Rayman

[quote name='Clarky' post='1214821' date='Apr 29 2011, 01:05 PM']Chemistry between band members is more important than ability IMHO[/quote] [i]Perfectly[/i] put sir. I dropped out too for a while. I meant it to be forever, but I was chomping at the bit start playing bass again after just a few months. Bands are bollocks. It's so hard to keep a band organised and together for a long period of time, the political crap that goes with it is such a ball ache, but there's no feeling like applause at the end of a well played set, and people wanting more, even if it [i]is[/i] alcohol induced by the end of the set. Try playing at home to some different styles, pop, reggae, jazz, metal, whatever you haven't done before, and leave the band thing alone for a while, it'll open up your mind again. There's nothing worse than only sticking to the type of music you're comfortable with, try something new, and push a few boundaries. Take a deep breath, and sit back for a while. DO NOT sell off your gear, 'cause I promise you, you'll be back and ready to play again in no time.

Another great show tonight, some innovative music, loved the guy with the looper, not so keen on PJ Harvey but each to his own, and Ringo Starr?? Really?? Why?? Still the best music show on TV though, long may it continue.

Not really [i]that[/i] pointy, but worth a mention.....

I like Vic, but this is more up my strasse: [url="http://www.bassplayer.com/emgpickups.aspx?bclid=885620323001&bctid=885606222001"]http://www.bassplayer.com/emgpickups.aspx?...id=885606222001[/url]

This was my BB3000S, miss it terribly, superb bass, definitely one I should have kept,

Fabulous bass Al, and it sounded amazing at the gig the other night.

Is the bass a 34" scale? Sometimes the B can be a bit loose an flappy on a 34" scale bass, which is why many prefer a 35", it just tightens the B a bit and makes it ring out better. You could try a heavier gauge B string maybe? Definitely have a look at the nut slot to make sure the string fits.

I still think it's a great show. Some of the acts aren't up my strasse, but the programme still shows me new bands and music that I wouldn't normally give the time of day, which I really like. KD Lang was magnificent this week, but agreed on Hugh Laurie, not my bag at all, but is he less relevant because of that? I dunno. I think it's vital that shows like this stay on TV, the Tube, TOTP, Whistle Test, all sadly missed in my book, and if LWJH gets the elbow too, what are we left with? Long live Later.

No question....straight back

Don't worry, it sounds to me like it's just a setup issue, I'm yet to buy a bass that didn't need my own setup doing on it first, with one exception actually, my Fleabass was perfect straight out of the box, not bad for a 300 quid beater. If you're not happy doing a setup yourself, I'd leave it alone until a pro can look at it, you could make it worse if you don't know what you're doing. It's a quality bass, I really wouldn't worry at all, but I know it's frustrating. Deep breath, it'll be fine.