely With one of these and the EHX Microsynth I already have, that's the two 'synth' sounds I could ever possibly want live sorted!

Playing in a RHCP band, we had to play "Under the bridge". By the second verse, a lot of people were singing. So our singer points the mic to the audience and guitar stops... the roar of the venue singing together made the hair in my arms stand up. Hard to describe, but there was something really intense about having all those people singing back at us. I don't get that in our originals bands

stinky poo. I might end up with one of them then...

Some cool ska by the Hoodska Explosive

Certainly tempting. That's a lot of combo for £350... I'd bite your hand if I needed amplification, but my needs are covered for now. Thanks, 'though!

In my two originals bands we're constantly suggesting to others what they could play. Sometimes it sounds good, sometimes it doesn't, and while the player has the most important input, anybody can chime in if they have an idea. Why not?

Not in a long time but... yeah, I've got stories. It goes with the territory, unfortunately. Some people really make an effort at talking the talk... you'd think that they know one day you'll find out they were not exactly realistic, but that doesn't stop them.

Banshee Labyrinth. It's not a place I've been in much, so I have no idea whether that's their usual bass amp. Very good, 'though. It seems it costs around £500 new, and weighs 16.5 Kg... Very attractive.

Do you want a handbag match? OP asked Precision and Stingray positions. It was answered on the next one very well, so I didn't get my ruler out. Some people don't realise the MM on J/MM and P/MM basses is *not* at the Stingray position. That's my input. Now go do one.

Just a quick note. On FRiday night I played at a local venue where they provided a Fender Rumble 500 combo for me, on top of a box, so its speaker was at belly level for me. I loved that thing. Ended up with the controls set flat, using my Stingray. Very powerful sound, great definition... If I were looking for a nice combo that would not cost the earth... I'd be getting one of these, no question.

But the MM pickup is not at the Stingray position (not sure about the P)

DR strings (black beauties and the like) definitely suffered from wear more quickly than I'd have liked, both at frets (leaving marks underneath, which become very visible if you ever remove and reinstall the strings) and where you pick. I also had Elites nylon coated guitar strings and they also pealed quickly, but at least I was replacing guitar strings regularly so it wasn't bothersome. The damage was only cosmetic, 'though... they still sounded good. If you don't need to keep the strings on for more than 6 months then you'll probably be ok. Nylon tapewounds seemed to not really be affected.

I guess you don't like blues or rock either?

Audience probably loved it 'though And isn't that what it is about?

Drunk audiences can tolerate almost anything, it's true. But I don't agree about the "covers should be different". They CAN be different, and that's great when done well. However most people I hear saying "the cover should be different" or "we play our own version" really what they're doing is saying those words to justify their being lazy. I'm not saying that's what your attitude is, since I don't know you just stating my experiences

+1 sometimes I've wondered what's wrong with people's ears. Sure, use a tab to help you get the bits faster... but if what you play does not sound right, throw it away and make it sound right. I've met people who just stick to the wrong chords just because that's the first version they downloaded a tab for... then when they play say a major chord (wrong) and you're going along in minor... they look confused. One thing I like about originals... learning covers was a pain with some bands...