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Learning a lot of covers is a good start. I just got Ultimate Slap Bass (never too late to increase your 'vocabulary' as far as I'm concerned), its been highly recommended, and at first glance looks like a great place to go (comes with a couple of CDs) as it covers a huge amount of ground. I got it from here, cheap price, turned up next day, what are you waiting for??? [url="http://basslinepublishing.com/Books/UltimateSlapBass/tabid/69/Default.aspx"]Ultimate Slap Bass[/url] They also do a Level 42 book for a tenner....

GWOUUUINNG-BAP The sound of sex....

You did the right thing. Tw@ts like that dont deserve a band, and usually end up in a reheasal room on their own at some point.....

[quote name='alexclaber' post='545389' date='Jul 20 2009, 03:35 PM']I see they say that getting a good bass sound is one of the hardest things when recording. I've always found it an absolute doddle, pick up bass, plug in, play, done - so I must be doing something right! I spend a thousand times as long getting the drums sorted. Alex[/quote] +1 New(ish) strings, decent bass, decent technique.DI (+mic for the overdriven amp crowd - pay attention oto phase between them) Works every time. Drums are a complete nightmare in comparison! zillions of mics, spillage like an oil tanker, dodgy technique (more often than not) and then there are cymbals (how many drummers can play a hihat at an appropriate level to the snare?) Then you almost always have to eq the nuts off it

[quote name='iamapirate' post='546172' date='Jul 21 2009, 11:12 AM']haha, Well that was my first thought, actually. Also, I don't get a lot of volume out of the 4x10s because they don't quite use up all 300 watts, IMO. I've heard 100watt amps louder than it :/.[/quote] Nope, you dont get a lot of volume out of them because they arent very sensitive drivers placed in a not very well designed cab. Frankly the results are severely below par (to be extremely poilte), IMO. A few 10s of watts either way isnt the issue at all!

There always a bit of hiss of it. Its nothing to do with anything plugged in. Some amp designs are a bit hissy IME. Its not gonna be an issue at all at a gig. Doubt it would even be much of an issue recording. Note this is plugged into a pair of Berg HT series cabs (reknowned for having probably the best tweeters ever put into a bass cab and custom crossovers, so if there is any hiss we hear it ) The sa450 is quiet as the grave in comparison.

[quote name='jazzdrums' post='546174' date='Jul 21 2009, 11:13 AM']Hey all, sorry to keep infiltrating this forum as I'm not actually a bassist - but maybe this'd be of interest to a bassist looking for somewhere to practice or a full band. My band have spent the last 5 months building and soundproofing a studio in south east London (Lewisham). It's nice and big with a full room-within-a-room design for soundproofing with a separate lounge area to chill out in. It's fully kitted out with drums, P.A. system etc. It sounds really good inside. Looking for a friendly band or musicians wanting to practice to share the room with us on a monthly basis (we pay monthly rent to the landlord). This will definitely work out a lot cheaper than an hourly rehearsal studio business- it's 24/7 access and we're very flexible on times for use. It's got toilets, a shower, microwave/oven/grill, fridge/freezer, tables chairs, dishes and cutlery - basically everything you need to stay there all day long, and it's on a main street by loads of shops to get food. I hope I've put this in the right section, and that it doesn't upset any mods - it's not for commercial purposes, we're just trying to find some friendly people to studio-share with. Please P.M. me with any enquiries Thanks, Caz.[/quote] Wish you were in Brighton!

[quote name='buff' post='546185' date='Jul 21 2009, 11:21 AM']My old peavey head has started playing up, so i was thinking of getting a lh500. I know theyve been out a while now so now the dust has settled, do the people who are using them rate them over amp twice the price ???[/quote] I'd say my son's LH500 is an excellent piece of kit especially at the price we paid (before they skyrocketed). Its still very good value for money. [b]Downsides are:-[/b] Its a bit hissy. It has jack speaker outs (WTF!!!). The eq section although very musical is a tad differnt from what you are probably used to. Its not a featherweight amp Price went thru the roof [b]Upsides are:-[/b] Its REALLY LOUD Great tone Really musical EQ section Its not really heavy. Its not stupidly expensive still, just not the amazing deal it once was. It is not IMO as good as my MB sa450

I wouldnt touch the bass or strings at all. Not yet. I'd be upgrading the rig from the ground up - start saving cos if you want punchy and bright and you love 4x10s then the ae410 is the best there is (here I go again, my record is stuck). If you like deep then the Epifani Ul410 is the daddy. If 4x10's arent your be all and end all then a barefaced Big One may do the job, but it doesnt get super duper tweeter bright. After that I'd replace the head with either MB (F1 if you an get it - or any of the LMII or derivatives), or a Shuttle 6.0. Or a MesaBoogie Carbine. After all of that and getting used to it then look at the bass. Other options that may suit include the TC Rebelhead stuff or TecAmp Puma stuff. I'd not bother with halfway houses I found you end up spending more on juimping up the tone ladder than just saving for a long time and getting the best when you can afford it. But thats just my opinion..... The differences between your rig and the ones I've listed are massive IMO.

Yeah baby - you dig it tha' most! So jealous, where's my cape baby!

Congratulations!

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='541315' date='Jul 15 2009, 02:17 PM']...cos I'm sure you can get one for under 1000 notes...[/quote] Doh! Missed that bit - oops! No chance at all then, sorry....

Having played Birdy's it has to be Alleva Coppolo for me....

[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='541080' date='Jul 15 2009, 10:47 AM']I was trying to think of a witty reply but I'll just leave you with this thought. This girl's quite a reasonable singer I believe but she knows a thing or three about image... [/quote] You said she sings? Who cares......

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='539472' date='Jul 13 2009, 05:01 PM'][url="http://www.basslinepublishing.com/Books/UltimateSlapBass/tabid/69/Default.aspx"]http://www.basslinepublishing.com/Books/Ul...69/Default.aspx[/url] 12.50 - a bargain for such a great book.[/quote] Just ordered it. Cant have too many books on slap now can you

Theme from Mission Impossible, but double up the piano LH octave pattern in the intro, fantastic!

[quote name='The Funk' post='539750' date='Jul 13 2009, 09:42 PM']It'll get you some - but they'll be outnumbered by the "haters".[/quote] Well yeah there are such things as slap bass groupies out there, they are very few and far between though!

Cool, I was worried you'd given up on us Trev Like the angling of the wall box, anything to help get the right lead into the right hole

[quote name='acidbass' post='539457' date='Jul 13 2009, 04:42 PM']Just had a look at that on Amazon and it looks ideal for my needs at the moment too - ordered! Many thanks for the heads-up Danny[/quote] [quote name='bythesea' post='539459' date='Jul 13 2009, 04:46 PM']Same here, mine arrived today - looks to be a worthwhile purchase [/quote] Hehe you say that now, wait till you get about 35 pages in - the rhythms start getting properly mental. Expect your brain to be truly mashed

[quote name='james_guitar' post='539052' date='Jul 13 2009, 01:50 AM']Slap bass is cool in the same way that jazz flute is.[/quote] Nope, ya lost me there mate

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='539430' date='Jul 13 2009, 04:13 PM']Get a copy of the Ed Friedland slap bass DVD - a very good guide.[/quote] +1 Ed Friedland is damn fine at slap (and reggae) - hell he's just all round really really good!