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Cheers man! Really pleased with how it came out really, for a quick mix. I did spend more time than usual getting the mic positioned right and setting up guitar tones in Amplitube before tracking though, which probably helped a fair bit. Just need my mate to write vocals for it now and we can add it to the set

Made a demo tonight for a new track with the band, with a drumbeat knocked together in Hyrdrogen. Sounds alright for an afternoons work I reckon, apart from the shoddy violin playing... I like the end a lot [url="http://wilmiles.bandcamp.com/track/trojan-dog"]http://wilmiles.bandcamp.com/track/trojan-dog[/url]

But which mode would you serve with steak and chips?

I use BEAD exclusively at the moment. My P and Sterling have been absolutely fine with the change, all that was required was some minor filing of the nut slots to fit the low B string, a slight truss rod tweak, and saddle adjustment for intonation/action. I use the bottom four strings from a regular 5 string set and discard the G. So, go for it! I say leave the G string to the guitarists

Danelectros sounds bloody fantastic, IMO. Never played one though.

Tone, for me, is intergral to my musical enjoyment. I relish the aggressive, textured sounds that make my ears prick up and the soft, sonorous ones that slot seamlessly into my lug 'oles like, well, butter. Er... I love the sound of a P bass or a Stingray in the same way I love the production on a good record, the sound wave is a piece of art in itself with myriad textures and colours before pitch even comes into the equation.

I played through an LH500 at a gig with my old Spector and I had more mids than I could shake a stick at. I'd fiddle with it some more if I were you first before spending. As Alex suggested, if you have a two pickup bass, generally when both pickup volumes are up full there will be a mid scoop because of the way the pickups are wired. Just nudging the bridge or neck pickup down a smidge should give you a little midrange bump.

Stingrays are almost like a vintage/modern mishmash. They feel like a more refined Fender, but can sound classic or very modern indeed. Ideal for anything!

I can't stop listening to this band. They remind me of Andrew WK fighting a robot.

Roland Cube. Best sounding small boxes I've ever heard, built in compression/effects and amp models. Lovely bits of kit.

I don't think there are many who are dead set against learning - just set against the idea that classical music theory is essential in order to be a bassist. I personally don't think it is essential, but I'm still enjoying learning the dots and sight reading through the Major's exercises all the same. If I get something out of it that improves my playing, then great! Gives me a right brain ache after a while though.

I've decided now I'm starting to listen and play along to more and more jazz, it might be a good time to learn the fingerboard. I got the iPhone "Bass Clef" app and it's actually really good for getting the fretboard to stick in your brain - a cool thing about it is you can set it up for whatever tuning you want (I use BEAD). I've pretty much got first position in my head now, so I think I'll need to hit the Major's bootcamp to put it into practice.

It was uncomfortable watching Brian Wilson this week. I adore his recorded work but his singing voice seems to be pretty ravaged now.

Different strings, pickups or preamp are the best ways to improve a dull tone. I've got an old Encore P bass that's pretty dull acoustically but came to life after I upgraded the pickups.

I for one wouldn't hesitate to make a harmless quip like that to a stranger in real life, it's just friendly banter.

His playing seems tight an' all, but I wish he'd stop umming and ahhing while he plays. Singing the notes I guess.

PICS!