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Writing and recording isn't for everyone. I tried it when i was younger but i was rubbish at it so decided best leave alone Nothing to stop you polishing up on your technique or even learning new styles. Always handy when auditioning. Dave

Having had tape recordings of 2 Talk Talk albums from early 80's made by a good friend i decided to buy the triple album CD that arrived today. I had forgotten just how fantastic a band they were. Having read up a little on Paul Webb he used a WAL & Kramer DMZ4000 fretless basses back then. What a bass sound. Most Vids from that era show him using the Kramer fretless bass. I believe he changed to a MM Stingray in later years. And here's me been looking for one of them for several months to no avail. I shall continue my serach for a god quality DMZ4000 / 4001

So many times i've been in-between bands but i just seem to keep throwing myself back in there. Is there any chance of other styles of bands in your area. I travel 40miles each way into Glasgow to rehearse so its not ideal but worth it if i want to play. Sometimes a change of style of band can keep you interested and focused even if its only a rehearsal band it can lead to something else. People get to know you are out there. If you can get into a gigging band it would be far easier. Try looking at rehearsals as a fun day / evening out making music rather than a means to an end. I quite like our rehearsals. Its the only time i see the band to be honest (outside of gigs that is). I guess there's no easy answer. Dave

On the Mesa that might be almost correct if i brought my input gain back to 12 i'd need to up the comp settings Might try that next time out just out of curiosity. On my Aphex comp that is about spot on with both Drive and output level and bass volume on full. Again that would be compression only just being triggered for me. Dave

Yep that's where mine are set on the Mpulse amp. Does depend on the bass i'm using too as some have slightly higher outputs than others but its negligible so not worth adjusting. On occasion i'll tweak my input GAIN up or down to get same desired effect with the compressor. No input limiter or clipping light on the Mesa head so its up until it noticeably (to my ear) distorts and then pull it back a touch so i think i'm usually up around the 1-2pm area. My EQ sits around Bass and treble at 12-1pm and Mid 12pm when using my Sandberg VM4. No Para EQ unless a boomy stage where i have the low frequency on a slight cut to tighten things up a bit down there. Dave

Its one of my fav Yes albums too and the only time i ever saw them live was with Trevor Horn. I enjoyed it. I'm not a Yes fanatic tho. My top Yes album is Going For the One. Love the songs and the production on it is excellent.(IMHO of course) Dave

So i'm a 1% er then. I did actually read most of the thread cause there was some interesting stuff in it altho nowt to do with compression. I always go for compressors with simple functionality. My comp pedal literally has a "drive" control and an output level control. Does enough for me. Amp has Threshold and Ratio and i set them up as per Mesa instructions. I did read up on compressors many many moons ago but it got lost in the cobwebs of my head hence the simple ones these days. To be honest mine is doing so little i could do without it. ......but i probably wont after such a long time. Dave

I only just saw this thread today. So to recap what did everyone else say about compression

At times on the busy end of the bass it sounds quite like his Ric but at the dusty end it goes very much rounded and warmer sounding compared to his Ric. Problem is i believe he has a sound guy that at times switches his effects and amps in and out for him so you never know whether or not its a clean bass you are hearing thru a driven tube amp or its an effect that's been added. Only way to know for sure is if Chris sat down with different basses and played the same parts without touching anything else. Personally i think his Ric sound always has more of an edge than any other bass i've heard him play. I even watched Geddy using his Jazz bass with Yes in 2017 and although its a good replication of Chris's tone it still has that warmer rounded tone that comes across every now and again. Don't think there's a lot in it but its different if you want to have that absolutely perfect CS sound Dave

I've used a compressor of varying types on my bass rig for as long as i can remember whether its built into the amp head or on a pedal. Depends on who's sound i'm trying to replicate at the time. Generally tho its barely on and acts more lie a limiter than anything else. I've no idea what famous bass players have been using and just assumed majority of them used it somewhere along the way. Dave

Nothing new at moment. Last songs i learned were couple Glam Xmas covers. Let It Snow by Sweet and Merry Xmas Everbody by Slade. Having a relaxing break from learning songs but back at rehearsals on Sun this week so need to just run thru the set list again. I have a notion for doing Rhythm Stick tho. My New Years resolution. Dave

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Its the Low Tension ones i have. Is that the ones you mean are a bit stiff. ?

Cheers @krispn always handy getting little tips from others on flats. I got my La Bellas for not much more than i was paying for my D'addario nickels to be honest. The TI's i've seen advertised for around £36-£40 which aint bad for strings that will last a year or more. Dave

Is the tone across the strings quite even tho ?

I hear good things about them from fellow BC'ers so think i might give them a go on my Jazz bass see how they sound. Dave

Just looked at the TI flats but they gauge seems odd 43, 56, 70, 100. Seems quite a step from the A to E strings gauges. Does that not sound like the E string has more boom than the other strings ? I expect a more even balance across the string widths. I'm currently using La Bella Low Tension 40-100 but this is my first set of flats in 30+ yrs. Dave

Would def agree there. I went from D'addarios to Fender and found them smoother. Then tried Sandberg stainless with my Sandberg and found them smoother again and cheaper than the nickels. I guess its a bit of trial and error. Dave

I'm more used to country living these days and our local pub let the band play into early hrs of New Years Day and has done for many years. They even had a visit from local Police unit who came in asked if everything was OK and off they went. Not sure the pubs in bigger towns and cities would get away with that as i know Glasgow are very strict on it all thru the year. Shame when everyone is having a great time at NYE and if the band is up for it. I guess the Landlord should have applied and paid for the extended licence but was probably trying to save a few quid i bet. Dave Dave

Do they not turn a blind eye at NYE tho ?

I tend to agree to a certain extent but when someone asks you what kind of music you prefer how do you respond to that. Altho you like or dislike music it doesn't describe your preferred styles assuming you have one or two ? I think that's why most people tend to categorise music to allow them to describe it in more detail. Dave

All the very best for 2020 everyone. Hope its a great year for you all. Dave

I run thru my checklist and make sure everything i need is packed. I'm the designated driver so i need to go pick up the van hire then the drummers for PA and Lighting plus drums of course so i very rarely have time to do much else apart from shower and eat before i leave in early afternoon. GIG CHECKLIST.docx Dave

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