paul_5

I had one many moons ago and didn't think it was all that great. I seem to remember it was a bit of a tone-sucker.

[quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1343774211' post='1755202'] Who needs a rhythm guitarist anyway, bass and drums is more than enough to carry the band during solos. [/quote] true dat - 3 is the magic number!

It's a no-brainer, bassists are FAR more important than rhythm guitarists. What sort of musician has a title that says "I only play chords"? Imagine being an 'E string bassist' - how much work do you reckon you'd get? f*** him, and the horse he rode in on.

I made a bass pre using this circuit: [attachment=114529:6-band-graphic-equaliser-circuit-using-741-op-amp-bass-treble-control.jpg] The 330K resistor needs to be substituted for a 10k(ish) and you can take out the bands that you don't want - I just used 500Hz, 1.6K and put a switch between the caps to add 7KHz too. Fits on a tiny piece of overboard too. Also, you can sub the 741 op amp with a TL071 for MUCH less noise and improved frequency response. Have fun.

I'd love a fretless fiver too. GAS GAS GAS.

[quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1343723900' post='1754050'] The real question is- when's the Funk Machine going to turn up? [/quote] When it does it'll need new strings.

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1343664170' post='1753345'] I'll hopefully be adding my name to Jon's players list soon (but not as an endorsee)... [/quote] Cool, while you're at it you could get him to change the colour of the hyperlinks on his site; blue on black is virtually impossible to read!

No comic sans though - worst. font. ever.

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1343686716' post='1753828'] If I didn't play in a rock band or perhaps mostly played on ballad-type tunes then I'd be happy as a fretless player as well. Best of luck to you. [/quote] Jeff Ament?

That sir, is a beautiful bass.

Zoiks, it looks like 1983 threw up all over that bad boy.

This one's pretty good at it... [attachment=114443:the-human-ear.gif] I reckon IEMs would help to reduce it, as you're taking the back line out of the equation.

The mwah - tell 'em about the mwah!

Labelmaker - very wise...

I'm selling my fretted 5 string and doing the same thing - I only ever play fretless now. It's the way forwards!

Panthairsoft is your man for this - his feet's busier than his fingers, but it's a close call. FWIW I had the SYB5 and expression pedal and I could get Dubstep wobbles out of it and they were pretty good. It's not the most flexible unit on the market, but it's pretty good for the money. It's worth picking one up in the 'for sale' forum, and if you don't like it, then you can always punt it back up for sale again - we're all GAS-hags and forever changing our setups in line with our whims and fancies.

[quote name='umph' timestamp='1343570970' post='1752165'] drill a hole, wire in a volume pot. tis a cheaper solution [/quote] True dat.

I'm probably somewhere between A and B, but TBH, I've spent loads more time on my RH technique than my fingertip position.

Hooters? you mean like owls? Didn't see any owls.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1340974912' post='1712292'] This is just pure class... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5UUMzE0A18[/media] [/quote] That whole 'Vigil' album is superb - every track is a masterclass in songwriting and the playing is first class - some incredible fretless work from John Giblin too.

[quote name='ChrisB' timestamp='1343080048' post='1745070'] Me, at our first gig last week, also my time playing live. Yeah, I'm a late starter.... [/quote] Never mind, as long as you all hit the chorus together I reckon you'll get away with it...

interpretive dance.

Intonation might be an issue too...

I love my old label maker - Mrs_5 has a new posh printing one, I just didn't think it looked right so got an old one for pedals and stuff. She no understand why, but we know.