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Silver Sparkle Marlin Sidewinder (I won't hear a word said against it) My friends were starting a band and I was informed that I was to buy a bass and learn how to play. I obeyed.

I've just seen the pictures of this, and that is some [i]serious[/i] damage! I was a bit shocked. I'm dubious that a repair to damage like that could result in the instrument being superior to the original. Also, as previously posted, it may have been repaired to make it structurally sound, but it seems to me that not much effort has gone into making it [i]look[/i] as good as possible, and it's the looks that are going to get interest from buyers online.

[quote name='geoffbyrne' post='1176984' date='Mar 26 2011, 10:18 AM']Our last session included engineer & studio for 5 hours cost us £200. G.[/quote] I think you're talking about different things - the OP, as I read it, is talking about a bass player coming in do a session for a producer/band, as opposed to engineer/studio hire.

My DI is a pedal so it will totally miss out all of the valve amp loveliness (although there's also a valve in the pedal) so I like to to mike up wherever possible to get the sound of my rig.

[quote name='All thumbs' post='1176904' date='Mar 26 2011, 08:42 AM']Have to admit I've really enjoyed this thread - it's really helped me have confidence ia bass I LOVE to play but was sort of worried what others might think. Stupid really, but I think most of us have that fear of playing cheapy stuff. For me this was also majorly about the short scale thing. My Richwood is a short (30") scale and there's always this idea that short scales are muddy sounding. Clearly people aren't hearing this in the Richwood to any degree. I think the main reason for the short scale downer is that most off the peg shorties lean towards a very thuddy sound by nature of pickup positioning etc. e.g. Gibson/Epiphone/Hofner. BTW the Dean Evo XM looks like it'd be a killer short scale with a preamp dropped in. I reckon passive it'd be pretty dark souning with those humbuckers.[/quote] A really thought-provoking thread, thanks. I think that there's something cool about playing a cheap non-brand bass (as long as it sounds good), as it says that you don't need to spends loads of money to sound great

I know what you mean - the more uptight/nervous you get, the worse you play, then you get even more uptight - a vicious cycle. What venue was it Pete? I couldn't see on your band website

I'd say this fits firmly into the "Dilbo" category i.e. something that Doddy and Bilbo will be likely to jump straight onto

Good to see they're still going - that's where I bought my soul-mate bass ten years ago. Sounds like they're upping the ante on the gear stakes too.

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I'd never be seen with one, even if I had the money, but I really respect Jens Ritter's unconventional, 'outside the box' design ethos.

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[quote name='icastle' post='1168970' date='Mar 19 2011, 10:40 PM']I've never quite got the hang of compression - I don't actually want all the notes to come out the same volume all the while, and if I do then I just adjust my playing style.[/quote] My thoughts exactly

A heck of a lot of [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/trace-elliot-v6-all-valve-300watt-bass-amp-/330540667176?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item4cf5c25128#ht_500wt_1156"]amp[/url] for £280. I reckon the valves in it are almost worth that! Intersting to see what it ends up at

Nice video, thanks. They also play on the impossibly funky Herbie Hancock's '[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP_ztqr4Ljo"]Thrust[/url]', which is one of my favourite albums ever

There are lots of ways of varying the sound you get from your bass - your tone knob, eq, overdriving valves in your amp, muting etc. A pedal can vary the sound more drastically, but is essentially just another way to get the best sound for that piece of music. I don't tend to use effects myself, but then I'm playing 70's rock type stuff. If I was playing in an electronic outfit, I'd try all sorts of stuff to get different sounds. I think modern music needs to push boundaries, and it makes no sense to restrict yourself to a bass sound that's been a staple since the 50's

The Fender Pino is another genuine signature bass, and I'll add Gary Willis too, just cos he's so great Anyone know what the rewards are for having a signature bass? I assume you get a couple on the house, but do you get paid too?

I have friends who live on Mornington Crescent Nottingham!

I'd buy a CD Clarky

I know what you mean Doddy. IMO a signature bass should be [i]their[/i] tried and tested bass, and it seems a bit rude and insincere to then change brands. Mark King: There was an article in BGM about how hard Ashdown had worked to get the perfect amp for the Mark King signature, only to read the next month that he's gone on tour with a TC rig! Flea: He went from playing a Stingray for years to suddenly bringing out a signature Modulus, then going down the vintage Jazz route. There are other players where I'm a bit cynical about their motives. Of course, everyone has the right to try new stuff and switch brands, but IMO putting out a signature bass should mean "this is my go-to bass, it's a major part of my sound and has helped make me the player I am today" rather than "I quite like this one at the moment"

Play! Experiment! Try a smiley (mid scoop, bass & treble boost) EQ setting and then a frowny (mid up, bass & treble down) EQ setting* Play with fingers and a pick. Play with flats and rounds. Play a vintage bass and a modern one. Play a valve amp and a SS amp. Mute with palm/foam. Play near the bridge and near the neck. Play soft and hard. Some would argue that the material used for the nut, body, fretboard etc. has a significant effect on sound. Try many combinations of the above till you eventually (hopefully) hone in on your perfect tone. This will take several years and much money. *For eq, what sounds great in your bedroom at low volume may get totally lost in a band setting.

Red one = nice Blue one = pimp ass daddy groovetastic Which one reflects your personality best?

I needed to have a driver replaced for a CXL 110 and just dealt with the UK retailer (it was Chris May/Overwater in Carlisle, but not sure if they are still EA dealers, or indeed amp retailers) They seemed to have all of the spare parts needed to be able to repair any EA problems in the UK. Perhaps try a EA authorised dealer in the UK.