mcgraham

Having in-ears and DI'ing straight into the desk is a great way to go, with the proviso that you can get a sound you're happy with from your PA set up and sound guy. Which might require more know-how and better PA equipment.

He didn't so much prove a point as be a colossal pain in the arse.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1357823912' post='1928961'] Just stop logging on to BC and forget about it? [/quote] +1

Damn straight. Totally after a Sonuus B2M now so I can run it with bass sometimes.

After a day or so to think it over further, I echo all the Stingray comments. While I've played more J and P basses than Stingray basses, my main bass for the last 4-5 years is a fretless 5 string with a single humbucker ala Stingray style. It's not a J or a P, but I've found it captures everything I love above J and P basses (tonally and functionally), avoids the stuff I don't like, works for everything I've needed to play in since I got it, AND brings something all its own as well. Definitely Stingray for me.

Hmmm. Good question. Slightly different spin on the 'which one bass do I get', given the 'classic' bit. Just for the sake of discussion... If I rephrased the question to say 'which of the classic basses would cover most bases' - I'd pick a jazz bass. I used one for years and did a LOT with it. Allows for fingerstyle, slap, tapping, solo, fullband, rock, jazz, gospel, metal, etc, faux P tones, burpy bridge pickup... etc. But you sometimes have to work harder to EQ it right for particular styles. And the problem with both pups on full gives some sometimes unhelpful midscoop. If I rephrased the question to say 'which of the classic basses would fit in with most genres' - I'd pick a precision. Will fit into most genres without messing around and just work sonically, but some genres it will unlikely be the first choice, e.g. slap, tapping, some smaller settings that needs prettier or fuller range sounds. If I rephrased the question to say 'which of the classic basses would give the most flexible sound' - I'd pick a stingray. It can do the extended frequency range sounds, fingerstyle, slap, tap, pick, no inherent midscoop, onboard EQ allows bass and/or treble to be dialled in to taste. Depending on where you pick/EQ it you can make it more P like, more J like, but without the narrow frequency range of one or the midscoop of the other. Full or thin, very easy.

Yup! Massively powerful PA at our church venue w/ dedicated quality subs - massive low end but if I'm honest for substitution of a bass guitar it benefits from actual bass amps.

[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1356776960' post='1913413'] I have considered the same... But must resist [/quote] Just do iiiiiit. I've never known you to have long term restraint when it comes to gear, so why bother even resisting in the short term!

Cheers guys, Hotrox will be getting a visit soon!

Cheers guys, SFT and VT are rating highly. Will check them both out at Hotrox sometime. Krysh, I'm afraid I've tried the Hao Rust Ride and it was a bit too crunchy and high gain OD for my tastes. Thanks tho!

Cheers! SFT was high on the list, and is a good start. Wasn't a fan of the scooped Sansamp Bass Driver sound I had before so stayed away from Sansamp bass gear since then. The Mad Professor Blueberry OD sounds good too. TBH I think a fuzz set to low gain settings will get in the ballpark too, as I've always liked how amplike non-gated fuzz pedals can behave.

So, I play guitar too, and am someone who's learned to control valve amps and sounds via the volume knob on the guitar and my attack. I would love this on bass, but switching to a valve amp just isn't feasible right now. I'd like a low-gain OD that can give me that amp on the edge of breakup sound, but more importantly that sort of response, where I can back off my attack or roll my volume knob down slightly to go between OD and clean. I'm using a guitar fuzz in the interim (and it does this nicely and will do for now) but I'd like to find out what else is out there that you guys recommend. Ta! Mark

Awesome. You don't even have to like his music to appreciate how slick and professional his band is.

Loved the interview with Castrovalva Ant. Awesome rig.

Awesome. Plug it into the aux input on your lounge hifi and crank the bass - you'll have more fun!

Go on... you know you want one. Verrry analog. Had a discussion with pantherairsoft about how it's too analog for his sort of stuff, but perfect for replacing a bass guitar in a rock band, or supporting other instruments in a rock context.

Depending on where you get it from it can be up to 200 quid cheaper! I did do my research, and as dedicated bass synth's go, there is none better out there (IMO).

I use and highly rate the Fender Champ 600 reissue. Secondhand about 70-80 quid. Speaker is only 6" but the tone does [u][i]not[/i][/u] suffer, mic'd up you'd never know the difference. I've done entire gigs with this amp, telecaster, and a delay pedal, everything from rock to ambience playing. HOWEVER! if you don't like the Fender sound you're a bit stuck! There is also Blackstar HT1R and the like, but they lack the simple 1 knob charm of the Champ.

[quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1355669461' post='1901116'] Thanks, I think I'd go for the Slim Phatty if I were looking at a synth module for the extra flexibility but this sounds huge and looks a lot easier to use. [/quote] I thought the same, but then decided that: a) one knob per function makes for a better instrument (after my experience playing out lots with the Microkorg XL) more idiosyncrasies would make for a better instrument (the best instruments require you to get to know them) I'd still love one, but the Minitaur is more intuitive and instantly accessible, but at the same time requires more effort to get to know. It's about your ability to play it, rather than program it.

Stunning, just stunning. You just need a W&T fretless to match - tho I should warn you, their fretless basses make even their fretted basses pale in comparison!

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Though I'll be honest and say I could barely comprehend from your post what had actually transpired. Singers' attitudes can often be quite prima donna-esque. Good singers need the ability to be emotive on tap, but often they just end up being emotional and self-absorbed. If it makes you feel any better I try to level out the attitudes of any such students I get through my doors.