paul_5

At least an i5 processor (i7 if you can stretch to it), and definitely a solid state drive for your software. If it's a MacBook then pop the DVD drive out and install a second SSD for your audio. Lots of RAM too, but again that can be added later.

[quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1507142053' post='3383603'] That's 2 of us from Blackburn then! Welcome! [/quote] 3 really, except that I don't live there anymore. Welcome on board Duroc17

[quote name='paul_c2' timestamp='1507052152' post='3383054] (Or is it a typo and you meant 6 string?) [/quote] This. I hate BCing on my iPhone!

Whenever I get like this I like to pick up a 5 string guitar and muck about with jazz chords/standards. It allows me to take a break from the bass, but still be actively musical.

Anyone know where I can source cheap Stingray style body; got a fretless neck that needs to be used...

Larry LaLonde (Ler) from Primus. Les Claypool gets a lot of attention (and rightly so) but I'm always fascinated by what Ler does because without it Primus stuff would get really boring really quickly; his choice of harmony reminds me a lot of Andy Summers, but better.

I find that imagining playing the songs (visualising it) helps me to get 'in the zone', failing that some stretching and breathing exercises.

allparts have them in, but they're a couple of quid each. https://www.allparts.uk.com/products/jack-socket-stereo-9-pin-pcb-mount-for-rumble-series

Sheesh! another 'belt-sander special'.

A heavily modified DOD FX25. Doesn't really help you in your search, but I love mine! LPF is definitely better (IMHO) for bass. Band Pass can be useful too, but for most 'serious' filter use (not just monkeying about at home) it's LPF every time.

[quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1505249703' post='3370569'] I know that this isn't something you should admit on a bass guitar forum, but I have never enjoyed listening to Rush and I never will. Terrific musicianship but I just can't stand the sound of Geddy's voice. [/quote] I feel exactly the same way about Black Sabbath.

Solo neck pickup, roll some the top end off and boost the mids on your amp. 👌🏻

Best sound I ever had out of a Ric was through an Ampeg SVP Pro preamp through z power amp into a Hartke Hydrive 410. Magical!

For my 2 basses I've got a hard case and a gig bag. The bass that I use exclusively for my metal band (set up permanently drop tuned with flats) stays in the hard care, as that's what it goes to gigs in, but my main 'player' is my fretless Jazz in the gig bag; I use it for dep stuff/jam nights etc... and playing at home; that one tends to get treated a bit more gently than the other 😉

Graham Coxon's stellar guitar-bothering on Blur's 'Coffee & T.V.' Lovely and lunatic in equal measure; everything a solo should be 😉 as is the solo to 'Country House'

Ooh, I can feel a bit of GAS developing... 😰

"Well it's a fabulous night for a Moondance"

Personally I wouldn't use them, especially given the current alt-right/Nazi resurgence. Your opinions may differ though.

Jazz basses > optical compressor > Darkglass B3k clone (low end boost; dirt, mix both at around 12 o'clock) Ampeg SVTiip preamp, Laney SP300 power amp, Barefaced compact. 😊

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1503124746' post='3355817'] Never got this album at all - too perfect and clinical for me, lacking in soul - runs for cover........ [/quote] Me too, it's just lacking in feel; terminally over produced.