paul_5

I've been through a few of the main contenders but keep coming back to a Russian Big Muff - it's got the 'tone suck' when bypassed, but it's not a difficult mod to change it to true bypass. There's just something about the filthy, scooped sound of a Muff that does it for me. The standard advice on here is to use a Boss LS2 (or similar) to add some clean tone to help retain low end. Dirty, filthy bass is really all about the mids, so once you've got that right then you've pretty much cracked it. The DHA VT1EQ also does a broad spectrum of dirty bass... http://youtu.be/cYpdDY3dMxo the "fuzz" starts about 3'40" ish.

That looks superb; nice to see that it is indeed a 'family affair' - maybe UK 'bass days' could benefit from the idea of inclusivity for all. I'd love to come, just let me find my passport. And air fare. And time off work. Oooh, on second thoughts, it might be a bit of a non-starter for me. Hope you all have a brilliant time though. Paul

Hartke LH heads and a hydride cab - shiny, sparkly top end, well defined mids and a fairly tight bottom end. Also Gail Porter.

I've got a DBX 1066 in my rack and it's a lovely little piece of kit.

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1340185564' post='1700485'] I view music piracy as a superb FREE marketing tool. Those that habitually download 1000s of tracks to their iPod would be unlikely to have paid for those tracks even if downloading was impossible. Many of those tracks would probably have never been heard by the downloader. The downloader plays those tracks, others hear those tracks, get curious and investigate further. Some people will dip into their pockets and buy stuff. these people may not ever have known about the music without the illegal distribution network. And how much has this promo cost the artist/record company? [s]Nothing - it's free marketing.[/s] revenue generated from the sale of the track. [/quote] fixed.

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1340131729' post='1699749'] [i]Legally [/i]they are totally different scenarios. If I walk into the Louvre, take a really, really good photo of the Mona Lisa, and then print it out and send it to my mum then have I stolen anything? Is my mum a thief? [/quote] No, but then the Mona Lisa isn't for sale, is it?

Oooh, where's Discreet when you need him? [quote name='tombomb' timestamp='1340059691' post='1698642'] I can't bear to go in Maplins. But am worried I might have to for this. I'll check dr tweak first. Every single time I go in to Maplins I know more about the stuff than the staff who (the ones I've met at least) seem to be a string short of a set. [/quote] Sad but true.

Nice, you can't go wrong with a big muff. The choice of diodes (two per set of clipping diodes) make a big difference to the sound. effectively you can 'tune' the fuzz sound by swapping out diodes - Germanium will give a lovely, organic softer sort of sound and silicons will melt your face. Which kind of Silicon diode depends on you, but they're cheap as chips and it's a lot of fun trying them out. Cheapest place I've found for enclosures, pots etc... is Dr Tweek http://www.doctortweek.co.uk/shop/catalog/browse?shop_param=ecid%3D5%26 He's got loads of stuff on there.

Welcome to the forum, really chuffed that you've bagged your dream bass. Smiles all round.

Never tried the 'all aluminium' cones, but I've used a couple of HA3500 heads and thought they alway sounded great. I have tried (and bought) one of their Hydrive 410s and that's superb - lots of low end warmth but a lovely, punchy top to it.

Why not go from your bass into the PC, then use whatever software you like and monitor through headphones plugged into your PC sound card?

I'm a Christian Bassist and drive, but live just North of Manchester, might have to say 'no' on this occasion. Hope you get sorted though.

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1339857080' post='1695491'] Nice to see a chunky solid looking bridge on a Fender too. [/quote]That's the first thing that caught my eye - lovely, lovely bass too. It's a keeper, for sure Mel.

I pick all of my basses. Often by travelling to a reputable music shop, having a mooch around, playing a few and finally exchanging hard earned cash for the one that I like the best. Sorry, that should be "choose" or "select" or a different verb. As you were.

[quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1339815344' post='1694909'] Lemmy. [/quote] [quote name='Johngh' timestamp='1339824238' post='1694921'] Geddy [/quote] [quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1339828746' post='1694943'] Phil! [/quote] James That's Namewang!

Also, if you're running your DAW on a laptop and need USB sockets then you could always get a hub - cheap as chips.

Bit far away for me, but sounds like the sort of thing I'm into (despite being too old and wretched). Best of luck with the band!

Nothig wrong with cutting at 40 or even 100Hz - if it's for studio use then what you've got is an instant 'sort out the clash between the kick drum and the bass guitar' button (alright, there's more to it than that, but hopefully you'll see what I'm driving at).

[quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1339768748' post='1694058'] Is this Bass any good for slap? [/quote] Nope, but it's awesome for Hamsters, Guinea pigs and Rabbits. Also if kids are sick on wooden floors or if there's a diesel spill.

[quote name='paul h' timestamp='1339763887' post='1693928'] I saw Rush once. They came on after the awesome Primus. I lasted for about 30 seconds of quadrophonic, widdly widdly sh*te and then made a dash for the car park. Primus were fantastic though. [/quote] I saw them on this tour - IIRC Primus sounded awful (bad sound - the curse of the Support band) and Neil Peart missed a snare hit during the intro of 'force Ten). This was at Sheffield Arena about 20 years ago. I reckon Neil's improved somewhat since then